COSOL Expert Insights

New Hope Group's New Acland Coal Mine had managed permits on paper since opening - with conflicting datasets and a datum error margin of up to 200 metres bringing the site close to a compliance breach. COSOL replaced it with a cloud-based GIS system built on Esri ArcGIS.

Esri Utility Network enables deeper understanding, powerful analytics and improved service delivery to end customer for utilities operating and maintaining complex asset networks.

ENSCO has enhanced its services to the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Railroad Administration by adopting COSOL’s EAMaaS with IBM Maximo. The solution improves asset visibility, streamlines maintenance, and supports stronger compliance and operational efficiency.

Asset-centric organisations face a trust problem in SAP transformation. While 84% of Australian businesses adopt new technology, operational risk and skills shortages hold back deeper change. COSOL recently delivered a complex SAP migration across 20 legacy systems, 80 million records, and 350 data sources, restoring data confidence and creating a system the business could trust from day one.

COSOL has achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification for information security management. This external endorsement confirms our commitment to protecting critical enterprise data through comprehensive security controls, proactive risk management, and continuous improvement aligned with global best practices.

Most organisations use IBM Maximo as an expensive work order system, missing the strategic asset performance management capabilities already paid for. COSOL aligns Maximo with ISO 55000 principles through industry-specific frameworks and data foundations - transforming your investment from database dump to racing machine.

Scott McGowan, Managing Director and CEO of COSOL, joins the Railway Transportation Systems Podcast to discuss how COSOL is solving real operational challenges in the rail sector. From integrating complex enterprise systems and improving asset management with mobile solutions, to leveraging AI and predictive analytics, Scott shares practical insights on bridging the gap between business needs and technology. The conversation explores COSOL's approach to customer-centric operations, the future of rail innovation, and why reliability matters when failure is not an option.

When every minute of downtime costs thousands and regulatory compliance isn't negotiable, asset-intensive organisations need more than spreadsheets and siloed systems. They need intelligence. COSOL's Integrated Asset Reporting transforms fragmented data across multiple systems into actionable intelligence, helping organisations reduce unplanned downtime, cut excess inventory, and demonstrate compliance. With real-time visibility into asset health and AI-powered tools built specifically for asset management workflows, organisations can predict failures before they happen and make data-driven decisions that protect their most critical assets.

As COSOL returns from Maximo Live Sydney 2025, we wanted to feature the 3 most common asked questions we get about Maximo, and the 1 question we wished was asked more often.

AI success in asset-heavy industries starts with small, focused wins. Scott McGowan explores how practical, data-driven strategies and trusted partnerships can turn AI from hype into measurable business value.

Teck Resources transitioned from paper-based inspections to COSOL OnPlan’s digital platform, streamlining maintenance, reducing risk, and improving accountability across one of Canada’s largest mining operations.

AI in asset management promises extraordinary efficiency and insight — but only if people trust it. COSOL CEO Scott McGowan explores why trust in data, algorithms, and security forms the foundation for responsible AI adoption in asset-intensive industries.

Incomplete data isn’t just a nuisance - it’s a risk that can cost millions in downtime, compliance penalties, and locked-up capital. COSOL’s Asset Reporting in a Box gives asset-heavy industries a fast, integrated way to regain control through clean data, AI-driven insights, and trusted expert guidance.

AI is transforming asset-intensive industries - from mining to utilities - by improving reliability, safety, and decision-making. But real success depends on people, trust, and responsible adoption. Learn how COSOL’s practical AI approach empowers teams and drives measurable performance gains.

COSOL brought together leaders across mining, transport, and utilities to discuss AI asset management, practical adoption strategies, and overcoming challenges for real business outcomes.

Transport asset management leaders share insights on AI initiatives, challenges, and opportunities reshaping the industry. From smarter maintenance and workforce optimisation to governance and cultural change, leaders reveal how transport organisations can build AI maturity safely and strategically.

AI in asset management is evolving fast, unlocking smarter decisions, predictive planning, and real operational impact across industries.

Utility experts share insights on AI initiatives, challenges, and opportunities across the energy sector, from prediction models to governance.

Mining and energy experts share insights on AI initiatives, challenges, and opportunities. From cultural change to forecasting and regulatory hurdles, leaders discuss how AI is reshaping safety, efficiency, and workforce transformation across asset-centric industries.

From duplicate records to inspection data black holes, unreliable Maximo data is costing asset-intensive industries time and trust. COSOL’s America's Maximo Team breaks down why data chaos happens and shares practical solutions, including how the COSOL Maximo Data Portal helps you regain control with confidence.

