CMMS
CMMS or EAM: Why the August 2026 Debate Matters More Than the Label on Your License
The CMMS vs EAM debate is really about your operating model, not your license. A practical framework for deciding what your Maximo deployment should become.
Kevin Arhagba
Predictive Maintenance
Verdantix Says Maximo Users Run Predictive Maintenance at Nearly 40 Percent While the Market Sits at 15: Why the Gap Keeps Widening
New Verdantix research shows Maximo users run predictive maintenance at nearly 40 percent versus 15 percent marketwide — and what the leaders do differently to close the gap.
Maximo MCP Server
The Maximo MCP Server: Why Model Context Protocol Changes the Integration Conversation
MAS 9.2 ships an MCP server for Maximo. Why Model Context Protocol is quietly reshaping the integration conversation for EAM teams.
Maximo 7.6 End of Support
25 Days to Maximo 7.6 End of Support: The September 30 Countdown, Field Reality, and Your Remaining Options
With 25 days until Maximo 7.6 end of support, a sober look at what actually changes on October 1, your realistic options, and how the migration really goes in the field.
Maximo Mobile
MAS 9.2 and Maximo Mobile: What the Latest Platform Release Actually Changes for Field Teams
A practical breakdown of what MAS 9.2 means for Maximo Mobile users: offline sync behavior, technician experience, upgrade considerations, and how field teams should prepare.
Maximo AI
From Predictive to Agentic: Mapping Maximo's 12-Month AI Trajectory and What It Means for Your Roadmap
A practical analysis of Maximo's shift from predictive analytics toward agentic AI workflows: the component stack, the MCP angle, and how reliability and maintenance leaders should sequence their AI adoption.
Maximo Monitor
Maximo Monitor 9.2 Breaks Free: What the IoT Platform Decoupling Actually Changes for Reliability Teams
Maximo Monitor 9.2 decouples from the Watson IoT Platform, becoming a stand-alone system of record for asset monitoring. This is arguably the single biggest architectural change in the release, yet partner coverage of its practical implications remains thin. This article walks through what the…
Maximo Managed Service
Maximo Managed Service on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure: A Deployment Decision Guide for EAM Leaders
IBM's Maximo Managed Service is now available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, adding a third hyperscaler deployment option alongside AWS and IBM Cloud. Steve Lemme's August IBM community blog introduced the offering, but practical evaluation guidance for buyers remains scarce. This article unpacks…
Predictive Maintenance
Predictive Maintenance Adoption Just Doubled. What the Latest Survey Data Means for Maximo Reliability Programs
A new industry survey of more than 600 maintenance decision-makers found that predictive maintenance adoption has doubled, rising from 9 percent to 18 percent, while generative AI has become a top investment priority at 36 percent. For Maximo operators, this data lands at a moment when MAS 9.2 has…
Maximo 7.6.1
28 Days to the Maximo 7.6.1.x Extended Support Deadline: What Comes After September 30, 2026
Extended support for Maximo 7.6.1.x ends September 30, 2026. Organizations still running classic Maximo Manage face a hard decision point: migrate to Maximo Application Suite 9.x now, accept unpatched risk, or negotiate a fragile bridge. Here is what the deadline actually means, what your…
Maximo Mobile 9.1
Maximo Mobile 9.1 and the Connected Field Workforce: What's Working in 2026
Maximo Mobile 9.1 has evolved from a work order viewer into a true field execution platform. A practical look at offline sync, work order flows, integrations, and what actually works for the connected field workforce in 2026.
MAS 8.x End of Support
The MAS 8.x End-of-Support Cliff: A Practical Upgrade Playbook for Maximo Manage Teams
MAS 8.x reached end of support on April 30, 2026, leaving unpatched systems exposed to security, compliance, and integration risk. A practical, phased upgrade playbook for Maximo Manage teams moving to MAS 9.x without disrupting live maintenance operations.