FM:Systems Announces the Release of FM:Interact 7.0
New features enable organizations to improve communication between workplace professionals and employees
Raleigh, N.C. – January 10, 2006 - FM:Systems, a provider of integrated workplace management systems (IWMS), today announced the release of FM:Interact 7.0. This latest version builds on the company’s 22 year tradition of enabling facilities and real estate professionals to access accurate and up-to-date facility data in real-time.
“FM:Systems continues to offer features that allow facilities and real estate professionals to improve productivity with a focus on delivering better customer service to their staff,” said Michael Schley, CEO and Founder of FM:Systems. “With this in mind we have added key features in 7.0 to allow organizations of all sizes to easily share information and, as a result, realize greater cost savings and productivity gains.”
FM:Interact New Features
Key new features in FM:Interact include Dynamic DWF, Configurable Web Forms and Enhanced Stacking:
Dynamic DWF leverages Autodesk’s DWF (Design Web Format) technology to allow users to turn layers on or off, add annotations and graphically display the results of data queries on CAD drawings from a standard web browser. Workplace professionals eliminate the time-consuming task of publishing drawings to show updated information and end-users get real-time, visual displays of move plans, vacancies and more.
Configurable Web Forms are a set of features that give workplace professionals the ability to quickly and easily create easy-to-use web forms without web programming. Forms can be configured to capture accurate information and streamline the data entry process for end users. Specific features include View-based Default Values, Conditional Fields, Cascading Picklists, Filtered Views and Add-Only Forms.
Enhanced Stacking allows workplace professionals to project space needs by assignable square feet, head count or usable square feet to more quickly create accurate space forecasts. In addition, there are a number of presentation capabilities that allow facility professionals to share their forecasts with management and end users.
“One of the key benefits of implementing FM:Interact was the ability to have dynamic facility data at our fingertips,” said Scott Clymer, site services manager at Chevron. “As a result, FM:Interact has helped us completely revamp our operations and allowed us to focus on providing superior service to our employees.”
About FM:Interact
FM:Interact, a modular suite of web-based applications, allows organizations to access and analyze facilities, real estate and maintenance information in real-time. By providing accurate, up-to-date information workplace professionals can deliver better customer service, reduce costs, and improve productivity across the entire organization.
FM:Interact modules include Space Management, Lease and Property Management, Asset Management, Strategic Planning, Move Management, and Service Request Management. Key capabilities include:
- Dynamically manage space, improve space efficiencies and accurately benchmark facilities.
- Securely deploy employee information, floor plans, reports and critical documents that extend the reach and value of facilities information.
- Track critical information about lease agreements and properties such as lease expiration and renewal dates.
- Evaluate building performance and analyze financial data on properties.
- Track and analyze corporate assets such as furniture, equipment, computers, life safety systems, building systems and artwork.
- Analyze current space requirements and forecast future space needs.
- Save time, improve interdepartmental planning and substantially reduce move and churn costs.
- Improve customer service by streamlining the work order and preventive maintenance processes for employees, technicians and vendors.
About FM:Systems, Inc.
FM:Systems, Inc. provides integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) that help facilities and real estate professionals deliver better customer service, reduce costs, and improve the productivity of the entire organization.
Customers take advantage of FM:Systems’ web-based applications to improve facilities and space management, real estate and portfolio management, and maintenance management. Technology strengths including seamless, direct CAD integration and powerful forecasting and planning tools give customers better control over current operations and an unmatched ability to prepare for and respond to change. By offering lean, agile software, FM:Systems delivers flexible and easy-to-use solutions that provide a high return on investment and reduces the time and cost to implement and deploy solutions.
Many of the world’s leading organizations rely on FM:Systems solutions such as Bellsouth, Cendant, Computer Associates, Devon Energy, Federal Aviation Administration, GMAC Financial Services, Lockheed Martin, NASD, Northwestern University, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Progress Energy, Target Stores and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals.
FM:Systems is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and conducts business in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. For more information about FM Systems, please visit www.fmsystems.com or call 1-800-648-8030.
Media Contact
Crossroads Public Relations on behalf of FM:Systems
919-844-3733
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