Information Technology - June 2013
Digital wayfinding improves hospital navigation, patient experience
A new generation of technology-driven wayfinding tools is being used by hospitals nationwide to help guide visitors to their destinations while contributing to a more enjoyable hospital visit.
6/21/2013
COBie can be effective tool to aid FMs in asset management, operations
As more tools adopt COBie, it is important that facility management, architecture, engineering, and construction teams have processes in place to effectively use the tools available.
6/18/2013
Webinar targets best practices for network infrastructure in healthcare facilities
The one-hour session, "A Healthy Infrastructure: Intelligent Enterprise Solutions for the Healthcare Environment" will be broadcast June 26 at 2 p.m. Eastern.
6/17/2013
Hurricane Sandy prompts new considerations for data center resiliency
Hurricane Sandy, the second costliest hurricane in U.S. history, is a lesson in how the best-laid contingency plans can be shredded in no time when an extreme weather event hits.
6/11/2013
BIM and COBie can help make the most of CMMS systems
Increasingly, managers are seeking ways to take advantage of emerging technology tools to enhance the power of their computerized maintenance management systems.
6/10/2013
Tips for choosing the right standard protocol for building automation needs
A system that uses open or standard protocols gives facility managers the flexibility to use products from different manufacturers, but no single protocol is the best for every application, experts say.
6/3/2013