Tech Roadmap For Facilities Optimization Software

07 Sep, 2017

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Executive Summary

The Tech Roadmap analysis clarifies the business value, pace of innovation and maturity of 26 technologies that optimize facility operations. Verdantix conducted a fact-based assessment of each solution’s maturity, investment case, prospects and life cycle evolution. Executives and managers responsible for selecting and implementing facilities optimization technologies should use this structured assessment to prioritize spending decisions and shortlist suppliers. The analysis pinpoints solutions that deliver high business value, and the marketing potential of technologies with an eye on their development and progress.

Introducing Tech Roadmap Analysis
Key Questions Answered By Tech Roadmap Analysis 
Tech Roadmap Analysis Aligns Investments With Business Value 

Tech Roadmap For Facilities Optimization Software
Methodology Overview
Five Market Phases Segment Solution Maturity 
Three Solution Life Cycles Differentiate Business Value 
Solution Adoption And Success Influence Positioning 
Pace of Innovation Determines Time To Next Phase In The Life Cycle 
Investment Decisions: How To Use The Tech Roadmap Analysis 
Portfolio Management: How To Use The Tech Roadmap Analysis 

Phase 1. R&D
1.1 Self-Learning Facilities
1.2 Real Estate Digital Twins

Phase 2. Launch
2.1 Microgrid Management Platforms
2.2 Building Control Apps For Occupant Wellbeing 
2.3 Internet Of Things Platforms For Buildings 
2.4 Desk Booking Software 
2.5 Predictive Maintenance Analytics
2.6 AI-Based Virtual Workplace Assistants 
2.7 Real-Time Space Management
2.8 Facilities Optimization Management Software

Phase 3. Growth 
3.1 Fault Detection And Diagnostics
3.2 Remote Monitoring Solutions
3.3 Micro-Building Management Systems
3.4 Boiler Controls
3.5 Building Information Modelling
3.6 Demand Response Platforms
3.7 Integrated Workplace Management Systems
3.8 Lease Administration And Management Platforms
3.9 Daylight Tracing Controls

Phase 4. Maturity 
4.1 Combined Heat And Power Controls
4.2 Computer-Aided Facility Management
4.3 Asset And Maintenance Management Platforms (CMMS And EAM)
4.4 System Unifier Solutions
4.5 Building Management Systems
4.6 Building Energy Management Software

Phase 5. Decline 
5.1 Automatic Monitoring And Targeting

Figure 1. Tech Roadmap For Facilities Optimization Software
ABB, Accruent, Advanced Microgrid Solutions, AK Controls, Amazon, Ameresco, AMTdirect, Apple, Arcadis, ARCHIBUS, Artis Energy Intelligence, Ascon, Atos, Autodesk, Automated Logic, Axis Technologies, Axxerion, Bentley Facilities, Best Western Calcot Hotel, BidEnergy, BMW, Bosch, Building Robotics, BuildingIQ, C3 Energy, C3 IoT, CAFM Explorer, CALM Systems, Capula, Carbon Credentials, Causeway Technologies, CBRE, Centrica, Cisco, Cloudbooking, Comverge, Condeco, Connexxion, Corrigo, CoWorkr, Cpower, Cylon, Deloitte, Demand Logic, DEXMA Technologies, Direct Energy, Douglas Lighting Controls, Duke Energy, E.ON, EcoDomus, Ecova, EDF, EFT Analytics, EFT Energy, eMaint, Emergence Capital, ENERG-G, EnerNOC, enistic, ENTOUCH, Envizi, eSight Energy, Essentials, EU, Excitech, FASB, Fell Lease Administration, Flexitricity, FM:Systems, FSI, GE, General MicroGrids, Goodman, Google, GPT Group, Highland Europe, Hippo CMMS, Hitachi, Honeywell, IASB, IBM, IMServ, Indus Systems, Innovative, Innovus Power, Intel, iOFFICE, ISS, Jones Lang LaSalle, Kaldien, Kensington Capital Partners, KGS Buildings, Kira, KiWi Power, LeaseQuery, Leeds Beckett University, Leverton, Leviton, Limble CMMS, Lucernex, Lutron, Macquarie Bank, Maintenance Connection, Manhattan, Marriott International, Matrix, MCS Solutions, MicroMod, Microsoft, Midland Hotel, MML, MRX Technologies, NASA, Nissan, OfficeSpace, Onuma System, Open Energi, Pachube, Pacific Controls, Panoramic Power, Pareto Energy, Planon, PointGrab, Powerhouse Dynamics, Priva, ProLease, Qube Global Software, Real Asset Management, RealPage, Rheem, Rifiniti, Robin, Rosmiman, Royal Institute of British Architects, RUMM, SAP, Sauter, SAV Systems, Schneider Electric, SCIEnergy, Serraview, Siemens, SkyFoundry, Smartway2, SpaceIQ, Spacetrak, SpinalCom, Spirae, Stroma Tech, Suncorp, SWG, Swift Automation and Control Systems, Switch Automation, SyxthSense, Talla, Tata Power, Total Energy Controls, Trackplan, Tridium, Trimble, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, United Technologies Corporation, University of Salford, Urjanet, US EPA, US Lighting Research Center, Veolia, Verisae, ViryaNet, Visual Lease, Walmart, Wipro, Wipro Ecoenergy, X.ai, Xively, Yardi

About the Author

Ibrahim Yate

Ibrahim Yate

Senior Analyst

Ibrahim is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice, which he joined in 2016. His current agenda covers innovation in software and hardware solutions for spa...

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