Dean Evans & Associates

What Dean Evans & Associates does

Dean Evans & Associates (DEA), founded in 1986 and headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, is the original developer of EMS (Event Management Software), a cloud-based workplace management platform now marketed under Accruent, a Fortive-owned software portfolio company. The EMS platform centralizes scheduling, desk and room booking, classroom scheduling, conference and event management, hybrid workplace coordination, and space utilization analytics, supported by more than 100 pre-built reports and a custom query builder. The technology architecture is built around deep integrations with enterprise systems including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Outlook, HVAC, lighting controls, AV equipment, third-party digital signage, and Student Information Systems (SIS) for higher education. An AI-augmented mobile application, Direct Spaces, handles on-the-go desk and room booking.

DEA/EMS serves enterprise customers in 75+ countries across multiple verticals, with higher education (e.g., Duke University, Minnesota State, Notre Dame, Babson College, University of Missouri, Purdue) and corporate/commercial (e.g., BASF, L'Oreal, AbbVie, Alaska Airlines, The New York Times) as the two primary segments. Additional verticals include healthcare, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, retail, utilities, chemical, pharmaceutical, and telecom. The platform is delivered through a quote-based subscription model billed annually or monthly, supplemented by professional services for implementation and managed services for ongoing optimization. Sales is executed via enterprise field sales combined with self-serve demo experiences, and the platform is sold as part of the broader Accruent portfolio that includes Famis 360, Lucernex, Maintenance Connection, Observe, and related facilities and real estate products.

Name

Dean Evans & Associates

Legal name

Accruent

Website

https://dea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dean Evans & Associates develops EMS, a cloud-based workplace management platform for desk/room booking, classroom scheduling, and space analytics. The platform serves higher education and corporate customers across 75+ countries and now operates within Accruent under Fortive.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Management Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP Managed Services & AMS (Application Management) (BPAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Workplace management software
• Room scheduling software
• Classroom scheduling software
• Desk booking software
• Space utilization analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Centennial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription: Annual and monthly subscription-based pricing model for access to EMS platform, desk/room booking, analytics, and mobile capabilities
2. Professional Services: Implementation services including discovery, requirements gathering, configuration, data migration, user setup, training, and ongoing support
3. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services for customers requiring continuous support and platform optimization

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Dean Evans & Associates develops EMS (Event Management Software), a cloud-based workplace management platform that centralizes scheduling for desks, rooms, classrooms, events, and shared resources. It supports higher education and hybrid commercial workplaces through video conferencing integrations, space utilization analytics, digital signage, and an AI-powered mobile booking app. The platform is sold via subscription alongside implementation and managed services.

Product overview

Dean Evans & Associates (now part of Accruent) offers EMS (Event Management Software), a comprehensive workplace management platform designed for higher education and commercial institutions. The core EMS product provides space management, desk and room booking, classroom scheduling, conference/event management, video conferencing integration, and hybrid workplace support. The portfolio includes integrated solutions for facilities management (Famis 360), real estate management (Lucernex), maintenance management (Maintenance Connection, Maintain), engineering document management (Meridian), IoT monitoring (Observe), and enterprise asset management. The platform supports 75+ countries and includes sub-modules for CMMS, preventive/predictive maintenance, energy management, lease accounting, and space analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EMS: Workplace management software for desk booking, room scheduling, event management, and space utilization.
• Famis 360
• Lucernex
• Maintain
• Maintenance Connection
• Meridian
• Observe
• RedEye
• Siterra
• Space Intelligence
• Sustain
• TMS
• Direct Spaces

