Facilities management stories

Armis, KODE and IntelliBuild join forces to fuse cybersecurity, analytics and governance, promising safer, smarter building portfolios.

Yorkshire’s Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.

Suprema launches BioStar X, an AI-powered platform unifying biometric access and video surveillance for seamless, scalable security management.

Freshworks boosts AI revenue with a 15% rise in quarterly revenue and launches Freshservice for Business Teams, expanding beyond IT departments.

VIVO Defence Services has partnered with Multiverse to provide AI and data training, enhancing skills to better support the Ministry of Defence’s estate management.

Nearly half of security providers lag in adopting AI, while workforce pressures and tech gaps challenge the sector's future, says Trackforce report.

OCS New Zealand is the first globally to deploy Esker's full AI-driven finance automation suite, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in its financial operations.

Avetta research reveals 90% of Australian workers feel safe, yet over half say their high-risk workplaces lack full risk management systems.

Ultimo has acquired US healthcare software firm FSI to enhance its healthcare asset management, marking its third US purchase since 2024.

Primark uses Apollo3D’s virtual 3D mapping to cut costs and emissions, upgrading lighting across 350+ UK and European stores with LED technology.

Freshworks unveils Freshservice Journeys, an AI-driven tool designed to streamline employee transitions like onboarding and offboarding across departments.

Research suggests that AI is set to transform Australian office space needs, with an expected increase of 483,000 sqm to support evolving demands.

JLL has expanded its Asia Pacific data centre capital markets platform, appointing Luke Jackson and Bob Tan as regional co-heads to enhance investor services.

Kao Data has appointed CBRE to manage its facilities across Europe, enhancing operational efficiency and support for its expanding data centre portfolio.

JLL has launched JLL Azara, an AI-driven application promising to transform real estate data insights for corporate leaders, enhancing decision-making efficiency.

Neat is ramping up its operations in the Asia Pacific, responding to a surge in demand for hybrid work solutions, particularly in Singapore and India.

Honeywell supports Peter Mac’s AUD $105M Melbourne facility, Australia’s first to commercialise CAR T-cell therapies, with advanced building tech.

RICOH Australia launches RICOH Spaces, a dynamic cloud-based platform designed to enhance hybrid work models and streamline businesses, providing analytics for informed workspace decisions.

Tech firm mpro5 appoints industry veteran Derek Fisk as Head of Channel, aiming to boost its ecosystem expansion efforts and enhance process management operations.

Proptech is revolutionising the commercial property industry, offering solutions to challenges like complex legacy systems and manual processes.