{"id":8773,"date":"2021-06-11T09:52:19","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T08:52:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.swgnew.com\/na\/news\/swg-newsletter-june-2021\/"},"modified":"2021-06-11T09:52:19","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T08:52:19","slug":"swg-newsletter-june-2021","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.swg.com\/na\/news\/swg-newsletter-june-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"SWG Newsletter June 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\">This time of the year we would normally be looking forward to meeting with our many clients and\u00a0 partners in person at the Facilities Show, which sadly has been cancelled this year. However we&#8217;re pleased to be participating in Facilities Show Connect 2021 throughout June so we hope to be able to catch up with you there. You can see our new Product Demo video session <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXO129697151 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/pm.eventnetworking.com\/online-conference\/3635\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\">here<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\">\u00a0that covers our\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\">CMMS, space management, BIM and digitization services. Also <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\">the\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\">Data Driven Decision Making session\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXO129697151 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/pm.eventnetworking.com\/online-conference\/3641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXO129697151 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\">here<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO129697151 BCX0\">\u00a0where we participate in a panel to discuss how FM has become more reliant on data and technology.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXO129697151 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXO82859251 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO82859251 BCX0\">We&#8217;re also pleased to share with you an update on <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXO82859251 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO82859251 BCX0\">how Service Works Global is working to help facilities management professionals across the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXO82859251 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Software launches<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cyber Security<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ncreases in cyberattacks means security is an increasingly high priority for businesses around the world. At SWG we are committed to providing secure software to our clients through our software development efforts which includes significant investment in external penetration testing to protect against hackers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">QFM Bookings on Smartphones<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have optimized QFM Bookings for smartphones as people are increasingly working &#8216;on the go&#8217;. Users can interactively view floorplans and book rooms and desks via a PC or mobile device before entering the office; helping ensure that social distancing measures are upheld for returning workforces.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">QFM Room Audits<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following the release of new QFM auditing tools at the end of last year, users can now pair them with SWG&#8217;s Reporting Connector to monitor elements and services of interest associated with rooms.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The QFM Room Audits module allows organizations to monitor room elements and services in line with company or industry standards (i.e. healthcare cleaning standards) through a series of inspection audits. QFM Room Audits allows users to define the auditing frequency based on functional risk areas and allows organizations to track the progress with full management of data collected.\u00a0 The Room Audits module complements QFMs comprehensive auditing product suite which also includes Job and Service Audits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Partnerships<\/h3>\n<p><b>New SWG Client Case Studies<br \/>\n<\/b>We&#8217;ve also released three new client case studies, each using QFM software in different ways to fit their own business objectives.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leading UK service provider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swg.com\/na\/mighty-fm-and-p3-performance-management-with-qfm\/\">Mitie<\/a> is managing FM services across 32 education and healthcare PPP contracts using our integrated paymech.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swg.com\/na\/qfm-supports-innovation-and-growth-at-curtin-university\/\">Curtin University<\/a> in <span class=\"TextRun SCXO254702630 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO254702630 BCX0\">Australia is turning its campus in Perth into a &#8216;City of Inno<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXO254702630 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO254702630 BCX0\">vation&#8217; and required a flexible integrated maintenance and workflow management system to support the rapid expansion.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXO254702630 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swg.com\/na\/southern-health-foundation-trust-qfm-iwms\/\">Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust<\/a> operates across 280 sites, and QFM helped dramatically improve their reaction time and speed of service, enhancing the standard of patient care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>UK BIM Alliance<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swg.com\/na\/service-works-global-platinum-patron-uk-bim-alliance\/\">SWG joined the UK BIM Alliance<\/a> as Platinum+ members this year, in addition to our 15 year partnership with the Swedish BIM Alliance.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXO83123944 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO83123944 BCX0\">The sponsorship means that SWG becomes an active member of\u00a0 the Technology Working Group that covers topics around innovation and national standards to transform and future proof the way the industry works. As the only FM software provider within the UK BIM Alliance, we look forward to helping the industry adopt the use of BIM for the operational aspect of the building lifecycle.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXO83123944 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Knowledge share<\/h3>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXO25240507 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO25240507 BCX0\">BIM and Digitization Webinar Series<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXO25240507 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"EOP SCXO25240507 BCX0\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXO22642786\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXO22642786\">Continuing the BIM theme, we&#8217;ve recently delivered a three-part webinar series for North American facility and property managers. Our team have explained why paper drawings should be digitized and how it can be done, and demonstrated laser scanning and the creation of a 3D BIM model. This is then followed by a webinar looking at how to build and benefits from a digital twin.<\/span><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/info.swg.com\/na\/digitization-webinar-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch them all here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXO41988197 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO41988197 BCX0\">Quick Guide for the Modern FM<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXO41988197 BCX0\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>As a global FM software provider, we&#8217;re in daily conversation with facilities management professionals at all levels. We&#8217;ve put together a guide of some of the subjects we are most asked about, particularly in relation to data management. <a href=\"https:\/\/info.swg.com\/na\/quick-guide-modern-fm-wp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick Guide for the Modern FM<\/a> covers an overview of asset management, building information modelling (BIM), sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT), and what to look for when choosing new computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).<\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXO111391503 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO111391503 BCX0\">The Role of Data and 5 Benefits of CMMS Software<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXO111391503 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nWe have also been in the industry press discussing how data is helping FMs through the pandemic. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmj.co.uk\/operational-advantage\/3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FMJ<\/a>, CEO Gary Watkins talks about the role of data now and for future asset, building and staff wellbeing, and in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maintenanceandengineering.com\/2021\/02\/25\/five-ways-cafm-can-save-time-and-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Engineering &amp; Maintenance magazine<\/a> Watkins breaks down CMMS into five benefits.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXO240489229 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO240489229 BCX0\">We trust you found this newsletter of interest. Feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swg.com\/na\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXO240489229 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO240489229 BCX0\">\u00a0with particular items or topics of interest you would like to see covered in future newsletters. Meanwhile, for more information about how Service Works Global and QFM software can help you with FM, PPP, BIM or space management, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swg.com\/na\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXO240489229 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO240489229 BCX0\">, or <a href=\"https:\/\/info.swg.com\/na\/book-a-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">request a demonstration<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXO240489229 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml_lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO240489229 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXO240489229 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re pleased to share with you an update in this newsletter below on how Service Works Global is working to help facilities management professionals across the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":8774,"template":"","categories":[60,226,188,70],"class_list":["post-8773","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fm","category-iwms","category-latest-release","category-workplace"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swg.com\/na\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/8773","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swg.com\/na\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swg.com\/na\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.swg.com\/na\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.swg.com\/na\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8774"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.swg.com\/na\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8773"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.swg.com\/na\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}