GRIDICS RECOGNIZED AS A GOVTECH 100 COMPANY MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

For Immediate Release:  January 14, 2019 Miami, FL– Gridics, LLC today announced that Government Technology Magazine, a leading publication covering information technology’s role in state and local government, recently named Gridics as a GovTech 100 company for 2019. Each year, GovTech.com analyzes the top technology companies based on investment capital, sales, industry niche, and impact across all levels of government. “Four years in, the GovTech 100 continues to provide a glimpse at …

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Technology Aids Emergency Preparedness Plans

While remaining flexible and evaluating the effectiveness of emergency preparedness plans can be tricky, technology is here to lend a hand – both on the planning and recovery sides. From increasingly accurate weather apps to geographic information system (GIS) mapping that can quickly and easily show which facilities might be affected by an oncoming weather event and to what degree of severity, technology is increasingly helping facility managers plan and recover from disasters.

2018 DNA of #CRE Survey Now Open

The 2018 DNA of #CRE survey is now open! Once again, Buildout is partnering with theBrokerList to gather useful data about what the most successful brokers and marketers all across the country do every day. We’re changing our approach to this year’s survey. We want to know how CRE professionals spend their days and what tools they use….

For AR/VR 2.0 to live, AR/VR 1.0 must die

The future of AR/VR could be bright, but only if it moves beyond where it is today. 2018 was the first of what look like two transitional years, with a potential shakeout in 2019 before an inflection point in late 2020. Let’s look at where we are today, where we’re heading tomorrow and some of the changes needed to get us there. (Note: There were earlier generations of AR/VR, but this discussion focuses on the post-2014 market.)

Walmart exec reveals why it canceled its Amazon Go-like cashierless program in stores — and what the company is working on instead

NEW YORK CITY — A year ago, in January 2018, Walmart expanded its Scan & Go program to 125 stores, calling it a new way to shop with just your phone or a handheld device, and no interacting with cashiers. By April, that program had all but wrapped up. At the time, a Walmart spokesperson told Business Insider that its ending was due to “low participation” from customers, who found the program difficult to use….

Vanguard now owns more than 10% of discount brokerage Redfin

The investment firm Vanguard Group has purchased a more than 10 percent stake in Redfin. Recent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission show that Vanguard now owns 9,444,137 Redfin shares, which equates to a 10.54 percent stake in the company, according to Inman. The investment should be worth more than $160 million based on Redfin’s $16.96 closing stock price on Friday.

DC-Based Coworking Company Cove Launches New Office Concept for Businesses

In August 2016, D.C.-based nonprofit Search for Common Ground was in about 12,000 square feet at 1601 Connecticut Avenue NW and wanted to reduce its office costs and square footage. Cove—a coworking company with hot desks—offered to instead create a private “hub” for the nonprofit at one of its existing coworking locations.

For JLL, Experiential Office Space Is The Next Big Thing

“Experiential” is usually associated with retail space these days, but property giant JLL believes it has applications in the office sector as well. Toward that end, JLL has created a program it calls JLL Curae Approach. “Curae” roughly means “I care for” in Latin. As the program rolls out, the company says, landlords will be able to use it to provide tenants a variety of programming, such as wellness programs, yoga, social programming and educational seminars.

Compass is growing its footprint in Colorado

Compass is continuing its national expansion with two more locations. This time, in Denver and Boulder. The brokerage is launching in the Colorado markets with a team of agents who have sold more than $400 million worth of property in the past year, Compass said in a statement. The move adds to Compass’ existing footprint in Colorado, which includes Aspen and Telluride.