What are the benefits of facility management software?
Facility management software dramatically improves how a complex facility is managed, resulting in operational efficiencies. Specifically, IWMS benefits customers by: (1) reducing cost, (2) raising safety standards, (3) increasing space productivity, (4) improving occupant satisfaction, and (5) streamlining facility operations. A detailed blog post on these top 5 benefits is posted here: “Top 5 Benefits of IWMS Software”
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What is the difference between IWMS and facility management software?
The term “IWMS” was first coined in 2004 by Gartner, a leading technology research firm. It is used interchangeably with the term “facility management software” but is sometimes preferred in current parlance because IWMS, or integrated workspace management system, better describes the integrated nature of modern facility management software. However, the two terms refer to the same set of tools …
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Is software customizations included in my SaaS fee or charge separately?
No, customizations are normally charged separately. However, VLogic will assess your customization requirements and determine if the new feature can be added without additional cost. Additionally, new customers have the potential option of amortizing the customization cost over multiple years, in a bundled, monthly SaaS fee.
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What VLogicFM software modules do I need to activate to enable real-time tracking on your cloud-based IWMS software platform?
You will need: (1) As-builts module, (2) Space module, and (3) Tracking module. Administrative and user configuration modules are automatically enabled upon activating these three modules.
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Do we need specialized technicians at our site to install the VLogicFM sensors and gateways?
No. VLogicFM Tracking is designed to be “plug-n-play.” The steps are straightforward and can be performed by anyone who is familiar with your facility: (1) We configure all sensors and gateways before we ship them to you; (2) Upon receipt of the hardware shipment, you install the sensors on the ceiling of any room you wish to track; (3) plug …
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Do I have to open any network ports or get permission to give local area network access to your network gateways?
No. VLogicFM Tracking is completely independent of your facility LAN. Neither the sensors nor our cellular network gateways require any access to your LAN. Our real-time tracking solution operates over a standard cellular network, such as Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
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Do you provide the hardware (sensors and gateways) in addition to VLogicFM Tracking software?
Yes, VLogicFM Tracking is a complete, turnkey solution. We will provide all hardware and software you need to install, configure, and activate a real-time tracking system.
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What are the components of a real-time tracking system?
You will need three things: (1) Sensors, preferably wireless, to detect the specific environmental change you are tracking; (2) Network gateways to collect sensor data and transmit it to your collection point; (3) a software system to automatically collect and interpret your sensor information.
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What is real-time tracking?
Real-time tracking is the ability to automatically determine motion, pressure, humidity, temperature, location and other environmental changes to spaces, objects and people, in real time — typically in a facility or building. VLogicFM Tracking currently tracks motion/occupancy, but the same general model can be used to track other environmental changes with different sensors, per customer demand.
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Can the Drawings Maintenance and Updating Service ensure accuracy?
No. You will need to perform a field survey to square the facility against the drawings. VLogic offers a separate Field Verification Survey Service that can help you with this requirement.
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