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In this episode of Reliability Radio, host Brendon Russ is joined by Derek Valine, Product Manager for Maximo's Asset Lifecycle Management sector, to discuss the transformative potential of Maximo's Reliability Strategies application . Derek breaks down how the tool provides a comprehensive library of common assets, typical failure modes, and best-practice mitigation strategies, offering organizations a ready-made starter kit for effective asset management . The conversation focuses on the importance of establishing a solid foundational framework—such as comprehensive asset hierarchies—which many organizations struggle to maintain . By doing so, teams can leverage AI applications, such as condition insights, to monitor failure modes and recommend tailored corrective actions . This episode highlights how investing in foundational data management is a powerful way to shift from reactive work order management to proactive, lifecycle-focused asset optimization .

In this episode of Reliability Radio, host Brendon Russ is joined by Terrence O'Hanlon, founder of reliabilityweb.com, and Mary Larkin, President of Nineteen Americas, to discuss the recent acquisition of ReliabilityWeb by Nineteen Group . Recorded at Maximo World in Nashville, the conversation explores the long-term vision behind the transition and the future of the events . Terrence explains that Nineteen Group provides the infrastructure and culture needed to sustain their specialized communities well into the future . Mary highlights Nineteen Group's commitment to preserving the unique, collaborative energy of ReliabilityWeb events while introducing new growth opportunities, such as bringing Smart Manufacturing Week to Detroit next April alongside the reliability conference . Listeners will learn how this strategic partnership aims to expand the reach of the reliability community globally while maintaining the supportive spirit attendees have come to expect .

In this episode of Reliability Radio, host Brendon Russ sits down with Kendra DeKeyrel, Worldwide VP of Asset Lifecycle Management at IBM Software, to discuss the evolving landscape of Maximo . As organizations transition from legacy versions like 7.6 to the new MAS 9 suite, many face the challenge of abandoning heavy past customizations . Kendra explains how utilizing Maximo's out-of-the-box configurations allows teams to upgrade faster and unlock new features, such as Asset Performance Management (APM) and enhanced mobile capabilities for field technicians . The conversation also covers practical advice for cleansing data to prepare for AI integration and using AppPoint licensing to quickly test new proof-of-concepts . This episode offers a clear, actionable roadmap for maintenance professionals to embrace the future of asset management without the fear of change .

In this Reliability Radio interview from TRC 2026, John from ABS explains why equipment data collection in CMMS systems often fails due to a lack of standardization . Discover how the proper definition of assets and nomenclature control enable cost-effective business decisions and facilitate the work of maintenance personnel .

On Reliability Radio, Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ talk with Mike Bodon of Aquas about HVAC reliability, coil fouling detection, condition-based maintenance, and AI-powered performance monitoring. Learn how facilities can improve asset reliability, reduce energy waste, and extend equipment life through data-driven maintenance strategies.

On Reliability Radio, Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ talk with Robert Skerik of Technical Associates of Charlotte about advanced vibration analysis, high-frequency monitoring, rolling element bearings, gearbox reliability, lubrication issues, and pump cavitation. Learn why sampling rates and signal processing are critical for detecting failures before they impact production.

On Reliability Radio, Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ speak with Aaron Hermes of Interloc Solutions about reliability best practices, asset hierarchies, AI adoption, knowledge transfer, and CMMS implementation. Learn why context, experience, and thoughtful guidance are essential for turning best practices into lasting business value.

On Reliability Radio, Jonathan Guiney and Brendon Russ speak with Carlos Gonzalez of Remsoft about MRO inventory optimization, spare parts governance, lead-time accuracy, item master cleanup, and inventory criticality. Learn how better inventory data and decision-making can reduce costs, improve availability, and support business continuity.

At TRC 2026, Brendon Russ speaks with Dan Anderson of TRM about reliability culture, ERP and EAM implementations, data governance, and executive sponsorship. Learn why maintenance professionals need a voice in technology decisions and how stronger partnerships between IT, operations, and maintenance improve business outcomes.

On Industry Trends & Insights, Bob Francis speaks with Mark LaPlante of Octave about ISO 55000, asset management standards, AI-enabled business value analysis, and the importance of linking asset performance to financial outcomes. Learn how organizations can build stronger business cases and drive executive support for asset management initiatives.

On Reliability Radio, Brendon Russ talks with Joe Lee of Aidentyx about moving beyond AI hype and applying AI to real maintenance challenges. Learn how AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, knowledge management, and root cause analysis can help reliability teams reduce repair times and improve operational performance.

On Industry Trends & Insights, Bob Francis speaks with Ben Dutro of California Water Service and Tacoma Zach of Mentor APM about solving one of asset management's biggest challenges: poor asset data. Learn how AI-enabled data collection, condition assessments, thermography, and Maximo integration are helping utilities improve reliability, planning, and decision-making.

On Reliability Radio, Brendon Russ speaks with Graham Provost of C3 AI about anomaly detection, AI agents, workflow automation, and asset performance optimization. Learn how organizations are using AI to improve reliability, accelerate investigations, optimize processes, and unlock operational efficiencies.

Can AI deliver value if your asset data isn't trustworthy? In this episode, Bob Francis sits down with Joe Nichols from Octave to explore how knowledge graphs, data quality, AI-driven classification, and connected industrial intelligence are reshaping asset management and reliability.

On Industry Trends & Insights, Bob Francis speaks with Malavika Tohani of Verdantix about industrial AI adoption, data governance, workforce trust, and asset lifecycle management. Learn why organizations are focusing on scalable AI use cases, contextualized data, and reliability-driven digital transformation