How To Expand MPulse To Your Accounting Department
Maintenance costs money, and your accounting folks work hard to stay on top of the finances—from purchasing and inventory to payroll and capital expenditures. While MPulse CMMS software holds clear advantages for the maintenance team, your accounting department can also benefit. And, expanding software across departments is probably easier than you think. How Can I Expand MPulse to My Accounting Department? New data integration tools make integrating software across departments possible for a CMMS to share and receive data with other applications. Now you can easily link MPulse with other systems, including ERP and accounting software, and more. Our DataLink Integration Adapter enables your MPulse administrator or local IT team to quickly and easily move data in and out of MPulse using a familiar, intuitive interface. MPulse can easily exchange data with any Excel, .txt, .csv, SQL Server, or XML Web Services data store. You can map and schedule data transfers and from numerous data sources outside the application. You can integrate MPulse with other software in four different ways… Import data to MPulse from files, databases, or other applications Export data from MPulse to other applications, files, or databases Schedule imports and exports based on times or file changes Save unlimited “mapping profiles” to your data sources and targets The Growing Importance Of Data Integration Between Accounting and Maintenance The maintenance and accounting departments interact constantly. As a result, tight integration between MPulse and your accounting applications and data stores will do more than reduce hassle. You’ll also enjoy these benefits… Fewer errors due to manual data entry Reduced data input redundancy Faster response times to maintenance problems Near real-time monitoring of critical data The ability to grow with your company’s changing technologies With that increased capability comes increased opportunity to improve organizational performance in both departments—while also improving financial planning and reporting structures. Importance of Collaborative Projects Between Maintenance and Accounting Expanding software across departments enables both your maintenance and your accounting teams to benefit from the ability to collaborate. Both departments will benefit from easy access to data to make decisions. Large businesses have been using data-driven management for decades, but now it’s easy for smaller organizations to jump on the data train with software integration tools. Whether your organization is small or large, MPulse can help you integrate software across departments without expensive IT consultants or programming experience. For example, read how this MPulse customer is using our DataLink tool to link MPulse with their financial software: “It just works.” Have questions? We have answers. Contact us.
What’s the “Best Of Breed” System And Do You Need It?
Organizations use multiple types of software for different purposes. But what works for one department might not be the right fit for another. While managers may lean towards finding a solution that works for multiple purposes, integrating best of breed solutions instead can improve productivity for everyone. A “Best of Breed” system is needed. What’s “Best of Breed” Software? Best of breed software refers to the top application for a specific purpose or niche. It performs specialized functions better than an integrated system. However it’s also limited by its specialty area. For example, your finance or accounting department needs software that provides features like billing, invoicing, time keeping, payroll, purchase orders, etc. Other departments, like maintenance, don’t need these functions. Instead, they’ll need their own special software to get their work done. However, financial data and maintenance data are closely linked. As a result, integrating two best of breed systems offers the advantages of both. Why Do I Want a “Best of Breed” System for Maintenance? Using a best of breed system helps you complete maintenance tasks as efficiently as possible. CMMS software contains many features the maintenance team will need—such as links to manuals and vendor websites, work order history, inventory information, asset details, etc. As a result, It will perform maintenance-related functions better than an integrated system. CMMS software can help you make better decisions based on maintenance data and answer business-critical questions. For example, you’ll know exactly how much money each work order or asset type costs your business in maintenance for a specified timeframe, and certain questions can be quickly answered: What type of maintenance do I spend the most on? How does the cost of preventive maintenance compare to repair costs? If I run this report for a different time period, like last year, are there significant changes by category? Beyond general questions, you can formulate precise questions that’ll lead to a more informed decision-making process. Why are my machining maintenance costs so high? What new equipment needs to be purchased, if any? How much will the new equipment cost compared to the current maintenance expense? Will I save money over time by purchasing new equipment? How much? Why Shouldn’t I Use an ERP? If your organization uses enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, some stakeholders may tell you it can handle your maintenance needs too. ERP software is a system of integrated applications to manage and automate many functions related to accounting, human resources, sales, planning, and inventory. But it often performs poorly as a tool for managing other functions—like