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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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Q&A with 2024 Client Excellence Award Winner Anabel Schneller
This year’s Illuminate 2024 conference was an amazing week filled with education, innovation, and...
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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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The Best Sessions (For Your Industry) to Attend at Illuminate 2024
Our most recent highlight, “ The Top 10 Sessions at Illuminate 2024,” dove into what we think are...
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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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Understanding integration concepts
Have you ever sat in a meeting where the topic of software integration has come up? If you’re not...
How to protect your operations budget during inflation
In times of inflation, smart technology can help maximize budgets (including help with grant or funding requests) through more effective utility management, smart asset management, and reduced long-term or emergency costs from preventive maintenance.
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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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Practical Uses of Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Operations
What Is Digital Transformation? Despite having the word “digital” in the name, your team, not your...
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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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Beyond the Classroom: A Former Director's Desk on Educational Facilities Operations
Budget Season Has Begun! Being a facilities director in an educational institution comes with an...