JLL has teamed up with Microsoft to enhance the implementation of workplace management tool Microsoft Places.
JLL will deploy its Osis technology to aid Microsoft Places in a move that allows facility managers to streamline the adoption of flexible work environments and improve how they manage workspaces.
Osis automates the conversion of AutoCAD drawings and integrated workplace management system (IWMS) data into the indoor mapping data format (IMDF) required for Places.
It then provides automated floor plans for improved employee experience, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with manual conversions.
“By combining JLL Osis’s powerful automation capabilities with Microsoft Places, we’re helping organisations unlock the full potential of their workplace,” JLL’s Work Dynamics Technology Group chief executive officer Sharad Rastogi said.
Benefits of the technology integration
With the integration of Osis and Places, some of the benefits include easy integration with existing IWMS platforms, intelligent floor plan visualisation with live occupancy data, rapid processing and updating of IWMS-connected spatial information, compatibility with both legacy CAD and modern BIM formats, and proactive portfolio data sharing resulting in time and cost savings for commercial real estate and IT teams.
After a few months of private previews and testing phases, Microsoft released its Places software in November last year. Places integrates with Microsoft Teams and Outlook and supports employees in making decisions regarding their in-office workdays. Integrated with Copilot, it can recommend days to go into the office based on scheduled meetings and colleague attendance. It can also manage room bookings for meetings and minimise scheduling conflicts.
The latest integration between Osis and Places is now live and is expected to further build on some of those functions. “This collaboration will enable businesses to seamlessly integrate Microsoft’s suite of AI-powered solutions with JLL’s comprehensive real estate services, empowering organisations to create more efficient, flexible and engaging work environments,” Microsoft Places’ principal group product manager and strategy lead Brennan McReynolds said.
