Category: Buying CMMS Software

A CMMS software license agreement is more than fine print! Understanding your CMMS license terms and conditions ensures that you comply with legal requirements, understand costs, and that the system meets your organizational needs. Read this article to help make sense of your CMMS license agreement.

When searching for CMMS software, it’s easy to let “wants” creep into your list of “needs”. Follow this systematic approach to ensure that you select a CMMS that meets your requirements and supports your business goals.

Price is an important factor when evaluating CMMS software, but not all vendors determine the price of their solutions in the same way. Learn about the different pricing models CMMS vendors use so that you can make apples-to-apples comparisons and make a better, more informed purchase decision.

When comparing CMMS and ERP software, they do have some features that overlap, but CMMS software offers capabilities more specific to maintenance management. Maintenance teams often choose CMMS systems rather than ERP software. Read on to learn more about differences between the two.

In continuation of our blog post series about request for proposals (RFPs), we’re going to talk about common RFP mistakes for CMMS software. There are easy ways to avoid making these mistakes, which we inform you about. If you’re writing an RFP anytime soon, this blog post is for you.

Ease of use is a top concern of CMMS software buyers, but what does it really mean? Is it a marketing buzzword, a subjective feeling, or something more concrete? In this article, we discuss the factors that can be used to objectively evaluate a CMMS solution’s ease of use.

Asset management or CMMS software for the power and energy industry helps to address unique challenges. Learn more about what this industry does and how important CMMS software is for managing their specific maintenance tasks.

Unfortunately, too many people only focus on asking questions about CMMS software features and services, and fail to do their due diligence on the vendor. In this article, we provide you with some basic questions to ask that will help you get to know your CMMS vendor better.

Knowing how to write a request for proposal can make the entire RFP process less daunting. This article explains what to include in your RFP for CMMS software.

Is your company preparing to create an RFP for your CMMS software project? Learn the basics about requests for proposal, including why and how they are used.

When the time comes to purchase a CMMS, there are several stakeholders that should be involved. It’s important to build a team that will help you not only choose the right software, but also ensure implementation and training go smoothly.

Achieving success with your CMMS starts long before using the software. Choosing the right CMMS software vendor is an important step that must be done with care. In this article, we tell you how to create your vendor list.

CMMS implementation is a process that requires the right expertise in order to be successful. Here are 7 questions to ask yourself when deciding whether to seek vendor assistance or do it yourself.

If you have a CMMS, but you’re not reaching your maintenance management goals, it might be time to replace your current software. How do you know if you simply need to change your process or if you need a new CMMS?

You may have heard the terms CMMS and EAM used interchangeably. Are they one in the same, or are they different? Read on to find out more about the differences between these two types of software used by maintenance departments.

Cloud-based maintenance management software is especially beneficial for maintenance teams. Discover why cloud CMMS is so popular in today’s industrial environment.

Maintenance managers know that a CMMS provides many benefits, yet many have trouble getting buy-in from upper management. In this article, we explore how to convince key stakeholders that CMMS software is a worthwhile investment.

Return on investment is always an important factor when making business decisions that impact the company budget. Read more about areas of maintenance spending versus savings with a CMMS.

When choosing CMMS software, it’s important to do your due diligence. You must consider deployment options, training, and technical support among other things. How do you know if you’re on the right track?

When budgeting for CMMS software, it is important to think beyond just the upfront cost of licenses. Here are some things to consider when thinking about the total cost of ownership (TCO) of your CMMS.

The decision between on-premise or cloud-based software depends on factors such as the size of your business, types of services offered, and internal resources. Find out which deployment is more suitable for you.

Software demos are a critical step in your CMMS selection process, so you must be prepared. In this blog post, we outline the basics of CMMS software demos so you can know what to expect.