64 posts tagged “Maximo”
How to read MAXOBJECT counts as an add-on's real database footprint, why HSE ships inside Oil & Gas under one shared PLUSG prefix, why Aviation conflicts with almost everything, and the exact MAS 9 compatibility matrix that tells you which extensions can coexist.
Venkat AchantaJul 15, 2026Part 4 of 6
A developer's deep dive into the four-file MBO pattern behind every Maximo object, how MAXOBJECT.CLASSNAME links to the MBO Set, and how a PLUS extension layers on.
Venkat AchantaJul 15, 2026Part 1 of 6
MAS 9.1 moved the JVM under every Maximo customization from Java 11 to Java 17. MAS 9.2 (June 2026) adds Java 25 at the platform and AI-Service level while Java 17 stays the baseline for Manage and your custom code. Here is what changes for existing extensions, why 9.2 is a mixed Java-17/Java-25 environment, how to test and remediate, and why the extension model endured while everything around it modernized.
Venkat Achanta
How Maximo add-ons are activated in the MAS Manage component model, and how custom Java is now delivered as a Customization Archive baked into a container image on OpenShift instead of dropped into WebSphere — the old-world/MAS-world post for developers and upgrade teams.
Venkat Achanta
The reference every Maximo developer bookmarks: the complete PLUS prefix directory (PLUSA through PLUSV, TLOAM, custom), which prefixes are included capabilities versus paid add-ons versus legacy, the five-layer extension hierarchy, and exactly how Maximo stitches multiple add-ons into one MBO inheritance chain — with the WorkOrder and Asset chains resolved step by step.
Venkat Achanta
A developer's deep dive into product.xml — the extension control file behind every Maximo add-on. Learn the anatomy of mboset, mbo, class, field, and bean declarations, why alphabetical prefix order matters, what bytecode injection does at build time, and how the resolved top-of-chain class lands in MAXOBJECT.CLASSNAME so you can predict super() behavior.
Venkat Achanta
A developer's deep dive into how IBM Maximo add-ons and industry solutions extend the core through Java — PLUS prefixes, MBO inheritance chains, product.xml, bytecode injection, the compatibility matrix, the MAS 9 Customization Archive, and the Java 17 shift.
Venkat Achanta
Approving a work order looks different in MAS 9. Here's the honest picture — the Workflow Designer is unchanged and your 7.6 workflows carry forward, the new Approvals Role-Based Application replaces the Work Supervisor approval flow (with one gap), watsonx-powered Work Order Intelligence recommends a failure code with a confidence score at approval, and electronic signatures can be enforced on specific status changes for regulated work.
Part 3 showed you how to consume the operational dashboard. This is the other half: how to build your own work order KPIs in MAS 9. The KPI Manager application, custom queries against any Maximo object, refresh intervals, green/yellow/red thresholds, trend calculations, matching a KPI to the right card type, and the MAS 9.1 ability for KPI services to return JSON from an external API.
Venkat Achanta
The work order integration surface moved in MAS 9. Here's the JSON API for work orders — /api/os/mxwodetail with lean=1 — with real query and create examples, Kafka events for near-real-time WO changes, and the honest posture on MIF: it still works, but new integrations belong on REST and Kafka.
Venkat Achanta
IBM's Operational Dashboard is the strategic replacement for Start Centers as the maintenance manager's command center. Here's what ships out of the box in MAS 9 Manage — the WO KPIs, the pre-built Maintenance Manager dashboard, the card types worth knowing — and the honest 9.1 limitation that keeps many teams running Start Centers side by side.
Venkat Achanta
BIRT is not formally deprecated in MAS 9 and your existing work order reports still run. The upgrade mistake is treating the report catalog as a rebuild backlog. Here's how to rationalize WO reporting into KPI Manager cards, keep the reports that must stay reports, and know exactly when Cognos Analytics earns the job.
Venkat Achanta
A six-part edge-filler series on the Work Order changes that the standard MAS 9 Manage guides skip: the Service Request RBA, the Approvals application and electronic signatures, the Operational Dashboard and out-of-the-box WO KPIs, custom KPI creation, rationalizing BIRT into KPI Manager, and the new WO REST and Kafka integration surface.
Venkat Achanta
The Service Request Work Center is gone. Here's what replaced it in MAS 9 Manage — the classic SR app in Carbon, the Service Request Role-Based Application on MAF, the dedicated SR mobile app in 9.0 and 9.1 — and the honest truth about the single-screen SR-to-WO conversion that no longer exists.
Venkat Achanta
A practitioner's deep dive into the generative AI built directly into Maximo Manage — Work Order Intelligence (9.0), the Maximo Assistant (9.1, expanded in 9.2), and the AI Configuration application — and how it differs from the standalone Health, Monitor, Predict, and Visual Inspection suites.
