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A CMMS helps restaurant operators schedule preventive maintenance, log compliance records, and avoid costly breakdowns that halt service. [ View article → ](/articles/restaurant-cmms) August 12th, 2026 ![Autodesk office signs | MaintainX CMMS](/img/containers/articles/autodesk-aquires-maintainx.png/a0f75dc3953d747bded0e0cb17f01341/autodesk-aquires-maintainx.png) Autodesk Bought MaintainX ------------------------- Autodesk's acquisition of MaintainX officially closed in August 2026, folding the CMMS into a much larger enterprise platform. This piece walks through what that shift practically means for small and mid-size maintenance teams, and what questions are worth asking before your next renewal. [ View article → ](/articles/autodesk-bought-maintainx) August 11th, 2026 ![Hands hold tangled rope on one side with straight rope on the other | Preventive maintenance](/img/containers/articles/ropes-tangled-straight-fist.jpg/8cd2f44f8a97eba888e9833ae3770342/ropes-tangled-straight-fist.jpg) Work Order Management: A Complete Guide --------------------------------------- What a work order is, how the lifecycle works, how tracking and automation change a maintenance team, what to look for in work order software, and what changes by industry. [ View article → ](/articles/work-order-management) July 28th, 2026 ![Guest arrives in hotel room with luggage | Hotel Maintenance](/img/containers/articles/istock-2155061962.jpg/0c5e10cea13da289decb6add8f164dcb/istock-2155061962.jpg) Why Boutique Hotels Need a CMMS More Than the Chains Do ------------------------------------------------------- Boutique hotels win on attention to detail, but deliver it with a maintenance team of one or two. Here's why a CMMS matters more at 24 rooms than 300, plus a starting preventive schedule built around guest experience. [ View article → ](/articles/why-boutique-hotels-need-a-cmms-more-than-the-chains-do) July 16th, 2026 ![Close up view of paper-based maintenance records | CMMS](/img/containers/articles/paper-based-maintenance-records.jpg/c2d554d7ca87d9ee91de5f15b44e5014/paper-based-maintenance-records.jpg) Service Record Software: How Digital Maintenance Histories Protect Your Equipment Investment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service record software gives maintenance teams a searchable, tamper-proof history of every repair, inspection, and part replacement, replacing paper logs that get lost or forgotten. [ View article → ](/articles/service-record-software) July 8th, 2026 ![Entrance to a grand old college campus with path leading to building](/img/containers/articles/collage-campus-maintenance-building.jpg/c2790de2ade07e049830dfbdc2d66470/collage-campus-maintenance-building.jpg) 10 Tips for Effective Facility Management in College ---------------------------------------------------- College campuses function like small cities. They operate long hours, support thousands of students and staff, and rely on many systems working together every day. Classrooms, laboratories, hostels, libraries, sports facilities, and utilities all need consistent care. When facility management works well, learning continues without interruption; when it doesn’t, even small issues can disrupt campus life. [ View article → ](/articles/10-tips-for-effective-facility-management-in-college) June 26th, 2026 ![scales indicating a comparison of CMMS features | Maintainly MaintainX](/img/containers/articles/istock-2221835755.jpg/5bbce7541bef180e32c4e5c72b1b807d/istock-2221835755.jpg) Why Teams are Switching from MaintainX to Maintainly ---------------------------------------------------- Is your CMMS too complex for your daily needs? Discover why Maintainly is the top alternative to MaintainX for teams seeking ease of use and better value. We break down the cost savings, the streamlined user interface, and exactly how to move your data without losing your history. [ View article → ](/articles/why-teams-are-switching-from-maintainx-to-maintainly) May 18th, 2026 ![Maintenance technicians in hardhats service an engine | CMMS](/img/containers/articles/maintenance-technicians-engine.jpg/5805e3bf14b461ac2133ebe6fb505dce/maintenance-technicians-engine.jpg) Equipment Maintenance Software: A Practical Buyer's Guide --------------------------------------------------------- Equipment maintenance software helps teams track, schedule, and manage maintenance for physical assets, from factory machines to vehicle fleets. This guide covers the key features to look for and how to choose the right solution for your team. [ View article → ](/articles/equipment-maintenance-software) May 6th, 2026 ![Maintainly dashboard screenshot | CMMS](/img/containers/articles/cmms-dashboard-screenshot-maintainly.png/bb2278baef9ab94fbaf4752dac44a0c0/cmms-dashboard-screenshot-maintainly.png) MaintainX Alternative: Why Maintainly Is the Better-Value CMMS for Simple Maintenance Needs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintainly is a lower-cost MaintainX alternative for teams that want straightforward maintenance management. This post compares the two on price and features, with a 10-person cost example showing potential savings. [ View article → ](/articles/maintainx-alternative-why-maintainly-is-the-better-value-cmms-for-simple-maintenance-needs) April 30th, 2026 ![Hotel reception greets hotel guest | Maintenance Management](/img/containers/articles/hotel-guest-reception-maintenance.jpg/93a64ce9ea287b4b2a38660c38b0e6e4/hotel-guest-reception-maintenance.jpg) The Best Hotel Maintenance Software in 2026: What the Hospitality Industry Actually Needs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Choosing hotel maintenance software isn't just about features; in an industry with some of the highest staff turnover of any sector, how quickly your team can learn the system matters as much as what it can do. We compare the leading hospitality CMMS platforms and explain why ease of use and fast onboarding should be at the top of every hotel operator's evaluation criteria. 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