Planon Drives Forward Its Strategy By Opening Up Its IWMS Platform
Susan Clarke
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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.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
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 managem...
Joy Trinquet
Principal Analyst
Joy is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in real estate, facilities and workplace technology, with a particular focus on integrated workplace management systems/c...
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