iVAULT Case Study: GIS for Space Management
- 1. A member of StarDyne Technologies Inc. Case Profile for Jones Lang LaSalle Summary iVAULT Space Management Headquartered in Chicago, USA, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is a financial and professional services firm Goal specializing in real estate services and investment management. JLL works with corporate occupi- Implement iVAULT ers with space requirements for better Space Management space utilization, managing costs, effi- on MapGuide Open Source (MGOS) for ciency and performance of the real es- tate they own and occupy. JLL has more “iVAULT delivers functionality enhanced flexibility and than 30,000 people in 750 locations in 60 that allows us to be flexible and customization abilities countries. adaptable to our client’s needs.” Challenges Challenges Steven Bogart, Jones Lang LaSalle Vice President, • Flexibility and ability JLL had been an Autodesk MapGuide 6.5 customer for several years, and wanted Manager Occupancy Planning—Corporate Solutions to service many Fortune 500 client to upgrade to MapGuide Open Source. accounts quickly JLL unsuccessfully pursued a customized solution before deciding to upgrade to iVAULT. System flexibility, stability and performance and user • How best to deploy support were key business needs. iVAULT into a current business process to Solution maximize the use of new functionality JLL chose Pacific Alliance Technologies given our MapGuide expertise, and our strength at rapid, con- figurable implementation. Combining this with iVAULT put them in control of their data for quick • Publishing huge access and flexibility. volumes of CAD data on-the-fly iVAULT was chosen as it is a commercial off the shelf software package that offers numerous benefits including an architecture that is tuned for easier data integration and that is configured rather than Results programmed. iVAULT enables JLL’s clients to query attributes of the CAD data used to manage mil- lions of square feet of tenant space. • Implemented MapGuide Open Results Source and iVAULT JLL migrated to the MapGuide Open Source platform along with iVAULT, keeping MapGuide’s func- • Configurable & tionality with added flexibility. This gave JLL the ability to configure queries the way JLL want—meet- flexible to fit into JLL’s ing their business needs. iVAULT’s intuitive front-end made a smooth transition for users. environment Steven Bogart, Jones Lang LaSalle Vice President, Manager Occupancy Planning—Corporate Solu- • Stable application tions, said, “iVAULT has given us the flexibility and functionality we need to service multiple clients with performance with varying requirements without the constant need for customization. The result is lower costs to us and to our clients and greater adaptability to meet our client’s unique and changing needs.” Pacific Alliance Technologies (www.pat.ca) Pacific Alliance Technologies, a member of StarDyne Technologies, provides proven CAD and GIS solutions and services for local and regional governments. Easy, flexible and affordable, Pacific Alliance’s solutions enable government staff to manage, query and analyze spatial, attribute and financial information. Delivered via a web browser, data is integrated from multiple sources to deliver a solution that streamlines Asset Management and facilitates self-service for the public. With a combined 120+ years of technical experience, Pacific Alliance is lauded in the industry as a GIS technology and service provider. Autodesk (www.autodesk.com) Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. Autodesk, AutoCAD and Revit are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.