Where do you install a CMMS?

There are two common places where CMMS software runs: on a computer at the client's business, or on
the web.
Is your organization best suited to a web-based CMMS or on-premise maintenance software? As the price
of bandwidth and storage continues to decrease, cloud-based maintenance software is becoming an
increasingly popular choice. Many cloud-based CMMS/EAM software vendors are pushing this
technology as a convenient and cost-effective alternative to traditional, on-premise software, but web-
based solutions arent necessarily right for everyone. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution,
so you would be better off exploring the pros and cons of both cloud-based and on-premise options before
committing to any particular technology.
Computer at the Client's Business
When a business is responsible for running its own CMMS, it is called on-premise CMMS. The benefit of
this kind of installation is full control of the network access to the CMMS server, and complete privacy of
the data (relevant for defense contractors, for example).
On-premise maintenance software is installed and run on the computers of the organization using the
software. The organization has to purchase usage rights for the software upfront, buy the equipment
necessary to run the software, and install the software or pay a third-party to install it.
The decision to use on-premise software is usually based on the fact that in-house IT staff will have
better control over the security and use of the software. Security threats faced by organizations using
maintenance software include stolen equipment, improper disposal of business records, and hacking or
malware.
Benefits of On-Premise Maintenance Software
Dedicated IT staff for support and maintenance
Control over all data and systems
Sensitive data is stored and handled internally
Drawbacks
expensive
The IT department has to be constantly looking after the server.
The software can quickly go out of date if updates aren't regularly installed.




On The Web
When the CMMS runs online, it is called a Software-as-a-Service CMMS. Here, the CMMS company
takes care of all the IT, hosting, security and backups for the system. The system can be accessed
through any computer with a browser like Internet Explorer - no extra software is needed on the
maintenance person's computer. Strength of a SaaS CMMS is that new software updates are constantly
applied to the system, the client is always using the latest version. The drawback of having your CMMS
hosted by someone else is that you can use the CMMS only as long as the internet connection is
working. Also, it is important to use a SaaS CMMS that lets you export the information in your system,
so that you can migrate it if needed.
As its name suggests, cloud-based CMMS software is a hosted service thats accessible over the
Internet. You dont have to install any hardware or software, or worry about anything technical
for that matter your vendor will handle backups, security, and upgrades. Web-based CMMS
systems enable businesses to focus on core responsibilities while avoiding the need to recruit
additional IT staff.
Advantages of Using a Web-Based CMMS
Lower upfront cost and total cost of ownership (TCO)
No new infrastructure requirements
No software licensing costs
Access your CMMS system anytime, anywhere


CMMS Software
The world is changing faster than ever before. Now and in the future, companies need to stay
flexible with focus on cost effectiveness and quality - all at the same time.
Several Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) available on the market.
Company focus on flexibility, cost effectiveness and quality requires support from powerful
information systems that are based upon standard components that can be tailored and scaled to
specific needs, and that integrate seamlessly with other company information systems.
A good CMMS product must be able to:
Optimize your plant and organizational performance.
Handles both technical and economic information.
Puts you in control of your maintenance costs.
Provides analysis to implement real continuous improvements.
Supports and documents your quality assurance system.
Is easy to implement and easy to use, on your computer platform.
Makes you and your company well prepared to meet the future.
Product Name Business Size Deployment Model

Maintenance Connection

Large Business
Medium Business
Small Business

On Premise / Client Server
SaaS (Software as a Service)
SAP - Maintenance
Management


Large Business
Medium Business

On Premise / Client Server

Real Asset Management
CMMS

Large Business
Medium Business
Small Business
On Premise / Client Server
SaaS (Software as a Service)
Vision FM

Large Business
Medium Business
Small Business
SaaS (Software as a Service)

Tab Ware

Large Business
Medium Business
Small Business
On Premise / Client Server
SaaS (Software as a Service)

Loc8.com CMMS

Large Business
Medium Business
Small Business
On Premise / Client Server
SaaS (Software as a Service)
Sprocket CMMS


Medium Business
Small Business

SaaS (Software as a Service)