Swetansh Kumar
A practitioner's deep dive into asset and location management in Maximo Manage 9 — asset and location hierarchies, rotating items, Asset Configuration Manager for complex serialized assets, linear assets with GIS, and meters with condition monitoring.
Swetansh Kumar
The practitioner's guide to configuring and administering Maximo Manage 9 — Automation Scripts, Workflow Designer, Application Designer, Database Configuration, domains, security, Operational Dashboard, new tools like Formulas and in-MAS Application Configuration, and the admin split between MAS Suite and Manage.
Swetansh Kumar
A practitioner's deep dive into the Maximo Manage 9 scheduling stack — Gantt-based Graphical Scheduling for outages and projects, Graphical Assignment for short-horizon dispatch, the crafts/crews/calendars foundation, and the AI-driven Field Service Management solution introduced in 9.0 with its Scheduling and Dispatching dashboards, extended in 9.1.
Swetansh Kumar
A practitioner's deep dive into Inspections in Maximo Manage 9 — how the Inspection Forms Work Center became a Maximo Application Framework app, the refreshed Form Builder, question types and conditional logic, scoring and pass/fail, follow-up work orders and meter updates, form versioning, and offline mobile execution.
Swetansh Kumar
A practitioner's deep dive into inventory and procurement in Maximo Manage 9 — the ITEM and INVENTORY objects, storerooms, costing, reorder processing, the PR-to-PO-to-receipt-to-invoice flow, contracts and vendors, and the role-based Issues and Transfers app that carries forward key Inventory Work Center workflows.
Swetansh Kumar
A practitioner's deep dive into Maximo Mobile for Manage 9 — why it replaced Maximo Anywhere, how its offline-first REST and sync architecture works, the Technician, Inspections, and Inventory apps, low-code app definitions in Mobile Studio, RBAC and offline security, and how to migrate off MobileFirst.
Swetansh Kumar
A practitioner's deep dive into Maximo Reliability Strategies — how FMEA and RCM connect failure modes to job plans and PMs, the built-in library spanning 800 asset types and 58,000 failure modes, RPN-driven actions, custom strategies, and the AI assists added in Manage 9.1.
Swetansh Kumar
A practitioner's deep dive into IBM Maximo Manage on MAS 9 — eleven parts covering the new MAF role-based applications, Operational Dashboard, Reliability Strategies, Inspections, Work Management, Graphical Scheduling, Maximo Mobile, embedded AI, and how to configure and administer it all.
Swetansh Kumar
A practitioner's map of how Maximo 7.6 EAM became Maximo Manage in MAS 9 — the move to containers on OpenShift, the Maximo Application Framework, AppPoints licensing, and why your MBOs, scripts, and database survive the journey intact.
Swetansh Kumar
Work Centers are removed in Maximo Manage 9.0. Key experiences moved into Maximo Application Framework role-based applications, Maximo Mobile, and Operational Dashboard surfaces. Here's what changed, where the new apps live, and how to move your users across without disruption.
Swetansh Kumar
The heart of Maximo Manage — a practitioner's deep dive into the work order lifecycle, job plans with the new Qualifications field and milestone tasks, preventive maintenance and routes, plus the Work Order Planning and Work Queue Manager applications added in Manage 9.
