BPD Zenith is a proud supplier of IBM Maximo CAFM software on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Lot 2: Cloud Software G-Cloud 12 framework. What is G-Cloud 12? G-Cloud 12 is a pre-approved UK Government purchasing framework that enables public sector organisations to...
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Maximo Data Imports: A simplified guide
All your Maximo data import needs simplified Being able to manage data loads and data extracts is a powerful ability. It can substantially improve processes and reduce delays. Maximo offers not one, but multiple ways of handling data. Equipped with user-friendly error...
Custom servlet in Maximo
What is a servlet? Servlets are Java classes which service HTTP requests and implement the ‘javax. servlet. HttpServlet’, an abstract class that implements the servlet interface and is specially designed to handle HTTP requests. A servlet accepts the request,...
Asset Management Best Practice: Maintenance Management Reporting Tools
We have all heard the saying if you can’t measure it, you can’t effectively manage it. Nothing could be more true when considering the handling of hundreds and even into thousands of jobs created each month. This is the third of 3 articles outlining the configuration...
How to call a Report directly from the Action Menu in IBM Maximo
In IBM Maximo, it’s possible to add a direct print option to a report. This adds a printer icon to the toolbar and allows you to run the report with just one click. But for reports where there are parameters required before running, this is not possible… Usually, a user will have to click the “Run Reports” action, then find their report in the list of all reports available for that application. They then click on the one they want before being taken to the IBM Maximo Reports Request page. In this blog I’ll show you how to get around that problem. in our example we use an Action launch point for an Automation Script and link it to a menu item in IBM Maximo Application Designer…
Women’s History Month special – famous women in Technology from the past
It is not uncommon to read about how men and machines have contributed to the history of technological development. But how often do you hear about the women? In celebration of Women's History Month which was celebrated in March, I have collated a list and am paying...
Looking at Maximo ‘Out-Of-The-Box’ vs BPD’s Maximo Accelerator for Oil and Gas Assets
Since joining the BPD Zenith team, I have worked with a number of Oil and Gas clients, almost all of whom are using elements of BPD Zenith's Maximo Accelerator for Oil and Gas Assets... As a Maximo Consultant with BPD Zenith UK, I continue my 28-year career in Oil...
Moving to Predictive Maintenance Today – For a Better Tomorrow
Maintenance Strategy - Uptime and Reliability Focused For all asset intensive companies, regardless of industry vertical, maintenance strategy is key to achieving uptime and reliability targets. While there are a number of methods of measuring the maturity of your...
Digitalization, Remote Operations and Smarter Maintenance
As the effects of COVID-19 continue, it is reasonable to consider that the ‘new normal’ may be with us for some time. To preserve the long-term health of your organization in these unprecedented times, the value of data to inform activities cannot be overstated. What...
BPD Zenith Announces New Partnership with Leading Process Automation Software Vendor, Nintex
Melbourne, Australia —June 22nd, 2020—BPD Zenith is pleased to announce its new partnership with Nintex, the global standard in process management and automation, to help enterprise organizations accelerate business outcomes and improve the way people work. By...
The Art of Never Giving Up – “Stickability”
It’s the trying to make it that counts.
The Art of Never Giving Up – "Stickability"
It’s the trying to make it that counts.
Should I consider Maximo Customization?
I wonder, is Maximo customization really that bad?