Technology: Page 5

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    Amazon Web Services rolls out palm-based identity service for physical, digital security

    The AI-powered biometric identification technology intends to improve the accuracy and ease of use of physical and digital access controls, AWS says.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    5 Okta customers snared in attack on the provider’s support system

    The identity and access management provider says the attack was most likely linked to a compromised employee’s personal Google account or personal device.

    By Matt Kapko • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Trendline

    Facilities Management Technology

    From smart building solutions to predictive maintenance tools, cutting-edge facilities management technologies are rapidly gaining momentum among operators.

    By Sinohuiyuan staff
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    Renew Energy Partners, EnergyRM will finance up to $200M in CRE energy retrofits

    Building owners can receive project capital through EnergyRM’s fintech transaction platform and make repayments through post-retrofit energy savings, Renew says.

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Cushman & Wakefield AI strategy aims for greater insights, efficiency across CRE lifecycle

    AI+ will bring together proprietary data, partnerships and technology to support client decision-making, the commercial real estate services firm says.

    By • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Stanley Steemer hack breached data of almost 67K customers

    The cleaning company said attackers gained access to its systems nearly a month before the intrusion was discovered in March.

    By David Jones • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Matterport partners with Belden on industrial automation, smart building infrastructure

    The agreement will help facilities manage their physical environments by improving sustainability and bolstering cost efficiencies across operations, the companies say.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    Schneider Electric adds OpenAI to energy and sustainability tool, other products

    The Resource Advisor Copilot conversational tool aims to help facilities managers aggregate energy consumption data, a Schneider executive says.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023
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    Tech firms shift from remote to hybrid work: JLL

    Tech-enabled spaces and enhanced amenities are priorities for companies with return-to-office mandates, while some firms still see remote-first policies as a talent acquisition tool.

    By • Nov. 16, 2023
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    NFMT Remix highlights tech disruption in facilities management

    Uses of generative AI and the Internet of Things, environmental data collection and reporting, and cybersecurity were among the topics conference speakers addressed.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
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    Envoy adds emergency notifications to combat hybrid work safety concerns

    The alerts pull from occupancy data to alert employees based on where they are. The company also introduced data-based attendance insights for proactive space management.

    By • Nov. 15, 2023
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    Why CBRE built an AI playground

    The self-service platform aims to help employees leverage generative AI tools without added risk, the commercial real estate services and investment firm said.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 15, 2023
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    BrightGo sweeps up $3M to develop janitorial service management software

    The janitorial software company says the money will expedite the development of its centralized dashboard and mobile app integration to help customers manage employees and ease contract payments.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
  • Ryder offers the largest network of used commercial vehicles for sale in the U.S., with 60 Used Truck Center (UTC) locations offering more than 4,000 pre-owned trucks, vans, and trailers for sale.
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    Limble, Samsara automate maintenance workflows for vehicle fleet management

    The IoT integration seeks to use real-time sensor data and synchronized workflows to combat the challenges of aging equipment, supply chain disruptions and rising service technician labor costs.

    By • Nov. 14, 2023
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    Okta employee data breached in third-party healthcare attack

    A breach on a third-party vendor compromised the health information of nearly 5,000 employees at the identity and access management firm, underscoring the need for data security across all systems.

    By Matt Kapko • Updated Nov. 22, 2023
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    Earnings

    Facilities management, project management revenues buoy service firms

    Increased outsourcing offset sharp declines in leasing, while building technology and hardware providers hung their hats on electrification and automation trends.

    By • Nov. 13, 2023
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    Connectivity Standards Alliance introduces access control interoperability initiative

    Nearly 200 member companies have joined the Aliro initiative, which seeks to ease barriers to implementation and ensure convenient facility access across mobile devices and access controls.

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
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    Poppy releases ventilation test kits, partners with Ainsworth

    The kits and Poppy’s training and accreditation program aim to help owners and operators monitor air quality and prepare for tighter regulations based on the new ASHRAE standard.

    By • Nov. 8, 2023
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    JLL Work Dynamics expands margins, offsets leasing declines in Q3

    The company said a continued ramp-up of Fortune 100 contracts and the expansion of its Americas property management portfolio softened the impact of dampened leasing volume.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Bloomberg launches AI tool to help businesses navigate climate risks

    The tool, launched in partnership with Riskthinking.AI, will give businesses predictive exposure data under all of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s climate scenarios.

    By Lamar Johnson • Nov. 2, 2023
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    NFMT Remix focused on decarbonization, efficiency and innovation

    Emergency preparedness, technology adoption and benchmarking are other key focus areas for facilities managers, according to speakers at the conference.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    Schneider Electric predicts strong Q4 due to robust demand

    A continued focus on electrification, digitization and sustainability projects will bolster market demand for data centers and grid infrastructure, the company says.

    By • Oct. 30, 2023
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    Honeywell Building Technologies continues to grow order volume, expand margins

    CFO Greg Lewis said that HBT remains “a bright spot for the business,” with orders growing 20% year over year, despite soft demand for security products and a challenging operating environment.

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Heat pumps gain momentum for US emissions reduction

    Twenty-five U.S. governors have pledged to install 20 million units by 2030, but facilities managers are wary of retrofit costs and complexities.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
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    JLL, Schneider, Lumen Technologies partner on modular data center rollouts

    With modular designs and the partners' expertise, the group aims to meet the burgeoning demand for data centers quicker and at a lower cost.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
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    Rhizome launches climate resilience planning technology

    The startup says its platform draws on national lab research, building information and machine learning tools to place “a value of resilience” on proposed grid investments.

    By • Oct. 24, 2023