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 July 6th, 2023

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### Setting up an Asset Hierarchy - a Guide to Selecting Which Equipment to Include

The exact make-up and format of an asset hierarchy will depend on many factors, such as the type of assets being tracked, their complexity in terms of sub-assets (child assets), the industry, as well as your company's maintenance management and reporting goals.

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 July 6th, 2023

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### Free Maintenance Management Software: The Solution for SMBs?

From small businesses and startups to larger organizations with simplified needs, such as a small number of assets or users, free maintenance management software offers an opportunity to get professional maintenance processes established, with a pathway to taking advantage of more advanced features in the future.

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 June 8th, 2023

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### Embracing Modernity: The Advantages of Web-Based Maintenance Management Software over Legacy Options

While older legacy maintenance management systems served their purpose in the past, the rise of modern web-based software has revolutionised the way companies approach maintenance. Modern web-based maintenance management software surpasses its legacy counterparts in terms of functionality, total cost of ownership, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, without the hangups.

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