In this blog I will be explaining what a Maximo Relationship is, how to create one, and, the benefits of having Maximo Relationships. What is a relationship? The way in which two or more things are connected, or the state of being connected.Why do we need Maximo...

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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,...
9 Recommendations For A Successful SAP & IBM Maximo EAM Interface
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...
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…
An Introduction to Conduct an Inspection Work Center
Conduct an Inspection Last week we reviewed the “Manage Inspection Forms” tool in Maximo. This week we will look in to the “Conduct an Inspection” tool which is very closely related to the Manage Inspection Forms tool. One of the primary responsibilities of an...
Introduction to the Work Execution Work Center
Work Execution Work Center This blog will provide a quick overview and use case of the Work Execution Inventory Work Center. This is part of a series of blogs looking at Work Center functionality and our experience in implementing them. Maximo Work Centers are...
Introduction to the Manage Inventory Work Center
Manage Inventory Work Center This blog will provide a quick overview and use case of the Maximo Manage Inventory Work Center. This is part of a series of blogs looking at Work Center functionality and our experience in implementing them. The Manage Inventory Work...
Introduction to Maximo Work Centers
What is a Maximo Work Center? IBM introduced Work Centers as part of Maximo 7.6.0.5 which was released in June 2016. A Work Center is a simple yet intuitive new user interface. This simplicity minimizes the training need for new Maximo users. It is also responsive to...
Security Enhanced Maximo for Sensitive Asset Management Data
One of the biggest problems faced with the accelerating pace of applications moving to cloud based infrastructure is security. When an application is internal or only available over an intranet there is additional security in place by default, as only authorised users...
Maximo Custom Add-on Products
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...
Maximo buzz kills – working your way around them
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...
The ease and power of automation scripts in Maximo
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...
Monitoring license usage using BIRT report and views
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...
How to implement a Maximo Drilldown Solution
Sometimes simple solution can make a very big difference!
DataSplice Mobility Quick Heads Up for Beginners
Illustrating the use of tools, license, DocLinks configurations and plugins of DataSplice
Using IoT to Track Mobile Assets in Maximo
Tracking Mobile Assets in Maximo – IBM IoT Exchange Florida
Maximo 7.6.1.1 – What’s New!
It’s all about Work Centers
Maximo & Mobility – Datasplice as an extended arm of Maximo
Use case illustrating the usage of the Datasplice Mobile Solution in Works Management
Maximo & Mobility – Datasplice as an extended arm of Maximo
Use case illustrating the usage of the Datasplice Mobile Solution in Works Management
The Item Assembly Structure feature in Maximo
Getting the most out of this great Maximo feature
Innovative Solutions – Managing Notifications
This blog is to illustrate an innovative solution we have successfully used at BPD for managing incident notifications.
Automation and Dialogs
This blog post should allow Maximo Developers to use Automation Scripts in parallel with Dialog boxes.
Virus Scanning Maximo Attached Documents and Migration Packages
How to enable Maximo to scan attached documents and migration packages before writing them to disk.
Exchange Integration Solution (ExIS) for Maximo
Building a custom Maximo integration solution to support standard Microsoft Exchange communication protocol and Excel template import.