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Leni Launches Industry-First Universal Data Model for Multifamily Real Estate

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Leni Launches Universal Data Model (UDM): A Groundbreaking Milestone for Multifamily Real Estate Data Integration

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Leni, the leading AI-powered decision-support platform for real estate, is proud to unveil its Universal Data Model (UDM)—a revolutionary innovation redefining data integration and intelligence in the multifamily real estate industry. Developed over three years of intensive R&D by an exceptional team including alumni from MIT, Greystar, EY and X (formerly Twitter), along with PhD and Master’s graduates from Nobel Laureate Geoffrey Hinton’s Vector Institute, the UDM represents a pivotal moment in real estate technology. Leni’s position as an official partner of all the leading Property Management Systems (PMS) further underscores this achievement.

“The multifamily real estate industry has always struggled with siloed data across platforms that don’t communicate, creating inefficiencies and lost opportunities,” said Arunabh Dastidar, CEO and Co-Founder of Leni. “The Universal Data Model is a landmark advancement that changes this paradigm. It acts as a polyglot, translating the languages of various PMS systems into a unified schema—finally empowering professionals to harness the true potential of their data.”

“The Universal Data Model is a testament to our commitment to solving complex data challenges in real estate. By creating a standardized framework that speaks the language of every major PMS system, we’re not just organizing data—we’re unlocking its potential to drive smarter decisions,” said Jonathan Gerstein, Data and Analytics Lead at Leni and MIT alumnus, formerly leading Business Intelligence at Olive Tree. “This innovation represents a fundamental shift in how the industry can leverage its data assets.”

A New Era for Multifamily Professionals

For today’s multifamily professionals, the UDM is more than a technical solution—it’s a gateway to a smarter, more efficient way of investing and managing real estate portfolios. Here’s what this means for you and your organization:

Clarity Amid Complexity: No more wrestling with disparate data systems. The UDM unifies your portfolio data, enabling transparency and operational alignment.Confidence in Decision-Making: Access real-time insights tailored to your specific goals, helping you act decisively in a dynamic market.Enhanced Collaboration: Empower teams, partners, and stakeholders with accurate, actionable information that fosters trust and strategic alignment.Seamless Growth: Scale your portfolio without the headache of fragmented systems, knowing the UDM has already set the foundation for success.

This isn’t just a step forward—it’s a leap into a new world of possibilities.

Redefining Data Integration in Multifamily

The UDM is built to address challenges at every level of multifamily property management, with key features including:

Granular Data Storage: Data down to the unit level, enabling detailed analysis and reporting.Interoperability Across PMS Platforms: A standardized framework that integrates seamlessly with all major PMS systems, representing 300,000 units on the Leni platform.Real-Time Insights: Leverage AI-driven analytics to predict trends, optimize operations, and elevate portfolio performance.

Real-World Applications: Unlocking Potential

The UDM opens doors to innovative solutions, making it possible to:

Align Teams with Actionable Reporting: LPs and GPs can gain a unified view of portfolio performance, eliminating data blind spots and enhancing transparency.Supercharge Operational Efficiency: Operators can use ML models to identify inefficiencies, forecast maintenance needs, and reduce costs.Achieve Smarter Pricing: Benchmark unit-level pricing with real-time competitor insights for optimized revenue strategies.Accelerate Portfolio Onboarding: Consolidate data from newly acquired properties into a single schema, simplifying integrations and reducing time-to-value.

Talking about Leni’s impact on the organization’s operations, George Harabedian, Director at The GSH Group, said, “We rely on multiple management companies and systems to manage our portfolio, and Leni has been instrumental in bringing all the data together in one easy-to-access place. It didn’t take long for us to see the difference – having our financial reports ready without the hassle of manual consolidation has made such a positive impact. Plus, the insights from Leni’s reports give us a clear picture of our portfolio, making it easier to spot any gaps and make smart decisions quickly.”

A Milestone in Real Estate Technology

The Universal Data Model isn’t just another data schema—it’s a patent-pending, transformative technological breakthrough in multifamily real estate data architecture. Built on a sophisticated Entity-Relationship model with advanced normalization principles, the UDM implements a hierarchical structure that maps complex property relationships while maintaining referential integrity across disparate systems. Its polymorphic data adapters can process and normalize inputs from various PMS APIs, converting proprietary formats into a standardized JSON-based schema with built-in validation. The model’s distributed architecture ensures horizontal scalability, while its event-sourcing pattern maintains a complete audit trail of all data transformations. With support for both ACID-compliant transactions and eventual consistency models, the UDM bridges decades of technological fragmentation, providing a robust GraphQL API layer that enables real-time data synchronization and advanced querying capabilities. Through this sophisticated technical framework, property owners and operators can now leverage machine learning models and predictive analytics to make data-driven decisions with unprecedented precision and reliability.

“Our Universal Data Model represents a paradigm shift in how real estate data is structured and utilized. We’ve created a sophisticated yet flexible framework that adapts to the diverse needs of the industry while maintaining data integrity and accessibility,” said Shruti Jain, Product Lead at Leni and former Manager at EY. “This innovation enables seamless integration across platforms, empowering real estate professionals to make informed decisions confidently.”

About Leni

Leni is an AI-powered decision-support platform dedicated to empowering real estate portfolio owners and operators with advanced analytics, streamlined reporting, and seamless data integration. As a SOC2-compliant platform with 300,000 units and partnerships with all major PMS providers, Leni continues to set the standard for data-driven performance in multifamily real estate.