maintenance. Many organizations discover that their ERP doesn’t provide easy-to-use tools to get all jobs done—like maintenance management—without excessive system overhead, user antagonism, time, and cost. That’s a big problem for the maintenance department, where the tools you use directly affect your efficiency and productivity. When you aren’t using the right tool, it takes longer to do the job—and sometimes it’s even impossible. What If I Need Departments to Work Together? More and more companies are realizing that syncing best of breed systems offers the added bonuses of better user tools, as well as cheaper and significantly easier implementation. For example, many of our MPulse customers have an ERP in place, and the maintenance team uses MPulse as their best of breed software. A CMMS helps you see accurate, complete data, and this data can be applied directly to purchasing or other important organizational decisions through systems integration. As a result, the executive team gets the data they want, and the maintenance department uses the best tool for their jobs. Everyone’s happy. Data integration offers organizations benefits like… Fewer errors due to manual data entry Reduced data input redundancy Faster response times to maintenance problems Near real-time monitoring of critical data The ability to grow with your organization’s changing technologies. In our modern world, efficiency is everything. Integrating best of breed systems can improve productivity for everyone. Have questions? Contact us. We can help. [related-content]
Oregon State University Students Navigate New Location-Based Features for MPulse Software Mobile App
MPulse Software strongly believes in supporting the local community and promoting the Willamette Valley as a hi-tech hot spot. So, the chance to partner with Oregon State University (Oregon State) proved to be the perfect opportunity to combine these goals by giving students the opportunity to work in a real-world environment—and solve the type of problems they’re likely to find in a professional workplace. “We wanted to help young engineering students get started in the world and provide them with some experience. So, I reached out to Oregon State to find out how MPulse can get involved and be a good neighbor,” explained Peter Riley Osborne, Lead Architect/ Developer at MPulse Software, Inc., a maintenance management software developer based in Eugene, Ore. During their senior year, Oregon State students from the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science begin applying skills learn in the classroom to real-world problems. Called Capstone Senior Design Projects, this Oregon State career preparation experience exposes students to the challenges of engineering design and project management in the workplace. Peter saw the Capstone projects as an opportunity for MPulse to develop relationships with the local community, while also exploring creative ways to engage students in engineering design. “MPulse has a huge piece of software with a lot of intricacies, but we need creative ways to explore new possibilities,” Peter explained. “The ability to work with a bunch of pretty amazing students on a Capstone project was a perfect fit.” Location-Based Engineering MPulse provides reliable planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting tools for thousands of equipment and facilities maintenance teams in over 100 industries. Peter’s idea was to engage Oregon State students’ creative thinking to create a prototype of a potential new MPulse feature based on the location of the end user. “We wanted to develop a way to alert maintenance professionals there might be other work nearby that they could do while they’re close to a location,” Peter explained. “So, if I’m working on an air conditioner on the first floor, I might get an alert on my MPulse app about another task on a floor in the same building or nearby. It would enable MPulse users to improve their efficiency, while also saving time.” Peter tasked a group of three Oregon State students—Hunter Christiansen, Spencer Schibig, and Branden Holloway—with researching how to design this feature. The students began by researching the right software tools to use, as well as problem solving issues as they cropped up. “We were working with the Google Flutter software development kit for app design. Hunter, Branden and Spencer did a great job of coming up with different ideas and directions for how this project could go. Through their research, we found a lot of ways to not only apply it to our original idea, but also future-facing possibilities,” Peter said. Problem Solving Skills The three students researched different aspects of the project, and then collaborated to find the best solutions. Hunter took on the task of working with geolocation tools; Spencer focused on notifications; and Branden tackled ways to integrate these new tools with MPulse’s Microsoft SQL Server-based application. “The first hurdle was becoming familiar with MPulse’s database structure, which was a little overwhelming to start with,” Branden explained. “Based on Spencer’s research, we decided Google Cloud Firestore serverless document database would work the best to replicate it for our project. But we had a few hurdles, including the addition and naming of fields. For example, latitude-longitude data for geofencing wasn’t already included in MPulse. So, we needed to figure out the fields they could eventually add to their MPulse application, as well as how to connect everything.” Problem solving was a key part of the process for the students. Spencer tackled another challenge when app notifications ended up causing battery life issues on