Planon software receives GEFMA certification

Zürich, June 2024

GFMA has recertified Planon's building management software according to Directive 444. The new criteria for IoT data management were also considered. Additionally, the software received new certification according to GEFMA 445.

The GFMA has once again awarded Planon ‘s software for Integrated Workplace Management and Computer Aided Facility Management certification in accordance with Guideline 444, the company for intelligent and sustainable building management announced in a press release. The recertification also applied the new catalogue of criteria for IoT data management introduced in the guideline. The Internet of Things (IoT) now plays an important role in intelligent building management due to the automated networking of building technology, writes Planon.

The two software functionalities Energy Management and Workplace Management have also been certified in accordance with the new GEFMA 445 guideline. It was developed by GEFMA’s digitalisation working group in response to technical developments in the proptech sector in order to be able to certify individual processes for building management, explains Planon. Compared to Guideline 444, more in-depth functionalities are required.

“The renewed GEFMA 444 recertification and the new certification according to GEFMA 445 underlines our high quality standards and our innovative strength as market leader for intelligent and sustainable building management software,” Stephan Mau, COO Real Estate Management & General Manager EMEA Central at Planon, is quoted as saying in the press release. The globally active proptech with headquarters in the Netherlands is represented in Switzerland with a branch in Technopark Zurich.

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