Products and services

• EMS (Event Management Software) Workplace management software covering space, classroom, and event scheduling with desk booking, room scheduling, video conferencing, space utilization analytics, and hybrid workplace support for higher education and commercial customers.
• Classroom Scheduling Automates campus scheduling for classes, meetings, and exams using EMS software, targeting higher education institutions.
• Conference Event Management Plan and manage conferences using EMS software, designed to streamline operations and the attendee experience across campuses or workplaces.
• Desk & Room Booking Provides workplace flexibility with desk and room booking for hybrid workplaces, supporting space utilization and reservation management.
• Digital Signage and Kiosks Modern digital signage and kiosks display real-time meeting information, room availability, and desk status across facilities.
• Shared Space and Resource Scheduling Schedules non-traditional spaces and resources such as parking spots, lab equipment, and pool lanes within an organization.
• Direct Spaces AI-powered mobile app for desk and room booking on-the-go, with automated reservation creation and seat reservation management.
• Analytics Space Utilization Optimization Provides space utilization and optimization software with data-driven insights and custom reports, including a custom report builder with over 100 standard reports.
• Professional Services Implementation Implementation services including discovery, requirements gathering, configuration, data migration, user setup, training, and ongoing support for EMS deployments.
• Managed Services Ongoing managed services providing continuous support and platform optimization for EMS customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased efficiency and revenue by 176% (University of Missouri)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• Microsoft TeamscoreTechnology or IntegrationNative integration with Microsoft Teams for seamless video conferencing and hybrid meeting management. EMS enables users to leverage Teams for meetings directly within the scheduling platform.
• ZoomcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Zoom video conferencing platform for hybrid meeting capabilities. Users can initiate and manage Zoom meetings through EMS scheduling interface.
• Microsoft OutlookcoreTechnology or IntegrationCalendar integration with Microsoft Outlook for seamless scheduling synchronization. Reservations and bookings sync bidirectionally with Outlook calendars.
• HVAC SystemsstandardTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with building HVAC systems for automated room readiness based on meeting schedules, optimizing energy consumption and comfort.
• Lighting Control SystemsstandardTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with building lighting controls for automated adjustment based on room bookings and occupancy, supporting energy efficiency and user experience.
• AV EquipmentstandardTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with audio-visual equipment systems for automated setup and management of presentation and conferencing equipment based on meeting schedules.
• Third-Party Digital SignagestandardTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with third-party digital signage systems for real-time meeting information and room availability displays throughout facilities.
• Student Information Systems (SIS)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Student Information Systems for higher education segment, enabling automated sync of course schedules, enrollment data, and academic calendars with EMS campus scheduling.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Robin: Cloud-native desk booking, room scheduling, and workplace analytics SaaS. Competes head-to-head with EMS in the hybrid-workplace segment, particularly with mid-market and growth-stage enterprise buyers, with a UX-first go-to-market.
• Envoy: Workplace experience platform covering visitor management, desk booking, room scheduling, and hybrid-work delivery. Overlaps directly with EMS desk/room booking and conference-event use cases, with strong product-led growth motion.
• iOFFICE: Workplace and facilities management platform with space management, desk booking, and IWMS capabilities. Direct competitor to EMS across the corporate/commercial segment with overlapping vertical coverage.
• SpaceIQ: Workplace and space management SaaS focused on desk booking, space optimization, and move management. Competes directly with EMS space management and analytics modules, particularly for hybrid-workplace buyers.
• OfficeSpace Software: Cloud workplace management platform offering desk booking, room scheduling, space planning, and workplace analytics. Closely comparable to EMS in feature scope and mid-market enterprise target customer.
• Condeco: Global workplace scheduling and space management vendor with strong desk and meeting room booking, particularly in EMEA. Direct competitor to EMS in multinational enterprise workplace deployments.
• Tango Workplace: Workplace management, space planning, and lease accounting platform. Overlaps directly with EMS space management and the broader Accruent lease accounting and site planning portfolio.
• FM:Systems: IWMS and workplace management software for space, move, maintenance, and asset management. Closely comparable to the broader Accruent portfolio of which EMS is a part, particularly in corporate real estate.

Broad incumbents

• MRI Software: Large diversified real estate and facilities software vendor with IWMS, lease accounting, and workplace modules. Broader portfolio than EMS but overlapping in space management, lease admin, and CRE analytics.
• Yardi: Diversified real estate and facilities software incumbent covering property management, lease accounting, and workplace operations. Competes with the broader Accruent/EMS stack at the higher end of enterprise CRE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EMSxDEA
• Facebookfacebook.com/14529299
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/213854

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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