Transitioning from one facility management software to another can be daunting, but with the expert guidance from AMS Workplace Technology, your migration from INSITE Net-FM and Visual-FM to FM:Systems becomes seamless.

What makes FM:Systems the right choice?  FM:Systems is a seasoned and proven Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) that has been around for almost 40 years.  It has been a leader in Space Management utilizing Postsecondary Education Facilities Inventory and Classification Manual (FICM) for colleges and universities with its Higher Education Survey module capturing all space classifications, floor plans, Principal Investigator (PI) assignments, and surveyed space use for research.

Combined, the Space & Higher Education Survey modules align perfectly to support all the areas that INSITE featured, including:

• Indirect Cost Recovery (ICR)
• Tracking & Allocating Grants
• Space Data Change Requests
• Floor Plan Realtime Visual Queries

Upgrade from INSITE Net-FM to FMS:Workplace

Keep Your Existing INSITE Data

You’ve made the commitment and investment over the years to manage and report on your college/university space, assets, and research data.  You don’t have to lose this as FM:Systems offers a direct path migration over to its database and platform, including floor plan views!  The platform can easily be configured (not customized) to have the same look and feel as your INSITE system for ease-of-use familiarity and better user adoption.

Furthermore, AMS has over 21 years of experience in the industry.  We understand the intricacies of how to migrate data into FM:Systems. Being a leader in FM:Systems integrations makes us uniquely positioned to ensure a hassle-free migration.  From the initial planning phase to post-migration checks, AMS is there every step of the way.

Finally, learning a new system can seem scary, but AMS is here to provide comprehensive training to ensure your staff gets the most out of the software.  Our commitment doesn’t end there. We offer ongoing support services to ensure your software runs smoothly for years to come.

Read – Higher Education Survey Module
Watch – Why Wayne State University Chose FM:Systems

Cloud-Based Software – No Installation

FM:Systems software is maintenance-free and hosted securely in the cloud as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).  In addition, no client software installation is required, even for viewing floor plans and running reports!

Your company has limited IT resources already committed to providing services and expertise to multiple business units supporting many different existing technologies. Hosting with FM:Systems can provide the break your IT staff needs to focus on mission critical projects and strategy without having to add additional resources or headcount.

Network performance and availability are guaranteed in a standard Service Level Agreement (SLA). Rest assured knowing that your data is safe and secure.  Specific features of our hosting include:

• 24/7 monitoring and upgrades at no extra charge
• Industry-leading Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform
• High availability systems on the latest operating systems and hardware
• Dedicated support staff

Customers enjoy this safe and secure, cloud-hosted platform with no-hassle migration from AMS Workplace Technology.

“The value of having the FMS:Workplace system throughout this whole process—I just can’t stress enough how valuable that resource was, for us to be able to pull up to start with the list of rooms and the capacities; then, as we went forward, to identify what we call extra spaces and the capacities we could have there as well. I’m not sure we could have even gotten it done without FMS:Workplace.”
– Cheryl Benningfield, Space Planning Manager

Ready to Transition?

Get in touch with our experts today and embark on a smooth transition journey from INSITE to FMS:Workplace.  We will take you through how FM:Systems software manages all the areas of INSITE that you need and more!

Learn More – INSITE Net-FM
Read – University of North Texas Case Study
Watch – On-Demand Product Overview

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• 3D Scan Capture + Floor Plan Creation with iGuide
• Certified ServiceNow Integration with FMS:Workplace
• Visual Asset Manager
• Drag and Drop File Uploader
• Grid Batch Printing
• Dynamix Home Page Manager

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• Is your FMS software ready for the hybrid workplace?
• Home Page Content Management (AMS Dynamix)
• Visual Asset Manager
• AMS Data Broker Web Services API
• Room Scheduling
• Hybrid Strategy Support
• ServiceNow Integration
• Security Badge Data Integration
• 3D Floor Plan Scanning
• Barcoding Solutions
• Batch Print and Uploading
• Sensor Technology

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FAIRFIELD, NJ Mar. 17, 2022 – AMS Workplace Technology (AMS), a leading Certified Premier Business Partner of FM:Systems for 20 years, announced today that the company had released their FM Systems Integration Engine application in the ServiceNow Store. The app is a certified engine that supports automatic bi-directional workflows between FM:Systems and ServiceNow to increase efficiency and communicate seamlessly between different teams and groups. As a ServiceNow Technology Partner, AMS has worked diligently to meet ServiceNow’s requirements for development and uses standard ServiceNow features and methods to facilitate the exchange of information with FM:Systems. 

The integration allows for any FM:Systems modules such as Move Management, Maintenance Management, etc., and any ServiceNow ticket types, including Requests, Incidents, etc., to be created and updated as needed to allow for complete synchronization between the applications. A classic example of this is to automatically create a ServiceNow ticket for telephone or IT services from a move request created in FM:Systems. This allows ServiceNow to continue to be used for ticketing as needed by providing automation of the Move Management module in FM:Systems to act as a one-stop-shop for processing move requests.

