IBM TRIRIGA Renamed to IBM MREF – Learn What’s New in the Update
IBM TRIRIGA, a globally used integrated workplace management system, is now officially part of the IBM Maximo Application Suite. This was first introduced in the IBM MAS 9.1 upgrade and is aimed at unifying IBM TRIRIGA with Maximo’s Asset Management and Asset Performance Management. This results in a comprehensive platform that integrates AI capabilities into real estate and facilities management. Users can now manage their real estate and facilities with advanced AI tools to achieve faster, more effective, and highly adaptable solutions.
In this blog, we will cover IBM TRIRIGA’s transformation to MREF, what this update brings to users, and whether IBM TRIRIGA services will stop getting support. Thus, allowing you to make smart decisions before choosing the IBM platform for real estate and facilities management.
IBM TRIRIGA Applications
Before moving to IBM MREF, we must learn about TRIRIGA to understand the foundation of MREF’s features. TRIRIGA remains operational and is used by enterprises to manage real estate, facilities, workplace operations, and assets across the organization. There is no immediate removal of IBM TRIRIGA modules and functionalities, making it usable across different organizations. Some of the major applications of IBM TRIRIGA include:
- Real Estate Management: It allows you to manage property portfolios, leases, occupancy, and real estate costs in a more centralized and systematic manner.
- Space and Workplace Management: IBM TRIRIGA optimizes workspace utilization and ensures every section of the workspace is used to its full potential, preventing underutilization.
- Facilities Management: Streamline your maintenance, inspections, and facility operations with automation using AI-integrated modules.
- Lease Administration: Use TRIRGA for lease agreements, renewals, payments, and compliance requirements to avoid any financial or legal troubles.
- Capital Project Management: TRIRIGA supports your planning, budgeting, and execution of construction and renovation projects, streamlining every phase of the project.
- Work Order Management: Specialized TRIRIGA modules can automate service requests, work assignments, and maintenance workflows, saving you valuable working hours.
IBM MAS 9.1 Upgrade and the Introduction of IBM MREF
Before the IBM 9.1 upgrade, real estate and facility management were done through IBM TRIRIGA. But with the upgrade, IBM MREF was introduced and marketed as a faster, smoother, and more capable alternative for managing real estate and facilities within organizations. IBM MREF can work wonders when used effectively and is highly customizable, enabling it to adapt to your unique organizational conditions.
What is New with the IBM MREF
The updated IBM MREF features superior technological improvements and advanced AI integration, supported by IBM MAS. More details on the new and improved IBM MREF are listed below:
Unified Maximo Platform Integration
- Real estate, facilities, asset management, and maintenance operations are now managed within the broader IBM Maximo Application Suite ecosystem. It allows users to use the MAS capabilities for managing their real estate and facilities with more powerful tools.
AI-Driven and Data-Centric Architecture
- MREF leverages Maximo’s AI, analytics, IoT, and operational intelligence capabilities to improve decision-making and facility performance. You can now automate real estate management tasks and take a more data-driven approach.
Containerized Deployment
- Supports modern cloud-native deployment models, including SaaS, on-premises, and hybrid environments. This makes scaling operations and real estate facilities easier and allows for quicker deployment.
Built-In User Migration Tool
- User accounts and license entitlements can now be migrated directly from TRIRIGA into MREF, without separate installations. You do not need to purchase any additional license for migration, making the overall migration process convenient, quick, and cost-effective.
Enhanced Dynamic Space Planning
- Includes floor-plan markups, scenario-based planning, space assessments, and occupancy visualization tools to give you a broader view of your facilities and real estate. Design and monitor visual models to configure the IBM TRIRIGA model according to your requirements.
There is much more to explore in IBM MREF, and the experts at BRIWO will help you with everything you need, whether you need assistance with MREF scaling, need to upgrade the existing version, or are facing lower performance. Schedule a consultation with our experts to get professional guidance.
Optimized IBM TRIRIGA to MREF Upgrade with BRIWO
Upgrading IBM TRIRIGA to MREF requires professional supervision to navigate through the complexities, understand the licensing structure, and ensure module optimization. BRIWO covers everything aforementioned and offers you additional benefits, including cost savings and significant performance improvements. Our MREF Upgrade services are optimized by years of experience and expertise, and our experts will ensure you receive customized IBM solutions that align with your organization’s goals through comprehensive consultation.
Need a price quote? Want to know what’s included in our IBM TRIRIGA services? Confused about where to start? Or, if you have any additional questions, please reach out to us. Our customer support department will ensure that your questions are answered promptly.
FAQs
Significant benefits of IBM TRIRIGA include;
- Optimizes facility, real estate, and maintenance costs by improving resource utilization and operational efficiency.
- Maximizes the use of available workspace, helping reduce wasted space and associated expenses.
- Supports regulatory compliance and risk management through centralized tracking and reporting.
- Provides real-time data and analytics that enable informed decisions on facilities, assets, and real estate portfolios.
BRIWO IBM TRIRIGA implementation services are faster, reliable, and highly secure. However, the key highlight of our services is the post-implementation care that we offer our clients. Once the implementation is complete, our experts will provide you with end-to-end support to ensure the TRIRIGA modules are working as expected and perform any necessary debugging.
The IBM MAS 9.1 update marked a significant step in IBM platform’s support and services for organizations. It made the IBM MAS (Maximo Application Suite) more unified, improving the user experience. Also, more powerful AI integration in the IBM modules was introduced. You can learn more about the IBM MAS 9.1 implementation by clicking here.
There are general prerequisites such as setting up data backup and aligning the workflow with the upgrade. According to the original documentation, there are both minor and critical requirements to ensure a successful upgrade. For more information on these details, please contact our experts.
Connecting with our experts is pretty straightforward. You will only need to reach out to our customer care department: Phone: +1 3022792219, Email: contact@briwosolutions.com, and explain to them what you are looking for. Based on your needs, our customer support team will connect you with the right IBM expert for a comprehensive consultation..