OpenBlue Employee vs. Axxerion Space Management & Reservations

OpenBlue Employee, formerly FMS, is a cloud-based workplace experience platform from FM and Johnson Controls that helps organizations manage how employees access and use offices, rooms, services, and shared resources. The platform supports desk booking, hoteling, room reservations, visitor management, workplace services, event coordination, and other employee-facing workplace workflows. Employees can reserve desks, rooms, equipment, and services from web or mobile interfaces while viewing real-time availability across locations. Interactive floor plans make it possible to search by location or workspace type, locate coworkers and teams, and reserve spaces directly from a visual office map. Mobile capabilities include iOS and Android scheduling, QR code check-in and checkout, touchless workflows, automatic release of unused reservations, and immediate desk availability searches. Room scheduling can handle recurring, multi-day, multi-location, and multi-resource reservations along with catering and service requirements. Visitor management provides automated invitations, confirmations, kiosks, badge printing, host notifications, parking workflows, safety inductions, and other controls for managing guests from arrival through departure. OpenBlue Employee integrates with Microsoft Outlook, WebEx, Cisco TMS, sensors, booking panels, and other workplace technologies to create more connected scheduling and service workflows. IoT integrations can capture occupancy, area, and environmental data to compare actual workspace use with reservations and planned capacity. Reporting and analytics can combine booking data, sensor information, space and lease records, maintenance tickets, and financial data to help teams identify underused areas and improve workplace planning.

Axxerion’s Space Management & Reservations module provides the tools necessary to improve the efficiency of your workspace. It allows you to coordinate relocations, make use of interactive floor plans, and implement hot-desking or hoteling practices, all accessible via kiosks, online platforms, or mobile devices. You can reserve any space, vehicle, or equipment as needed. The system is versatile, supporting deployment through mobile applications, online portals, and kiosks, while also enabling the management of catering services and purchases for meetings. Additionally, users can view calendars and floor plans online, ensuring they have all necessary information at their fingertips. Real-time data is accessible through integrated occupancy sensors, along with related photos and documents that enhance the booking experience. The module facilitates the establishment of approval processes and notifications, streamlining financial management for each reservation. You can easily make reservations directly from Outlook and Exchange, and the system helps reduce no-show rates with timely reminders and notifications. Features like automatic occupancy detection through sensors in rooms and desks allow for seamless check-in and check-out processes via mobile devices or web browsers. Furthermore, in-app capabilities for check-in, check-out, and hot-desking leverage QR codes and barcodes for added convenience. The software also promotes collaboration by helping you find and reserve spaces near your colleagues, thereby boosting productivity within the workplace. This holistic strategy ensures that every facet of office space utilization is optimized effectively, leading to a more organized and efficient work environment.