Lately, I've noticed a trend - many service providers are showing ticking clocks and countdown banners to remind clients that "time is running out" before IBM support ends for older Maximo versions.

While that sense of urgency can grab attention, I believe the real conversation should go much deeper. Instead of focusing on deadlines, we should focus on what clients truly gain by moving to Maximo Application Suite (MAS) - because this upgrade isn't just about staying supported; it's about stepping into the future of asset management.

With MAS, IBM has redefined the EAM landscape by bringing together:

• Manage – your familiar Maximo core

• IoT – for real-time asset monitoring

• Visual Inspection (MVI) – for AI-driven defect detection

• Assist – for guided technician support

• Health & Predict – for predictive maintenance and condition-based insights

This unified ecosystem transforms maintenance from reactive to predictive, reducing unplanned downtime, improving workforce efficiency, and optimizing inventory use. The result?
👉 Lower operational costs
👉 Higher asset uptime
👉 Smarter decision-making

Instead of seeing the upgrade as a race against the clock, let's position it as a strategic investment that future-proofs operations and amplifies business value.

💬 What's your take - should the conversation around MAS upgrades be driven by support deadlines or by the transformational potential it brings to organizations?

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[Satyapal] [Sangwan] [Maximo Solution Architect]
[Founder]
[DawnBIT]
[Princeton] [New Jersey]
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