Study reveals 87% of real estate investors raise technology budgets
JLL has expanded its Technology Solutions capabilities and product offerings across the Middle East, broadening access to advanced, technology‑enabled solutions designed to optimise real estate assets across their full lifecycle.
Following its entry into the Middle East in late 2024, JLL’s Technology Solutions’ strategic scaling will integrate automation systems and deploy AI tools and cloud-based asset management platforms to deliver data-driven insights and measurable value for clients.
JLL’s Technology Solutions is now positioned to support the region’s investors, developers and occupiers with a single point of contact for their entire real estate portfolio, combining advisory, implementation and managed technology services.
Technology-led approach
This integrated, technology-led approach reinforces JLL’s commitment to transforming the regional real estate landscape and enables clients to unlock the full potential of AI, data and future innovations for real-time and predictive decision-making.
“Our focus is on helping clients bridge that gap. By connecting data, systems and teams, we’re making AI practical, usable and valuable – giving our clients clearer visibility of their portfolios and the confidence to make better decisions, faster,” explained Dr. Matthew Marson, Managing Director, EMEA-Technology Advisory, JLL.
“By consolidating advisory, implementation and managed services, we are enabling clients in the region to operate more efficiently, manage complexity and realise long‑term value from their real estate investments,” affirmed Michael Ewert, Global Head of Technology Advisory Services.
Larger tech budgets allocation
The JLL Global Real Estate Technology Survey revealed that the number of companies running CRE AI pilots accelerated from under 5% in 2023 to 92% in 2025. 87% of investors are also increasing technology budgets, and CRE teams are focusing resources on high-impact areas like portfolio optimisation, energy management, and data-related workflows that align with C-suite business priorities.
Under its Technology Advisory services, JLL’s technology consultants will craft clear short- and long-term technology roadmaps and guide clients on investment decisions and implementation strategies to future-proof businesses against advancements in AI and automation, the press communication concluded.