AI offers major potential for asset-intensive organisations, but adopting it without a clear strategy can do more harm than good. COSOL CEO Scott McGowan and IBM’s David Small outline why trust, data quality and a staged, purpose-led approach are essential for AI success. Learn why “walk before you run” is more than just a metaphor when it comes to AI in asset management.

Sam Crewe (COSOL) and Sunil Rodrigues (CITIC Pacific Mining) share how digital work management transforms safety, reliability, and performance.

In this article, Adam Sharp, Service Delivery Director and Co-Founder of Toustone, A COSOL Company, explores how machine learning is already transforming asset maintenance. While the AI spotlight is often on what's next, he breaks down real-world ML applications delivering measurable gains today - from predictive monitoring to smarter, safer inspections.

With tightening budgets and ageing infrastructure, organisations face growing pressure to reduce maintenance costs without risking reliability. This article explores how AI unlocks smarter, data-led decisions that balance performance, cost, and timing, without overhauling existing systems.

Knowing when to replace ageing assets isn’t always straightforward. Relying on age or cost alone can lead to costly missteps. With AI, digital twins and data-driven insights, organisations can predict failure, plan replacements strategically, and support capital decisions with greater confidence.

We presented to a cross functional team at Transport for NSW on data, advanced analytics, predictive analytics - What role do these play in current and future business goals.

Learn how transportation companies in the U.S. are using Maximo to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, enhance safety, and optimize customer service.

Discover how AI is Predicting the Unpredictable - helping organisations prevent critical asset failures before they happen through real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and smarter maintenance strategies.

An Australian rail operator partnered with COSOL to deploy sustainability analytics, using predictive insights to reduce emissions, improve energy forecasting, and boost efficiency without impacting customer experience.

COSOL reveals how decision intelligence can transform operational reporting, cutting hours from manual tasks to minutes, boosting data accuracy, and enabling faster, smarter decision-making.

We sat down with Michele to discuss Conservis, key challenges, COSOL's data solutions, and the future of ESG and sustainability in agriculture.

Ever wondered how some businesses consistently outperform their competitors? The answer lies in data. This article discusses how to use data analytics to grow your business​, exploring how industries such as transport, mining, utilities and defence can all benefit. We share actionable strategies to collect, analyse, and utilise data, helping you make smarter decisions, improve customer experiences, and achieve remarkable results.

Learn how COSOL's Transport solution ensures all key performance metrics are achieved on time, every time, with better data and better decisions.

Discover how predictive people analytics in HR is transforming workforce management in 2024, helping leaders make smarter, data-driven decisions.

Employee turnover is a silent profit killer, especially in industries like transport and agriculture. The key to staying ahead? Predictive people analytics.

Recently we upgraded our EAMaaS solution to better support our customers and their increasingly integrated and sophisticated asset management ecosystem of data and technologies. Learn more about this all-inclusive, fully managed cloud-based platform that provides the strong foundations and technologies to enable you to leverage AI, Machine Learning, Digital Twin and data visualisation tools.

Organisations today face mounting pressures to transform their asset management strategies. The future lies in a fully integrated digital ecosystem, leveraging AI, machine learning, and data-driven technologies to enable predictive and prescriptive maintenance. To achieve this advanced maturity, businesses need scalable solutions that not only support their current operations but also provide a clear path to enhance their asset management capabilities.

Featured on MasteringSAP - Discover how saving costs and downtime with optimised MRO inventory reduces waste, enhances efficiency, and boosts asset-intensive industries.

Featured in MasteringSAP - Learn how optimising MRO inventory reduces costs, prevents downtime, and adds value through strategy and opportunity assessment.

With MRO inventory values often reaching from fifty to hundreds of million dollars and growing year on year, organisations face many challenges managing their MRO inventory, including understanding the true value of their inventory and identifying the potential cost savings that can be achieved through efficient inventory management. In this article, we look at how organisations can identify the potential of inventory optimisation.

Featured in MasteringSAP - Enterprise Asset Management systems are only as strong as the data within them. COSOL’s work with Glencore Coal shows how auditing and improving SAP master data can reduce costs, boost planning efficiency, and deliver consistent operations across multiple sites.

Payload capacity is critical in mining. COSOL helped a client achieve a 5.9% payload increase with a lightweight tray upgrade, unlocking efficiency, reducing costs, and improving fleet productivity.

The best ERP systems are only as good as the data they hold, and unfortunately there are so many businesses migrating rubbish data into shiny new systems but ending up with the same result.

Featured in MasteringSAP - Finding the right solution for asset heavy industries helps industries improve planning, efficiency, and work management with EAM tools.

