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...
It's challenging to keep up with technology and we understand from a customer perspective it’s much harder to keep up with consistent upgrades and technological changes. But it’s good to see Maximo journey from client server platform (MX4) to Web Application(MX6) and...
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...
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...
Integration is often a key component for getting the most out of your critical IT applications. Modern Enterprise Asset Management systems such as IBM Maximo are designed for integration which can expand their capabilities and allow the flexibility that the industry...
This is the second of 3 articles outlining the configuration of Maximo to align with a number of Asset Management best practice elements. In this blog, we will be focusing primarily on Schedule Compliance. Maximo has a number of standard features that can easily make...
Last year I completed my MBA and one of my final subjects was Economics. As someone that has not studied the subject beforehand, it was illuminating to learn about the fundamentals of Economics, in particular macro-economics. For the uninitiated, macro-economics...
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...
Part of the regulation and licensing that Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and other regulated industries have to adhere to refers to Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and the requirement to have a current, supported system in place. The lack of which would result in non-compliancy. They selected BPD to implement the upgrade to 7.6.1 as well as Mobility (Maximo Anywhere), Calibration and Cognos Reporting due to our experience and knowledge in highly regulated industries such as Pharmaceuticals, Oil & Gas and Nuclear.
Having recently attended the virtual UK&I Maximo User Group, I’d like to share some information from the roadmap session around the Maximo Application Suite and a new way of licensing called App Points. Maximo Today Currently, Maximo is at version 7.6.1.2 with...
More often than not, we may be working with a report which lacks all the necessary details about a particular Work Order or asset. In this instance, we need to access Maximo and retrieve the relevant record to obtain the information we are after. Wouldn’t it be so...
Maximo Scheduler applications have been around for a while, but some great design enhancements and functionalities released by IBM in the recent versions; and the fact that it provides maintenance planning and scheduling capabilities within Maximo eliminates the need...
IBM® Maximo Anywhere is a next-generation mobile application platform that enables users to securely access IBM Maximo® Asset Management functionality from a mobile device. Maximo Anywhere provides a suite of connected and disconnected apps that focus on asset,...
During this time of disruption, we are all having to reinvent the ways we live, work and communicate. IBM’s IoT Exchange event was no different and was replaced last week with an innovative digital academy. This is an ongoing virtual environment that will be refreshed...
It’s fair to say that even though it’s only May, 2020 has been a challenging year! For our Australian cohort, a set of bushfires which devasted much of the East Coast and then COVID-19 which has impacted us all globally. We are all in this together Positivity is my...
At the recent Maximo User Group, I did a presentation on external sensors and automation. For my presentation, I created a demo science lab containing a photo and temperature sensitive incubator. My science lab is in New Zealand and may therefore be subject to...
Have you ever wished for a faster way to attach a file to a record in Maximo? Or even multiple files without even opening Maximo? If your answer is ‘yes’ to any or all of these questions then keep reading as I am going to show you two pieces of the finest Maximo...
1. What is your position at BPD Zenith? "I am one of the Account Managers and I look after several of our key Australian accounts. This includes making sure they are well supported from a Maximo and asset management systems perspective, as well as providing...
1. What is your position at BPD Zenith? "I have a few roles – I’m a sales consultant, business development manager, account manager and sometimes stand in project manager. I am primarily responsible for MaxiCloud sales and looking after the NZ region. My day-to-day...
There are instances when organizations want to add client-specific validations, functionalities or new applications to Maximo Asset Management that don’t exist out-of-the-box. Luckily, Maximo caters to this with its add-on methodology and packages can be installed...
In the world of Maximo, there are often little things that you wish you wouldn’t have to encounter. Slow start centers, slow search results and that dreaded spinning wheel on the screen are just some of the buzz kills that users report. If you can rule out issues of...
As BPD Zenith celebrated its 25th year as global asset management specialists in 2019, the directors asked Global CEO George Lightfoot their burning questions. This is part 2 of a blog series, read George's full interview here. Sam Firth, Global Director “What part of...
Many of us in the Maximo space are appreciative of the power of automation scripts, however, might not be entirely familiar with various scripting languages like Javascript, Python and their API. How is Python different to Java and Script? Python created by Guido Van...
The is the first blog in a 2 part series. In part 1, George celebrates 25 years of BPD Zenith. In part 2, George answers the Director’s burning questions.
Maximo users can be categorised based on their license usage. The conditions of the contract or agreement with the service provider will outline the licenses which a client is eligible to use. The 4 different licence usages/types include Authorised, Limited, Express...
