Our position in the quadrant confirms our strong offer to the market: a comprehensive out-of-the-box solution, market-driven adaptability and centralized integration capabilities make Ultimo one of the most robust EAM solutions on the market today.
In this first of three blogs, I will discuss the Verdantix Green Quadrant EAM Software Report and outline the five key attributes that a good EAM solution offers to organizations looking to optimize their enterprise asset management practices.
Leading the Way in EAM Excellence
For organizations that rely on their physical assets to get business done, many of their operational challenges require an EAM solution to be flexible and scalable. Verdantix awards Ultimo top scores in critical areas such as configurability, mobility and industry-specific functionality. Organizations looking to buy an EAM tool should look for the following 5 attributes:
- Flexbility and adaptability
A good EAM solution can be easily configured to fit the user’s needs and requirements. From interface personalization to workflow adjustments, customization reduces the dependence on the software vendor and ensures an intuitive user experience. This helps boost adoption and increases user satisfaction. Verdantix awards IFS Ultimo the highest score for all vendors on its configurability. Organizations can fully adapt the platform to meet their specific operational needs and business objectives. - User-friendly and fully mobile
When selecting an EAM solution, it is wise to consider the most important stakeholders: the actual users. For them, the tool needs to be easily accessible, wherever they are. Ultimo combines what Verdantix calls a ‘slick UI’ with full mobile flexibility. The ease of working is greatly improved by Ultimo’s mobile solution, further simplifying real-time collaboration and enhancing operational efficiency by offering powerful functionalities on the go. - End-to-end solution with extensive integrations
EAM software will often need to be integrated into a tech stack. It is therefore very important to select a solution that integrates well with the rest of your software landscape. According to Verdantix, Ultimo offers ‘robust integration support’ with other software systems, ranging from ERP systems to industrial automation tools. The interoperability of Ultimo is a key driving force for companies looking to streamline dataflow across their IT landscape. The platform is a comprehensive and valuable catalyst to connect datapoints and offer the best possible levels of insight to the user, not in the last place thanks to Ultimo’s ‘mature partnership ecosystem’, as noted by Verdantix. - Catered to compliance
Most industries are heavily regulated, and as such, risk management and compliance are core objectives to be addressed by an EAM solution. Alongside the ‘industry-specific packages’, Ultimo is among the only vendors that offers a full-fledged suite of capabilities to address all main Health, Safety and Environment concerns. This allows organizations to safeguard against unplanned disruptions to their operations, while meeting increasingly stringent safety regulations in a fully compliant manner. - Elevated levels of maintenance management
Most importantly, enterprise asset management should support the organization’s maintenance requirements and strategies. Ultimo allows organizations to transform their maintenance vision from an approach based on reacting to short-term incidents, to a proactive long-term strategy aimed at optimizing the asset lifecycle. The many preventive maintenance capabilities in the platform foster this growth journey. The advanced analytics capabilities engrained in the system allow users to monitor asset health effectively, and adjust maintenance requirements accordingly.
Conclusion
Verdantix has rightfully labelled Ultimo a Leader in its Green Quadrant EAM Software Report. IFS Ultimo truly offers a best-of-breed EAM solution ready to support enterprises in maximizing the value they gain from their asset throughout the entire asset lifecycle. If you’re looking to elevate your asset management strategy and drive operational excellence, now is the time to explore what Ultimo can offer your organization.
To dive deeper into the capabilities of Ultimo, download the full Verdantix Green Quadrant report to understand the competitive landscape and see why Ultimo ranks among the leaders. Make sure you attend our webinar with Verdantix on January 22nd for valuable insights and best practices. (link naar webinar) Or better yet, book a demo to experience Ultimo’s powerful features firsthand and discover how this top-tier EAM solution can transform your asset management approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your organization utilizes capital-intensive assets, IFS Ultimo’s best-of-breed EAM is an invaluable tool for optimizing your asset management. Ultimo excels in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, infrastructure and utility sectors.
Ultimo excels at managing manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, infrastructure and utility-related assets. The scope of the system is also perfectly suited to combine two or more industry solutions, to make sure all assets within your organization benefit from our best-of-breed EAM product. We even optimize asset management for the BEAT Cycling team in the Netherlands and the AJ Foyt Indy 500 racing team in the United States.
IFS Ultimo offers clarity about your assets, in terms of hierarchy, relation and location. By registering all relevant information about your assets, you build towards a greater understanding of your assets, which will bring you the insight needed to take well-informed decisions to extend their longevity and improve their availability.
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