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68% of facility managers are planning to implement AI-powered VMS solutions within the next year to improve security, automate check-ins, and enhance the overall visitor experience, according to the 2025 Workplace Index report. 

Just as the Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed consumer technology through greater connectivity and automation, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is reshaping manufacturing by making equipment smarter, more responsive, and more efficient.  

Despite efforts to improve transparency, many facility managers still face limited visibility due to data silos, making it difficult to plan effectively or build public trust.  

Just as important as providing the right training, though, is arming techs with the right tools. Facility managers can leverage key features in technician apps to speed up and strengthen onboarding for new maintenance staff, helping them hit the ground running. 

Welcome to our monthly deep dive into important industry trends for workplace and facility management (FM) professionals. 

By implementing a modern unified facility management solution, healthcare leaders can optimize operations, cut costs, and make data-driven decisions that enhance patient care by connecting workplaces, people, and assets through a single, centralized platform. 

Implementing a unified solution is about more than what you gain. It’s also about what you can avoid. Moving to a unified solution helps organizations avoid the common opportunity costs of trying to manage multiple single-point systems, reducing the need for software selection teams and additional administrative work from the IT, legal, and finance departments. 

Intelligent worktech’s benefits don’t end there, however. They create opportunities for people across the organization to invest in the human relationships that support larger organizational goals.