Maintenance & Operations
Thought Leadership
CMMS and Cybersecurity: Strengthening Your Defense in Industry
The Case for Security Would you be comfortable knowing that complete strangers were wandering around your yard and inside your house? Most of us would say, “No way!”, even if we trust that most people don’t have malicious intent. We...
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IoT, AI, and the Future of Asset Management
These days, data is everywhere. In fact, we're obsessed with it. With the continuing evolution of...
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Winter Is Coming: Is Your School Ready for the Cold?
As someone who has witnessed the devastating impacts of winter-related facility failures firsthand...
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From SchoolDude to Brightly: 25 Years of Building Brighter Futures
Back in 1999, Brightly Software began as SchoolDude, a company with a funny name, but a serious...
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How to Effectively Present Your Asset Management Plans to Healthcare Leadership
With the increasing complexity of healthcare facilities and the need for reliable equipment to...
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Market Overview: Trends and Challenges Facing the Paper & Packing Industries
According to the Pulp and Paper Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report, the global paper and...
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CMMS & AIP: A Profitable Pairing for Enhanced Asset Management
Managing physical assets effectively is a key challenge for today’s facilities, operations, and...
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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3 Benefits of Asset Investment Planning for Government
Asset Investment Planning (AIP) may sound complex to some, but it really isn’t. The simple fact is...
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Capital Planning in Manufacturing: How to Build a Blueprint for Long-Term Growth
In manufacturing, capital planning is an integral part of building long-term growth, ensuring that...
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Local Government is Looking Ahead: A Brief Review of ICMA 2024
I was delighted to spend time at the International City/County Managers Association annual...
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Building Resiliency in Local Government
Nearly every day we hear about extreme weather impacting a community. Flooding, heat, wildfires...
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CMMS vs. ERP: Which is Better for Manufacturing Maintenance?
In any manufacturing industry, achieving productivity and efficiency targets is paramount. However...
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Maximizing Facility Performance with Data-Driven Asset Management
Effective asset management is essential for facilities looking to optimize operations, reduce costs...