Author: Amit Prasad

Amit Prasad is the founder and managing director of SatNav Technologies and has business interests in a wide range of IT products. SatNav Technologies is an IT products company focusing on cloud based map data products and a pioneer in GPS, FMS & LBS Technologies. The product suite includes SatTracx in-the-field location based solutions and A-mantra in-the-office facilities management solutions. QuickFMS from a-mantra is a cloud based facility management Software which enhances organization's efficiency.

Is Your Smart Building a Cybersecurity Blind Spot?

Buildings used to be secured primarily with locks, guards, cameras and controlled entry points. Today, modern workplaces rely on networks, sensors, cloud platforms, connected access systems, occupancy technologies, HVAC controls, elevators and other digital infrastructure to operate efficiently. That transformation has made buildings smarter, but it has also changed what facility security means. A smart … Continue reading Is Your Smart Building a Cybersecurity Blind Spot?

Why Business Outcomes Are Redefining Enterprise Facility Management Software

Enterprise software buyers are asking different questions today than they were a decade ago. They are no longer asking: How many features does this platform have? Does it include AI? Can it automate our workflows? Instead, they are asking: Will it reduce our operating costs? Will it improve workplace efficiency? Will it help us make … Continue reading Why Business Outcomes Are Redefining Enterprise Facility Management Software

Artificial Intelligence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: From Visibility to Predictive Decision-Making

Global supply chains have never been more complex or more exposed. Over the past five years, organisations have faced a cascade of disruptions that traditional supply chain management was simply not built to handle: pandemic-era production shutdowns, port congestion, geopolitical volatility, raw material shortages, and demand swings that have made even six-month forecasts unreliable. Add … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: From Visibility to Predictive Decision-Making

What Sustainable Facilities Look Like Worldwide in 2026 and How Software Gets You There

Buildings are responsible for more than one-third of CO? emissions and half of all electricity consumed worldwide. That’s not a statistic from an environmental report but an operational reality that lands squarely on the desk of every facility manager, every day. Yet the most common version of “sustainable facility management” in practice is still largely … Continue reading What Sustainable Facilities Look Like Worldwide in 2026 and How Software Gets You There

AI in Facility Management: How Agentic Workflow Automation Is Changing the Game

Picture this: It’s 2 AM. A chiller unit in your building starts running outside normal parameters. Nobody gets a call. Nobody logs in. Nobody raises a ticket manually. By the time your facility manager arrives at 9 AM, the fault has already been detected, a work order has been created, a technician has been assigned … Continue reading AI in Facility Management: How Agentic Workflow Automation Is Changing the Game

Preventive vs Predictive Maintenance: What’s Better for Your Business?

Modern organisations operate in environments where even a brief disruption can have significant consequences. Unplanned downtime can cost businesses thousands per hour, affecting productivity, safety, and revenue. As operations become increasingly technology-driven, maintenance is no longer just a support function. It has evolved into a strategic pillar that directly impacts efficiency, cost control, and long-term … Continue reading Preventive vs Predictive Maintenance: What’s Better for Your Business?

Applications of Digital Twin Technology Shaping the Future of Smart Workplaces

Workplaces today are evolving faster than ever. Hybrid work models, rising operational costs, sustainability expectations, and increasing pressure on facility teams have made traditional methods of managing buildings and infrastructure insufficient. Organisations now require deeper visibility, stronger predictive capabilities, and smarter decision-making to manage complex workplace environments effectively. Digital twin technology has emerged as a … Continue reading Applications of Digital Twin Technology Shaping the Future of Smart Workplaces

Why Facility Management and Maintenance Go Hand in Hand for Optimised Operations

For most businesses, the efficiency of their physical workspace directly impacts productivity, safety, and profitability. Yet, many organisations still treat facility management and maintenance as separate functions, one focused on space and resources, the other on equipment and upkeep. In today’s competitive business landscape, that division can create inefficiencies and unnecessary costs. Integrating facility management … Continue reading Why Facility Management and Maintenance Go Hand in Hand for Optimised Operations

Predictive Maintenance Using AI: The Key to Reducing Downtime and Operational Costs

In today’s competitive business environment, businesses are under constant pressure to maximise asset performance while minimising costs. Predictive maintenance is emerging as a game-changing solution, enabling organisations to stay ahead of equipment failures before they disrupt operations. Unlike traditional maintenance methods that are either reactive or preventive, which can lead to unnecessary downtime and expensive … Continue reading Predictive Maintenance Using AI: The Key to Reducing Downtime and Operational Costs

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