by Rob Crichlow

Maximising Value from YASC 2024: Key Insights from London & Sydney

YASC 2024

Our REdirect teams in Sydney and London attended the Yardi Advanced Solutions Conference (YASC) 2024,Yardi Advanced Solutions Conferences (YASC) 2024, held in October and November. Both events featured an action-packed two-day agenda filled with training sessions and insights into Yardi’s latest innovations. As event sponsors, we had the opportunity to reconnect with existing clients, introduce ourselves to new potential clients, and gain valuable insights into Yardi’s expanding suite of solutions. Learn more about how REdirect supports Yardi users here. 

2024 marked a milestone of 40 years in business for Yardi. The keynote presentation took attendees on a nostalgic journey, featuring vintage photos from as far back as 1984—the year of Yardi’s first software release. One of the key highlights was the growing excitement around Voyager 8, which is now rolling out to international clients, providing enhanced functionality and user experience. 

The conference focused on four key areas: Asset Management, Cost Management, Finance & Accounting, and Build-to-Rent (BTR). Deal Manager International and Forecast Manager provide leasing and finance teams with a centralised platform to track deals and approvals. The booking dashboard streamlines Casual Mall Leasing, while revenue dashboards help identify high-priority units to maximise revenue. CommercialCafe, Facility Manager, and VendorCafe integrate to support maintenance workflows—from scheduled inspections to reactive repairs—enhancing efficiency and asset longevity. Procure-to-Pay and VendorCafe simplify invoice processing and vendor relations, ensuring efficient expense management. Yardi Elevate’s Construction Manager, integrated with Forecast Manager, enables users to forecast capital projects, tenant improvements, and long-term asset maintenance. Investment Manager, Debt Manager, and Performance Manager provide real-time transparency into investments and returns, streamlining investor communications and portfolio management. 

End-to-end tenant lifecycle management was a major focus, covering everything from property marketing and leasing to self-service resident requests via RentCafe and Concierge modules. Maintenance IQ optimises preventative maintenance, while Yardi Payment Processing simplifies online rent payments via direct debit or credit/debit cards. 

YASC 2024 offered a wealth of insights, but we know that navigating these evolving technologies can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in. With decades of combined experience in implementing, optimising, and integrating Yardi solutions, REdirect is here to help you streamline your real estate technology for maximum efficiency and growth. Get in touch today to discuss how we can support your Yardi software needs and business goals in 2025 and beyond.

 

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Rob Crichlow

Rob comes to us with tremendous experience spanning a 40 year career in real estate technology.   Rob began his career by launching a firm focused on developing accounting software for real estate firms.  His software, Real Estate Computer Systems, Inc., was eventually sold to MRI as the genesis …