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IMG Attends Annual Yardi Conference in San Diego
Woodland Hills, CA – August 30, 2024 – This week, IMG joined nearly 5,000 real estate technology leaders at the Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC) 2024 in San Diego. The conference, marking Yardi’s milestone 40th anniversary, was a landmark event showcasing the latest advancements in real estate technology and artificial intelligence.
A Milestone Year for Yardi
2024 is a significant year for Yardi, as it celebrates four decades of innovation and leadership in the real estate technology sector. This year’s conference was particularly notable for its spotlight on new AI solutions that are reshaping the multifamily housing landscape. Esther Bonardi, Yardi’s Vice President of Corporate Marketing and REACH by RentCafe, emphasized the omnipresence of AI, stating, “AI is everywhere, and it’s impacting all of our development from the time renters start looking for their apartment, and all the way until they’re renewing their lease.”
Cutting-Edge Technology Unveiled
The conference highlighted several key innovations:
Yardi Voyager 8: Building on the success of its introduction last year, Voyager 8 has now been adopted by over 1,500 Yardi clients. With its engaging dashboards and seamless data integration, Voyager 8 offers valuable business insights beyond traditional accounting functions, catering to even the most tech-skeptical executives and portfolio owners.
Virtuoso: Yardi’s evolving AI solution, Virtuoso, continues to impress with its forthcoming mobile app, set for release in Q1 2025. Virtuoso’s features include a chatbot, smart accounts payable and leasing functionalities, and a virtual assistant designed to enhance decision-making, task management, and operational efficiency.
Inspiration from Yardi’s Founder
Anant Yardi, Yardi’s founder and CEO, shared an inspiring reflection on the company’s journey. Recalling the early days of Yardi, starting on his Apple II computer in Santa Barbara, Yardi expressed, “At any point of time throughout the 40 years at Yardi, there was always a vision and a goal.” His journey, marked by tenacity and optimism, underscores the company’s enduring commitment to innovation and excellence.
Recognition & Accolades
Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, Yardi was recently named to the 2024 Forbes Cloud 100 list, a prestigious ranking of the top 100 private cloud companies globally. This recognition, which Yardi first earned in 2016, reflects the company’s ongoing leadership and impact in the industry.
ABOUT YASC
Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference brings together North American property managers, owners, operators, and investors to explore innovative software solutions that drive growth. Attendees gain valuable insights into the latest industry trends and challenges with hands-on classroom learning, personalized consultations with Yardi experts, and networking opportunities with peers. For more information, visit yardi.com.