HOUSTON-ARGUS Software has partnered with GlobeSt.com as a technology thought leader during the recent RECon and Realcomm conventions in Las Vegas. Three of their executives came back from the Realcomm show with some insights on the technology needs of commercial real estate professionals. Ward Caswell, director of key accounts; John Lim, vice president of product marketing and Demetrios Louziotis, senior vice president, global real estate solutions; joined GlobeSt.com to talk about the Realcomm show and their views of the industry. (Click here and here for RECon coverage)

GlobeSt.com: What was different about Realcomm this year that you noticed?

Ward Caswell: I hadn't been to Realcomm for a couple of years, and what I heard from others, I was not alone in that. Our industry took a big hit in this last cycle, and we're seeing a lot of the conferences to be, once again, well attended. In addition to being well attended, folks were paying close attention. We had a lot of interest in ARGUS products. People wanted to see what we had been doing in the long cold winter and were pleased to see that we have been busy during the downturn and ready as everyone emerges.