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Cybersecurity

Your organization manages sensitive information every day. You rely on cybersecurity specialists to protect your data from misuse. The demand for security specialists is skyrocketing, yet a shortage in candidates leaves the industry—and your organization—vulnerable. Symantec reports that the global demand for the cybersecurity workforce is expected to rise to 6 million by 2019, with […]

07 / 26 / 16

eLearning User Forum

Each month, Yardi hosts the critically acclaimed Yardi eLearning ® User Forum. These interactive webinars give users valuable insights into product functionality, updates, and troubleshooting. Engaging. Practical. Smart. Each webinar focuses on topics selected by Yardi users, guaranteeing insights that are relevant and practical.  Sample Webinar Topics Include: Drive Student Focus to Training that Matters […]

07 / 25 / 16

Silence is Golden

One common pain point for renters is noise control. Sharing walls entails a lack of privacy and the potential tension amongst residents. Innovations in building materials are now making units quieter, giving prospects yet another reason to love renting. Road noise (or the horrid violin practice of the kid next door) are no longer deal […]

07 / 22 / 16

Cloud Solutions

Aditya Shah, director of Middle East operations at Yardi, writes on the rise of Cloud-based technology in FM activities. Tenants and residents within both, the com­mercial and residen­tial real estate sectors continue to have ris­ing expectations for technology – most notably about how it will impact service levels and enhance their cus­tomer experience and occupancy. […]

07 / 22 / 16

Furniture with Charge

In today’s world, our homes, desks, cars, are filled with cables, adapters, outlets and battery packs designed for our ever increasing number of smartphones, wearable tech and, of course, the Internet of Things. Some have noticed the opportunity and began exploring a new industry that’s expected to boom in the next few years—the wireless charging […]

07 / 21 / 16

Build Green & Save

Fannie Mae and FHA have made green multifamily housing financing more attainable. Sustainable features will now be a deciding factor in underwriting and interest rate calculations. Three new programs offer rate incentives for new construction and renovations. The financing options come on the heels of several reports that highlight the mutually beneficial relationship between sustainability […]

07 / 20 / 16

Do Not Disturb

A mainstay of the startup culture and a visual cliché of tech giants like Google and Facebook, open offices now account for more than half of U.S. workspace, but at what cost?

07 / 19 / 16

Call of Duty

“Hunt Companies is always giving back,” says Crisha Kamphorst, a business solutions manager for Hunt Companies Inc., referring to her employer’s devotion to employees, residents and communities.  Hunt Companies is a Yardi® client that manages more than 32,000 housing units across the U.S. as one of the military’s privatized housing partners. That dedication is rooted […]

07 / 18 / 16

United In Pokémon

With over 7 million downloads and counting, Pokémon Go fever has gripped the nation, but what does this latest fad tells us about life in the modern age?

07 / 15 / 16

Big Data and Retail

Advances in technology are giving the retail property sector a helping hand to define compelling offerings through the use of big data. Developing financially successful retail centres is challenging. In fact, it’s widely regarded that real estate companies, invested in retail assets, are among the leading pioneers of strategic real estate management. Successful strategies are […]

07 / 14 / 16

Medical Robots

With a friendly little beep and a versatile design, the TUG robot provides reliable, cost-effective task automation for hospitals and healthcare providers. It’s a challenge faced by many working in the healthcare industry: tedious tasks stealing time better spent interacting with patients. Thankfully, that’s all beginning to change thanks to whole host of new software […]

07 / 14 / 16

Empire State Success

In 2004, Yardi opened its doors in Glen Head, New York as part of the BJ Murray acquisition. The team of 16 employees set out to define a course for the fledgling office. “We faced the challenge of merging functionality, converting client platforms and creating a shared culture,” recalls Richard Malpica, Vice President and General […]

07 / 14 / 16

Service in a Flash

Once you submit your maintenance request via RentCafe client portal, you may have to wait a few hours before a technician completes service—unless Jorge Blanco is your maintenance tech. He’ll probably be finished before you can answer the front door. Jorge Blanco, service manager with Yardi client Kettler, is the reigning National Champion of the […]

07 / 13 / 16

Experian Integration

For many consumers, the credit reporting industry is key to achieving important milestones — including buying a car, getting a job, and leasing a home. And when it comes to renting an apartment, property managers typically prefer applicants with a record of paying rent on time (even if they’ve made a few late payments on […]

07 / 11 / 16

WiredScore

Being always connected has become a necessity, especially in the fast-paced business world. Reliable internet connectivity is now indispensable for the commercial real estate industry, as it helps landlords and brokers maintain a constantly open line of communication with both current and potential clients. Most businesses today are using a variety of web-based tools, apps […]

07 / 09 / 16