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The iviva Agent Harness — Zero Trust Agents for Commercial Real Estate
Satya Nadella posted a few days ago on X about the potential risks of Artificial Intelligence (sorry — “Super Intelligence”). https://twitter.com/satyanadella/status/2108931348857827686 The crux of his piece is that while we can now draw a cheap supply of intelligence from a tap, we still need frameworks to manage its authority. Zero trust principles should be applied to models, and the only way to trust agentic workloads is to place as little trust as possible in the models themselves. Frontier models provide intelligence on demand, but you still need infrastructure around them to: Provide a scoped list of tools they can access....
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The iviva Agent Harness — Zero Trust Agents for Commercial Real Estate
Satya Nadella posted a few days ago on X about the potential risks of Artificial Intelligence (sorry — “Super Intelligence”). https://twitter.com/satyanadella/status/2108931348857827686 The crux of his piece is that while we can now draw a cheap supply of intelligence from a tap, we still need frameworks to manage its authority. Zero trust principles should be applied to models, and the only way to trust agentic workloads is to place as little trust as possible in the models themselves. Frontier models provide intelligence on demand, but you still need infrastructure around them to: Provide a scoped list of tools they can access....
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September 30, 2026
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Smart FM Is Beyond Digital Transformation. It Is an Operating Model Transformation.
A connected building can tell us what is happening. A transformed FM operation knows what to do next. Facility management has spent years digitising work...
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August 21, 2026
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Democratising Enterprise FM Innovation: Why the iviva DX Application Creator Is Changing the Facility Management Game
In a world where organisations evolve daily, rigid software forces you to adapt to its constraints instead of the other way around. You end up...
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July 28, 2026
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No Buildings Should Be Left Behind
APAC's commercial property market is splitting into two distinct tiers, and the divide is widening faster than most building owners have had time to respond...
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July 23, 2026
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A Comprehensive Guide on Calculating Carbon Footprint for Businesses
With the rising awareness of environmental issues, businesses are realizing the significance of sustainability and the urgency to reduce their impact on the environment. A...
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July 17, 2026
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Digital Twins for Critical Infrastructure: How AI is Transforming Smart Building Operations
Digital Twins are rapidly becoming one of the most important technologies shaping the future of smart buildings and critical infrastructure. By creating a real-time digital...
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June 30, 2026
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These Days
These days most things I write, including Blogs and emails , goes through ChatGPT. I usually write the first draft myself and then ask ChatGPT...
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June 24, 2025
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An Open Platform for All Tiers
v5 of iviva takes customizability and extensibility and dials it up to 11. All good enterprise products need to become platforms. They all need to...
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June 16, 2025
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Why iviva Offers Flexible Deployment Models
iviva not only runs natively on cloud but also on-premise and in air-gapped hostile environments. And we made this a lot easier in v5. Read...
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October 23, 2024
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Empowering Workplace Creativity: Turning Consumers into Creators
In the modern workplace, creativity is no longer confined to traditional roles or industries; it’s an essential part of every team’s toolkit. As the creator...
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October 4, 2024
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Email as an Integration Tool: Streamlining Data Management with Your Inbox
In today's interconnected world, integrating diverse data sources is crucial for any organisation aiming to stay competitive. However, not all systems come equipped with APIs...
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August 29, 2024
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Data Lakes vs. Databases vs. Data Warehouses: Why Building a Data Lake is Crucial for Modern Organisations
In today's data-driven world, building a data lake has become essential for organisations looking to harness the power of raw data. Unlike traditional databases and...
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August 26, 2024
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How to create a Data Strategy for your Workplace
Formulating a data strategy for your workplace will make your customers happy, potentially unlock revenue and help you get to your sustainability goals. This blog...
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March 6, 2024
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A Comprehensive Guide on Calculating Carbon Footprint for Businesses
With the rising awareness of environmental issues, businesses are realizing the significance of sustainability and the urgency to reduce their impact on the environment. A...
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February 28, 2024
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Zero-Waste Workplace Initiatives
Zero-waste, a holistic approach to waste management, aims to eliminate waste through a combination of source reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting. It envisions a future...
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December 13, 2023
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Smart Revolution: Integrating Technology for a More Efficient and Sustainable Workplace
With a growing awareness of the environmental impact and a pressing need for enhanced efficiency, businesses around the globe are shifting towards integrating smart office...
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November 23, 2023
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Enhancing Workplace Health and Wellbeing: The Impact of WELL Certification in Facilities Management
WELL Certification is a global system that rates buildings based on how well they support the health and well-being of their inhabitants. It was developed...
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November 16, 2023
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How Smart Facilities Management (FM) Adapts to Changing Work Trends
Smart Facilities Management (FM) refers to the integration of systems, processes, and technologies to enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of a workspace. In essence,...
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October 11, 2023
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The Exponential Challenge: Tackling Carbon Emissions With Low Carbon Economy Solutions
The urgency of reducing carbon emissions cannot be overstated. We find ourselves at a critical juncture in history where addressing the consequences of our actions...
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October 4, 2023
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Thriving in Low Carbon Economy: Strategies for Business and Individual
The global shift towards a low-carbon economy represents a monumental change in how we approach economic growth and development. This transition isn't solely driven by...
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September 21, 2023
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Sustainable Building Solutions to Save Energy and Cost
As the world grapples with the ever-increasing demand for energy and the pressing need to combat climate change, we can't help but ask ourselves: What...
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September 14, 2023
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8 Smart Solutions for Net Zero Carbon Buildings
The pressing need for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings has brought significant attention to the construction industry. Climate change concerns have made sustainability an urgent priority,...
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August 16, 2023
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Embracing Innovation: Smart Facility Management Trends in Focus
Facility management stands poised at the forefront of innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of technological advancements and shifting paradigms. As organisations strive to create seamless,...
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August 14, 2023
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The Entropy Effect: Understanding the Driving Forces Behind Hybrid Work
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid work emerged as a prominent solution for businesses to maintain continuity while keeping employees safe. However, it...
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August 11, 2023
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The Green Revolution: Achieving Net Zero Emissions in Facilities Management
As the world grapples with the pressing issue of climate change, the global push towards achieving net-zero emissions in facilities management by 2050 has gained...
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August 10, 2023
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6 Best Smart Workplace Solutions for Hybrid Spaces
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. The consequences of global warming, driven primarily by human activities, are already evident...
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August 8, 2023
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Smart city platforms: driving innovation in times of uncertainty
“To survive and thrive in an uncertain environment, one must be adaptive. A city is no exception. Being adaptive is about having situational awareness, considering...
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