IBM Maximo for Utility Co-Ops: Trusted Partner for Community Energy Solutions

Supporting Community Choice with Asset Management for Co-Ops in Utilities

Co-Ops in Utilities give community members a voice in how energy is generated and delivered through shared ownership and democratic governance. These Utility Co-Ops dedicate themselves to providing safe, reliable, sustainable, and cost-efficient energy services to local, rural, and underserved communities. To offer alternative options for energy generation, Co-Ops need to manage assets that are diverse and geographically distributed, including solar and wind farms. With the IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS), the industry-leading Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Utility Co-Ops can gain visibility into the health of their equipment to optimize performance and conduct preventative maintenance to ensure that their members have uninterrupted access to the energy they rely on. As an IBM Gold-Accredited Consultancy and leading provider of Maximo solutions and services, Starboard Consulting helps Co-Ops in Utilities implement digital asset management solutions that support a variety of energy generation and transmission strategies.

Key Capabilities of IBM Maximo for Co-Ops in Utilities

Maximo for Co-Ops in Utilities provides integrated work and asset lifecycle management for equipment used to generate and distribute energy in new and evolving ways using unique, industry-specific features.

  • Compatible Unit Estimating (CUE)

    Co-Ops in 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 so that community members have affordable options and benefit from saving energy.

  • Work Order Management

    Maximo’s Work Order Management system empowers teams at Utility Co-Ops to create, prioritize, and track maintenance activities through automated workflows to increase the reliability of energy service.

  • Mobile EAM

    With Maximo, field technicians at Utility Co-Ops gain real-time access to asset data, work orders, and maintenance history on their mobile devices when working at substations and other remote locations.

  • Maximo Scheduler

    The Maximo Scheduler add-on allows planners at Utility Co-Ops to create a reliable work schedule and has tools to seamlessly dispatch assignments to field technicians, so maintenance and repairs can be conducted more efficiently.

  • Maximo Spatial

    If your Utility Co-Op installs and deploys IBM Maximo Spatial with Maximo Utilities, you can leverage Geographical Information System (GIS) technology to gain insights into asset performance and operations, allowing you to better serve Co-Op members.

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What Sets Us Apart

  • Maximo Expertise

    The team at Starboard Consulting has deep Maximo consulting expertise. We have over 17 years of experience in implementing, upgrading, integrating, and supporting Maximo for Co-Ops in Utilities. Our IBM Gold Accreditation 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

  • Power Generation

  • Solar Power

  • Power Transmission

  • Wind Power

  • Power Distribution

  • Electrical

  • Renewable Energy

  • Natural Gas

IBM Maximo Services for Co-Ops in Utilities

No matter where your Utility Co-Op is on the IBM Maximo journey, Starboard Consulting can serve as a trusted advisor to help you achieve your asset management objectives with our comprehensive range of services, including:

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

Utility Co-Op Resources

Find out more about how Starboard Consulting helps Co-Ops in Utilities 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 Co-Op 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

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IBM Maximo Utilities Industry Solutions - 10 Min Demo

Watch this 10-minute video to explore key features of IBM Maximo for Utilities, a pre-configured solution designed for transmission and distribution companies.

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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.

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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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