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Key takeaways NHS estates teams face increasing pressure from complex digital, operational and regulatory demands   Disconnected systems create data silos, limiting visibility and increasing cybersecurity risk   Fragmented data makes compliance repo…

Key takeaways Councils must deliver more services with fewer resources amid ongoing structural change   Connected data helps identify risk earlier and improve outcomes, particularly in areas like homelessness   Footfall insights enable better asset …

Co-authored by Jenni Matthews – Retail Insights Analyst – at MRI Software, and Chloe Neslen – Director for Talent Management (EMEA) – at MRI Software. Key takeaways Women remain underrepresented in technology, limiting innovation a…

Key takeaways Facilities management is critical to keeping hospitality operations running smoothly and guests satisfied   Preventative maintenance improves efficiency and extends the lifespan of assets   Strong FM reduces costs by minimising reactiv…

Supporting admissions teams deliver accuracy, transparency and performance from application to allocation  Key takeaways School Offer Day requires complex coordination, from application validation to allocation and compliance   Around 500,000 applic…

The term “smart building” has been part of our industry vocabulary for years. Yet in many commercial environments across the UK, smart still too often means siloed. A building management system here – a people counting solution there – …

With governments, businesses and society as a whole pushing for Net Zero emissions and a reduced environmental footprint, facilities managers are under growing pressure to lead the charge, tasked with not only minimising environmental impact but also…

Key takeaways Local government reorganisation is underway, requiring councils to merge systems and services effectively   Legacy systems create silos, making integration and consistent service delivery difficult   Unified platforms reduce duplicatio…