Alpaca Technology joined the global proptech community at Blueprint 2025 in Las Vegas, where industry leaders explored the future of real estate management. Key themes included the power of actionable insights, the evolving role of AI, and the importance of tenant experience. The event highlighted how innovation and collaboration are shaping a more efficient, people-centered built world.

The hospitality industry is undergoing a profound transformation. As guest expectations continue to rise and operational complexities intensify, hotels are compelled to find smarter, more resilient ways to operate. One of the most significant breakthroughs driving this shift is the integration of digital technologies into hotel maintenance and management. Central among these innovations is the concept of the digital twin, especially when paired with the power of artificial in

While digital transformation in education has traditionally centered on classroom technologies—think learning management systems and virtual classrooms—a quieter revolution is unfolding in facilities management. Digital twins, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics, are enabling schools to shift from reactive to proactive management of buildings, equipment, and energy systems.

AI, generative analytics, VR technology, RFID, and QR codes, digital twins optimize operations, ensure brand compliance, perfect lighting, reduce downtime, and foster seamless communication. From pharmacies to dry cleaners, this technology is reshaping retail at every scale. Let’s explore how digital twins, backed by cutting-edge innovations, are revolutionizing franchise stores and strip malls, spotlight the retail types ready to lead, and envision a future where data drives

Hop into our PropTech time machine, crank the dial back to the 1990s, and get ready for a nostalgia trip. Think dial-up modems whining, Tamagotchis beeping, and property managers buried under paper leases and Rolodexes. Now fast-forward to 2025, where the global PropTech market hums at $36 billion, and AI, digital twins, and smart tech transform buildings into efficient, tenant-loving ecosystems.

This guide shares 20 low-barrier, practical ways to begin your journey toward more efficient, organized, and responsive maintenance—using tools you likely already have.

AI is reshaping property management, the challenges it solves, and what the future holds for intelligent buildings. AI has become the digital brain behind smart buildings, driving decision-making, cutting costs, and elevating tenant experiences. With the global PropTech market projected to reach $36 billion this year and over 50% of real estate software powered by AI, the industry is embracing a new standard for building intelligence.

In our previous post on aging university infrastructure, we explored how campuses are beginning to modernize their operations through smarter, data-driven maintenance strategies. That sparked a broader question: What other sectors are facing similar infrastructure challenges, and how are they addressing them?