Archstone-smith.

• Author: Amedro, Dan
• Position: Success Profiles - Brief Article

Denver-based Archstone-Smith (NYSE: ASN), a leading national owner and operator of garden-style and high-rise apartment communities, is using technology to improve its core business and set itself apart.

"Technology is changing the way we do business. We intend to be at the forefront of innovation to make it as easy as possible for our customers to do business with us while streamlining our day-to-day operations to make it easier for our associates to provide great customer service," says the company's CIO Dan Amedro. "Investing in new technology will enable both those things to happen".

Archstone-Smith is implementing the latest Microsoft .NET technologies. The company is upgrading to state-of-the-art leasing and management software, building start-to-finish online leasing capabilities - the first in the industry - and creating a dedicated resident portal site to provide around-the-clock access to...