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MRI Ascend 2024- How Does It Benefit the Property Managers?

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:21:54 -0500

Assetsoft has been helping property managers implement the best software solutions like MRI to make things easier.

We follow the most-suited practices, from software implementation to training the client’s users. This time, we will be there at the MRI Ascend EMEA 2024 - like many other property managers and real estate businesses.

Yes, we will again join the MRI Ascend to be held on the 17th of April, 2024. We have been a part of their past events, and have helped businesses find out how to streamline MRI Software into their business workflow.

Event Details

MRI Ascend
Date: 17-04-2024
Venue: Intercontinental O2, London

What does this year's Schedule for the MRI Ascend 2024 look like?

Morning Sessions

The event will begin at 8:00 am GMT with the routine registration process and breakfast. There, you get the opportunity to meet other like-minded professionals.

In the opening keynote, the MRI experts will address the insights and innovations into the future of property management. There will be interactive workshops where we can share our practical applications in property management.

Afternoon Sessions

Get executive insights on emerging trends and challenges in property management, housing asset management, and repairs, investors, evolution, and more.

Evening Sessions

Get into a closer interaction with the industry peers in a social atmosphere. The event offers precedent opportunities to network with a diverse group of property and housing experts at the evening social mixer.

What’s There for Property Managers?

The upcoming MRI Ascend event holds a unique opportunity for all property managers to keep pace with the changes and become leaders in innovation and best practices.

It gives you an insight into product innovation, emerging trends, and best practices to redefine your operational efficiency. And Assetsoft will help you figure out how to streamline MRI software into your real estate business. With us, you will learn from the successes and failures of industry peers that they will share during the event.

Get the MRI Software Training you need with Assetsoft

While implementing the MRI software in your workflow, we provide the best training to all the users. This time, we offer you the best opportunity to join training sessions guided by the MRI experts.

This will help property managers to maximize the use of MRI software and other technological solutions.

Get the practical learning experience to lead yourself to immediate improvements in property management.

Connect and Collaborate with Industry Professionals

Property managers will get the opportunity to connect with a broad spectrum of industry professionals, including vendors, potential clients, and partners, with new perspectives.

Build new relations and explore further opportunities to grow your business in property, housing, and investment sectors.

Direct Contact with MRI Professionals

What could be better than connecting with the people behind your software? While you can connect with us on Booth 18, here are some other people you may be interested to hear at in the event:

Patrick Ghilani, CEO, MRI
Dermot Briody, ED, MRI
Steven Fox, Sales Director, MRI
Jody Barford, Sr. Director, MRI

Tim Finch, Director PD, MRI
Rob Simmonds, Sr. Product Manager, MRI
Deborah Matthews, MD, Social Housing, MRI

These are just a few names from the long list of speakers there.

You Can’t Miss the Ball!

MRI Ascend 2024 calls for all professionals in property management and the housing sector to join hands in this rapidly evolving industry. And Assetsoft will be at Booth 18 to help you with your real estate property management enquiries.

Are you ready to join us for this unique event?

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MRI Ascend Conference North America 2022: What to Look Forward To

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:25:49 -0500

Where:

Hyatt Regency New Orleans,

601 Loyola Avenue

New Orleans, LA, 70113

United States

When:

Sunday, 23 October 2022, to Wednesday, 26 October 2022

If there is an event that all real estate experts need to attend this year, it's the MRI Ascend 2022 North America Conference. Forget the 1 CPE point per 50-minute session rule for financial managers; the product launches and updates themselves make for an unmissable event.

As loyal MRI partners, Assetsoft and our associates will attend and showcase our digital solutions at this prestigious meet. Hosted from Sunday, 23 October to Wednesday, 26 October at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, New Orleans, this conference is the perfect place to engage with MRI users and real estate professionals.

Networking and Understanding the Benefits of the MRI Ecosystem

The first day of the MRI Ascend Conference North America 2022 is generally reserved for registration and networking. The MRI Ecosystem Welcome Reception and the User Group Networking Event are expected to kick off on the 23rd of October, 2022. Attendees at this grand event will have access to the most prolific MRI-based businesses in North America.

Assesoft and our partners will offer our clients the full MRI experience - expect engaging talks and immersive run-throughs of the MRI ecosystem; the bonus of appetizers and fun drinks is simply another perk. The Networking Event runs from 4 pm to 5 pm and continues into the Welcome Reception from 5 pm to 7 pm at the hotel’s 1st Floor, Elite Hall.

