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10 Benefits of IBM MAS SaaS

  • Writer: Nxt Era
    Nxt Era
  • Nov 13
  • 2 min read
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IBM Maximo has evolved from a simple maintenance tracking system into a full asset management powerhouse. With IBM-hosted Maximo Application Suite, you get big features without the infrastructure headaches. Nxt Era helps you navigate the new tools so you can focus on what matters most. Here are 10 benefits of hosting Maximo with IBM SaaS

1. Say Goodbye to Infrastructure Management

Wrangling infrastructure is nobody’s idea of a good time. With MAS SaaS, IBM handles everything. No hardware refresh cycles. Your IT team can hand off this work and concentrate on your business.

  • No late-night troubleshooting

  • No juggling cloud bills or hosting contracts

  • More time for IT Teams to focus on business needs

2. Updates and Patches? All Automatic

When not having to wrangle infrastructure is no longer a concern, your IT team can focus on configuring Maximo to meet operational needs, such as:

  • Designing workflows that reflect business processes

  • Integrating Maximo with ERP, HR, and financial systems

  • Creating dashboards and reports for better decision-making

3. Get Up and Running Faster

Remember the dreaded Maximo upgrades? Worries about downtime and the potential for things to break are now a thing of the past. IBM handles updates automatically, ensuring your environment is always running the latest version.

  • Immediate access to new features and enhancements

  • Improved security through timely patches

  • No more upgrade projects or compatibility issues

4. Simplified Licensing and Predictable Costs

IBM MAS SaaS simplifies licensing with a single subscription model based on AppPoints. You get a pool of these points and allocate them across users and apps as you see fit.

  • Predictable monthly costs

  • Flexible usage based on actual needs

  • Easier budgeting and forecasting

5. Built-In Resilience and Disaster Recovery

The idea of data loss and unexpected downtime is every IT department’s nightmare. MAS SaaS  has regular backups, secure storage, and automatic failover, providing your team peace of mind.

  • Regular backups

  • Secure storage

  • Automatic failover

6. Scalable by Design: Ready for Growth

Growth is exciting, but it can strain systems that aren’t built to scale. MAS SaaS lives on IBM’s cloud infrastructure, which is designed to grow with your organization. flexible scaling based on demand

  • Consumption-based pricing

  • No need to forecast hardware needs

  • No performance bottlenecks

7. Hybrid Cloud and Red Hat OpenShift: Modern Architecture Without Complexity

MAS SaaS is built on a hybrid cloud foundation powered by Red Hat OpenShift, IBM’s container platform of choice.  

  • Flexibility to run workloads across public and private clouds

  • Seamless orchestration and scaling

  • No need to manage Kubernetes or virtual machines

8. Security and Compliance: Built-In and Always On

Security is non-negotiable. IBM SaaS provides robust identity and access management, continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and adherence to industry standards.

  • Data encryption at rest and in transit

  • Identity and access management

  • Continuous monitoring and vulnerability assessments

9. Improved User Adoption

IBM SaaS eliminates the hassle of deployment timelines by eliminating infrastructure setup and streamlining provisioning. Quick deployment means instant access to new functionality and faster adoption.

  • Quicker deployments

  • Immediate access to functionality

  • Faster ROI

10. IBM and Nxt Era Provide a Strategic Focus for IT and Ops teams

IBM provides a solid platform and the reliability you need. But to truly unlock its potential, you need the right partner. Successful organizations rely on Nxt Era for planning, configuration, training, and ongoing improvements.


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