IBM Maximo Mobile

Richard Berthet
Technical Sales Representative – Tivoli Maximo
November 20, 2007
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IBM Maximo Mobile - Architecture

• Based on MXES Java Architecture

• “Built-In” to the architecture; not a “Bolt-On”
• Extends Maximo business processes to mobile
environment
• Tracks with core Maximo development
• No lags; No version control problems
• Every future release of Maximo will be mobile
enabled
• Mobile Maximo Business Objects talk to Server-Side
Maximo Business Objects directly. No Middleware
• Mobile UI Architecture is consistent with Core Maximo –
No new skill sets or retraining required.

Mobilizing what core Maximo does

IBM Maximo Mobile – Core Maximo Aligned

• Maximo Aligned
• J2ME/J2SE (Java 2 based applications)
• Built into MXES server – no middleware or separate
server
• Single point of administration and security
• Familiar UI
• Configurable
• Intelligent data lookups
• Web protocols for data transfers
• Incremental Updates of Data
• Compatible with the rest of Maximo - MEA
IBM Maximo Mobile – Features List

Maximo Mobile Work Manager

• Asset & Location Details (Work History, Meters, Spare Parts, etc.)
• Fully Detailed Job Plans (Tasks & Planned Labor, Materials, Tools & Services)
• Scheduled Dates & Priorities
• Identify and Create New Work
• Route/Rounds Management
• Reporting Material Usage, Labor Time, Tool Usage, Asset Downtime, Meter
Readings, Observations, Inspections & Failure Reports
• Service Desk Support (Service Requests, Incidents, Problems, Changes and Releases)
• Activities & Tasks

Maximo Mobile Inventory Manager

• Physical Counts
• Issues, Returns and Transfers
• Receipts (Includes Inspections and Serialization)
IBM Maximo Mobile – General Features

• E-Signature and E-Audit Enabled

• Fully Barcode Enabled – RFID Ready
• All fields enabled in Work & Inventory Management
• Smart-Barcoding available on some table window screens
• RFID Configurable
• Connected vs. Disconnected Operations
• Invisible to user
• Utilizes connectivity when available
• Store-and-Forward when disconnected
• Automatic updates and transmissions configurable
• Supports:
• Dock in the Morning, Dock in the Evening
• Partial Connectivity (Wi-Fi)
• Full Connectivity (Wi-Fi or Cellular)
IBM Maximo Mobile – Types of Download Data

• Defined via SQL Queries in Security Groups

• Workset Data
• The primary data required to perform the work
• Includes all of the details associated with the work –
Everything needed when things go according to plan
• Additional Data
• Additional information for unplanned work
• Often necessary when consistent connectivity is not
available
• Fine Tuning
• Refresh data can be further fine tuned by limiting the
amount of reference data downloaded with each record
• For instance: Asset and Location Work History
IBM Maximo Mobile – Current Roadmap

Currently Available:
• IBM Maximo Mobile 6.4
• Released June 2007
• Service Desk enhancements for Mobile Work Manager
• IBM Maximo Mobile Work Manager with Calibration
• Released Dec 2006

Coming Soon:
• Application Designer
• Enhanced to support mobile applications
• IBM Maximo Mobile 7.1
• Enhancements to both Work and Inventory Manager to support core
Maximo 7.1 features
• IBM Maximo Mobile Asset Manager
• Often referred to as “Auditor”
• Blackberry Support
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