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The Brightly blog offers trends, tips and good news to make your future bright - from "how to" articles to get the most out of our software from product experts, to in-depth analysis of today's top news in asset management by the industry's top thought leaders, looking behind-the-scenes at the Brightly brand and culture, and deep dives with leaders from across the organization.
Maintenance & Operations
Q&A Series: What Is Preventive Maintenance?
What is preventive maintenance (or PM)? Preventative maintenance (or preventative maintenance) is scheduled maintenance performed on assets or equipment to improve performance, extend asset life and prevent breakdowns. How does preventive maintenance work? Just like oil changes and repairs you...
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Automating Safety
6 minutesAs the overly-used phrase so correctly states: “safety is no accident”. Dedication to safety-first culture will have fewer accidents. Reduction...
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It’s a wrap: Illuminate 2022 Conference
3 minutesBrightly was thrilled to welcome back customers and partners in-person to Illuminate 2022, our bi-annual user conference. We loved having...
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Maintenance Best Practices for Asset Management - Part 1
5 minutesPart one: a strategic focus on asset management at the implementation stage Managing assets effectively is essential to maximise budgets...
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ESG initiatives for a net zero future? Hold on to your assets
4 minutesSustainability is no longer just a buzzword. For many organizations globally, it’s a goal, plan and mission. It’s a time...
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Celebrating PRIDE at Brightly
3 minutesAt Brightly, PRIDE is about being your most authentic self. We strive to offer a safe workplace where self-expression is...
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Top 3 Reasons “Bad” Data Can Kill Your Business
4 minutesI was driving down the highway, headed to the airport for an overdue vacation (postponed from the early pandemic), when...
Cybersecurity and CMMS
We have seen plenty of headline-grabbing computer hacks over the past few years from a variety of nefarious actors. Small or large, it's time to take cybersecurity seriously.
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A Workforce in Flux: Navigating Employee Changes
3 minutesToday’s leaders face challenges ranging from outdated operations systems to supply chain issues. To top off that list, never-ending changes...
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IoT for Education – Better Student and Staff Outcomes
5 minutesThe “Internet of Things” (IoT) is an often used but confusing technical phrase that leaves most scratching our heads. We...
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Becoming Brightly: Shaping our Vision for the Future
5 minutesThe halls of Brightly are buzzing with excitement as we earned our spot as an industry leader in the EAM...
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Our Thanks to You on World Facility Manager Day
5 minutesHappy World Facility Manager Day! See what we have to thank all FMs for in quotes directly from Brightly. Did...
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Inventory Management in Excel: Tips to Help You Track it All
6 minutesWhen you're low on resources, Excel spreadsheets can be a good way to start tracking inventory management. It's also a...
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Cybersecurity and CMMS
7 minutesThe Case for Security Would you be comfortable knowing that complete strangers were wandering around your yard and inside your...