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An integrated workplace management system (IWMS) is characterized by an enterprise-class software platform that integrates five key components of functionality[1], operated from a single technology platform and database repository[2][3]: real estate management, project management, facilities and space management, maintenance management, and environmental sustainability.
IWMS systems assist organizations in optimizing the use of workplace resources, including the management of a company's real estate portfolio, infrastructure and facilities assets.
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[edit] Analyst coverage
Since 2004, the IWMS market has been reported on by independent analyst firms Gartner Inc.[3], IWMSconnect[4] and IWMSNews[1].
[edit] Gartner Magic Quadrant for integrated workplace management systems
An annual Gartner Magic Quadrant (MQ) is posted on the IWMS market that evaluates the leading vendors upon two criteria: 'completeness of vision' and 'ability to execute'[5].
The original author, Michael Bell, first described IWMS software as "integrated enterprise solutions that span the life cycle of facilities asset management, from acquistion and operations to disposition."[3] In this first market definition, Gartner identified critical requirements of an IWMS, including a common database, advanced web services technologies and a system architecture that enabled user-defined workflow processes and customized portal interfaces.[3]
Gartner released updated IWMS Magic Quadrant reports, as follows:
| Year published | Author | Gartner research ID number |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Michael Bell | G00123789 |
| 2005 | Michael Bell | G00135917 |
| 2006 | Michael Bell | G00144883 |
| 2008 | Jack Heine | G00158057 |
| 2011 | Rob Schafer | G00209818 |
The latest Gartner analysis titled Magic Quadrant for Integrated Workplace Management Systems was released January 31, 2011[2]. The current Gartner analyst responsible for publication of the IWMS MQ is Rob Schafer, Research Director.[6]
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- ^ a b Steven Hanks (November 11, 2009), Vendor Evaluation for Integrated Workplace Management Systems 2009, IWMSNews.com, http://www.iwmsnews.com/2009/12/iwms-vendor-evaluation-report/
- ^ a b Rob Schafer (January 31, 2011), Magic Quadrant for Integrated Workplace Management Systems, Gartner, Inc., http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?id=1533814
- ^ a b c d Michael Bell (November 4, 2004), Magic Quadrant for IWMS in North America, 2004, Gartner, Inc.
- ^ Daniel O'Toole (February, 2010), IWMS Industry Observations February 2010, IWMSconnect, https://www.iwmsconnect.com/thought-leadership-center.php?s=1&t=2&t2=1
- ^ Jenni Lehman (January 22, 2008). "Magic Quadrants and MarketScopes: How Gartner Evaluates Vendors Within a Market". Gartner. http://www.gartner.com/DisplayDocument?doc_cd=131166. Retrieved January 24, 2011.
- ^ "Gartner Analyst Profile: Rob Schafer". Gartner. http://www.gartner.com/AnalystBiography?authorId=37917. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
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