With an easing of commodity prices, mining companies are looking for ways to reduce operational costs while maintaining production targets, managing constraints on supply chains and ESG regulatory pressures. In this article we look at 3 simple ways to optimise your mining inventory and reduce operational costs.

Featured in MasteringSAP - Warranty management is often overlooked, but it can significantly reduce maintenance costs. COSOL highlights common challenges, best practices, and the role of ERP-integrated tools to improve tracking, recoveries, and supplier accountability.

This is the first article in our series that unpacks the changes and impacts of leading Geographic Information System (GIS) software provider - Esri's user type and licensing updates which started to come into effect from mid 2024. In this article we look at what is changing and what you can do to best prepare your organisation for the changes.

Today COSOL launched a new Digital Twin viewer for IBM Maximo Application Suite in partnership with Nextspace and digital engineering specialists, DBM Vircon. The viewer provides geospatial BIM viewing and 4D integration and is designed to overcome the scale and complexity limitations of existing IBM MAS plugin viewers.

Learn how taking a deeper look at your asset challenges - through root cause analysis, benchmarking, and capability assessment - can lead to lasting improvements.

Featured on MasteringSAP - Advanced algorithms and prescriptive analytics can make inventory management more sustainable, reducing waste, emissions, and downtime. COSOL’s approach helps organisations optimise MRO inventory, improve forecasting, and integrate with ERP and EAM systems for smarter, greener operations.

COSOL helped a major iron ore mine achieve a 12.5% cost reduction by developing a fact-based HME fleet strategy. The approach improved asset availability, reduced maintenance labour demand, and delivered over AUD 142 million in business value.

With organisations increasingly aware of the need to balance ESG goals and responsibilities with cost, risk and productivity demands, implementing sustainable MRO inventory management has become as essential mechanism to not only reduce costs or asset downtime but is an effective way to actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain.

Re-architecting your Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) information systems is a critical and complex undertaking - but also high-risk. Learn about how COSOL's technical, functional, and asset-intensive industry expertise will help your organisation transition successfully to the next generation of EAMs or ERPs.

For organisations considering the transition from IBM Maximo 7.6.1.x to Maximo Application Suite, a MAS Readiness Assessment is the critical first step to ensure your organisation has the right licensing, technical and functional requirements in place to ensure a successful upgrade before support for Maximo 7.6.1,x ends in September 2025.

Featured on MasteringSAP - A data-driven approach to MRO inventory optimisation helps asset-intensive organisations cut costs, prevent downtime, and improve service levels. COSOL’s recommended solution uses prescriptive analytics and ERP/EAM integration to deliver the right parts, at the right time, with confidence.

In this third article on upgrading from Maximo 7.6.1.x to IBM Maximo Application Suite, we look at why how organisations can plan their transition to maintain currency of support, achieve optimal licensing with AppPoints, and set strong foundations to take advantage of the advanced capabilities that the Application suite provides after the initial upgrade to Maximo Manage.

MTR Corporation's feature in APAC Outlook Magazine explained MTR's ability to lead the charge towards promising sustainability goals.

Providing a superior passenger experience is integral to transport leaders. Read about COSOL's Transport Solution and using SIRI to address challenges.

Companies that fully embrace warranty management and develop the necessary processes to maximise warranty recoveries have five key components that contribute to warranty management process excellence.

Adam Sharp explains the difference between business and decision intelligence and how we use both at COSOL in our data analytics tools.

In this second article in our series about upgrading to IBM Maximo Application Suite and the new AppPoints licensing, we look at the top 5 reasons to upgrade to IBM MAS now, and how starting with a readiness assessment can ensure a smooth transition and upgrade for your organisation.

Companies face shocking ESG data findings as they optimise employee mix and cut costs through outsourced sustainability reporting.

Predictive analytics helps transport organisations achieve sustainability in transport by reducing emissions, optimising fuel use, and enabling smarter long-term asset strategies. COSOL shows how data-driven insights can deliver both environmental and operational benefits.

One in ten buses in Greater Sydney vanishes from apps before reaching you. COSOL uses predictive analytics and real-time tracking, just like trains, to eliminate "ghost buses," boost commuter confidence, and make public transport more reliable.

In this podcast interview, host Rahiman Shaik speaks with Adam Sharp about how transport leaders can harness data to transform operations. The conversation explores the role of forecasting, machine learning, and real-time analytics in improving efficiency, reducing manual reporting, and shaping the future of transport innovation.

COSOL helped a leading rail operator transform reporting with transport reporting analytics, automating manual processes, consolidating data, and enabling real-time service insights that improve operational decision-making.

