Maximo 9.0 marks a significant milestone in the world of asset management. As industries evolve, the need for robust, efficient, and integrated solutions becomes ever more critical. Maximo 9.0 delivers on these demands with a suite of enhancements and new features designed to streamline operations, improve user experience, and offer greater flexibility and scalability.

Unified Versioning for Seamless Upgrades

Maximo Application Suite 9.0 ensures that users can upgrade without the need for separate migration tasks, maintaining compatibility with version 8.11. This alignment simplifies the upgrade process and reduces downtime, allowing organizations to quickly taake advantage of new features and improvements.

Enhanced Support and Integration

Maximo 9.0 introduces support for Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6), enabling installations, management, and updates within an IPv6 environment. This support is crucial for future-proofing your infrastructure as the world increasingly adopts IPv6. Additionally, Maximo 9.0 supports MongoDB 5.0 and 6.0, providing enhanced database performance and capabilities.

A notable change is the introduction of the IBM Data Reporter Operator (DRO). Replacing the deprecated User Data Services, DRO collects and processes metrics for licensing compliance. It boasts a reduced operational footprint and cost, helping organizations minimize resource usage. Migration tools are included for existing users, though manual metric reporting is required if the migration is not completed.

Maximo Assist Upgrade and Rollback

An important feature in Maximo 9.0 is the ability to roll back Maximo Assist. After upgrading to a later version of Maximo Assist, you can  revert to a previous version by updating the version properties. For instance, you can roll back from version 9.0.1 to 9.0.0, but not from 9.0.0 to 8.11. This feature provides greater flexibility in managing updates and versions of Maximo Assist as needed by your organization.

Streamlined User Synchronization and Authentication

Maximo 9.0 brings significant improvements in user synchronization and authentication. Custom mapping for user data synchronized between LDAP servers and user registries is available in the user interface. Furthermore, support for the SCIM 2.0 protocol allows synchronization of users and groups from external identity providers (IdPs).

For authentication, Maximo 9.0 introduces several new features. Initiated logout for SAML service providers ensures that current user sessions are logged out before another user logs in with the same credentials. Additionally, multiple identity providers (IDPs) can be configured for the same authentication type, such as SAML or LDAP. This flexibility simplifies the authentication process in complex environments.

Users can also self-register to create their own login accounts and access the available applications. To enable self-registration, an administrator must first activate and configure the access options associated with each configured identity provider. This feature provides greater flexibility and increased accessibility for users, simplifying their access to the various applications within the Maximo suite.

Maximo 9.0 : Advanced Configuration and Options

Maximo 9.0 offers extensive configuration and customization options. Administrators can change the appearance of the user interface, incorporating logos, company branding, and custom visual styles through CSS styling. This level of customization ensures that the interface aligns with corporate identity, enhancing user experience.

To enhance security, Maximo 9.0 introduces account lockout features. Administrators can define conditions that prevent users from logging in after consecutive unsuccessful login attempts, either by duration or until an administrator unlocks the account. Additionally, personal information can be anonymized before user deletion, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.

The new release also includes support for customizing the workload in the IBM Data Dictionary and IoT tool by configuring the pods handled by custom resource objects. Administrators can also configure the size of public certificate resources and support Db2 text search for searchable columns, further enhancing operational efficiency.

To help users familiarize themselves with the various features and updates of Maximo, the application offers integrated guided tours. As an administrator, you have the option to configure the user interface to hide these guided tours, providing a more personalized and less intrusive user experience.

Application and Industry Solutions Updates

Maximo 9.0 brings several updates to applications, industry solutions, accelerators, and add-ons. The MRO Inventory Optimization is no longer available as an externally configured application, and administrators must remove it before upgrading. Similarly, Watson Discovery dependency for Maximo Assist has been removed, and voice inspections are no longer available in the new version.

These changes reflect IBM’s commitment to streamlining the Maximo platform, ensuring it remains efficient and focused on delivering core functionalities that matter most to users.

Embracing the Future with Maximo

Maximo represents a major leap forward in asset management. Its enhanced features, improved integration, and streamlined processes make it an indispensable tool for organizations looking to optimize their operations. By adopting Maximo, businesses can ensure they stay ahead of the curve, leveraging advanced technologies to drive efficiency and performance. 

With these updates, Maximo 9.0 not only meets the current demands of asset management but also paves the way for future innovations. Whether you are upgrading from a previous version or considering Maximo for the first time, Maximo 9.0 offers a comprehensive solution that is built to grow with your organization. 

For more information on Maximo 9.0 and how it can benefit your business, contact us. 

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