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Ioffice announces implementation with bmc software

HOUSTON, TX (May 23, 2013) – iOffice, a leading Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) and facility solutions provider, announced today that it will increase servicing contracts with BMC Software, a business service management provider and consulting company based in Houston. BMC Software currently utilizes iOffice’s IWMS space and move modules, and soon will employ the […]

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Facilities managers seek balance in cubicles and collaborative workplaces

For office managers who maintain facilities, a recent trend has emerged – businesses are beginning to revamp the look and feel of their workspaces, making them more open and collaborative. Perhaps a decade ago, employees preferred to work in more closed-off areas such as offices and cubicles, but nowadays, especially with the younger generation, the

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Facilities managers using new technology to achieve green goals

Colleges across the United States are looking for ways to become top-tier institutions through their recruiting efforts and cutting-edge program offerings. To attract the best students, they are revamping their campuses and incorporating new technologies in existing buildings that will differentiate them from comparable institutions. That means facilities managers will be integral to their plans

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Philadelphia building embodies “workplace of the future”

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a research-based leader in healthcare and pharmaceutical solutions, has embraced the “workplace of the future” concept in its new Philadelphia building in the Navy Yard Corporate Center. In contrast to the historic backdrop, GSK’s office space is void of traditional private desks and even cubicles, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. In their place are collaborative

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Energy savings can increase satisfaction throughout companies

More facilities managers who were once on the fence about going green – wondering if the work will generate substantial ROI and if occupants will be less happy with their environments – are hopping off and fully embracing sustainability. What was once an eco-friendly buzzword has gained traction and can increase satisfaction on many levels. 

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Charlotte consulting firm does away with desks, fully embraces hoteling

In a bold statement about what to expect in future office environments, consulting firm Accenture did away with desk assignments when it moved into a new building in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, according to the Charlotte Business Journal. Instead, the company and its employees have embraced hoteling – the practice of reserving desks on an ad

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Evidence can convince management to invest in new technology

No matter how many times facility managers tell company heads that integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) can help their businesses identify inefficiencies, they might still find it difficult to convince decision makers who feel more comfortable using outdated management methods such as spreadsheets and emails. To bridge this gap, facility managers might find that it’s

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Ioffice attending the ifma world workplace conference in san antonio

iOffice is attending IFMA’s World Workplace 2012: The Facility Conference and Expo in San Antonio, Texas. This event will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center located in the heart of beautiful downtown San Antonio. IFMA’s World Workplace Conference & Expo is the largest and most well-respected annual conference for facility management and

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