For more information, visit: www.leni.co

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Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in Canada

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TORONTO, Oct 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces three of many new Club Offers for Club Members in Canada.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts:

$799—COSTA RICA WEEK WITH FLIGHTS & CAR
We think fall is an ideal time to visit Costa Rica; the scenery is lush and the crowds are gone. Drive between volcanic Arenal and the idyllic beaches of Tamarindo on this seven-night trip. Since it’s not as busy, we were able to negotiate a price that saves members up to $648 on departures through mid-December.

$899—BARCELONA: 5 NIGHTS WITH FLIGHTS
Explore Barcelona’s world-class museums and architectural masterpieces in the quieter winter months to pack more into your trip. You won’t waste hours in lines and can access top restaurants that are fully booked in summer. We save $300 on travel this January and February, when temperatures are still spring-like. Roundtrip flights from Toronto, hotel and daily breakfast are included.

$999—ST. KITTS GETAWAY FOR 2, REG. $2083
Most visitors to St. Kitts book months in advance, but when we pointed out that travel enthusiasts are more spontaneous, this resort gave us a terrific rate for stays this November and December. Spend four nights in Frigate Bay and get an upgraded Oceanview room, too.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

Who are we?
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travellers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

Media Contact: 
Amanda Ieraci – Toronto
+1 437 866 8540
aieraci@travelzoo.com

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Howard Hughes Holdings Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) will replace Arcosa Inc. (NYSE: ACA) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, October 28. S&P 500 constituent CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) has acquired Arcosa in a deal that closed today, October 23.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name  

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Howard Hughes Holdings

HHH

Real Estate

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Arcosa

ACA

Industrials

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/. 

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Chelsea FC announces multi-year sleeve partnership with Sokin, the business payments and FX platform

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Chelsea FC name fast-growing fintech platform as Principal Partner

LONDON, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chelsea Football Club has today announced a multi-year partnership with Sokin, the embedded finance and payments company used by businesses worldwide. Sokin will be named a Principal Partner and Official Business Payments and FX Partner of Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC Women.

As a Principal Partner, Sokin will be represented on the sleeves of the Chelsea FC men’s, women’s and academy home, away, and third kits from the 2026/27 season.

The partnership brings together two ambitious London-headquartered organisations with worldwide reach – a club with millions of fans across the world and a fintech platform through which businesses move more than $11 billion a year. A club of Chelsea’s scale works in many currencies every day, with partners, competitions and supporters around the world, and needs a financial partner built to handle that.

Sokin gives finance teams business payments, multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange, checkout and treasury in one place, so they spend less time juggling banks and providers and keep more of what they move.

As Official Business Payments and FX Partner, Sokin will simplify how Chelsea FC sends, receives and manages money in the currencies the club operates in.

The Sokin logo will feature on the sleeve of the Chelsea shirt for the first time [when the men’s team host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 24th October.]

Jason Gannon, President at Chelsea FC said:

“At Chelsea, we seek to partner with organisations that share our ambition and innovative mindset. Sokin’s expertise in business payments, and their focus on making both simpler for the businesses they serve, makes them a natural fit for the Club. We are pleased to welcome Sokin to the Chelsea family and look forward to working together in the years ahead.”

Vroon Modgill, CEO and founder at Sokin said:

“Chelsea plays on the biggest stage in world football, and its business runs in dozens of currencies. Sokin was built for that with regulated, multi-currency payments and foreign exchange for organisations that operate internationally. We’re proud to be the platform behind the business payments and FX of one of the most iconic teams in football. Sokin’s platform serves businesses in more than 170 countries. We’re thrilled to be partners for the season ahead. An organisation as sophisticated as Chelsea doesn’t leave its finances to chance.”

About Sokin

Sokin is the financial layer global business runs on. Businesses can transact, convert and hold money in 70+ currencies across 170+ countries. Some businesses use Sokin to manage global finance in-house. Others build it into their products to power financial experiences for their customers. Businesses move more than $9 billion a year on licenses Sokin holds in 36+ countries and infrastructure Sokin owns. Founded in 2019, Sokin has raised over $100 million from investors including Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital and Prysm Capital.

About Chelsea Football Club

Chelsea Football Club is one of the biggest, most successful football clubs globally and our men’s team are reigning world champions, having won the four-yearly FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. Our women’s team, Chelsea Women, are also multiple trophy winners.

Founded in 1905, Chelsea is London’s most central football club, based at the iconic 40,000-capacity Stamford Bridge stadium. Nicknamed the Blues, the club lifted the Champions League for the first time in 2012 and domestically has won the Premier League five times, the FA Cup eight times, the Football League Cup five times and the Football League Championship once, in 1955.

The Chelsea Women’s team have enjoyed a huge amount of success and in 2025 won the FA Women’s Super League for a sixth consecutive year and the eighth time overall. The Women’s FA Cup has been won on six occasions. We have also captured the FA Women’s League Cup four times as well as reaching the UEFA Women’s Champions League final in 2021. In two seasons, 2020/21 and 2024/25, a domestic treble of trophies was secured.

The Chelsea Foundation boasts one of the most extensive community initiatives in sport, helping to improve the lives of children and young people all over the world.

Media Contacts:

Taina Biggs
taina.biggs@sokin.com 

Nerissa Chesterfield
nerissa.chesterfield@chelseafc.com 

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