IWMSconnect delivers on its mission

As an avid supporter of the IWMSconnect web site, I was pleased to receive a report of the site's first year deliverables. This compilation of reports, case studies, planning documents, and surveys represents an unprecedented resource for the workplace software industry. With permission from IWMSconnect management I've reproduced here the contents of its progress report. For those who procure, manage, or provision IWMS software and services, the IWMSconnect site provides huge value for its members' investment. If you're not a member of IWMSconnect, I encourage you to join:


From Dan O'Toole, Founder and President IWMSconnect:

IWMSconnect is committed to providing today’s IWMS business leaders with access to meaningful IWMS business intelligence. As leading organizations continue to face increased budget constraints, alternative sources of data and research are becoming increasingly appealing. IWMSconnect delivers high value – low cost research designed to help your organization’s make informed IWMS business decisions.

Below are a sample 10 resources that will help your organization make informed IWMS business decisions


2010 IWMS Vendor and Professional Service Market Perspective Report
While the IWMS marketplace is undergoing a healthy rationalization of interpreting the opportunities associated with today’s economic climate, market fundamentals appear healthy. We are seeing a significant shift in end user buying trends and priorities, diversified investments in software capabilities and a rationalization of the IWMS vendor and professional service landscape. These findings confirm that despite global economic uncertainties, the IWMS market is responding opportunistically.



IWMS Readiness Planning and Risk Mitigation Guide
IWMSconnect estimates that over 50 percent of IWMS implementations are underperforming relative to original project objectives. Experience shows organizations that sufficiently prepare for the IWMS deployment process in terms of organizational, business process and technology readiness, are better positioned to minimize project exposure, protect IWMS capital investments, and cope with changes to the IWMS project ecosystem.


IWMS Application Requirements
Public Works and Government Services Canada Referential sample of IWMS application requirements and vendor evaluation framework


IWMS: One Destination – Three Ways to get There
Recognizing that ‘IWMS’ is a desired destination for many of today’s leading organizations, IWMS: One Destination – Three Ways to Get There offers CRE and IT business leaders progressive analysis of the approaches used to define IWMS application requirements and select IWMS software (expected release May 31st)



CRE Business Processes
Public Works and Government Services Canada referential sample of Level 2 corporate real estate (CRE) functional business process including account management, program management (strategic planning), portfolio management, real property solutions and services, technical services, facilities management and corporate services




IWMS Leader Network
Access to IWMS industry leaders including marquee end users, renown industry experts, senior veteran IWMS professional service and vendor luminaries



2009 IWMS Market Perspective and Outlook Report
The IWMS market is on the threshold of accelerated growth and innovation driven largely by the expansion of the traditional CRE function to include broader workplace initiatives, increased integration capabilities across enterprise domains, a new focus on enterprise sustainability, reduced implementation cycle time and the emergence of IWMS 2.0 application functionality.


IWMS Professional Service Requirements and Evaluation Guidelines Referential sample of IWMS professional Service requirements and firm evaluation framework



IWMS RFP Templates and Samples
Referential samples of IWMS RFP templates which specifies Scope of Work for Contractor responsible for the provision of an IWMS Solutions and related transformation services



IWMS Industry Thought Leadership Publications
Example:
Integrated Workplace Management Strategies for the
CIO, CFO and Corporate Workspace Strategist
Manhattan Software