In the landscape of asset performance and planning, a trio of terms continually crops up. The driving metrics of capacity planning are overall equipment effectiveness, mean time between failures, and mean time to repair. These terms represent critical KPIs (key performance indicators) that several types of manufacturers rely on to assess their operation’s capacity, their … Read more
When it comes to fund distribution for K–12 schools and districts, there are many folks who get to weigh in on the budget and where money goes. From teachers and parents to voters, government officials, and other high-level school leadership administrators, there are many opinions for allocating what is often a very limited number of … Read more
What Is Digital Transformation? Despite having the word “digital” in the name, your team, not your computer, is the most important vehicle for allowing digital transformation to succeed. Specifically, you must first identify the real-world challenges and opportunities. In concept, digital transformation (DX) is what the name sounds like: using software and other digital technology … Read more
When Marcy Playground takes the stage to play at Illuminate 2024, it’ll be a homecoming of sorts for the band. We caught up with the band’s bassist and founding member, Dylan Keefe, to see what the trio has been up to, their connection to The Triangle, what to expect from their performance at our user … Read more
Have you ever sat in a meeting where the topic of software integration has come up? If you’re not from a technical background, chances are you mentally checked out as soon as the tech terms and acronyms began flying about. You probably also thought to yourself, “I really should find out what all this integration … Read more
Exciting news broke in January, as the U.S. Treasury Department announced grants exceeding $32 million for state education departments in Alabama, Arizona, California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, and the Northern Mariana Islands. These grants, part of the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) Supporting America’s School Infrastructure (SASI) grant program, present a significant opportunity for … Read more
What is a CMMS? A CMMS, or computerized maintenance management system, is software that makes scheduling and tracking maintenance work orders faster, easier, and more cost-effective. Alternate terms you may hear are maintenance management software and work order software. What does a CMMS do? A CMMS is designed to support Maintenance and Operations teams … Read more
Our most recent highlight, “The Top 10 Sessions at Illuminate 2024,” dove into what we think are the most pertinent sessions during this year’s event across industries. Today, we’re drilling down further; showcasing an industry analysis of sessions which can’t be missed during Illuminate 2024! Industry Connect Kickoffs Join us for four distinct industry-specific kickoffs … Read more
The concept of Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is a critical metric in the realms of maintenance, reliability engineering, and asset management. It serves as a cornerstone for industries reliant on the continuous and efficient operation of machinery and equipment, particularly in the manufacturing sector. In this article, we delve into the essence of MTBF, … Read more
I recently attended my first Illuminate Conference in Raleigh, NC with Brightly Software staff and clients. It was an amazing event that offered opportunities to network, learn from each other, and hear from a diverse array of clients on ways to improve our software and help our clients connect to improve their own processes. I … Read more