devices. “I used a service called Firebase Cloud Messaging, which allowed each device to subscribe to topics with a unique name,” Spencer said. “But we found battery life was an issue, and we don’t want someone’s phone to die too fast while they’re in the field. So, we found software libraries that used the phone’s native utilities to fix the problem.” Another challenge was finding the best way to accurately determine the location of the user. “GPS isn’t super accurate. We found that if you have an address, we could get the coordinates on something like Google Maps API. Then you can translate that into latitude and longitude,” Hunter said. “But there’s a lot of different ways of doing that. We also could use an IP address or even a WiFi connection.” In addition to software development, the Oregon State students also got firsthand experience with project management and communication skills that will come in handy after graduation. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the whole project has been done online—with Peter and the students doing their work together and meeting via Zoom. “It was the perfect training for working as a team,” Branden said. “You’re not necessarily in the same room as someone, but you’re still able to coordinate. That’s going to be very similar to the way we’ll be working in the real world.” A Working Prototype As the project moves towards the finish line, the Oregon State students will present their work before they graduate in Spring 2021. It’s the culmination of the partnership between MPulse and Oregon State that’s developed this year. “Weekly engagement with industry partners is keystone to the success of our program,” explained explains Dr. Kirsten Winters, Oregon State School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Instructor. “Peter is not only providing mentoring to his individual Capstone team, but he also contributes to our class often as a presenter on general tech and career topics. We’re grateful for his dedication to mentoring.” MPulse, meanwhile, will have a working prototype of a feature set that the company may eventually want to build. But the Oregon State students’ work has gone farther than Peter originally planned. “We started out just wanting to
How To Integrate XML Web Services Into MPulse
The flexibility of web services make it a popular choice for business applications. Using web services for application integration enables software written in various programming languages and running on different platforms to exchange data over computer networks like the Internet. Extensible markup language (XML) is the most common data format associated with web services, but it is not the only data format available. The web services framework does not depend on any particular data format, so it can operate across a range of data formats. As a general purpose document format, XML provides a structured mechanism to encode machine-readable information. In addition, humans can easily read XML documents, making them easy to create and edit. As a result, XML web service integration with software holds multiple benefits. And the good news, you can easily integrate XML web services into MPulse. What Are Web Services? Web services are described as communication between business servers, typically initiated by the interaction of a user through a web site. But the technology that makes up web services doesn’t depend on the Internet or web browsers. Web services exchange data between disparate systems that are not developed by the same parties. These systems can use different programming languages and run on vastly different hardware, but they can exchange data in a system-independent way. So, system-independent data formats are central to the web services framework. And that’s very helpful for any organization that wants to integrate web services with other software applications. Integrating Web Services You can integrate MPulse with XML web services in just a few clicks. MPulse’s DataLink Integration Adapter feature makes this integration easy, enabling users to do things like… Import data to the CMMS software from files, databases, or other applications Export data from the CMMS software to other applications, files, or databases Schedule imports and exports based on times or file changes Save “mapping profiles” to your data sources and targets Software integration enables you or your IT team to quickly and easily move data in and out, depending on your needs. MPulse DataLink Integration Adapter simplifies data sharing, making it easier to achieve. Benefits of Web Service Integration Tight integration between CMMS software and your other business-critical applications and data stores using XML web services will do more than reduce hassle. You’ll also enjoy these benefits… Fewer errors due to manual data entry Reduced data input redundancy Faster response times to maintenance problems Near real-time monitoring of critical data The ability to grow with your company’s changing technologies Above all, data sharing between MPulse CMMS and XML web services goes a long way in keeping your maintenance department running smoothly. For example, Internet of Things (IoT) devices use web service technology to share information—like the automated data collection from sensors to CMMS software. That saves your team a lot of time, while reducing errors and making information available faster. Note that data integration differs from one-time import/exports, which commonly occur during CMMS software implementation. Have questions? We’re here to help. Contact us for more information about integrating XML web services and MPulse CMMS software.
Should You Expand MPulse To Other Departments?
