IBM Maximo & MAS — The Professional's Guide Library
Practical guides for maintenance managers, planners, and administrators working with IBM Maximo 7.6 and Maximo Application Suite.
IBM Maximo — Core Reference Guides
What Is IBM Maximo?
Complete introduction to the world's leading enterprise asset management platform.
Work Orders Guide
Master work order creation, approval workflows, and actuals tracking in Maximo 7.6.
Asset Management
Locations, assets, failure codes, and classification hierarchies explained.
Workflow Configuration
Design approval workflows, escalations, and communication templates in Maximo.
Inventory & Storerooms
Storeroom management, reorder points, reservations, and item master best practices.
Reporting Guide
BIRT reports, KPI framework, and Start Center dashboards for maintenance teams.
Security Configuration
Security groups, application authorization, site-level access, and field-level control.
MAS Overview
IBM Maximo Application Suite architecture, applications, and subscription model.
Integration Framework
MIF architecture, publish channels, enterprise services, and REST APIs.
MAS Migration Guide
Step-by-step migration from Maximo 7.6 to IBM Maximo Application Suite cloud.
Predictive Maintenance & AI
IoT sensors, MAS Monitor anomaly detection, and AI-driven failure prediction.
CMMS Best Practices
Enterprise CMMS maturity model, KPI frameworks, and implementation strategies.
Maximo Tips, MAS Updates & CMMS Strategy
CMMS Software Comparison: Maximo vs SAP vs Oracle vs Fiix 2026
Which CMMS is right for your organization? This guide compares IBM Maximo, SAP Plant Maintenance, Oracle EAM, and Fiix across key dimensions: asset management depth, integration, mobile, pricing, and implementation complexity.
AI in Maintenance: Interview with an EAM Specialist 2026
Sarah Mitchell, Director of Asset Reliability with 22 years in manufacturing EAM, explains how to start with IoT sensors, avoid common AI implementation pitfalls, and measure real ROI from predictive maintenance programs.
Expert Interview: MAS Migration Lessons from the Field 2026
David Chen, Senior IBM Maximo Architect with 18 years of EAM consulting, walks through the real challenges of MAS migration: integration complexity, customization risk, user adoption, and how to set realistic timelines.
Maximo 7.6 vs MAS: Full Comparison Guide 2026
Maximo 7.6 and MAS serve different organizational needs. This comparison covers architecture, licensing, feature delta, support lifecycle, and the key questions that should drive your decision.
Maximo Glossary: 50 Essential EAM & CMMS Terms 2026
From Work Orders to OEE and MAS AppPoints, this A-to-Z glossary defines 50 essential IBM Maximo and CMMS terms for maintenance professionals navigating enterprise asset management in 2026.
New to IBM Maximo?
Start with our comprehensive introduction — modules, architecture, licensing, and how Maximo compares to other CMMS platforms.
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