Swetansh KumarHow Maximo AI Assist uses watsonx.ai for natural language queries, WO creation, and field recommendations — plus Optimizer's constraint-based scheduling with route optimization. Also covers Civil Infrastructure and Parts Identifier.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 14 of 25
A complete technical breakdown of every MAS 9 suite add-on that impacts supply chain operations — AI Assist (intelligent search, WO material recommendations, failure-to-parts mapping, document summarization), Parts Identifier (photo-based identification, catalog cross-reference, stock level checks), Health (scores driving demand predictability, replacement procurement, criticality stocking), Predict (failure timing to pre-position parts, RUL-based reservations), Monitor (condition-based orders, IoT consumption tracking, usage pattern analytics), and Optimizer (material-aware scheduling, multi-constraint coordination). The complete AI-to-parts pipeline.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026
The complete AppPoints licensing strategy and 13-month implementation roadmap for MAS 9 suite applications. Role-based allocation examples, optimization tips, phased deployment with success criteria, and why Phase 0 (data quality) determines everything.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 15 of 25
The complete UI transformation in MAS 9 — IBM Carbon Design System replaces all Maximo skins, field labels move above fields, CSS class names changed between releases, and custom CSS is unsupported. What your users need to know before they log in.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 2 of 25How MAS 9 replaces Start Centers with Operational Dashboards, Result Set Portlets with Work Queues, and unlocks Graphical Scheduling for free. Complete coverage of card types, KPI Manager, Work Queue configuration, and the 8 scheduling applications now included in base Manage.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 4 of 25
A comprehensive deep dive into the six MAS 9 Industry Solutions — Aviation (MSG-3, Airworthiness Directives), Transportation (fleet lifecycle, linear assets), Utilities (grid management, smart meters), Oil & Gas (process safety, turnarounds), Nuclear (tech specs, surveillance testing), and Civil Infrastructure (NBI bridge inspection, Large Vision Models). Regulatory frameworks, AppPoints licensing, and what changed from 7.6.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 20 of 25How MAS 9 transforms integration with JSON API as primary, Kafka for event streaming, and RMI deprecated. Plus the painful BIRT-to-Cognos reporting migration — no automatic conversion, every report recreated from scratch.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 7 of 25
A complete breakdown of the MAS 9 licensing restructure — five previously paid modules now included free, what still requires separate licensing, AppPoints optimization strategies, and why your organization may be overpaying for licenses it already owns.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 16 of 25
Everything you need to know about Maximo Health — asset health scoring from 0 to 100, degradation curves, Asset Investment Optimization (AIO), risk matrix, criticality scoring, data requirements, and industry use cases. The first suite application every organization should deploy.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 10 of 25Maximo Anywhere is gone — replaced by Maximo Mobile built on React.js with PWA deployment, server-side updates, and full offline sync. Complete coverage of all 7 mobile apps, Technician features, GPS sharing, barcode enforcement, and the Anywhere-to-Mobile migration path.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 5 of 25
Complete guide to Maximo Monitor — the IoT platform for real-time asset monitoring with MQTT/REST ingestion, custom dashboards, anomaly detection, Python streaming analytics, edge data collection, and automated work order generation. Your assets have been trying to tell you something.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 11 of 25
How Maximo Predict uses machine learning to predict failure dates, estimate remaining useful life, and detect anomalies — with Cox Proportional Hazards, Weibull survival analysis, and watsonx.ai integration. Data requirements, model pipeline, and why data science skills are mandatory.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 12 of 25
A complete deep dive into every MAS 9 Maximo Mobile supply chain application — Issues & Transfers (staging, barcode, storeroom transfers), Inventory Count (cycle counts, blind mode, photo attachment), Receiving (PO-based, rotating assets, MAS 9.1 enhancements), Technician App material features, full offline capabilities, and the migration path from Maximo Anywhere.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 23 of 25The final installment of the MAS FEATURES series. A numbers-first deep dive into IBM MRO Inventory Optimization — 23 AI-powered capabilities, Essentials vs Standard comparison, 7 competitor profiles (Syncron, Baxter, Servigistics, IFS, Infor, Verusen, Kinaxis), a feature comparison matrix, decision framework, and the complete 12-month, 5-phase implementation roadmap with 425 hours of team exploration across 14 topic areas.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 25 of 25A complete technical breakdown of IBM Maximo MRO Inventory Optimization (AI-calculated ROP/MAX, demand forecasting, what-if analysis, Essentials vs Standard tiers) and Health Safety & Environment Manager (50+ applications across 6 modules — Incident Management, Permit to Work, Emissions, Operations Management, MOC, and Workforce Competency). Everything you need to evaluate, budget, and implement.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 17 of 25Everything that changed under the hood in MAS 9 — the architecture shift from WebSphere to OpenShift, Java 17 migration impact, sealed databases, containerized deployment, and what your infrastructure team needs to learn. The technical foundation every upgrade team must understand.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 1 of 25