While MPulse CMMS software holds clear advantages for the maintenance team, other departments can benefit as well. And, expanding software across departments is probably easier than you think. Until recently, getting all your applications to share data required teams of highly skilled technical consultants and weeks or months of work—sometimes with questionable results. New data integration tools make integrating software across departments possible for a CMMS to share and receive data with other applications. Now you can easily link MPulse with other systems, such as ERP and accounting software, predictive maintenance monitors, building automation systems, and more. How Can I Expand MPulse CMMS Software to Other Departments? MPulse DataLink Integration Adapter can meet virtually any data integration need, because it’s compatible with a wide array of file and data exchange formats. For example, you might want to integrate MPulse with spreadsheets, other databases, ERP systems, accounting systems, PLCs, electronic meters, and more. Our DataLink Integration Adapter enables your MPulse administrator or local IT team to quickly and easily move data in and out of MPulse using a familiar, intuitive interface. MPulse CMMS software can easily exchange data with any Excel, .txt, .csv, SQL Server, or XML Web Services data store. You can map and schedule data transfers and from numerous data sources outside the application. You can integrate MPulse with other software in four different ways… Import data to MPulse from files, databases, or other applications Export data from MPulse to other applications, files, or databases Schedule imports and exports based on times or file changes Save unlimited “mapping profiles” to your data sources and targets The Growing Importance of Data Integration Between Departments The maintenance department is in the unique position of interacting with most, if not all, other departments. So, tight integration between MPulse CMMS software and other business-critical applications and data stores will do more than reduce hassle. You’ll also enjoy these benefits… Fewer errors due to manual data entry Reduced data input redundancy Faster response times to maintenance problems Near real-time monitoring of critical data The ability to grow with your company’s changing technologies Additionally, technological advances continue to make more and more detailed, relevant data available. And with that increased capability comes increased opportunity to improve organizational performance at all levels, and in all departments—including the maintenance team. Collaborative Project Management Importance Building collaboration helps your employees communicate and work together on projects across functional and departmental lines. Expanding software across departments enables your entire organization to benefit from the ability to collaborate. As a result, all departments can benefit from easy access to data to make decisions, also called data-driven management. Large businesses have been using data-driven management for decades, but now it’s easy for smaller organizations to jump on the data train with software integration tools. Whether your organization is small or large, MPulse CMMS software can help you integrate software across departments without expensive IT consultants or programming experience. Read how this MPulse customer is using our Datalink tool to link MPulse with their financial software: “It just works.” Have questions? We have answers. Contact us.
The Future of Maintenance Management: Maintenance Software in the Cloud
Cloud computing technology has revolutionized the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software industry by helping organizations of all sizes achieve faster implementations, reduce internal IT needs, and improve reliability. Cloud based maintenance system computing also provides a broader range of payment options. Now it’s easier than ever for companies to afford CMMS software for their maintenance teams. What Is Cloud Based Maintenance Management? Cloud computing applications—“on-demand” software hosted on Internet-accessible servers—have a long history with roots back in the 1950s, when enormous mainframe computer systems housed in large server rooms were accessible via simple terminals. In the 1990s, though, commercialization of the Internet made the concept feasible on a global level. Today, the higher speeds and bandwidth capacity of the modern Internet have opened the door to cloud computing technology for businesses. It started out with simple web-based email solutions (like Yahoo! Mail or Google’s Gmail), and now the technology has evolved into full-service software solutions accessible from any device with an Internet connection. Cloud-based CMMS software is changing the maintenance management profession at all levels. Its impact is particularly significant, though, for small organizations better able to compete thanks to affordable, enterprise-level applications. Cloud Based Management Software Benefits So what can cloud-based maintenance management software do for your maintenance operation? Many maintenance professionals are discovering these major advantages: Reduced IT spending: Because cloud-based CMMS applications are located elsewhere, maintenance operations no longer need to enlist expensive (and often unavailable) IT support to set up and maintain technology infrastructure. Lower hardware costs: Because a cloud-based maintenance software runs on external servers, many organizations have discovered they spend less on heavy-duty hardware in the office, particularly on PCs and internal servers. Subscription-based pricing: Also called Software as a Service (SaaS), software subscription payment plans allow organizations to streamline budgets by eliminating heavy upfront investment and spreading costs over time. Mobilization: Mobile technology is a natural fit for the maintenance industry, and cloud-based CMMS means maintainers can access data anytime and anywhere with Internet-enabled devices, like laptops, smartphones, or tablets. Lower training costs: Improved web-based and app-based user interfaces that mimic popular personal-use applications can minimize the learning curve on hardware and software. Easy scalability: Adding a new user? Expanding your reporting capabilities? Cloud-based CMMS software makes these changes easy, so you can keep up in a fast-changing environment. Data security: No more worrying about hard drive failures or data-loss catastrophes. With a cloud-based maintenance system, your data is backed up and secured in a professionally managed environment. Cloud based maintenance software helps maintenance operations get applications up and running faster while reducing onsite implementation and management costs. By virtually eliminating the need for highly trained, expensive internal IT teams, the biggest skill barrier to implementing CMMS is removed. Your maintenance team will save time and money getting your CMMS system working—and you’ll be able to get on to the real work of maintaining and repairing critical assets Have questions? We have answers. Contact us.
