Smarter Asset Management for Utilities Companies

IBM Maximo for Companies in the Utilities Industry

To operate efficiently, utilities companies need to manage and maintain their assets intelligently, no matter where they or the workers that use them are located. The IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) is the industry-leading Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution for managing assets that are critical to the utilities industry. As an IBM Gold Partner and leading provider of Maximo solutions and services, Starboard Consulting helps utilities companies manage the entire asset lifecycle and proactively conduct maintenance to avoid costly downtime and increase productivity. 

Key Capabilities of IBM Maximo for the Utilities Industry

Maximo for Utilities provides integrated work and asset lifecycle management for transmission and distribution utilities using unique, industry-specific features.

Compatible Unit Estimating (CUE)

Utilities can use Maximo to calculate the cost of work, determine labor hours, and put together the bill of materials needed to perform transmission and distribution projects.

Work Order Management

Maximo’s Work Order Management system empowers teams to create, prioritize, and track maintenance activities through automated workflows.

Mobile EAM

With Maximo, field technicians gain real-time access to asset data, work orders, and maintenance history on their mobile devices.

Maximo Scheduler

The Maximo Scheduler add-on allows planners to create a reliable work schedule and has tools to seamlessly dispatch assignments to field technicians.

Maximo Spatial

If you install and deploy IBM Maximo Spatial with Maximo Utilities, you can leverage geographical information system (GIS) technology to gain insights into asset performance and operations.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Maximo Expertise

    The team at Starboard Consulting has deep Maximo consulting expertise. We have over 15 years of experience in implementing, upgrading, integrating, and supporting Maximo across many types of utility companies. Our IBM Gold Business Partnership means we have a deep understanding of Maximo’s capabilities, best practices, and latest trends, as well as access to exclusive resources and support from IBM.

  • Customer Focus

    We listen to our Utility Co-Op customers’ needs and challenges and tailor our solutions to meet industry-specific goals and requirements. Committed to delivering high-quality results and ensuring customer satisfaction, we build long-term relationships with our clients and support them throughout their Maximo journey.

  • Innovation

    At Starboard Consulting, we leverage our knowledge and skills to create cutting-edge solutions that enhance Maximo’s functionality and performance. We use agile methodologies and tools to deliver fast and flexible solutions that adapt to changing business needs. Our cloud-based and mobile StarMax solutions enable the Utility Co-Ops we work with to access Maximo anytime, anywhere, and on any device.

  • Value Driven

    We provide cost-effective, scalable solutions that maximize the return on investment (ROI) for our Utility Co-Op clients. Our value-driven Maximo services help Co-Ops in Utilities reduce operational costs, increase efficiency and productivity, improve compliance and safety, and optimize asset lifecycle and performance.

Who We Serve

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Power Generation 

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Water Treatment Plant

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Power Transmission

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Water Distribution

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Power Distribution

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Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Oil and Gas

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Sewer and Stormwater Collection 

IBM Maximo Services for Utilities

No matter where your utility company is on the IBM Maximo journey, Starboard Consulting can help you achieve your asset management objectives with our comprehensive range of services, including: 

  • Implementation
  • Upgrade
  • Integration
  • Support
  • Customization
  • Cloud 

Utilities Resources

Find out more about how Starboard Consulting helps companies in the utilities industry and other key business sectors get more business value from IBM Maximo. 

The CIO Guide to the IBM Maximo Application Suite

Read the CIO Guide to MAS to take a deep dive into the business value of using Maximo to manage utility company assets. 

Maximo Webinar Series

Watch our 60-minute on-demand webinar series to learn more about how Maximo tackles asset management challenges in the utilities industry and other sectors. 

Case Study: The drive to digitize at New York Power Authority

Access our Case Study to find out how we helped the NYPA advance their VISION2030 strategy by moving fleet operations to the IBM Maximo system. 

Maximo for Utilities Videos

Play Video

IBM Maximo Utilities Industry Solutions - 10 Min Demo

Read the CIO Guide to MAS to take a deep dive into the business value of using Maximo to manage utility company assets. 

Play Video

Powering Next-Gen Utility Operations with Maximo

Watch the insightful webinar led by IBM’s Worldwide Utility Industry Leader Terry Saunders and Starboard Consulting’s Vice-President and Utility Solution Leader Amy Tatum.

Play Video

Water & Wastewater Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Digital Workshop & Forum

Watch the on-demand digital workshop to learn how the application succeeds with advances in mobility, GIS. Spatial, and integration into systems.  

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Demystifying the MIF

Watch this on-demand webinar to get practical guidance on how to set up Maximo Integration Framework objects so they communicate with your enterprise systems.  

Request a Discovery Call

Take advantage of our consultative approach to IBM Maximo services by participating in a Discovery Call with a Starboard Consulting expert. 

  • Fill out the form to ask for your Discovery Call.
  • Meet with one of our IBM Maximo experts to discuss your asset management goals.
  • Receive next steps for progressing in your Maximo journey. 

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Maximo for Utilities FAQs

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