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Facilities management has evolved beyond simply keeping the lights on and the lifts running. In 2025, it’s about making smarter, faster decisions that shape the future of your operations. The secret? Dashboards that go beyond displaying data – …

MRI Software, a global leader in real estate software and services, has created more than 250 new jobs over the last four years in South Africa. The company recently revealed its new state-of-the-art office in Cape Town, which employs around 270 staf…

With the built environment accounting for 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions, it’s clear that FM is set to play a central role in the journey to Net Zero. Facilities teams are increasingly being tasked with key roles in the process, a daunting pr…

Modern FM processes are increasingly reliant on innovative new technologies, which support facilities management teams to work more efficiently whilst reducing energy usage and waste, for high-performing, sustainable buildings. At MRI Software’s Lond…

As occupier needs become ever more diverse and their behaviour patterns less predictable, FM teams face a considerable challenge in responding to their changing needs. While AI and digital technology are often contrasted against “the human touch”, Io…

With the advent of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and the increasing availability of real-time data, AI is playing an increasingly important role in FM. IoT sensors allow facilities teams to maintain a comprehensive view of their assets, occupancy …

Traditional facilities management best practice relies heavily on effective scheduling, providing maintenance services at agreed intervals to meet a service level agreement. However, with the increasing uptake of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and …

The retail landscape is a challenging environment globally, marked by the rising of costs for goods, inflation, energy, and labour. It’s vital, now more than ever, for retailers to base their decisions on data, and to take proactive measures rather t…