Three Steps To A Successful CMMS Implementation
After you’ve successfully completed your CMMS purchase, the next step is turning that into a successful CMMS implementation. But, it’s likely you’re feeling some pressure. The same managers you worked with during the buying process will now be asking, “When will I see the benefits of CMMS implementation?” Get tips for a successful CMMS implementation from the people who’ve done it—our MPulse team customers. A Step-By-Step Guide To Achieving A Successful CMMS Implementation Step 1: Prioritize Requirements The three steps to a successful CMMS implementation start with planning and prioritization. Determine what you need from others in your organization for implementation. List each department that must do something to support the CMMS rollout. These departments typically include IT, maintenance, operations, and finance. For each department, write down the information you need them to provide and/or the tasks they need to complete. For example, does IT need to increase network bandwidth? Do users in operations need to complete training? Will maintenance test the system? Prioritize the information needed or task. You’ll need some assignments to get started. You can schedule others for a later phase. Also determine what tasks need to be completed before other tasks can start. For example, system testing should happen before rolling out user training. Step 2: Remind Users and Managers of the Value Keeping stakeholders informed and involved through the initial unveiling phase is one of the most important steps to successful CMMS implementation. That includes reminding departments about the benefits this new CMMS software will provide them. Perhaps operations and production departments/teams were promised better service at reduced cost from the maintenance team. Maybe senior management and finance were promised a good return on investment. IT may have been promised an easy fit with their server and network infrastructure, and responsive vendor support. Use this information to communicate to each team specifically on what you’ll need from them to achieve these goals. Step 3: Set Goals and Timeline After Step 1 and Step 2, you’ll know what you need, who you need it from, and when you need it. In Step 3, you’ll set goals and a timeline. Take each task, and use SMART goal criteria to set implementation goals that are… Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-bound Make goals as specific as possible to set mutual expectations clearly and keep your implementation project on track. When you’re feeling the pressure, remember your much bigger goal—and the reason you started this implementation process in the first place. And ask for help. If you have questions, we have the answers. It just takes a phone call. Want more information about CMMS implementations? Contact us or download our Successful CMMS Implementation Guide.
How to Improve Maintenance Strategies for Maintenance Management
Years ago, when I was starting out in this business, I worked with a smart, crusty old guy named Frank. Frank said what he meant, and he meant what he said. I’m not sure why, but Frank liked me. I took it as a compliment because he didn’t like a lot of people. We’d eat lunch together in the breakroom, where I’d share my frustrations, and he’d gruffly offer advice—including this ditty: “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” For years I’ve shared that quote (which Frank borrowed from Arthur Ashe) with maintenance managers who are researching or implementing or upgrading CMMS software. Today, CMMS software makes it easier to get started—but you still need to start. In honor of Frank, I’ve made a list of 10 things you can do to improve your maintenance strategy, wherever you are in the process. Some you may have already done. Some you might do later. Pick one or two, and take Frank’s advice—do what you can. Try a Free Demo CMMS Maintenance Tip #1. Document Maintenance Activities Recording maintenance tasks, activities, repairs, and information in CMMS software is the first step when you are just starting out. You can’t measure anything until you have something to measure. CMMS Maintenance Tip #2. Plan Ahead Preventive maintenance tasks are a good start, but planning ahead also applies to everything from scheduling to staffing to purchasing to asset disposal. A goal without a plan is just wishful thinking. CMMS Maintenance Tip #3. Make Resources Easily Accessible Don’t waste time looking for stuff. To improve your maintenance strategy, keep the things your team needs (historical records, part information, vendor contact details, manuals, etc.) in easy-to-find places, like your CMMS database. CMMS Maintenance Tip #4. Automate Put your available tools to work for you. Use your CMMS software to automate the tedious stuff (data entry, email, request approval), so you can focus on more important things. CMMS Maintenance Tip #5. Link Parts Inventory is hard, but the first step is simple. Link parts with your work orders (and your assets), and you are on your way to big goals like controlling the cost of maintenance. CMMS Maintenance Tip #6. Show Your Progress Take a moment to remember how far you’ve come. Then share your story. If you don’t sell your program, no one else will. CMMS Maintenance Tip #7. Get Feedback Every time I’ve requested feedback, someone has said something that made me see things a little differently. Ask. CMMS Maintenance Tip #8. Adjust Maintenance is fluid. As your goals change, your team changes, and your organization changes, adjust your maintenance strategy to fit. CMMS Maintenance Tip #9. Train Your Staff Training is the fastest way to improve your maintenance team’s efficiency and get the best return on investment (ROI). And don’t forget about training yourself as well. The payoff is far greater than the cost. CMMS Maintenance Tip #10. Take Stock Look at the information you have now. You’ll likely find nuggets that will help you ask different questions and get to bigger goals. Today’s competitive business environment has increased the pressure on maintenance teams. Yet Frank’s advice is as relevant now as it was then. Just start. What would you add to my list? Leave a comment or contact us. Request a Free Demo!
