Technology

passport control electronic

Paper to High Tech

If you travel internationally, you must have a passport. One hundred sixty-one million holders of valid U.S. passports take that fact for granted, but this document took centuries to evolve from a frill into a mandatory border-crossing asset. The modern era of passports began when Louis XIV, king of France from 1643 to 1715, issued […]

10 / 17 / 24

Visitor Management

You’re Welcome

If you’re in CRE, you already know the challenges of managing and tracking visitor access at your properties. You need to know who is entering and for what purpose, how long they stay and when they leave. This can place a burden on site reception teams and can also lead to a frustrating experience for […]

10 / 15 / 24

Some observers consider radio frequencies the world’s most valuable natural resource and worry they could be depleted in the manner of other finite resources like clean air and water.

Will Frequencies

Some observers consider radio frequencies the world’s most valuable natural resource and worry they could be depleted in the manner of other finite resources like clean air and water. Applications ranging from radio and television to cell phones, military systems, GPS and Wi-Fi use frequency bands of radio waves, a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum […]

10 / 10 / 24

technology free zone

Giving Up Tech

It often seems that smartphones and other technology items have become inseparable from our business, personal and leisure lives. Is it possible to renounce tech, even temporarily? “Technology is very much a part of us now. We bank with an app, read restaurant menus on phones and even sweat with exercise instructors through a screen,” […]

09 / 28 / 24

You can achieve new levels of efficiency with strategies that combine intelligent real estate software with everyday business tools.

Tech That’s Better Together

An ever-growing volume of documents across a real estate organization demands solutions that not only provide centralized access but also drill deep into the details of leases, rent histories and other property-level information while providing ease of use. And with the advent of AI and its clear business case for CRE, there are new opportunities […]

09 / 27 / 24

Connecting accurate information to support budgeting, leasing and construction projects is essential to optimizing CRE asset performance.

Go With the (Data) Flow

Connecting accurate information to support budgeting, leasing and construction projects is essential to optimizing CRE asset performance. Working with the right set of software tools not only ensures transparency and data accuracy but also provides real-time and actionable insights. For example, when live data from the leasing pipeline and construction projects are available within your […]

09 / 09 / 24

What tech is top priority for you or a friend or loved one who’s about to embark on the college adventure?

School’s In

Technology for college students used to mean lamps, typewriters and alarm clocks. Essential items for thriving in today’s higher education environment include: Laptop. “Small screen touch notebooks are a great solution for everyday computing and entertainment around the dorm or apartment, or on the go from class to class,” said Scott Shutter, a senior manager […]

08 / 31 / 24

Yardi Case Manager for affordable housing providers

Meet Yardi Case Manager

Yardi Case Manager was introduced in 2023 and is one of the newest solutions integrated within the Yardi Affordable Housing Suite. Let’s learn more about it from Yardi Affordable Housing Industry Principal Mark Livanec. Mark, let’s start at the beginning. Tell us what a case is. Cases are any situation, ticket, or task that requires […]

08 / 28 / 24

Affordable housing

Yardi multifamily team at YASC 2024

YASC Multifamily Spotlight

2024 is a big year for Yardi, and it’s not just because we’re celebrating 40 years in business. This year marks an exciting shift in our innovation process, exemplified by the new AI solutions presented during YASC 2024’s opening spotlight session for multifamily. Here’s a recap of innovations and features unveiled during the event. Marketing […]

08 / 27 / 24

Tenant Insurance Compliance

Tenant Insurance Compliance

It might seem straightforward to require that tenants provide proof of insurance when a lease is signed. However, managing a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for every tenant along with insurance policy endorsements and ensuring continuous coverage can be very challenging. Read on for a deeper dive with tips to successfully overcome challenges for maintaining tenant […]

08 / 26 / 24

Shaping tomorrow’s PHAs with Innovation and technology

Shaping Tomorrow’s PHAs

The housing crisis isn’t going away overnight, but with the power of innovation and technology, people can get housed faster and smarter. That’s why public housing authorities (PHAs) are stepping up to the challenge. We had the privilege of sitting down with some visionary authorities to discuss their plans, and to say we were inspired […]

08 / 22 / 24

Succession planning is crucial for PHAs. It's not just about finding someone to fill a job — it's about keeping a skilled workforce that can serve their communities effectively.

Succession Planning with Yardi Aspire

Public housing authorities (PHAs) across the U.S. are facing a major challenge: many of their employees are getting close to retirement. It’s estimated that over 50 percent of PHA and other public sector employees could retire within the next five years. This means PHAs need to have a plan in place to fill these upcoming […]

08 / 21 / 24

AI is top of mind across the real estate industry, and the business case for AI in CRE has become clear.

How AI is Reshaping CRE

AI is top of mind across the real estate industry, and the business case for AI in CRE has become clear. CRE stakeholders embracing AI’s impact on the industry are already employing data-driven approaches to decision making while leveraging AI to improve day to day operations including optimized AP processing and customer service. Following are […]

08 / 15 / 24

Artificial intelligence

Chat IQ reaches 1 million units milestone

1 Million Units of Chat IQ

Chat IQ is helping one million units with seamless communication! To celebrate this milestone, we spoke with Chat IQ’s biggest fans: Top property managers in the industry. Discover why the industry loves this powerful bot and how it all creates a domino effect when it comes to driving efficiency in their organization. Backing it up […]

08 / 02 / 24

Property management companies are turning to the gamification tools in Yardi Aspire to enhance engagement, focus and motivation.

Making Work Fun

Engaging employees and boosting their performance can be challenging, especially with a busy and dispersed workforce. Traditional training methods often fail to keep employees motivated and interested but gamification can increase employee engagement by over 48 percent, according to some reports. That’s why property management companies are turning to the gamification tools in Yardi Aspire […]

07 / 31 / 24

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