Key Note Speakers/ MRI Conferences/Software Updates

Day 2 of the MRI Ascend Conference is expected to take things up a notch with the opening keynote by MRI CEO Patrick Ghilani and MRI Chief Product Officer Saurabh Abhyankar. In addition to a run-through of MRI’s journey through the years, the speakers will be revealing sneak peeks of the innovations and updates for the program.

The 11:30 slots at the 3rd Floor, Celestin block, is sure to make an impact, with MRI VPs and Directors covering the latest enhancements and features for multiple MRI programs. You can expect faces like Mark Richards, Director of and Arik Kogan, Vice President of Financial and Investment Solutions, to offer details on updates for MRI Living, MRI Financial Accounting Suite, MRI Work, and more.

Some exciting releases expected from the company at the MRI Ascend 2022 Conference include updates on

Enhanced Bank Reconciliation
Commercial Management
Contract Intelligence
Expanded Inter-Entity and Segmentation Functionality
Residential Suite Updates, and more.

Are you Coming to MRI Ascend 2022?

The theme of the event this year is “Dream, Believe. Achieve” - and we at Assetsoft plan to showcase how you can turn your real estate dreams into reality. As longtime users, we are perfectly equipped to explain the highs and lows of the MRI software. Some of our well-known solutions include MRI Back Office Leasing, MRI Support, and Report Gateway and Custom Report Writing on MRI. Assesoft plans to bring the expertise and experience of these integrations to the three-day seminar at MRI Ascend 2022.

The 7 pm to 11 pm event is sure to be the highlight of the night; after all, there is nothing like a party at the end of a long day of networking. Amazing cuisine, critical acclaimed local artists, and New Orleans culture make MRI’s “Boogie on the Bayou” a hit among guests.

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Latest PropTech Conferences by Yardi and MRI

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0500

The real estate industry has been facing challenges for more than a year. From real estate investors to property managers, everyone has struggled with the impact of the pandemic. Most companies have shifted to remote working and relied heavily on technology to make it possible. Thankfully, PropTech has made it easier to deal with changes and uncertainty.

As the industry recovers from the pandemic, PropTech conferences are helping property managers. These serve as great opportunities to come together, learn about innovation, and build connections.

The first half of 2021 has seen two important PropTech conferences. The YASC Global and MRI Ascend focused on empowering the property sector with the latest technological innovations.

YASC Global 2021

The third YASC Global was virtually held from May 18-20. During the conference, more than 17,000 participants viewed a total of 60,000 classes. Through the classes, participants learned more about the latest products and initiatives by Yardi.

The sessions built awareness on how Yardi has helped clients automate their business to keep up with pandemic norms. The event was held on the company's own platform - Yardi Aspire.

We share with you some of the important highlights of the various sessions.

Marketing and automation solutions for residential

Esther Bonardi, vice president of marketing, discussed how Yardi could improve multifamily business marketing. The session shed light on many aspects, such as optimized marketing and automated chatbots. It also focused on the company's solution for marketing - RENTCafé Reach. The software has already optimized around 2000 websites, and given quality leads to clients. It was called the "most cost-effective marketing channel" for its ability to drive organic traffic.

Marketing IQ, a new analysis tool, was also presented in the session. The tool focuses on improving ROI, which positively impacts your NOI.

The informative session dealt with ways to use technology to improve your marketing and analytics. Bonardi spoke about how technology helped during the pandemic. The session also saw Paul Yount conduct some impressive demos of the latest Yardi software.

PropTech trends for the commercial sector

This session held by Rob Teel discussed the various tech trends and how the pandemic has influenced them. Teel spoke of two significant trends in the past 12 months: increased technological adoption and a priority for contactless transactions.

Teel discussed paperless transactions with an example of eliminating documents by using e-signatures. He discussed how getting rid of all physical documents was necessary to become paperless.

Similarly, for contactless transactions, he emphasized the need to make digital payments. Electronic payment options are slowly becoming the norm. Teel encouraged the use of digital payment methods such as credit cards over checkbooks.

And for the last part, he discussed the trend of virtual communication. Yardi has developed several platforms that facilitate online communication. Clients can choose from options such as TenantPortal, VendorCafe, and InvestorPortal.

