The Interloc Solutions 100% Maximo Blog

In October 2013, Amtrak went live with their upgrade from Maximo 7.1.1.5 to Maximo 7.5.0.4.  The Maximo Upgrade project lasted six months.  Interloc Solutions was pleased to play a key role in the Maximo upgrade project, which was tasked with achieving the following business objectives:

Topics: Maximo Implementation, IBM Maximo, Maximo Upgrade

In response to customer and partner requests, IBM will be announcing sweeping Maximo portfolio pricing changes to how Maximo Enterprise Asset Management (including Industry Solutions) is currently priced.  The intent of these changes is to provide you with greater flexibility when choosing which license types your company needs.

Topics: Maximo, Maximo Licenses, Maximo Implementation, Maximo Upgrade

Whether it’s inputting a Work Order or running a BIRT report, optimal Maximo performance is your key to success. So how does the technically savvy Maximo professional detect the problems, improve performance and become a Maximo super hero? 

Topics: Maximo, Maximo Implementation, Maximo Usability, Performance

If you were at IBM Pulse 2012, you probably saw the award-winning services and products that Interloc Solutions has that can help your business not only get fast ROI during a Maximo implemntation but also to gain continual ROI from your Maximo software investment. You can read all about these innovative products here.

Topics: Maximo Implementation, IBM Maximo, EAM, Maximo Usability

When implementing a CMMS/EAM system, such as IBM Maximo, you need to consider many functional, or business-related, variables.  In my previous post, I talked about the importance of clearly tracking Labor Reporting and Timekeeping.  In this post, I will discuss several strategies for Work Order Costs.

Topics: Maximo Implementation, IBM Maximo, CMMS Implementation, Work Order Strategies

The Maximo Utility Working Group (MUWG) is happening this week in beautiful Mesa, Arizona. Are you going?

Topics: IBM Maximo User Groups, Maximo Implementation, IBM Maximo, Maximo Upgrade, Maximo User Groups

Every successful project needs a Champion.  A person who will drive progress, defend resources, and provide innovative solutions.  The Champion is that individual who provides the glue to hold the project together and the enthusiasm to keep it moving forward.  They, in essence, champion the solution.  Unfortunately, their positive impact is often recognized the most when they leave – many times rendering a fatal blow to the project or team left behind.

Topics: Maximo, Maximo Implementation, Maximo Upgrade

Now that you have Maximo implemented, the Maximo Integration Framework (MIF) gives you the ability to integrate it with your external software systems. This blog post shares how to perform one integration task that will help your Maximo Administrator find MIF messages fast, without searching through entire log files. Implementing this tip will simplify the life of your Maximo Administrator - and requires no programming to set up.

Topics: Maximo, Maximo Implementation, Maximo Integration Framework, IBM Maximo

Are you in the process of implementing a CMMS/EAM system, such as IBM Maximo Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)?  Maximo EAM is a flexible and powerful tool that you can use to manage not only your core assets, but also labor reporting and timekeeping.  And like many flexible and powerful systems, it is important to implement Maximo properly. You not only need to consider the technical issues, but you also must address the functional, or business-related, topics that will arise in any new implementation

Topics: IBM, Maximo, Maximo Implementation, EAM, Maximo Upgrade, Maximo Resources

Did you miss the April 14th meeting of the Southern California Maximo User Group? No worries, we've got you covered! Interloc Solutions was in attendance to provide you with the highlights of this engaged Maximo community!

Topics: Maximo, Maximo Implementation, IBM Maximo, Linear Asset Management, Maximo Upgrade, Maximo Resources, Maximo User Groups, Regional MUGs