Owner and President Dan Lorenz stated “This integration app allows customers with both FM:Systems and ServiceNow to seamlessly work as needed in both applications. It supports starting a request in either application and makes for a more efficient workflow process. With this engine, we can do just about anything in either application based on a customer’s needs.”. 

The FM Systems Integration Engine app is available now at the ServiceNow Store.

About AMS Workplace Technology

AMS Workplace Technology (AMS) is a leading Premier Certified Business Partner with FM:Systems of 20 years specializing in consulting, designing, and implementing facilities management software and technology solutions. AMS is a full-service, goal-oriented CAFM/IWMS implementer that partners with customers to bring them best-in-class FM applications. Our innovative solutions combined with our industry experience have helped many of FM:Systems’ largest and most successful customers, including corporate facilities, pharmaceutical/research companies, higher education campuses, and health care institutions.

For more information visit www.amsworkplace.com.

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FAIRFIELD, N.J., Dec. 2, 2021 — AMS Workplace Technology (AMS), a leading Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) provider, announced today that the company has joined the Nuvolo partner ecosystem. This partnership allows AMS to bring Nuvolo Connected Workplace, Built on NOW, to customers looking to implement space and facilities management solutions. This partnership will also enable AMS to offer emerging solutions such as Operational Technology (OT) Security to customers. The Nuvolo OT Security solution enables rapid device remediation against threats and vulnerabilities to expedite cyber security response, ensuring that OT devices are protected.

AMS saw the partnership as a natural fit since they became a ServiceNow Technology Partner early in 2021. Their expertise in low-code/no-code software enabled AMS to quickly learn and implement Nuvolo. AMS has been recognized as a Challenger in the Verdantix Workplace Systems Integrators Green Quadrant.

“This partnership is a perfect match given our 20 years of experience in implementing low-code/no-code IWMS software,” said Dan Lorenz AMS Owner and President. “Customers that onboard Nuvolo Connected Workplace are able to leverage their existing investment in ServiceNow and extend the NOW platform into lines of business like facilities, real estate, construction and workplace management. Nuvolo’s industry thought leaders have an impressive vision and are dedicated to bringing cutting-edge technology to the workplace.”  Tom Stanford, CEO of Nuvolo, added, “The relationship with AMS is an example of our desire to partner with IWMS market experts to bring a unified workplace solution to our clients. AMS has a deep understanding of not only of the future of the IWMS market, but an extensive background in facilities management which is an invaluable solution to the customers we serve.”

About AMS Workplace Technology

AMS Workplace Technology (AMS) is a leading IWMS provider of over 20 years that specializes in consulting, design, and implementation of facilities management software and technology solutions.   AMS is a full-service, goals-oriented CAFM/IWMS implementer that partners with customers to bring them best-in-class FM applications.  Our innovative solutions combined with our industry experience have helped several Fortune 500 customers including corporate facilities, pharmaceutical/research companies, higher education campuses, and health care institutions.

For more information visit www.amsworkplace.com.

About Nuvolo

Nuvolo is the global leader in modern, cloud-based connected workplace solutions, Built on NOW. We provide a single platform to manage all people, all physical locations, all assets and all work. Industries served include healthcare, life sciences, retail, government, higher education, technology, financial services and enterprise. Nuvolo is headquartered in Paramus, N.J., with a global workforce located throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

For more information visit www.nuvolo.com.

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Virtual assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa are increasingly popular with homeowners to streamline and simplify daily tasks, creating a smart home environment. Directly integrating with other Amazon services, as well as third party home systems, Alexa and similar voice-enabled intelligent personal assistant platforms have taken home management by storm and are transforming how people live their lives at home. From streaming music playlists at dinner, to adjusting the temperature and lighting, and monitoring security, Alexa and its counterpart Google Home have become a commonplace lifestyle presence for today’s busy family.

How this technology will impact the workplace

The latest venue to be transformed by this innovative technology is the workplace. The initial appearance of Alexa in the corporate setting has been focused mostly on reservation of meeting rooms and other simple booking tasks. However, Amazon’s Alexa for Business platform now gives developers the tools to create their own integrations, opening the floodgates for new capabilities in workplace technology.

Developers of facility technology will now be able to harness voice-enabled functionality to significantly impact efficiencies throughout the workplace. Expect to see this new technology advancing best practices for facilities managers on two key fronts: providing better service to building occupants and streamlining processes for the facilities management team. Both pathways will transform facility management as we know it.

On the employee front, Alexa will simplify processes for building occupants and employees to request service and interface with the facilities department. Alexa will integrate directly with facilities technology platforms to streamline common functions such as initiating a repair work order, requesting a move, reserving a conference room, or finding a vacant office. It will provide employees with easy and intuitive access to information and services.

Running facilities more efficiently

For the facilities department, voice-enabled technology will streamline work processes for maintenance crews, move teams, asset managers, space managers, and management executives alike. Technicians will be able to close-out work orders in the field in hands-free mode and will be able to forego typing and simply follow verbal prompts from Alexa to ensure proper procedures and workflow protocols. Alexa can be setup to ask follow-up questions and follow pre-determined workflows to collect required information from the technician, streamlining workflows and ensuring proper adherence to protocols.

