Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Israel Ortiz, Senior Director at Accruent about "Accruent's Space Intelligence Platform for optimizing building assets".


Scott MacKenzie and Israel Ortiz discuss the evolution of Accruent's Space Intelligence (ASI) platform, which helps organizations optimize their workplace utilization and property management. ASI integrates data from various sources, including booking information, facility costs, and leasing data, to provide comprehensive insights. This enables decision-making on space consolidation, expansion, and energy management. Future plans include AI enhancements for scenario planning and recommendations. The platform aims to improve employee experience, collaboration, and cost efficiency by providing visual tools and data-driven suggestions. Ortiz emphasizes the importance of customer feedback in driving product development and staying ahead in the fast-evolving technology landscape.
Action Items

[ ] Reach out to Israel Ortiz ([email protected]) to learn more about Accruent's Space Intelligence solution.
[ ] Connect with Israel Ortiz on LinkedIn.

Outline
Accruent Insights Event Introduction

Scott MacKenzie introduces the podcast and the event, highlighting its importance and the presence of industrial professionals.
Scott mentions the location of the event in San Antonio, Texas, and the excitement surrounding it.
The platform is described as celebrating industrial professionals and their contributions to solving problems and changing the world.
Scott introduces Israel Ortiz, who is in the "hot seat" to discuss the event and his role.

Introduction to Israel Ortiz and ASI

Israel Ortiz explains the changes in his life since the previous year, including a shift in focus to ASI (Accruent Space Intelligence).
Israel describes ASI as a tool that helps workplaces function better, whether in higher education or corporate settings.
Scott inquires about the relevance of ASI in managing property vacancy, especially in the current real estate market.
Israel clarifies the concept of an asset, differentiating between industrial and building assets, and discusses the impact of COVID-19 on workplace utilization.

Challenges in Property Management and ASI Solutions

Israel discusses the challenges faced by property managers in determining the right portfolio of properties and the utilization of spaces.
He explains how ASI helps by providing a better snapshot of space utilization and occupancy, aiding in decision-making.
Scott asks for more details on how ASI works, prompting Israel to explain the manual processes previously used and how ASI streamlines these processes.
Israel highlights the integration of various data sources within ASI, including booking information, facility costs, and leasing data, to provide comprehensive insights.

AI and Future Enhancements in ASI

Israel mentions the future integration of AI in ASI to automate scenario planning and decision-making.
Scott inquires about the potential for digital twins, and Israel explains the current and future capabilities of interactive maps and Wi-Fi data gathering.
Israel shares examples of how ASI helps in reimagining office spaces for better collaboration and employee engagement.
The discussion touches on the importance of employee experience and how ASI can enhance it by providing insights into space utilization and employee behavior.

Energy Management and Customer Collaboration