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I sat down to write a post about my preference of an automation script for a crossover versus a crossover domain. This also makes me think about the different perceptions of an easy configuration. By easy configuration I mean the most direct, streamlined and doesn’t impact performance but Maximo has ten [plus] ways to do […]

Employee performance is a challenge for any organization, especially those who continuously invest in technology in hopes of a return. As technology spending reaches $3 billion dollars in 2018, this marks an ever-growing productivity paradox, especially as we hit the end of one of the hottest hiring periods for employers on record. J.P. Gownder of […]

Having recently worked on integrating across multiple CICS regions using CTG, I have shared some of my observations during configuration.To put things in perspective, below is a conceptual diagram to set up a high availability CTG environment. Before you start: 1.CICS Transaction Gateway should be installed. 2.You also need to install support pack CA1T V3.0.1. […]

Do you have Maximo? Do you have a fleet of assets (cars, trucks, vans, ambulances, etc)? Are you looking for a better way to maintain asset performance using Internet of Things (IoT)? This second webinar in the series valuable to you too. With the cast of speakers, there should be a wealth of information and […]

The Task Recently I was tasked with creating a flat file export (csv) when receipt transactions are completed on POs within Maximo 7.6. I started as I would any integration, by looking through the Object Structures, Publish Channels, and External systems. I could not get a file to generate, and with the MXRECEIPT object structure […]

In 1929, Hollywood held its very first Academy Awards ceremony. With no broadcast and a room of just 270 guests, the event was a calm affair and low-key, complete with dinner and a few awards. For the average American who could afford to go to the theaters to see a movie, they found an industry […]

Businesses have historically faced a difficult decision when choosing the right platform approach for their e-commerce initiatives. Should you bring an e-commerce platform on-premise? Should you have a hosting provider operate a dedicated platform for them? Should you look to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) for your e-commerce plans? Bringing an e-commerce platform on premise allows full control […]

Do you have Maximo? Do you have a fleet of assets (cars, trucks, vans, ambulances, etc)? Are you looking for a better way to manage them? This webinar may just be the information you’re looking for. With the cast of speakers, there should be a wealth of information and knowledge sharing… Not only is this […]

Have you ever used the Asset Down Code? I have been working with Maximo since 1999 [v4] and only recently have I had a client using the Asset Down Code. Seems simple enough, select a code from the domain list and click OK. It makes sense they want to see the Asset Down Code on […]

In the most recent RightScale State of the Cloud Report, the technology provider shed light on the popularization of containers in the enterprise, especially as more organizations move towards public cloud solutions like IBM. Concurrently, organizations are also dealing with a plethora of new content and need ways to manage, interpret, and make decisions to […]

In my last post on public queries, I talked about problems with some of the current setups of Maximo users public query management. As a Maximo system administrator, there are ways to manage this, but user training is often the number one way to get his right. Teach them to not use the Public Query […]

Many of you may might recall a similar event, until so recently called Pulse or even InterConnect from previous years. This year IBM has enhanced the conference to include even more, but no mention of steak knives (sorry, I couldn’t resist). The date has changed a little since previous years, but it’s still most likely […]