Insights

Thoughts from the JTJ Tech team about Salamander, Life Safety, Smart Buildings, Internet of Things (IoT) Technology, Words of Wisdom and all parts in between.

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Turn, Turn, Turn!!

Trying to explain to people about using a data-centric approach to helping Property Managers be proactive with their life safety fire sprinkler systems. Am I right?! #iykyk ... Continue Reading
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who’s coming to NFMT?

Looking forward to seeing you at NFMT next week in Baltimore.. Stop by and say hello - we're in booth #843! ... Continue Reading
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Wednesday Wisdom (March 8, 2023)

"Go a little bit out of your depth. And, when you don't feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you're just about in the right place to do something exciting" - David Bowie ... Continue Reading
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Allianz’ commitment to energy reduction

Allianz Real Estate, the dedicated real estate investment manager within the Allianz Group and one of the world’s largest investors in real estate, is targeting a reduction in carbon emissions from its global portfolio of 25% by 2025. The decrease is part of the firm’s wide-ranging and extensive global sustainability program initiated in 2019 and supports Allianz Real Estate’s overall aim to be carbon net-zero by 2050. “We consider it as highest priority to reduce ... Continue Reading
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Take another little piece of my heart!

The folks at Salamander wanted to remind you that today is both Valentine's Day and National Organ Donation Day. Please make sure you know who you're giving your heart to... literally and figuratively! ❤️ xo ❤️ It's easy to register to become an organ donor at: organdonor.gov/sign-up ... Continue Reading
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Facing the Decarbonization Challenge

"There's a lot of pressure at the municipal level," says Henry Chamberlain, president and chief operating officer of BOMA International. "But our focus has always been on making the business case for sustainability, in all of its forms." He notes that focus is often at offs with broad-brush city and state mandates that can levy heavy taxes or fines for compliance failures. The irony is that "that money could be better spent invested in the ... Continue Reading
PropTech's Golden Age

Proptech’s Golden Age (4 of 4)

...but don't continue to take our word for it, hear from an expert: "The most proactive companies are pursuing multiple business strategies to stay ahead of change and innovation made possible by technology, and to identify and access optimal technological solutions as they become available." from Commercial Investment Real Estate Magazine (Spring, 2022). https://www.ccim.com/cire-magazine/articles/2022/spring/proptech-s-golden-age/ Hey, property managers, facility managers and operations managers - if you were waiting for a sign to move forward with optimal technological solutions ... Continue Reading
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Gong Xi Fa Cai! Year of the Rabbit

...I think someone is excited for #yearoftherabbit! ... Continue Reading
PropTech's Golden Age

Proptech’s Golden Age (3 of 4)

...but don't continue to take our word for it, hear from an expert: " 'Manual, trailing data processes were historically sufficient to manage commercial real estate investments and operations.' But during the pandemic, property managers had to suddenly deal with immediate challenges, like buildings that were running at a 20-percent occupancy level. Multifamily owners needed data on tenant movements and rent analysis. Investment and asset managers, says Frank Spadafora, real estate principal at DealCloud by ... Continue Reading
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Podcast Recommendations…

Looking to add more mental fitness this year and am looking for podcast recommendations... got one you like? ... Continue Reading
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Happy New Year!

Wishing you a very happy new year! May you be Connected and Protected all year round! ... Continue Reading
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How’d you do this year?

if you were a Nice property manager. this year, I hope you got some Salamander Reservoirs in your stockings. If you were naughty, there's still time to redeem your property with a Salamander Reservoir today! ... Continue Reading