Episode Details

Scott Mackenzie from Industrial Talk Podcast interviews Candi Robinson and Daniel Rimmasch from IFS Ultimo at the SMRP event in Fort Worth, Texas. Candi, with 25 years in EAM, discusses IFS Ultimo's cloud-based EAM solution, which integrates CMMS and EAM functionalities, addressing labor shortages, workforce retirement, and sustainability. Daniel highlights Ultimo's mobile capabilities, AI integration, and its ability to prevent data silos. They emphasize the importance of user-friendly interfaces, effective data capture, and training to ensure efficient maintenance and asset management. Ultimo's deployment can be as quick as three months, catering to various industries.

Outline

Introduction and Overview of Industrial Talk Podcast

• Scott Mackenzie introduces himself and the Industrial Talk podcast, emphasizing its focus on industrial insights and innovations.
• Scott highlights the importance of asset management, maintenance, and reliability, encouraging listeners to attend the SMRP event in Fort Worth, Texas.
• Scott introduces the guests, Candi Robinson and Daniel Rimmasch from IFS Ultimo, and expresses excitement about discussing their company's solutions.

Background of Candi Robinson and Daniel Rimmasch

• Candi Robison shares her 25-year experience in EAM, starting with MRO software and later working at IBM before joining IFS Ultimo.
• Candi discusses the acquisition of Ultimo by IFS and the significant growth the company has experienced.
• Daniel Rimmasch introduces himself as a business development representative with a decade of experience in the industry, emphasizing his passion for helping people and staying updated with industry trends.

Understanding IFS Ultimo's Solution

• Candi explains that IFS Ultimo is an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution that bridges the gap between CMMS and EAM.
• She discusses the changing market landscape, with EAM leaders like Maximo and SAP evolving to asset lifecycle management.
• Candi highlights the importance of addressing labor shortages, workforce retirement, and sustainability through EAM solutions.

The Role of Nano and Kevin Price

• Candi mentions Nano as a partner that provides devices for energy-centered maintenance, connecting to IFS Ultimo for actionable visibility.
• Scott and Candi discuss the role of Kevin Price, who is the head of EAM at IFS, and how Ultimo fits into the IFS cloud offering.
• Candi clarifies that Ultimo is a separate company from IFS, focusing on maintenance-centered conversations.

Differentiation of IFS Ultimo

• Daniel explains that Ultimo's approach includes health and safety operations, making it a one-stop shop for asset management.
• He emphasizes the importance of preventing data silos and providing a singular view for all departments.
• Daniel highlights that Ultimo is a cloud-based software, offering continuous support and additional features as clients progress in their journey.

Deployment and Implementation of Ultimo

• Daniel explains that Ultimo's typical deployment can be as short as three months, depending on the client's needs.
• Candi adds that Ultimo is multilingual, multi-currency, and multi-time zone, and can be deployed globally without a system integrator.
• Scott and Candi discuss the importance of training and change management, starting with understanding the customer's process.

Future Trends and AI Integration

• Daniel identifies AI as