Maximo is enterprise asset management software originally developed by Project Software & Development with the first commercial version released in 1985. Purchased by IBM in 2005, it is now branded as IBM Maximo Asset Management. Maximo is designed to assist an organisation in managing its assets such as buildings, vehicles, fire extinguishers, equipment recording details such as details, maintenance schedules and participating in workflows to manage the assets.
History
Maximo was originally developed by Project Software & Development Inc which changed its name to MRO Software in 2000. The product was acquired by IBM and placed in the Tivoli Portfolio. Previously the Tivoli portfolio contained software that was related to the Information Technology sphere; this acquisition brought management of non Information Technology assets into the portfolio. With release 7.6 the program has been developed with options to be deployed in a multitenancy solution which has options for deployment to the cloud and delivery by Software as a Service solution. The program has traditionally been based on a character-based user experience known as the classic interface. Later versions have also provided a graphical interface termed by IBM as a Work Center based graphical interface.
Architecture
Maximo originated as a stand-alone solution running on an IBM Personal Computer. it is supported on specified versions of AIX, Linux and Windows Server, previously HP-UX and Solaris were also supported. Successive versions have developed to leverage newer technologies. Interfaces have been developed for automated interfacing feeds, integration with enterprise level database, resource and reporting tools. Pre-configured solutions customized models for some industry solutions are available including rail, nuclear and mining. Some of these solutions will require add of components. Adapter solutions are available for interfacing to other software packages and protocols.
Disputes
Kalibrate Asset Management, a consultancy specializing in Maximo, is suing IBM for 500,000 dollars in a deal registration dispute. This suit was dismissed by the court on 23 March 2018 as Kalibrate had failed to demonstrate it had a contractual right to the commission, nor had it established a claim for misleading and deceptive conduct. Kalibrate was ordered to pay IBM's costs.
