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Lucernex Technologies Introduces First IWMS Solution to be Available in “the Cloud” Posted: 10 Aug 2010 02:15 PM PDT Dallas, TX (August 10, 2010) – Lucernex Technologies, an innovative developer of business intelligence software for real estate management and development, today announced the release of its newest product offering, IWMS Cloud®, making this the first IWMS location management solution available in "the cloud." By utilizing cloud computing, Lucernex will pair the most advanced real estate technology available with an affordable subscription pricing structure, making IWMS Cloud the least expensive and fastest to implement location management product on the market. Lucernex's IWMS Cloud is ideal for and targeted to the needs of small to medium size retailers; multi-location health care organizations; financial services institutions; restaurants and corporations. The launch of IWMS Cloud affords all companies with any size location portfolio the benefit of employing a full featured IWMS solution that can be implemented immediately, is affordable and utilizes the newest proven technology for improved performance. "Cloud computing is transforming the way companies do business and Lucernex has chosen to be the first to deliver this option in the real estate software industry," said Joe Valeri, president, Lucernex Technologies. "We are the first real estate software provider in the industry to offer an IWMS delivered in The Cloud and we are pleased to be able to give our clients this competitive edge. The launch of IWMS Cloud will enable companies who thought they couldn't afford our full-lifecycle IWMS solution to think again." There are multiple added benefits of using cloud computing in the real estate industry. These include: Technology that is sold "on demand" so a client can use as much or as little of the service as they need Quicker-to-market capability, meaning cloud users can "go-live" faster than in-house or custom hosted projects Increased bandwidth and storage options Affordability since operating in a cloud is less expensive and this savings is passed along to the end user Immediate scalability that allows a company like Lucernex to add more capacity in minutes to meet the needs of clients Increased mobility enabling clients to access information from anywhere Removal of IT costs because there is no hardware or software required – the cloud provider maintains all equipment and software A focus on core product development without the distraction of IT requests or custom coding Cloud computing is a buzz word for anything that involves delivering hosted services on shared equipment in a secured environment using massive servers owned by a cloud provider.  IWMS Cloud operates within a Cloud Center that also hosts large banking and insurance company web sites – the most secure of all possible cloud options. About Lucernex Founded in 2000, Lucernex Technologies provides real estate developers and facility managers with powerful software tools to guide them through the real estate development process. For nearly a decade, Fortune 500 companies in the commercial real estate, hospitality, retail, construction and engineering industries, both in the United States and Europe, have been utilizing Lucernex Technologies software solutions every day to better manage the development lifecycle. As an innovative leader in Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) solutions, Lucernex continues to grow its customer base by applying its Web-based software expertise and real estate development insight to provide advanced tools and services for business. For more information, please visit www.lucernex.com. Related Posts Lucernex Technologies Hires Director of Business Development Lx IWMS from Lucernex Technologies Now Available with Drawbase Software IWMS in the "Cloud"

FM:Systems Launches New BIM Integration and Sustainability Module Posted: 10 Aug 2010 06:49 AM PDT RALEIGH, N.C. – August 10, 2010 – FM:Systems, a leading provider of integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) and computer-aided facility management (CAFM) software, today announced the release of Version 8.0 of its Web-based FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite. The new release offers a groundbreaking BIM integration component, a new Sustainability Module and major enhancements in efficiency, scalability and security. Connecting BIM and FM – Autodesk® Revit® Architecture Integration A key feature of FM:Interact 8.0 is the direct integration with Autodesk® Revit® Architecture software. Every building has a complex lifecycle with a wide range of people managing information. The FM:Interact BIM Integration Component leverages building information modeling data to improve communication and collaboration between stakeholders as a building evolves.  This provides an opportunity for architects, engineers, contractors  and facility managers to share building information during initial design and construction, building operations, and renovation or retrofit projects.  The BIM Integration Component lets customers: Create a bi-directional link between Revit models and FM:Interact Web sites via Web services Connect BIM data from design, construction and renovation to facility management and operations Manage FM:Interact Space Management inventory, allocations and occupancy in Revit Architecture Synchronize families in Revit models with building systems data in the FM:Interact Facility Maintenance Module Publish floor plans from Revit models to FM:Interact “Contractors and building owners have been telling us they want to take advantage of the valuable data generated by the BIM process for facilities management," said Nicolas Mangon, director building industry, AEC Solutions, Autodesk.  "FM:Systems' new version of their FM:Interact Workplace Management Suite marks an important step forward by leveraging the intelligent model information created by our Autodesk Revit Architecture software and extending it to facility operations and maintenance." Reducing Environmental Impacts and Operating Costs The FM:Interact Sustainability Module helps facilities and real estate professionals bring environmental and financial impacts into balance. From a standard Web browser, users can manage critical information on energy performance, building certifications and sustainability projects like energy retrofits.  The Sustainability Module enables users to: Analyze building environmental impacts (energy, water, greenhouse gas emissions, recycling, waste and others) Forecast sustainability projects' financial impacts (net present value, internal rate of return, ROI, payback period) and environmental impacts Manage building assessments and certifications using rating systems like Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Green Globes, or BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) Engage occupants and management with enterprise access to sustainability information and dashboards Transforming The FM:Interact Platform Version 8.0 continues the tradition of FM:Interact as a flexible, enterprise platform for real estate and facilities professionals. FM:Interact Version 8.0 technical advances include: Migration to Microsoft® .NET platform – enabling faster, more secure, and more reliable Web-based applications Improved security – leveraging Microsoft Active Directory or LDAP-based identity management systems for simplified user and permissions management Web services-based integration with Revit Architecture and AutoCAD® software – improving performance and security and enabling collaboration with service providers Enhanced extensibility – providing a secure framework that supports tighter integration with external applications or adding custom capabilities to the FM:Interact platform "BIM will transform the way facility managers work with AEC firms and others involved in the lifecycle of a building," said Michael Schley, IFMA Fellow and CEO and founder of FM:Systems.  "It is also imperative that we deliver a more sustainable built environment.  These two trends will drive greater efficiency and visibility for the facility management profession. With FM:Interact Version 8.0, FM:Systems is helping facilities professionals take full advantage of these opportunities." About FM:Systems, Inc. By connecting people, place and process, FM:Systems helps facilities and real-estate professionals improve customer service, reduce costs and increase productivity enterprise-wide. FM:Systems Web-based software improves management of space, occupancy, moves, maintenance, leases and property. Customer results include: real estate costs reduced by 15 percent, move spend reduced by 88 percent, enterprise productivity savings of $1.5 million and an internal customer satisfaction rate of 97 percent. Many of the world's leading organizations rely on FM:Systems products, including CA, Devon Energy, DuPont, GMAC, Herman Miller, Indiana University, Lockheed Martin, National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), Northwestern University, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Progress Energy, Target stores, the U.S. Census Bureau and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. FM:Systems is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, and conducts business in the Americas, Africa, Europe  and Asia Pacific. For more information about FM:Systems, please visit www.fmsystems.com or call 1-800-648-8030. Media Contact: Jennifer Pino Crossroads Public Relations on behalf of FM:Systems 919-821-2822 office jpino@crossroadspr.com Related Posts TRIRIGA Announces ENERGY STAR Integration to Streamline Energy Benchmarking Applied Software Joins the FM:Systems Business Partner Program to Deliver Integrated Building Lifecycle Management Autodesk Selects FM:Systems to Partner on Building Information Modeling and Facility Management

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