How Asset Management can Maximize EV Charger Uptime

How Asset Management can Maximize EV Charger Uptime

Many electric vehicle chargers already have charger management software built into the charger, providing data on usage and current status, but the software may not be maximizing your chargers’ uptime. Data from your charger software is beneficial, but retrieving data on your chargers’ condition, service history, and maintenance, is necessary if you want to maximize your uptime-…

Take Your Infrastructure to the Next Level with GIS

Take Your Infrastructure to the Next Level with GIS

Daily, public works employees utilize their asset management software to streamline workflow processes, but without integrating geographic information systems (GIS), operations may not achieve their full potential.  Enterprises that use GIS see improvement in facility maintenance, fleet management, infrastructure maintenance, and more. Lucky for you, AssetWorks EAM software integrates directly with GIS so your department can: Propagate data…

Is Your Organization Prepared to Manage and Maintain EV Chargers?

Is Your Organization Prepared to Manage and Maintain EV Chargers?

Transportation electrification is happening rapidly. Businesses and government agencies are installing more electric vehicle chargers each year than ever before, however, procurement is not the finish line. EV chargers require regular maintenance and monitoring after installation. When and if chargers develop issues and go-out-service, there are immediate negative effects. Public agencies that provide charging as…

How to Prevent Heavy Rainfall From Damaging Your Infrastructure

How to Prevent Heavy Rainfall From Damaging Your Infrastructure

Every decade the annual rainfall in the United States increases by almost a quarter of an inch.  Though some regions see less rain than others, the trend has caused communities to rethink their infrastructure. Many communities can be found implementing green infrastructure to eliminate the costly damage from heavy rain and flooding. Green Infrastructure Green…

Improving Park Operations: A Discussion with Seattle Parks and Recreation

Improving Park Operations: A Discussion with Seattle Parks and Recreation

Learn how Seattle Parks and Recreation Improved Processes with AssetWorks EAM During the webinar, Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Michael Linn discusses how the department:đź’» Handled the COVID-19 pandemic, including the transition to remote work and managing on-site facilities and ground staffđź“Ť Created park maintenance routes for ground staff/districts⚙️ Utilizes EAM in their small equipment shops⏱️Uses…

7 Tips for Incorporating Risk into an Asset Management Plan

7 Tips for Incorporating Risk into an Asset Management Plan

Did you know that the Federal Highway Administration now requires State DOTs to develop a risk-based asset management plan? If you need to successfully integrate risk into your asset management plans, you need to follow several key principles: Tip #1: Gain Top-Down Support In order to succeed with your risk-based asset management plan, you need executive support….

The ABCs of GIS and LRS: Linear Asset Problems Meeting Modern Solutions

The ABCs of GIS and LRS: Linear Asset Problems Meeting Modern Solutions

If werewolves were real, then silver bullets might be a thing. But until that happens be wary when somebody comes along claiming to have a one-size-fits-all solution. A mature and sensible enterprise asset management system gives you options to address challenges in diverse ways; and having options gives your organization the power to take appropriate…

5 Reasons Why Cybersecurity is Important for Cities and Counties

5 Reasons Why Cybersecurity is Important for Cities and Counties

It’s not just businesses that are the victim of cybercrime, public city and county organizations are being attacked now as well. In many business cases, sensitive data like credit card numbers are released. In the realm of public organizations, constituents’ valuable personal information (even social security numbers) can be retrieved by the thieves. At the same time,…