Planon Drives Forward Its Strategy By Opening Up Its IWMS Platform

Published 10 November 2020 by Susan Clarke & Joy Trinquet &

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Executive Summary

In September 2020, integrated workplace management system (IWMS) vendor Planon announced the launch of a new strategy to make its platform more open and customizable for customers and partners. The updates will enable users to add custom features to its IWMS platform and more easily integrate with third-party systems via out-of-the-box APIs. This strategy helps Planon align with the move towards open systems across the smart building sector. Our analysis finds Planon’s new strategy will provide value to large firms looking to roll out an IWMS platform with best-of-breed point solutions, as well as enable its existing users to customize software to create new functionality.

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Planon Joins The Growing Ecosystem Of Open Smart Building Solutions
Planon Updates Its IWMS Platforms With Open Philosophy, New Mobile Apps And COVID-19 Functionality
Planon Is Opening Up Its Platform Via New APIs And Software Development Capabilities
Planon’s Open Platform Strategy Responds To Buyer Demands For More Flexible Solutions 
Planon’s Open Platform Strategy Will Offer Upside To New And Existing Customers 

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About the authors

Susan Clarke

Research Director

Susan leads the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on software solutions for real estate management including integrated workplace management systems and IoT platforms for buildings. Her research expertise also includes a broad range of energy management technologies and energy services. Susan has eight years of experience in technology research. She holds a MSc from the University of London in Sustainable Development.

Joy Trinquet

Senior Analyst
Joy is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix Smart Buildings practice. Her current research agenda focuses on integrated workplace management systems/connected portfolio intelligence platforms (IWMS/CPIP), building systems integrators, and space and workplace management solutions. Joy joined Verdantix in 2019, having previously worked at BNP Paribas Asset Management as a business development intern. She earned a BA degree in Economics with a concentration on policy, as well as dual minors in computer science and business studies, from New York University.

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