BOSTON, November 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
A new information
technology system to enhance MSU's
culture of service
Planon announced today that Michigan State
University (MSU) selected Planon's integrated workplace
management system (IWMS) for campus management in their continuing
efforts to offer the highest performing, innovative, and
leading-edge facilities within higher education with a focus on
quality, customer satisfaction, and value.
"Michigan State University is a
large and diverse enterprise featuring one of the largest,
single-campus residence hall systems in the country and a growing
research footprint. We service 558 buildings at more than 24
million square feet on our East
Lansing campus," said Dan
Bollman, AVP for Infrastructure Planning and Facilities
(IPF) at MSU. "Our goal and our vision is to provide best-in-class
services in support of the University's mission of teaching,
research and outreach. It is vital that we provide a comprehensive
and integrated facilities management system in order to be
successful."
MSU purchased Planon's entire IWMS suite of applications and
plans to begin their implementation with space and maintenance
management. The scope of the entire long term project also includes
implementation of asset management with sustainability, fleet
management, key control, mobile solutions, billing and job costing,
and more.
"We will use Planon as the foundation of MSU's facilities, real
estate, and infrastructure systems and data. This lays the
groundwork for our facilities organization as we strive to provide
MSU's students, faculty, staff, and visitors with the best possible
campus experience," said Barbara
Wilber, IPF Support Services Manager.
"Michigan State University's
Infrastructure, Planning and Facilities team has a bold, impressive
mission," said Fred Guelen, President of Planon North America.
"With Planon, MSU will implement what we believe is the most
effective and, comprehensive campus management solution and bring
our shared vision of a truly 'Smart Campus' to fruition."
About Michigan State
University
Michigan State University has been
advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160
years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU
pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships
to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing
life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic
community through more than 200 programs of study in 17
degree-granting colleges.
About Planon
Planon is the leading global provider of integrated workplace
management system (IWMS) solutions. To learn more, visit
planonsoftware.com or email info-us@planonsoftware.com .
SOURCE Planon