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  • 1.  Maximo Versions

    Posted 07-08-2021 14:17
    Hi Everybody,

    I'm interested in finding out how many, IF any of the companies or organizations you're working for are planning in the near future on moving to version 8.4 MAS.

    Right now the Org I'm with is on 7.6.0.8 and IBM has come to us with their options of upgrading to 7.6.1.2 or MAS 8.4.

    We haven't found any of our company peers locally even interested in 8.4 yet so checking for a wider berth of groups here that may have it under consideration.

    And any specific pros/cons?

    Thanks.
    #EverythingMaximo

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    Trevor Vornbrock
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  • 2.  RE: Maximo Versions

    Posted 07-09-2021 09:22
    We too are on 7.6.0.8.  Currently, we find the MAS concurrent licensing (named user licensing fits us a whole lot better) model to be prohibitively expensive, so we await IBM's decision to offer named user licensing on MAS.

    So, pros: the new mobile software looks great, optimistic about having access to other areas of Maximo like Transportation and Scheduler

    cons: PRICE, new licensing model (you REALLY have to look at that to see how it affects you), new technology (e.g., OpenShift, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Kibana), replacements for Work Centers & Mobile customization tools are fully built yet

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    Travis Herron
    Pensacola Christian College
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  • 3.  RE: Maximo Versions

    Posted 07-09-2021 12:54
    Edited by SIVATHANU SIVAKUMAR 07-09-2021 12:56
    We too in MX7609 and planning for an upgrade.  We choose to go for Mx7612 rather than MAS8.x for two reasons, 1) availability of skills in the market 2) maturity of the product. Regarding licenses we are OK with tokens as our end users work 24x7 hence named users are expensive. May be by 2025 we might switch to MAS8.x (i hope by that time EOS will be announced for Mx76x series)

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    SIVATHANU SIVAKUMAR
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  • 4.  RE: Maximo Versions

    Posted 07-12-2021 08:58
    Hey Trevor, 

    I am currently working with a client to move to 8.4. We initiated a discussion around 7.6.1.2, but then they inquired about 8. We're working closely with partners and IBM to navigate the process. We're still in the early stages of understanding everything( app points, red hat, etc). So far it has been a good learning case for everyone involved. Happy to answer any specific questions. I can keep you updated as we move along.

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    Ben Graham - EAM360
    ben@eam360.com
    https://eam360.com/
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