🔎 ROI Workplace Technologists Forum: Q1 Newsletter

By ROI Consulting News

🎊Ugly Sweater Party 2023, sponsored by Freespace🎊

On November 7th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, ROI Consulting Group’s Ugly Sweater Party, sponsored by Freespace, unfolded as an unqualified triumph! Everyone brought their A-game, showcasing the ugliest and most creatively outrageous holiday looks imaginable. In the heated Ugly Sweater Competition, Katerina Karasyova claimed the title of Ugliest Sweater, closely followed by Joy Trinquet as the Runner Up, while Damien Chapman earned the coveted Worst Sweater award. The (S)ensored Sweater category saw William F. Monaghan as the winner and Russell Olson as the Runner Up. As the festivities wind down, anticipation builds for the 3rd annual Ugly Sweater Party in 2024, promising even more chaos and quirky knitwear masterpieces! Mark your calendars for November 21, 2024!

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2024 Save the Date!

Proptech @ Pratt 2024

Apply now for Proptech @ Pratt 2024 at Pratt Institute on March 28th. This event explores the intersection of real estate and technology through live streaming and limited in-person attendance. Connect with industry leaders, including ROI Consulting Group, Schneider, Verdantix, Autodesk, and more, and gain insights into cutting-edge technologies. For those unable to attend in person, the event will be available via live stream! Please complete the form to apply for either an in-person or online session. Register Here

📚 Recommended Reading

🌱 Towards Net-Zero Buildings: A Practical Pathway by Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric and WEF collaborate on a Framework for Net-Zero Buildings presented at Davos, urging a reevaluation of investment priorities for faster global climate action. The eBook, backed by Schneider ElectricTM Sustainability Research Institute, provides a roadmap and operational checklist for city decarbonization, emphasizing value creation through existing technologies and digital solutions.

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🖥️ 6 Steps for Cybersecurity Competence! by fnPrime from facilitiesnet

Facility managers need not be IT or cybersecurity experts but should understand the vulnerabilities of their technology systems and take practical steps to enhance cybersecurity. This article explores 6 key measures that should be incorporated into workforce development programs for cybersecurity competence.

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🏛️ Featured Case Study – How Tiny Wireless Sensors Support Art Preservation in Museums by Disruptive Technologies

IoT Fabrikken’s RoomAlyzer, powered by Disruptive Technologies’ wireless sensors, transforms museum conservation with discreet, real-time monitoring of temperature and humidity. Adopted by many Danish museums, this innovative solution seamlessly integrates into exhibits, ensuring a secure, cost-effective, and time-saving approach to artifact preservation. The system meets key requirements, including tiny size, wireless functionality, long battery life, and robust data encryption.

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👨‍🏫 Professor Olson’s Corner

Most of our clients worry about the cost of space, not the money generated from it. IWMS adoption in higher education for indirect cost recovery delivers promising results. Universities utilizing IWMS reported a 5% average increase in recovery rates, 78% enhanced cost allocation accuracy, 10% average reduction in administrative costs and a 7% increase in space utilization.

Significantly, data-driven decision-making improved, with 85% of universities reporting positive outcomes. Added benefits encompass improved compliance, increased transparency, and streamlined workflows, enhancing overall operational efficiency. It’s crucial to note that outcomes may vary, requiring careful evaluation, selection of a suitable IWMS solution, and effective implementation for optimal indirect cost recovery.

🔊ROI Might Have a Solution for NYC’s Rat Czar!

IoT devices have become ubiquitous, with mainstream applications such as occupancy and environmental monitoring gaining popularity. However, innovative use cases continue to pop up everywhere. A noteworthy example is Emitter, which has introduced IoT-enabled mouse and rat traps. Naturally, there’s an app for these cutting-edge devices. We’ve showcased these unique applications in IoT-related conference sessions. The value proposition extends beyond time savings, incorporating environmental friendliness by reducing rodenticide usage and offering cost savings through more efficient trap servicing.