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Accruent EMS

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What is Accruent EMS?

EMS Software is an enterprise space management, event, class and resource scheduling application acquired and now supported by Accruent in June 2018.

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EMS, or Event Management System, is a versatile software solution widely adopted by colleges, universities, and organizations for …
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7 out of 10
July 18, 2022
Incentivized
I am the campus administrator for EMS. I oversee all event scheduling, consult on academic scheduling, as well as coordinate with IT on …
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What is Accruent EMS?

EMS Software is an enterprise space management, event, class and resource scheduling application acquired and now supported by Accruent in June 2018.

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Product Details

What is Accruent EMS?

Accruent's EMS Software connects people with the right spaces, resources, and technology, solving today’s workspace and scheduling challenges and enabling organizations to get the most from their modern work and learning environments.

Employees want the flexibility to work from anywhere and to collaborate using their preferred technologies in a safe and social environment. At the same time, leaders need to drive value for their businesses by making the best possible use of their real estate footprint. Multi-use spaces, hoteling or hot desking, and open floor plans can provide efficiencies, but not when burdened with redundant, outdated tools, and processes disconnected from the rest of a business.

So EMS Software is provided as an intelligent, enterprise-class scheduling and resource management software platform, configured and integrated to a unique office environment. The vendor describes it as a management tool that offers the flexibility employees demand, while providing users the visibility, control and insights needed to drive value for the organization.The vendor further boasts deep industry expertise, with over 35 years in the business .

Accruent EMS Features

  • Supported: Self-Service Meeting Booking
  • Supported: Desk Hoteling
  • Supported: Digital Signage
  • Supported: Video Conferencing Integration
  • Supported: Web-Based Booking
  • Supported: Managed Space and Events Approval Workflow
  • Supported: Invoicing and Billing
  • Supported: Utilization Reporting and Custom Queries
  • Supported: Catering Management
  • Supported: Academic Planning and Optimization

Accruent EMS Integrations

Accruent EMS Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Mobile Web

Frequently Asked Questions

EMS Software is an enterprise space management, event, class and resource scheduling application acquired and now supported by Accruent in June 2018.

Condeco by Eptura, AgilQuest, and Teem by Eptura are common alternatives for Accruent EMS.

Reviewers rate Availability highest, with a score of 9.1.

The most common users of Accruent EMS are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

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!

EMS, or Event Management System, is a versatile software solution widely adopted by colleges, universities, and organizations for scheduling and managing events. The system efficiently books rooms, tracks conference room reservations, and facilitates communication between service providers. Users appreciate EMS for streamlining scheduling processes across the organization, from classes and meetings to events. It also helps with work assignment delegation and managing services for internal and external events.

Hospitals also benefit from EMS by using it to schedule conference rooms and manage room and catering requests. For example, TIAA integrates EMS with Outlook, creating a one-stop booking experience that includes features like Webex and attachments. EMS goes beyond room reservations and effectively manages non-room items like banner spaces and van usage.

EMS provides comprehensive support for academic scheduling, event management, and non-academic space management within universities. Many departments already use EMS for event scheduling, with plans to implement it in more departments in the future. In fact, the University of Kentucky relies on EMS more than any other university in the nation for scheduling across all buildings.

EMS is invaluable for risk management and logistical planning. It is utilized in conference centers and other school units with unique spaces. Real-time utilization data allows users to evaluate meeting spaces and classrooms' efficiency. By effectively managing resource allocation and service allocation, EMS enables efficient operations across different departments.

EMS plays a crucial role in enhancing safety and security efforts through essential reporting capabilities. It is used campus-wide for managing catering orders, facilities requests, IT requests, and room reservations. Various groups within an institution benefit from EMS implementation, including the Registrar's Office, Athletics Department, Performing Arts Department, Auxiliary & Event Services, among others.

Overall, EMS receives high praise from users due to its ability to streamline scheduling processes, allocate resources efficiently, and optimize space management within organizations. Its wide range of use cases makes it a valuable tool in educational institutions, conference centers, and organizations requiring efficient scheduling and event management.

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September 03, 2019

EMS Software

Nicholas Rohde | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
EMS is very similar in many ways, but I find EMS to be a much more accessible tool, especially for our rotating student staff that does not generally have experience using event management software like this. I can have them be doing independent work within the first few hours.
Paul Tedder | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 5 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Rock Room
By Rock Room I mean Rock Room Management, a plugin for RockRMS. We transitioned to this 3 months ago. It is not perfect, but it fits into our environment, the price is miniscule compared to EMS and has an open source capability which allows us to do the edits/changes that we want. We will not be returning to EMS.
August 20, 2019

Rating EMS

Holly Hermanas | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I did not choose EMS, I came in after it was chosen for our company but it has been very positive after working out the kinks of choosing new software. I think EMS is User friendly and there are always ways to make things better. Always someone there to help troubleshoot a problem.
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
You do not have listed Coursedog or Section as alternative products. Section by Digarc has more functionality than EMS for academic scheduling. And, Coursedog is far superior to EMS for academic scheduling. Both applications integrate better with banner and have better analytic suites for academic schedule planning.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
EMS is much more advanced that R25 and allows more reporting capabilities. Communications with services providers is also leaps and bounds above their capabilities as well. EMS is considered to be the industry leader and standard for most higher-ed institutions.
Jennifer Springstead | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have used scheduling programs for like Primevera and Microsoft Project but not as an event system scheduling software. The system was on the campus before I started here. Since learning the system, I've been pleased with the customer service and looking forward to the system becoming part of the Accurent Fabric.
Susan Adams | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
EMS has more functionality and easier reporting. I initially thought ongoing configuration would be easier but that is still yet to be seen. I don't appreciate the recent pricing EMS has implemented for expanded customer services or CS (in other words, different tiers for customer service and support).
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Ease of use. Intuitive. Excellent reports. We use EMS in a number of capacities, so it is nice to be able to tailor things to a specific venue or business type. We also like the user-friendly ability of the product. We are able to work from home or different spaces easily, making our team more efficient.
January 29, 2019

EMS Rocks!

Peggy Riann Aud | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
At a previous place of employment I used a different software, I believe it was called Room Tracker. Whatever it was, it did not hold a candle to what EMS can do. I tried to get the owners to switch to EMS, but no luck. The Room Tracker had a much different layout and feel; it was not as user friendly.
Kristi Finger | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
EMS is the software our department has been using for nearly 20 years; I have been in my role for a little over a year, so I have not used or evaluated any other software like EMS.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have never used any other Software to compare to EMS Software. It's my very first and I can't imagine using other software for class scheduling and meeting/conference services.
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