Investment management embraces portal technology

Industry principal for IM, Chris Barbier, spoke of the important trends in this sector. Investment management platforms help investors understand how their investments are performing. As an investor, you can also manage all documents, such as published reports or even tax documents.

Barbier said that IM software had seen increased adoption last year. Tenant management platforms had also seen a similar trend.

Yardi's Investment Manager is the company's solution to all investor requirements. It allows you to assess your investment's performance and also calculates your returns.

As Richard Malpica, general manager at Yardi, said, "Access to such information is what sets their clients apart."

Senior living showcases product enhancements

This session presented product enhancements for clients dealing in senior living. Ray Elliot gave an overview of updates on Yardi's Senior Living Suite. The talk continued with an in-depth discussion of new features and upgrades in the product.

Development director of senior living, Ram Shanbhag, discussed the latest updates in the Yardi software. He covered different tools like Senior IQ, Voyager Senior Housing, and RENTCafé Suite. Lisa Conrad gave an overview of the EHR features such as immunization dashboard and infection surveillance.

The session focused on Yardi's updates for all of its senior living software.

Affordable housing explores efficiency and asset performance

Matthew Luna and Keisha Flen, managers at Yardi, discussed how affordable housing products could help clients. The features can optimize budgets, improve asset performance and approve renters.

Yardi Elevate Suite helps housing clients increase revenue by driving asset performance. It also helps manage expenses and optimize your budget. Within the product, there are multiple features like:

Asset IQ increases revenue while keeping expenses in check. It also helps to optimize your budget using relevant data.

Revenue IQ helps clients increase their returns by analyzing market trends such as inventory and occupancy.

Maintenance IQ helps with the maintenance of the property.

What's next?

Yardi has planned the next YASC Global in San Diego from October 5-7. The company hopes for an in-person event. We can look forward to learning more about leveraging technology for business development.

You can visit their YASC Global page for updates about the next event!

MRI Ascend APAC 2021

Over 1000 people from the industry attended MRI Ascend APAC for two days on May 18-19. The conference focused on learning through expert talks, technology displays, and interactive Q&As.

The event began with a session from MRI's Executive Leadership team. The CEO of MRI, Patrick Ghilani, marked the 50th anniversary by speaking about the company's leading role in PropTech.

Experts held more than 30 sessions discussing the latest innovations in real estate technology. A special session was held by Simone Heng, focusing on Mastering the Art of Human Connection.

The event held many talks that covered a wide range of topics--from experiences in PropTech to discussing the future of the industry. While all of them were informative, we are sharing a few highlights from the talks we loved.

How to retain great staff in Property & Strata Management

The panel consisting of David Bowie, Leanne Pilkington, and Joshwa Baldwin spoke on the importance of staff retention. Finding and keeping talented staff has been a struggle for the property management industry. The experts spoke on how you can attract the right talent and also gave tips on retaining them. The session mainly focused on residential and strata management.

MRI Social Housing – your proven technology partner

Director of Sales Sean Fogarty spoke on how you can leverage your social housing business through the MRI. He gave insights on the various programs and initiatives taken by the company to improve user experience. He also discussed the different tech solutions MRI offers for social housing.

Trends in Property and Strata Management

Anyone who has been in the real estate industry will know the importance of data analysis. This talk by Josh Symons and Greg Clancy discussed data backed

PropTech and market trends. They also spoke about how you can leverage this data to ensure transparency and improve your business. This talk was especially beneficial for people working in residential and strata management.

Digital transformation in post-COVID commercial real estate

The pandemic has made the industry aware of the uses of technology. It has also been quick to adapt and evolve using automation. In this session, Chuck McDowell, Greg Clancy, and Jason Stevens spoke about the usage of tech in post-covid real estate. They also discussed market changes and key technology trends to look forward to.

Building safety and presence management

Safety is one of the focus areas of property management. WhosOnLocation is a software by MRI that covers all your building safety requirements. Channel Relationship Manager Lindsay Harn spoke of all the possibilities through this software. The platform, already used by more than 1500 companies, lets you track people on-site and manage several access permissions. The talk covered more features and uses of the software, WhosOnLocation.

More initiatives by MRI

Ascend is one of MRI's many programs focusing on technological awareness. You can get more information about PropTech from:

myMRI Client Portal - As a client, this portal gives you access to many resources like software hints and usage tips. If you have any queries, you can also raise the issue through their Support and Services requests option.