Facility staff and executives will be able to ask occupancy and utilization questions and receive immediate responses with real-time reporting. Managers and supervisors will gain instant access to critical performance data and enterprise-wide services. Alexa will eliminate the need to log in to a facility management system and hunt down the information with multiple clicks. It’s as simple as asking a question and getting an answer. For example, asking Alexa the question “What is the vacancy rate in Building One?” will provide an immediate answer. Facility managers will achieve considerable efficiencies through the elimination of paperwork, task timesaving, increased productivity, and overall process improvements. All while providing higher levels of service to building occupants.

How it works

The two key elements integral to this technology are the hardware and software components. The cost of entry for hardware is minimal, with inexpensive voice-enabled smart speakers such as Amazon Echo or the smaller Echo Dot, which can be used as shared devices at central points such as conference rooms and reception kiosks. Even more groundbreaking, the use of personal mobile phones with preprogrammed apps can be used to bring the power of Alexa to all employees, regardless of location.

On the software side, Amazon’s Alexa for Business platform provides open source coding to third party developers, so they can create industry specific skills and integrations. A skill is a capability that is developed to allow Alexa to speak to and integrate with devices to produce a specific result. As of this month, there are over 50,000 Alexa skills available worldwide, working with 20,000 devices, and growing by the day. These cloud-based skills that make everyday tasks faster and easier are revolutionizing entire industries.

Facility-focused solutions

To harness the power of Alexa for the FM industry, AMS CAD & CAFM is building skill sets that integrate directly with the FM:Interact facility management platform to provide comprehensive tools to run the facility at every level. Expect to see facility workflows improved across the board including workplace reservations, project management, real estate and space management, asset management, sustainability, and facility maintenance. As each facility group has its own unique needs and priorities, these skill sets are developed to provide customized solutions. Whether integrating with building systems, CAFM platforms, or hot desk scheduling applications, voice-enabled technology is on track to revolutionize facility management.

Security is a priority

As with any emerging technology, especially one that has the potential to share enterprise-wide data, security is of utmost importance. These integrations are created with careful consideration for user levels and permissions, using rigorous user authentication features. Devices and skills are controlled by user accounts, to securely limit and control access to data and capabilities based on one’s role in the organization. Facility managers can be confident that this technology will adhere to their organization’s security protocols.

The future is now

According to Brian Haines, VP of Strategy at FM:Systems, a leading developer of enterprise solutions for facility management, “Alexa integration is a game changer for our industry – and for the workplace in general. This new technology provides instant access to critical performance data for facility professionals, while delivering unprecedented service levels and workplace experience for employees.”

So, when will this innovative technology be available in the workplace? Actually, by the time you are reading this article. AMS is currently creating skill sets to integrate Amazon Alexa with key facility management functions. In beta testing at present, this innovative technology for facility management will be ready to rollout in early 2019. This perfect storm of facility technology platforms and voice enabled skill sets is certain to transform how we manage our facilities well into the future.

About the author

Dan Lorenz is the President of AMS CAD & CAFM, a technology company that integrates enterprise-wide solutions for facility management. He is an IFMA certified Facility Management Professional (FMP), IFMA member, and has presented nationwide on facility management and enterprise technology.

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FAIRFIELD, NJ Mar. 15, 2021 – AMS CAD + CAFM Solutions (AMS), a leading Certified Premier Business Partner of FM:Systems of almost 20 years, announced today that the company will begin operating under a new name and will do business as AMS Workplace Technology. 

This rebranding strategy better reflects the focus of the company’s service offerings since selling its Autodesk value added reseller (CAD) business in 2018. In addition, the Computer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) acronym has since been widely replaced in the industry by the term Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS). The AMS logo will remain the same with the exception of the words CAD + CAFM Solutions which will simply be replaced by the words Workplace Technology.

In addition, AMS is re-launching an updated company website and domain under amsworkplace.com. Email addresses will now change to this @amsworkplace.com address as well. The old domain amscad.com will continue to work for both the website and email addresses as a legacy redirect for several years to come during the transition.

Owner and President, Dan Lorenz stated: “This rebranding strategy reflects the evolution of the company under new ownership and I believe this change in our company name more specifically reflects our expertise in workplace software and technology solutions. We are also very excited about the re-launch of our website which now provides much better content about the services and solutions we offer.”

About AMS Workplace Technology

AMS Workplace Technology (AMS) is a leading Premier Certified Business Partner with FM:Systems of 19 years that specializes in consulting, design, and implementation of facilities management software and technology solutions.   AMS is a full-service, goals-oriented CAFM/IWMS implementer that partners with customers to bring them best-in-class FM applications.  Our innovative solutions combined with our industry experience have helped many of FM:Systems’ largest and most successful customers including corporate facilities, pharmaceutical/research companies, higher education campuses, and health care institutions.

For more information visit amsworkplace.com.

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