4 critical risks of staying on an obsolete IWMS
End-of-life software isn't just an IT inconvenience — it exposes your entire real estate and FM operation to compounding risks.
Security vulnerabilities
Unpatched software is an open door. Without vendor security updates, your facilities data — leases, assets, maintenance logs — becomes exposed to cyber threats.
Critical
Compliance & audit risk
GDPR, ISO 41001, and sector-specific regulations require traceable, auditable systems. An unsupported platform jeopardises your compliance posture.
High risk
Zero new capabilities
Hybrid work, ESG reporting, IoT integration, BIM connectivity — the industry is moving. A frozen platform means your FM strategy is frozen too.
Strategic
Data migration becomes harder
Every month on legacy software adds data debt. Waiting makes migration more complex and costly. The window for a clean, controlled transition is closing.
Operational
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Archibus: the IWMS built to last — and grow
Recognised as a leader in the Verdantix Green Quadrant, Archibus delivers a comprehensive, open, future-proof platform for the full FM and real estate lifecycle.
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Space & occupancy management
Dynamic floor plans, occupancy tracking, seat allocation — fully integrated with your CAD and BIM models via native Autodesk connectivity.
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Preventive & corrective maintenance
Automate work orders, schedule interventions, manage vendors, and track KPIs — from a single unified platform.
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Real estate & lease management
Centralise your portfolio data — leases, costs, critical dates — and drive strategic decisions with real-time dashboards.
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Open architecture & ESG-ready
Integrate with your ERP, IoT sensors, HR systems, and BI tools. Built-in reporting frameworks support sustainability and carbon tracking goals.
| Capability | MCS (EOL) | Archibus |
|---|---|---|
| Active development | ✗ | ✓ |
| Security patches | ✗ | ✓ |
| Native BIM / Revit integration | ~ | ✓ |
| IoT & sensor connectivity | ~ | ✓ |
| ESG / carbon reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
| European expert support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Open API / ERP integration | ~ | ✓ |
✗ Not available · ~ Limited · ✓ Full capability
Europe's leading Archibus integrator — since day one
Migrating your IWMS is a strategic project. You need a partner who has done it hundreds of times, across every sector and country in Europe.
Sectors we've migrated successfully
A structured migration. Zero disruption to your operations.
We've built a proven, repeatable methodology for migrating IWMS platforms — protecting your historical data, your processes, and your teams throughout the journey.
Discovery & audit
We map your current MCS data model, integrations, user workflows, and critical processes to design a zero-loss migration blueprint.
Data migration design
Cleansing, transformation, and mapping of all your historical assets, spaces, leases, and maintenance records into the Archibus data model.
Configuration & integration
Archibus is configured to match your processes, connected to your ERP, HR, IoT, and BI systems, and validated against your KPIs.
Training & change management
Your FM teams and end-users are trained and supported through go-live, with dedicated change management to ensure adoption.
Go-live & hypercare
Monitored launch with intensive post-go-live support, rapid response SLAs, and a dedicated account team for the first 90 days.