Physical Operations 101

“Physical Operations” is everything that happens in the real, physical world to run an organization, which includes hardware and software systems that ensure security, safety, and compliance. It refers to the management of tangible assets, people, material, vehicles, and buildings within a perimeter-focused physical environment.

Physical Operations is the larger category that includes PACS (Physical Access Control Systems), Smart Parking & ANPR Systems, VMS (Visitor Management Systems), PIAM (Physical Identity and Access Management), BMS (Building Management Systems), PSIM (Physical Security Information Management), Workplace Experience Platforms, IWMS (Integrated Workplace Management Systems), PropTech, Smart Building Platforms, and so on.

VersionX Physical Operations Platform orchestrates and governs Physical Operations across people movement (employees, visitors, vendors), asset movement (materials, vehicles, equipment), facility operations (buildings, energy, utilities, maintenance), and on-ground processes (security, access, compliance).

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Flo introduction

Hello there!

I'm Flo. I spend my days around your buildings, watching how humans work. At night, I nest in the VersionX office. Well, I’m part of the team. Here, I share with you all I have learned about physical operations, one crumb of insight at a time. Hope you enjoy learning with me.