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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.
CMMS
You Get What You Pay For: Evaluating CMMS Beyond Cost
In today’s dynamic business landscape, organizations rely on Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to streamline maintenance process’, help maintainers maximize asset performance, and ensure regulatory compliance. With over 400 CMMS solutions available – and more flooding the market every year...
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Understanding Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) in the Context of CMMS Software and Enterprise Asset Management
The concept of Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is a critical metric in the realms of maintenance...
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What is a CMMS: Computerized Maintenance Management System
What is a CMMS? A CMMS, or computerized maintenance management system, is software that makes...
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Maximize Funding: How Asset Management Software Can Help Navigate the U.S. Department of Education’s Grant Programs for Spring 2024
Exciting news broke in January, as the U.S. Treasury Department announced grants exceeding $32...
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Marcy Playground Appreciates Fans, Raleigh Triangle Ahead of Illuminate 2024
When Marcy Playground takes the stage to play at Illuminate 2024, it’ll be a homecoming of sorts for...
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Bright ideas for higher education budgeting
Colleges, universities, and trade schools have many departments competing for funds. But for one...
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Truth or myth: K–12 facilities and operational spending
When it comes to fund distribution for K–12 schools and districts, there are many folks who get to...
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Mastering MTBF, MTTR, and OEE: The Triple Crown of Asset Capacity Planning
In the landscape of asset performance and planning, a trio of terms continually crops up. The...
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Why manufacturers should centralize inventory management
In manufacturing, where—and how—your parts or supplies are stored can be the difference between...
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Winter Weather 101: Blizzard Prep
Crisp, cool air. The crunch of leaves underfoot. Pumpkin spice lattes are back on the menu. This can...
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Reactive vs. Proactive Maintenance: What’s the Difference?
The success of your maintenance strategy is at the core of asset management. Companies that don’t...
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How to use Predictive, Descriptive, and Prescriptive Analytics for Data-Driven Decisions
Business analytics are the systematic exploration, interpretation, and utilization of data to...
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The ROI of Preventive Maintenance: Is It Really Worth It?
In facilities management, where efficiency and cost-effectiveness reign supreme, the old adage "an...