COSOL helps organisations overcome visibility challenges by integrating diverse data sources into unified dashboards. With advanced analytics and machine learning, COSOL empowers leadership teams to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and predict performance across key areas such as finance, HR, marketing, sales, and sustainability reporting.

COSOL helps transport operators harness big data by consolidating siloed data sources into visual, real-time dashboards. With predictive analytics and automated reporting, organisations gain foresight, cut inefficiencies, and drive smarter, more confident decisions.

Maintaining high data quality within an EAM system is not a trivial task. In this article, we will delve into the significance of data quality in EAM and explore strategies to ensure its integrity, consistency, and usefulness.

Planning and executing an EAM/ERP transformation can take time. When the need for change is looming, leaving it to the last minute simply isn’t an option. In this article, we look at some of the drivers for change, weigh the balance of challenge and opportunity, and identify the steps to successful transformation.

In this second of two articles about Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation success, we explain why a readiness assessment is an essential first step in any ERP implementation including SAP and migrating from ECC to S/4HANA.

In this article, we speak with Stuart Burckhardt, co-founder of OnPlan Technologies (now part of the COSOL group) about how the OnPlan digital work management platform is digitising maintenance for industrial workforces and enhancing the capabilities of ERP such as SAP.

In the first of two articles on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation success, we delve into some of the common practices that organisations need to avoid if they want to ensure the success of their new or upgraded ERP.

Optimising MRO Inventory is often overlooked, but inefficient practices mean working capital is locked up in materials, and downtime due to stockouts is high. In this article we look at the keys to successful MRO inventory optmisation and the significant benefits it can provide asset-intensive organisations.

A leading Australian coal miner faced major challenges with operational readiness, SAP master data gaps, and rising maintenance costs. COSOL stepped in to overhaul processes, clear the backlog, and implement sustainable improvements. The result? A streamlined, fit-for-purpose system that empowered the client to refocus on preventative maintenance and long-term performance.

Josh Old, shares expert insights on how mining organisations can drive business results through effective asset management. Learn why simplifying systems, prioritising critical assets, and aligning strategies to business outcomes are key to reducing costs and improving performance.

The application of digital engineering disciplines such as BIM to generate value for asset operations and maintenance (O&M) processes extends well beyond visualising what the asset itself looks like. When working with complex three-dimensional assets, BIM allows organisations to graphically plan work packages based on related tasks or their proximity to each other.

Working with an experienced and trusted partner, upgrading to IBM Maximo Application Suite needn't be a traumatic experience. In this article the COSOL's EAM experts guide savvy system owners on when is the best time to move to IBM MAS, understanding IBM AppPoint licencing and how to prepare of a successful upgrade.

The advantages of embracing Building Information Modelling (BIM) in design and construction (D&C) have been well and truly proven. Large infrastructure projects now mandate BIM to be used to centralise data, facilitate communication and promote efficiencies across the early stages of the assets' lifecycle. But there are barriers to BIM being adopted across the entire asset lifecycle. Learn more about how to break them down.

Asset-intensive organisations can’t afford to delay taking action on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance). Not only are they under pressure to reduce waste and emissions by investors and society at large, regulations currently in place – and yet to come – require that they meet strict environmental conditions.

EZMaxMobile is COSOL's preferred mobility tool for Maximo. It integrates seamlessly, allowing field users full access to asset data and functions in online and offline modes without having to duplicate or compromise business rules. We've helped utilities, civil infrastructure, transportation and local government go mobile to empower field crews and realise efficiencies in common asset management tasks.

Discover how data-driven fleet strategies help mining operations reduce capital spend, optimise replacements, and maintain performance.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of built assets – from bridges and buildings to production plants and processing facilities. It helps design and construction teams aggregate information and work more efficiently on the creation of new assets and infrastructure.

In 2022, the Climate Change Act officially passed legislation in Australia. Federal and State Governments are now working together to tackle climate change with a common goal. In this article, we look at some of the impacts that this legislation might have on asset intensive industries in Australia in the short and long term.

IBM has advised of a critical security vulnerability relating to the Apache Commons BCEL used by IBM Maximo Asset Management - version 7.6.1. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by an out-of-bounds write flaw in the APIs. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain control over the resulting bytecode.

In this excerpt from our latest insights eBook, we look at how mining organisations can increase productivity, reduce costs and achieve digital asset management maturity when they utilise the abundance of asset data available as part of an integrated asset information ecosystem.

COSOL has partnered with Hastings Deering to deliver industry-leading master data services for Caterpillar equipment, helping mine sites improve planning efficiency, reduce downtime, and cut operating costs.

Clear, site-specific work instructions are essential to preventing equipment fires. COSOL ensures safer, more reliable operations with accurate, repeatable procedures.