Education Maintenance Software: What You Need to Know
Education maintenance software does more than just manage maintenance tasks. It also helps school districts protect their community’s investment in education. And as many maintenance professionals know, school maintenance has changed a great deal over time. As budgets tightened, many school districts have adopted a strategy of simply fixing what broke to work within financial restrictions. At the same time, aging infrastructure often complicated maintenance issues. So, as many discovered, reactive maintenance wasn’t the best strategy to make the most of what they had. Education maintenance software helped improve maintenance strategies with… Preventive Maintenance Schedules The software will generate a schedule of PM tasks, making it simpler to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Properly maintained assets perform more efficiently, use less energy, and fail less often, therefore extending their usable life. It can also help prevent serious problems that arise because of neglect, as well as delay more expensive maintenance. Work Order Management Education systems need to spend their money and their time wisely. Work order management helps them get the highest priority work done while making sure lower priority work doesn’t slip through the cracks. Education maintenance software helps teams easily receive work orders from requesters, enter requests manually, and automate tasks via their preventive maintenance program. Service Requesting Education maintenance software gives your team the ability to receive, manage, and update service requests from unlimited requesters. Then managers can simply approve, assign, schedule, and manage maintenance requests for staff members or vendors. Plus, automated confirmations can be customized and sent to requesters, managers, and technicians. Documentation Education maintenance software documents all maintenance-related activity, including building assets, employees, maintenance tasks, work order types, trades, departments, and more. That helps your team track costs for everything — from boilers, HVAC systems, alarms, and backflow testing to grounds, painting, carpentry, and building renovations. Reports Reporting comes with the territory for public maintenance operations. Reporting features in education maintenance software can help you capture individual facility costs, average work order time, productivity data, and more—all of which contribute to yearly budget projections and other reports for internal departments and management. [related-content] Maintenance managers know education maintenance is more than taking care of buildings and equipment. It plays a huge role in the well-being of students, teachers, and administrators. Contact us to learn how MPulse can help your organization.
Benefits of Unlimited CMMS User Licenses
Traditionally, software is sold as a per-seat license. You’ve probably been buying software this way since your first computer. Of course, per-seat licensing requires you to buy another software license when you hire a new employee, shift a current employee’s responsibilities, or increase your staff. But that’s not efficient for large companies with a lot of employees who play different, and often changing, roles. What’s a ULA? An unlimited license agreement (ULA) is an arrangement in which a software user pays a single up-front fee to get as many licenses as they want for a specified set of software products over a fixed time frame. It’s a popular option for businesses who know their team is expanding during that time period. Benefits of Unlimited Software License Agreements ULA agreements work best for companies that expect growth through normal business operations. It makes it easier to be a multi-location business and not worry about user caps. For companies expecting to grow during a specific period of time, a ULA offers… significant cost savings more convenience easier management and administration MPulse Infinity Tier MPulse created our Infinity Tier—unlimited CMMS software licenses, so you never have to worry about software licenses again. The MPulse Infinity Tier is available with all our software editions, whether you decide to purchase or go with SaaS, and whether you choose locally installed or hosted. You also can combine MPulse Infinity Tier with our Role-Based Access Control feature to help your organization control access to specific CMMS information based on a user’s role and responsibilities. Unlimited License Agreements vs. Concurrent Licensing For smaller companies, MPulse’s concurrent user licensing is a different approach with the potential to save you money. The number of concurrent user licenses you need is based on the number of users accessing the software at the same time. Let’s say your team has 30 people. You have 18 people on the day shift—10 technicians, three parts room employees, two admin assistants, one foreman, you, and your boss. On the night shift, you have another 10 technicians, one parts room employee, and one foreman. Because not all users will be accessing the system at the same time, you can reduce the number of software licenses you need by more than a third. So you’re not paying extra for users who use the software at different times or only need access occasionally. Want to know if MPulse Infinity Tier or concurrent licensing is the best choice for your organization? Contact us. We’re here to help.