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Improve your Performance with the New Inspection Work Centers

I know this one is last minute because the presentation is TOMORROW the 2nd of June, 2017 at 11AM EST. This is kind of a continuation of the reasons to upgrade Maximo that we previously discussed which also points out the continued research & development that IBM is making towards Maximo.  These Work Centers allow […]

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Maintenance Planning with Important Weather Inputs

Ever wondered what it might be like to schedule your specialized crews with even more knowledge about things they can’t control? How about the LOTO situation where the crew is working around high voltage where wet conditions increase the safety concern? That’s right, I’m talking outside in the elements or where the weather might impact […]

4 Ways to Optimize Your Maintenance & Service Scheduling

These are great learning sessions and instead of adding a bunch of added commentary, register so you can always watch the recording later… Below are the details for May 19, 2017 from 11-12 EST Maximo Scheduler Plus is an advanced work management tool for Maximo Asset Management that extends its scheduling capabilities to enable users […]

The Future is So Bright; We Need More Maximo…

As a continuation of a previous blog, you may have already heard about the end of support for Maximo 7.5 and other IBM solutions. In case you missed it, click here for a quick blog entry about the IBM announcement… Looking to the future, let’s talk about what IBM has planned for Maximo. Last week […]

What Does the End of Support for Maximo Mean to You?

Thankfully, it’s the End of Support for Maximo 7.5 – not all versions! Hopefully this isn’t a surprise to anyone and you received the corrected letter from IBM on April 17, 2017. The software withdrawal and support discontinuance includes other products besides Maximo; so you might want to verify other applications aren’t affected. The withdrawal […]

3 reasons to go to Maximo World 2017

It’s back… Y’all remember many years ago when we used to meet at the Dolphin & Swan @ Disney World in Orlando, FL? Hopefully it will be just as exciting (if not more) than it used to be. Come visit with “old” friends and make some new ones while we learn and share knowledge with […]

IBM Maximo and FDA 21 CFR Part 11

If you’re in the life sciences industry and are considering IBM Maximo for regulated uses, we’ve got good news: it’s capable of 21 CFR Part 11 compliance! And, if you’re not familiar with 21 CFR Part 11, Perficient has the ultimate guide to help you. Here are the three key areas of the regulation that govern […]

IMC 2016 EXPO – 3 safety observations

It was actually during the setup of the show that I noticed and snapped this picture and thought about a few things.  There’s a warning on every ladder produced that states the highest step / rung and which side should be used on a folding ladder.  Clearly this guy didn’t pay attention to it or […]

Wrapping up IMC 2016

Hope y’all had a great time at the conference this week and you were able to enjoy a little warmer weather too. How about the Casino night last night, what a great time, right? Oh and for those that stuck around for the karaoke and dancing; wow, there’s some talented people within our group. Let’s […]

IMC 2016 – the Booth is ready!

Booth is ready, are you? Please come see us. We’re here to understand your needs to best figure out an appropriate follow-up with you after the conference. We’re in the back center near the “beverage cart.” We’re also giving away a Google Home, so stop by and get registered to win!

IMC 2016 – Day 1

It’s still early enough in the day, it’s almost like yesterday and as you can see, lots of great vendors to visit at the show.  We’re here to help you with questions you might have about Maximo, Asset Management, Analytics and other business areas you might need. Stay tuned for booth setup and more pictures […]

4 Reasons to Consider the IBM Maximo 7.6.06 Upgrade

IBM recently introduced the latest feature pack for Maximo 7.6.06. Here are the newly included items that might help you consider upgrading: Improved Workflow Designer, License Monitor, BIM, SR Work Center. The New Workflow Designer Ever had Java applet version conflicts with Maximo and other apps? Sure, we all have unfortunately. Thankfully IBM has updated […]

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