Modernizing IBM Maximo isn’t just about routine upgrades or ticking off maintenance tasks. It requires rethinking the architecture that supports your operations and preparing your environment for the realities of modern infrastructure.
Organizations moving toward Maximo Application Suite (MAS) are facing fundamental changes in how their systems are deployed, secured, and operated. Decisions around OpenShift environments, cloud-native architecture, and upgrade strategies can have lasting impact across the enterprise.
For teams responsible for keeping mission-critical systems running while navigating this transition, surface-level guidance isn’t enough.
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That’s why A3J Group’s Maximo veterans Bob Richardson and Kelly Nimmo are launching a new monthly technical dispatch dedicated entirely to Maximo modernization.
This series is designed for the people doing the real work of modernization — architects, administrators, engineers, and IT leaders responsible for evolving their Maximo environments without disrupting operations.
Each dispatch will share practical experience drawn from real deployments, including:
- Architecture considerations when moving toward MAS
- OpenShift infrastructure planning and deployment realities
- Governance, security, and upgrade readiness strategies
- Lessons learned from modernization projects in the field
In short, this series focuses on what actually happens when organizations modernize Maximo in the real world.
Issue #1 Is Now Available
Transitioning from WebSphere to OpenShift: Your Launchpad to Cloud-Native
Read it here:
https://a3jgroup.com/shifting-from-websphere-to-openshift-welcome-to-your-new-cloud-native-adventure/
This opening article explores one of the most significant shifts organizations face when preparing for MAS: moving from traditional WebSphere environments to OpenShift and cloud-native infrastructure.
It outlines the architectural implications of that shift and what teams should consider before beginning the transition.
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Beginning with the next article in the MAS 9 Installation Series, Bob and Kelly’s dispatches will be delivered exclusively to newsletter subscribers.
These briefings go deeper than typical blog posts. They focus on architectural decisions, deployment planning, and operational lessons learned that are most valuable to practitioners actively working on Maximo modernization initiatives.
Upcoming topics will explore areas such as:
- MAS 9 deployment preparation
- OpenShift resource planning
- Installation prerequisites and environment readiness
- Common pitfalls teams encounter during MAS modernization
For teams responsible for MAS architecture, OpenShift readiness, and long-term upgrade strategy, these insights can help reduce risk and improve deployment outcomes.
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Modernizing Maximo requires thoughtful planning and informed decision-making.
Bob and Kelly’s monthly dispatch is designed to provide the technical perspective needed to navigate that transition with confidence.
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Modernizing Maximo requires thoughtful planning and informed decision-making.
Bob and Kelly’s monthly dispatch is designed to provide the technical perspective needed to navigate that transition with confidence.
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