By Ranjana Konatt
Facilio, the Atlanta-based FM-Tech start-up with operations in US, Middle East and India, has a growing line-up of satisfied customers globally and the company has also garnered significant industry recognition and accolades over the past year. Its foray into Dubai has been particularly successful, given the region’s readiness for digital transformation. Prabhu Ramachandran, Founder & CEO, Facilio, said: “Complex, rigid & siloed FM-tech models are obsolete in today’s dynamic built environment.” Elaborating he said that the future belongs to a modern, simple and easy to use connected FM. In addition, he said that Facilio plans to actively participate in the FM Expo to be held in Dubai.
At the stand, visitors can benefit from Case studies & interactive workshops that will demonstrate the value of Facilio’s unified enterprise-wide O&M platform over legacy software players, owing to its simplicity & flexibility to integrate with existing automation and adapt to future needs. Demos will include enhanced Central Command and Control (CCC) for portfolio O&M, advancements in Machine Learning that add to the product’s impact as well as fully contextual mobile apps for all stakeholders.
The company will also be launching its innovative ‘Elephant in Facilities’ campaign to demystify FM-tech, with key tips on how FM’s can operate efficiently in real-time, without being tied down by siloed and dead-end tools. Other engagements include presentations at the Theatre of Inspiration, on the 17th and 19th of September on ‘Connected Facilities of the Future’ as well as a ‘Share-your-Insights’ session where the company is keen on uncovering user-facing challenges and vision for tech-in-FM from key leaders in the industry. The presence of the company’s key customers will also go a long way in conveying real-world outcomes and results to visitors. The Middle East is currently in the process of redefining its role in the world and is undergoing a massive transformation. There is a strong emphasis on the adoption of technology-driven innovation and next-generation infrastructure, among several of the region’s governments. The business community is no less driven in its pursuit of diversification with ambitious expansion plans. “From the Smart City, Sustainability & Digital Retrofit goals of Dubai to the rapid urban planning and development across Saudi Arabia, commercial real estate is booming. And with the growing size of built environments and building portfolios, the need to manage them more efficiently is only becoming greater. Facilio can add to this transformation by enabling the transition to the next generation of tech-enabled, modern facilities, that are led by real-time data, are predictive, and balance the management of assets, workforce, and energy. So we feel we are in the right place at the right time, and for us, the Expo is a great platform to showcase this to the entire region”, Prabhu added.
There is a widespread consensus that optimal performance efficiencies require targeted technology solutions created for the specific needs of the FM industry. “Repurposed industrial applications are limited in their impact and the commercial real estate industry has realized our platform represents a quantum leap over legacy players. The future belongs to modular solutions that can be integrated in infinite ways, using data-informed cognitive technology”, said Prabhu.
Ranjana Konatt is the Editor – Industrial India, she may be contacted at – ranjana@charypublications.in
