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Brightly Event Manager™

Brightly Event Manager™
Formerly Dude Solutions Event Management

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What is Brightly Event Manager™?

Brightly Event Manager is designed for enterprises in various industries to use for online calendar sharing and promotion, booking facilities, and managing / promoting events. The application is available as a standalone event management solution for offering space for tenants…

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What is Brightly Event Manager™?

Brightly Event Manager is designed for enterprises in various industries to use for online calendar sharing and promotion, booking facilities, and managing / promoting events. The application is available as a standalone event management solution for offering space for tenants or guests or as part…

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Product Details

What is Brightly Event Manager™?

Event Manager™ by Brightly (formerly Dude Solutions) is a cloud-based facility scheduling tool that enables facility coordinators to holistically manage event logistics in order to recover costs, understand impacts, improve communication and eliminate error associated with events. In a world where budget dollars are scarce and cost recovery programs can have a big impact on your bottom line, Event Manager aims to make it easier to track and monitor event-related revenue. Plus, from initial event request to post-event invoicing and follow-up, Event Manager provides a centralized system to organize, promote and manage every event from start to finish.

Brightly Event Manager™ Features

  • Supported: Invoicing
  • Supported: Online Payment
  • Supported: ​ Reporting
  • Supported: Branded Community Site
  • Supported: Centralized Calendar
  • Supported: Streamlined Event Approval
  • Supported: Integrations

Brightly Event Manager™ Screenshots

Screenshot of Community CalendarScreenshot of Event DashboardScreenshot of Event Reporting

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Brightly Event Manager™ Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
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TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Users of FSDirect, a facility management software, have found it to be an invaluable tool for time management and organization. One key use case is the prevention of overbooking facilities for rentals. By having all rentals on one calendar, users are able to plan and organize events effectively. This feature not only prevents double bookings but also provides users with historical information and instant recall, allowing them to track all event records. Additionally, the software has helped solve problems such as insurance expirations and overdue invoices, alleviating the need for excessive paperwork. Furthermore, the reporting and data capabilities of the software provide valuable insights to users.

Another important use case of FSDirect is its ability to keep everyone informed about event requirements. Users appreciate that the software helps prevent issues like double booking of spaces by providing easy visibility of available space for use or rent. Moreover, it streamlines communication by keeping all departments on the same page, ensuring everyone is informed and coordinated. This is particularly helpful in a school district where it assists in scheduling maintenance requests and room reservations. The formal tracking of work and first-come, first-serve basis for requests are features appreciated by users as well.

Overall, FSDirect has proven to be a user-friendly solution that helps with time management, prevents double bookings, and keeps all relevant parties informed about event details and requirements.

Ease of Use and Availability of Information: Many users have praised the platform for its ease of use and the availability of information it provides. They appreciate how user-friendly the platform is, as well as its compatibility with all devices. The transition from a paper-based system to an electronic platform has impressed users, allowing for immediate access to information and saving significant amounts of time.

Calendar Feature: Several reviewers have found the calendar feature to be helpful and convenient. It allows them to view all their rentals in one place, making it easier to manage events and prevent double booking. Users also appreciate that the calendar feature helps generate more revenue by identifying available rooms and locations.

Useful Tool for Organizing Events: Many customers find FS Direct to be a useful tool for organizing events in their school districts or organizations. They can easily manage event calendars, schedule event coverage, and receive real-time updates. This functionality proves particularly valuable for managing events across multiple buildings with different requirements for custodial, maintenance, and technical support staff.

Limited number of days in a schedule: Some users have mentioned that the limited number of days to rent in one schedule is a drawback. They suggested increasing the current limit of 100 days, as 180 days is the standard for a school system.

Inadequate basic search function: Users have expressed dissatisfaction with the basic search function, stating that it pulls too much data or includes too many organizations when using a single keyword.

Difficulty in navigating and usability issues: Several users have found the system to be complicated at times and lacking customization options. They have also mentioned that for outside users who are unfamiliar with the system, it can be tricky to navigate, particularly with regards to filtering and sorting through request history. They have suggested improvements such as a quicker way to verify room availability prior to scheduling and a cleaner and more simplistic look for better usability.

Users of FSDirect have commonly made the following recommendations based on their experiences:

  • Consider other programs offered by the company: Many users recommend exploring other programs offered by the company, such as energy management, maintenance direct, and fs direct. These additional programs may provide added benefits and integrated solutions that can enhance overall efficiency and streamline operations.

  • Find out what is included upfront to avoid additional costs: Reviewers suggest finding out exactly what is included in the FSDirect package upfront to avoid any unexpected costs or surprises later on. Understanding the scope of services and features provided can help users make informed decisions and budget accordingly.

  • Save time and increase efficiency: Users highly appreciate how FSDirect has helped them save time and increase efficiency in managing their business processes. The software's streamlined features and intuitive interface enable users to easily schedule resources, track tasks, and manage work orders, resulting in improved productivity and smoother operations.

By considering other programs offered by the company, understanding what is included upfront, and taking advantage of FSDirect's time-saving capabilities, users can optimize their experience with the software and maximize its benefits for their organization.

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We currently use SchoolDude as a ticketing system in our district for staff members to schedule maintenance requests and schedule rooms for events. All of the requests go to an approver at the building level that approves or denies the request, mitigating people double-booking rooms. Maintenance or technology requests get passed on to staff in those departments. We use this as a formal way to track the work being done, and also treat it on a first come first serve basis.
  • You are able to designate whether you are submitting a maintenance request or a schedule request (for rooms).
  • You can set recurring schedules for areas or rooms you may need weekly or monthly to be requested on a set day or time.
  • SchoolDude autoroutes to the personnel you designate, taking out any physical paperwork involved.
  • You can see your history of requests (both maintenance and schedule) in the database.
  • The filter and ability to sort through your request history is a little difficult to navigate and can be glitchy if you are not sorting in the correct way.
  • There should be a quicker and simpler way to verify whether a room is booked prior to scheduling.
  • A cleaner, more simplistic look and navigation would go a long way.
This is an ideal program for any school or district looking for a way to monitor room and maintenance requests. The digital routing availability will help ease the burden of paper copies and make it quicker for everyone to use and submit their needs. Schools with a variety of staff members are best suited, especially since when submitting a request you can designate those that need to be involved and what specific needs you have from facility to technology.
  • Less printing and copying in a district.
  • Quicker submitting and processing time.
  • Able to track requests and see what is being used in the district.
This is the only program I have used for the facility, maintenance, technology, and room requests. However, there are programs that include similar features. Frontline Professional Growth is a platform that includes digital forms and routing similar to SchoolDude. But it is a vastly more in-depth program with features that go beyond what SchoolDude is often used for.
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