Every detail of MAS 9 procurement (Desktop Requisitions, PRs, POs, RFQs), all 10 contract types, receiving and inspection workflows, specialized inventory (rotating assets, condition-enabled, consignment, service items), cost accounting methods, lead time calculation, item status lifecycle, reorder processing, and the RBA gap that still forces classic apps.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 22 of 25
A complete breakdown of Maximo Renewables (Prescinto), TRIRIGA Real Estate & Facilities Management, and the connector ecosystem for SAP, Oracle, Workday, watsonx.ai, and more. Three modules, three integration layers, zero 7.6 equivalents — and why they represent where IBM is betting the future of MAS.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 19 of 25How automation scripts survive Java 17, the free Reliability Strategies Library with 800+ equipment types, AI-powered natural language queries in Manage 9.1, and enhanced qualifications management. The tools that make MAS 9 yours.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 8 of 25
How MAS 9 transforms security with mandatory SAML/OIDC/LDAP authentication, Suite-level SSO, API Key management, and Cert-Manager auto-rotation. Plus the deprecation of Google and Bing Maps in favor of OpenMap and ArcGIS integration.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 6 of 25
A 4-part series breaking down every major feature change in MAS 9 — from Manage core platform transformation, to suite AI applications, paid add-ons and industry solutions, and the supply chain revolution. Your team's complete upgrade reference.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 0 of 25A deep dive into four MAS 9 paid add-ons — Maximo Spatial for GIS-driven asset management, Service Provider for multi-tenant outsourced maintenance, Asset Configuration Manager for complex regulated assets, and Maximo IT for unified OT/IT service management. Prerequisites, use cases, and what changed from 7.6.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 18 of 25Why MAS 9 is an entire Application Suite, not a Maximo upgrade. The integrated data pipeline from sensors to scheduling, how Manage is the hub, and why integrated value is multiplicative — not additive. The most important concept for your upgrade team to understand.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 9 of 25Complete coverage of MAS 9 supply chain architecture -- the three-tier licensing model, 7.6 vs MAS 9 comparison, inventory module with eight transaction types, six item master types, storeroom hierarchies, reservation system, count books with six selection methods, ABC analysis, and the full issues and transfers lifecycle. Every detail your supply team needs.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 21 of 25
How Maximo Visual Inspection automates defect detection with image classification, object detection, anomaly detection, and OCR — all without data science skills. Edge deployment on NVIDIA Jetson, Large Vision Models in 9.1, and real-world use cases from manufacturing to utilities.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 13 of 25Work Centers were removed entirely in MAS 9 — replaced by Role-Based Applications built on React/MAF with no automatic migration. This is the most impactful change for daily users. Complete WC-to-RBA mapping, gap analysis, migration strategy, and timeline estimates.
The Maximo GuysMar 17, 2026Part 3 of 25
A deep dive into the traditional Maximo 7.x administrator role — the WebSphere configuration, EAR deployments, JVM tuning, and server-level troubleshooting that defined two decades of Maximo operations. Understanding what we're leaving behind helps us navigate what comes next.
Posam LakshminarayanaFeb 6, 2026Part 1 of 9
A complete guide to the Maximo Integration Framework — Object Structures, Enterprise Services, Publish Channels, Invocation Channels, Interface Tables, and JMS queues. Understanding the foundation helps you navigate the transformation to modern MAS integration patterns.
Manasa Ganga
A 9-part series for Maximo administrators navigating the transition from legacy 7.x to MAS. Covers the evolving admin role, new responsibilities, SaaS vs on-prem differences, multi-environment architecture, required skills, daily tools, troubleshooting, and the future of the MAS sysadmin.
Posam LakshminarayanaFeb 6, 2026Part 0 of 9
How MAS transforms Maximo integration from MIF-centric XML processing to an API-first architecture built on REST, OSLC, and cloud-native microservices. The architectural foundation for every modern Maximo integration.
Manasa GangaFeb 6, 2026Part 2 of 8
Building enterprise-grade integration pipelines with IBM App Connect Enterprise, Apache Kafka, cloud platform connectors, and iPaaS solutions. How to orchestrate complex data flows between MAS and your enterprise ecosystem.
Manasa Ganga
Migrating legacy Maximo-to-ERP integrations from MEA, direct database links, and MIF enterprise services to modern API-mediated patterns. Specific guidance for SAP S/4HANA, Oracle EBS, and Oracle Cloud integrations with MAS.
Manasa Ganga
How MAS transforms Maximo's legacy publish and invocation channels into modern event-driven integration patterns using webhooks, Kafka event streams, and asynchronous messaging. A side-by-side mapping from old to new.
Manasa Ganga
Securing MAS integrations with OAuth 2.0, mTLS, API management, and webhook verification. Building governance frameworks for API lifecycle management, audit trails, and compliance. Plus the future vision: AI-assisted integration and autonomous data flows.
Manasa Ganga
The complete guide to modernizing your Maximo integration architecture. Eight parts covering the transformation from MIF, enterprise services, and publish channels to REST APIs, event-driven patterns, Kafka, and App Connect.
Manasa GangaFeb 6, 2026
How MAS connects physical assets to digital systems through Maximo Monitor, MQTT protocols, IoT sensor data streams, real-time anomaly detection, and condition-based maintenance triggers. The integration frontier that legacy Maximo could never reach.
Manasa Ganga
A hands-on technical deep dive into the MAS REST API — authentication, CRUD operations, complex queries, bulk operations, attachments, action invocations, and error handling. Complete with code examples in curl, Python, and Node.js.
Manasa GangaFeb 6, 2026Part 4 of 8
Learn how to leverage AI capabilities in IBM Maximo to improve asset management and predictive maintenance.
The Maximo GuysFeb 3, 2026Venkat Achanta