Events - The events page gives you updates about upcoming MRI Events such as conferences and webinars. You can also know about any speaking slots and exhibition booths where you can learn more about the sector.

Resources - Get access to a wide range of resources such as ebooks, case studies, and white papers.

Also, you can look forward to the next MRI Conference - Ascend APAC 2022!

Take actions through Assetsoft

Whether you want to implement Yardi or MRI software, Assetsoft can help you with the whole process.

We can set up Yardi by updating your existing data to the new platform. We also provide disaster recovery planning, third-party integration, and training for your staff.

Similarly, Assetsoft helps with different MRI services such as finance, lease back office, MRI support, and help desk. We can assist you with onboarding, implementation, data conversion, and MRI training.

Make the most out of both software by implementing these through our expert team. Book your consultation now!

MRI Ascend Europe 2021 - Why Should You Be There?

Mon, 10 May 2021 03:00:00 -0500

The MRI Ascend Europe user conference is days away, and we can't wait to see you there. The event is packed with helpful information, advice, and opportunities. If you're interested in knowing the latest developments for ERP software, join in on the virtual MRI Ascend 2021, hosted on the On24 platform from 10-13 May 2021.

There's something for everyone, helping you dive deep down on the functionalities, engage with other users and explore breakout sessions that tell you all about the MRI ERP capabilities.

MRI Software is an industry leader for real estate ERP software, and their annual conference is the ideal way to learn more about them and become a better property manager.

What can you expect?

This year, the virtual event is expected to have more than 1,000 attendees.

If you're looking to implement ERP or want to know what MRI has to offer, hop in. You can learn, get updates, and meet interesting people and promising contacts.

If you're new, you can learn unique advice for your software. If you're an expert, you can meet others and form meaningful relationships.

Let's go through the overall MRI Ascend experience.

Educational sessions

Learn everything you need to know about MRI's full software and feature suit. That goes beyond the software's functionality and list of features.

You'll leave the conference with actionable advice, lessons, and insight into what MRI can do for you. It's outstanding for squeezing all the value possible from your ERP.

Networking

Don't worry if you feel like you already know everything about your property management software. Converse with fellow users or talk to MRI software partners during or after the event.

Entertainment

Try out the MRI Ascend Scavenger Hunt to win exciting prizes or view pre-recorded education sessions from MRI partners you are interested in doing business with. Virtual partner stands like from Assetsoft even have other fun games for you to try – and some exciting prizes.

Latest developments

MRI Ascend is also the best place to learn about what's coming in the future for MRI Software and their solutions - a great way to stay updated on your ERP's future road map.

You can learn about upcoming solutions and updates or resolve your doubts about any current issue you might have with any module within your software.

What will you learn?

MRI Ascend conferences offer outstanding returns for your time. It's the education center for property managers interested in tech innovation.

Upcoming releases

MRI Ascend sheds light on what's down the road for their tools and platforms. It's excellent for staying on top of what you can expect from your current solutions.

You can also learn about pre-release products that can give you a unique edge over your competitors a chance to adopt them early.

Product advice

Property management software is complicated. Everyone runs into trouble now and then, and MRI Ascend 2021 is the best place to resolve these doubts.

You can ask other users with more knowledge than you, making new contacts in the meantime. However, you also have the option to go to the developers and ask them directly.

Process optimization

Get even more from your existing systems. MRI Ascend offers more than information about their software. It's the best way to learn about what's trending and what more you need to do.

Learn how you can optimize your work process further with access to several client case studies and hear from subject matter experts on the key trends in the industry.

Relevant trends

Finally, the MRI team is always on top of the most important trends every year. The event is fantastic for finding out where to pay attention and what the future holds for you and your company.

MRI Implementation with Assetsoft

At Assetsoft, our team of experienced project managers and technical experts are MRI certified professionals and can offer help with maximizing your investment in MRI Software. We help by understanding your business and then show you ways to customize and configure your MRI Software to work with your business. In addition, if you have multiple PropTech in your organization, with our experience, and expertise in MRI MIX development, we can offer tailor-made ERP integration solutions for your business. We can help you integrate your MRI Software seamlessly with popular solutions for your payroll, treasury management, facility management, and other open / back-office software solution currently in use.

Know how your real estate and property management business can make you do away with manual reporting processes and sort through large volumes of data quickly.

Learn more about MRI software that integrates with all your existing apps – and how we can help you achieve that today!