PropTech for innovative digitalization solutions
Why did Wincasa decide to buy streamnow in 2018?
Oliver Hofmann: We were convinced and have so far been confirmed in this assumption that streamnow's services will enable us to resolve tenants' concerns more quickly and easily and serve them in a more needs-based way. More than 35,000 tenants are already using the "Wincasa Home" app, which is based on streamnow technology. At the same time, it was important for us to continue to offer streamnow as an independent platform on the market in order to appeal to users who are not served by Wincasa.
"With solutions from streamnow, we can resolve tenants' concerns more quickly and easily."
Oliver Hofmann, CEO Wincasa
Streamnow is very successful, as evidenced by the acquisition of new customers, sales growth and the break-even point in terms of profitability. We still see a lot of potential for everyone involved in the PropTech sector. Having such expertise in-house is therefore very valuable.
Maurizio, take us into the world of PropTech: what products do you offer?
Maurizio Mancinone: In a nutshell: We plan, design, implement and operate digital solutions for the real estate industry. We combine web technologies, app technologies and digital signage solutions - including hardware.
In residential areas, for example, our solutions ensure that tenants can open their apartments, check the energy consumption in their rooms or reserve drying and co-working spaces via their cell phone. They are also kept up to date with news and important information via the Areal app. Parcels are delivered to fully digitalized parcel boxes and are therefore protected against theft: As soon as a parcel arrives, the tenant is informed via the app and can also use it to open the parcel box. Nowadays, this is almost mandatory for large residential complexes. Name tags are also available digitally. This means that no new tags need to be ordered when tenants change and property management is relieved. We have also completely digitized the "notice board" for residential buildings. Here we offer the hardware, the software and even the content. The whole thing comes as a white label solution and can be displayed in the look and feel of the respective property management company.
And what does the offer for commercial properties look like?
Maurizio Mancinone: In commercial properties, we digitize the customer journey according to the requirements of our clients. This includes digital receptions that provide visitors with access badges by scanning a QR code. This digital access management enables individually defined access to be granted automatically inside and outside buildings. Booking meeting rooms or services is also child's play via the customized booking platform.
Our digital signage solutions are another product in our range: Information, news and push messages are communicated via digital touchpoints such as screens, panels or display boards. In addition, digital signposts and signage ensure that visitors can find their way around an area or building.
"Thanks to cross-system processes, we can offer services that function with very low operating costs."
Maurizio Mancinone, CEO streamnow
Streamnow
With streamnow as a subsidiary, Wincasa has an in-house PropTech company. streamnow digitizes properties, plans, designs, implements and operates digital solutions for the real estate industry. It combines web and app technologies as well as digital signage solutions - including hardware. This applies to existing properties as well as new construction projects in all areas of use: from residential and commercial to mixed-use buildings and sites.
