Technology

In the age of big data, technology is becoming an essential tool for service providers and their real estate investment management clients, say experts at Alter Domus.

From proptech to 5G, tech is changing the way the industry does business.

To avoid being swamped by information, managers are turning to increasingly effective digital solutions, say Deloitte Consulting’s head of US real estate John D’Angelo and Alan James, senior vice-president at RealPage.

New tech-related strategies and tools are providing real estate managers and investors with a hedge against recession, writes Rob Teel, senior vice-president, global solutions, at Yardi.

Digital innovations mean investment professionals have vast quantities of data, but the right tools and analysis are essential to create higher returns, argue Allianz Real Estate’s Alexander Gebauer and Nuveen Real Estate’s Jack Sibley

Tech innovation is a modest part of most real estate managers' investment strategies, but those who fall risk being left behind

Defensive investing in the current low interest rate environment was among the central themes at PERE’s annual two-day gathering of real estate professionals in New York this week.

Nuveen Real Estate’s Abigail Dean and Jack Sibley discuss the potential for tech innovation to reduce emissions, increase energy efficiency and provide a better working environment with Helena Olin of AP2.

Dissenting voices abound, but institutional real estate investors and landlords can learn a lot from the listed co-working giant.

As a start-up investment by three industry heavyweights shows, some managers are finally recognizing it is time to learn how to best use big data.