In the selection procedure of an Enterprise Platform the IT Department plays a very important role. In many cases IT Departments can reject a particular solution by using a veto. In this post I will describe why IWMS are considered Enterprise Platforms, why IT Departments play such an important role and more important how to convince them to approve a solution.

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RALEIGH, N.C. – March 3, 2009 – FM:Systems, a leading provider of integrated workplace management systems (IWMS) and computer-aided facility management (CAFM) software, today announced that the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) selected FM:Interact to improve space tracking and to reassign and reorganize underused space.

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Space management is about systematically registering of space demand and usage within the organization to manage and register space usage in an optimal way. It is used to minimize reduce space vacancy and optimize the usage of space in every organization.

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As the US are undergoing an economic crisis, the life of the Facility Manager is even worse. Already approved budgets are being withdrawn in order to reduce facility costs. Although this seems like a logical consequense of economic down turn budget holders should reassess these decisions. Yes, i say budget responsible managers should reasses these decisions.

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