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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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The Role of Digital Threads in Reshaping Modern Asset Lifecycle Management
As asset-driven organizations prepare for 2026 and beyond, the imperative to modernize how asset...
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The P-F Curve Explained: Definition and Use Cases in Maintenance
The P-F curve, or Prevention-Failure curve, is a graph used to identify asset reliability and...
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How Connected Operations Empower Better Senior Living Resident Experience
Abraham Lincoln once famously said, “It’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in...
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What if… Assets Look Identical on Paper, But One Costs Far More to Maintain?
Part 3 of our “What If...” series on smarter asset maintenance. Read part 2 here . Across sites or...
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Deferred Maintenance in Healthcare: The Risks, the Reality, and the Path Forward
Aging buildings, nonexistent budgets, and growing compliance demands are leaving many facilities...
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What if… Your Preventive Maintenance Isn’t Actually Preventing Anything?
Part 2 of our “What If...” series on smarter asset maintenance. Read part 1 here . Preventive...
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How to Navigate Changing HVAC Management Regulations in 2026
For facilities maintenance teams, January 1, 2026, marked a significant milestone for HVAC...
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Beyond the Classroom: Insights from a Former Director on Educational Facilities Operations
Budget season has begun! Managing facilities in an educational institution is no small feat. From...
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How Robust Asset Management Keeps Fire Stations Mission-Ready
Having a well-maintained fire station is crucial to support the critical work of first responders...
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Navigating School Facilities Funding in 2026: What Education Leaders Need to Know
Two years ago, headlines warned of a possible dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education, a...
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Recipe for Reliability: How Food & Beverage Manufacturers Can Transform Their Operations
Reliability is essential in food and beverage manufacturing. Do you trust your equipment to work...
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How to Increase Efficiency & Resident Satisfaction in Senior Living Communities
Delivering elevated experiences, comfort, and “white glove" service is the golden rule for many...