Accurate master data drives supply chain efficiency, lowering costs and optimising ERP system performance.

Explore maintenance strategy risk indicators like backlog trends and breakdown ratios to know when to stop cost-cutting and safeguard asset reliability.

COSOL partners with clients to deliver strategic asset management solutions, using automated master data, accurate BOMs, and work instructions to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainable business outcomes.

Find out how to ensure a successful SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA migration. Avoid the most common migration pitfall and start preparing your data now.

Brisbane Airport Corporation worked with COSOL on a Proof of Concept project to assess the capability, feasibility and potential use cases of IBM Maximo Application Suite Health, Monitor and Predict as an interim step on the path to predictive maintenance.

[primary_category]  |  May 12, 2022A recent Gartner report confirmed that every year, poor data quality costs organisations an average US $12.9 million and highlighted that in addition to the immediate impact on revenue, over the long term, poor quality data increases the complexity of data ecosystems and leads to poor decision making. Despite this, some organisations prioritise technology solutions or systems upgrades ...

Discover how COSOL’s OnPlan delivers site-specific work instructions and BOMs, reducing costs and improving safety through automated, consistent documentation.

Merging data landscapes following a Merger or Acquisition (M&A) is a complex business undertaking. Therefore, it's essential to understand the impact of the merger on your entire data landscape and systems infrastructure early in the process.

Asset information ecosystem integrations starts by understanding the relationship between assets and locations, then explore how creation, access and maintenance of this data changes over the course of an asset's life.

It is difficult to envision a future for the delivery of water services in New Zealand that is not fundamentally different to the current status quo. Whether the Three Waters Reform programme successfully navigates the political minefield or not, the solution will start with improved collaboration in asset management.

Fast access to good location data is more important than ever. COSOL's experts break down our approach and offer some helpful tips and trends.

An asset optimisation roadmap can bridge functional & technical camps to overcome the common barriers to continuous improvement.

The asset information ecosystem model denotes a collaborative integrated data environment where information is able to flow freely between systems.

Inaccurate asset data leads to higher maintenance costs, downtime, and risk. COSOL streamlines your data with ERP-integrated BOMs for smarter operations.

Together, Maximo, RedEye and COSOL make it possible to readily access engineering content within the context of your work.

Discover how COSOL’s OnPlan delivers site-specific work instructions and BOMs, reducing costs and improving safety through automated, consistent documentation.

A 16-hour delay on site highlights the costly impact of missing details. COSOL’s work instructions reduce downtime and protect worker safety.

The countdown is on to migrate from ArcMap before it is retired. Here are the top concerns vs. reality to help you navigate your way to ArcGIS Pro.

Maximo in the cloud makes sense for more than just the financial benefits. Find out how this 'as a service' model compares to other hosting options.

EZMaxMobile 6.0 is now available. Already the best choice for fully functional Maximo mobility, EZMaxMobile is now faster & easier to extend.

Background Glencore Coal Australia deployed SAP as their ERP and asset management system in 2016. Glencore Coal sites have been adding Maintenance Tasks, Maintenance Plans/Items

ArcGIS Enterprise 10.8.1 brings new functionality & improved admin. Here are the highlights for companies where GIS & asset management go hand-in-hand.

Maximo Application Suite brings all applications within the Maximo portfolio together under a simplified licence entitlement.

Arch Resources, a leading metallurgical coal producer, faced a critical crossroads with their ageing Ellipse system - burdened by costly, overrun upgrades and eroding user confidence. Partnering with COSOL, Arch adopted the Enterprise Asset Management as a Service (EAMaaS) model to migrate from Ellipse 8.8 to 9.0.15, completing the project on time, on budget, and with minimal disruption - transforming how they manage Ellipse upgrades going forward.

With a range of enhanced mapping features and functions, EZMaxMobile represents an even stronger value proposition for asset intensive businesses.

Leveraging the GPS capabilities of modern devices has always been a big component of our solutions. We’ve been working with EZMaxMobile since 2013 as the only fully functional Maximo mobile solution that can be installed quickly and integrates seamlessly with Maximo.

After more than 30 years, Dial Before You Dig is undertaking a digital transformation program to expand its application to new technologies and services.

Learn how a Mobile Field Office project provided a cost-effective and sustainable foundation for Unitywater’s digital utility future.

ArcGIS Enterprise 10.7.1 is now available. Its a stable proposition for sites that haven't yet upgraded, and also delivers a range of new enhancements.

Australia is on the move. In this post, COSOL's Location Intelligence team explain what GDA2020 is, why we need to change and how asset managers can prepare.