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ENSCO adopts EAMaaS enhancing service offerings to US DOT and FRA
ENSCO has adopted COSOL’s EAMaaS solution, powered by IBM Maximo, to enhance rail asset management for the FRA. The implementation streamlines maintenance operations, introduces mobile and self-service capabilities, and positions ENSCO for future innovation with advanced analytics and IoT.

From 20 Legacy Systems To One Source Of Truth
Discover how COSOL partnered with a major Australian defence organisation to consolidate 20 legacy systems, migrate 80M+ records, and deliver a defence-grade SAP S/4HANA environment.

Asset Management Leaders Share Insights on AI Initiatives and Challenges
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
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.

Why now is the the most exciting – and Critical – Time for AI in Asset Management
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
Utility experts share insights on AI initiatives, challenges, and opportunities across the energy sector, from prediction models to governance.

Experts Reveal AI Initiatives and Challenges in Mining and Energy
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.

Why Data Chaos Happens – and How To Fix It
From duplicate records to inspection data black holes, unreliable Maximo data is costing asset-intensive industries time and trust. COSOL’s Graham Drinkwater breaks down why data chaos happens and shares practical solutions, including how the COSOL Maximo Data Portal helps you regain control with confidence.

Staged approach to building an AI-infused organisation: Insights for leaders in asset centric industries
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.

Digitising Work Management: A Client’s Perspective To Navigating Change
Sam Crewe (COSOL) and Sunil Rodrigues (CITIC Pacific Mining) share how digital work management transforms safety, reliability, and performance.

One Brand. One Vision. A Stronger COSOL.
This year we celebrated 25 years of COSOL – and as one does, we took the time to reflect on how far we’ve come, and importantly, to look ahead. Since 2020, part of COSOL’s growth has been through the integration of several respected brands, including WMS, AssetOn, Clarita Solutions, Core Asset, AddOns, and Toustone. Each has brought valuable expertise and

How Machine Learning is Transforming Asset Maintenance with Predictive Monitoring
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.

The AI Advantage: Optimising Maintenance Spend Without Compromising Reliability
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.

COSOL Supports Largest ERP Implementation in the Southern Hemisphere for Defence Australia
COSOL partnered with the Australian Department of Defence to deliver a landmark SAP S/4HANA implementation, streamlining operations and enabling data-driven decision-making across finance, logistics, and maintenance.

When Is It Time To Replace? AI And Data-Driven Decision Making For Ageing Assets
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.

Bridging the Divide: How EAM Software Unlocks Operational Excellence in Transportation
Learn how transportation companies in the U.S. are using Maximo to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, enhance safety, and optimize customer service.

Predicting the Unpredictable: How AI Helps Prevent Critical Asset Failures Before They Happen
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.

Driving Agribusiness Success With Data – A Leaders Perspective
We sat down with Michele to discuss Conservis, key challenges, COSOL’s data solutions, and the future of ESG and sustainability in agriculture.

Harnessing Data Analytics for Strategic Growth
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.

COSOL further enhances data-driven performance with acquisition
In December 2024, COSOL Limited announced the acquisition of Toustone – an Australian-based data analytics, predictive analytics, and Decision Intelligence company

EAMaaS provides clear pathway to the future of asset management
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.

Establishing strong digital foundations for the future of asset management
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.

Saving Costs And Downtime With Optimised MRO Inventory
Featured on MasteringSAP – Discover how saving costs and downtime with optimised MRO inventory reduces waste, enhances efficiency, and boosts asset-intensive industries.

How To Identify The Value Of Optimising MRO Inventory In Your Organisation
Featured in MasteringSAP – Learn how optimising MRO inventory reduces costs, prevents downtime, and adds value through strategy and opportunity assessment.

Identifying the potential value of inventory optimisation
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.

Fostering efficiency in EAMs through data improvement
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 Increase Of 5.9% With Lightweight Tray Upgrade
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.

A system is only as good as its data – An interview with Geoff Boon
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.

Finding The Right Solution For Asset Heavy Industries
Featured in MasteringSAP – Finding the right solution for asset heavy industries helps industries improve planning, efficiency, and work management with EAM tools.

Taking asset management to the next level at MINExpo 2024
In September, COSOL are heading to the largest global mining conference – MINExpo International being held in Las Vegas, USA. This major industry event attracts over 44,000 mining industry professionals and COSOL are looking forward to showing them how they can take their asset management to the next level.

Navigating Data Challenges in Transport with Current and Emerging Solutions
Data, advanced analytics, predictive analytics – What role do these play in current and future business goals.

Managing mining inventory in the face of economic challenges
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.

Embracing Predictive People Analytics to Combat Employee Turnover in Transport and Agriculture
Employee turnover is a silent profit killer, especially in industries like transport and agriculture. The key to staying ahead? Predictive people analytics.

Save on maintenance costs with effective warranty management
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.

Understanding changes to Esri’s licensing and user types
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.

New Digital Twin viewer provides geospatial BIM viewing and 4D data integration
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.

Unlock A Deeper Understanding Of Your Asset Challenges
Learn how taking a deeper look at your asset challenges – through root cause analysis, benchmarking, and capability assessment – can lead to lasting improvements.

Making inventory management sustainable with algorithms and analytics
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.

12.5% Cost Reduction With New HME Fleet Strategy
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.

Excavator Fleet Performance Turnaround
Discover how COSOL’s collaborative approach helped a major South African mine boost excavator fleet production and shift focus to preventative maintenance.

Decarbonise your operations with sustainable inventory optimisation
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.

Planning your Enterprise Asset Management transition
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.

The importance of a Readiness Assessment as you prepare to upgrade to IBM Maximo Application Suite
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.

Reduce unplanned downtime by 50% with data-driven MRO inventory optimisation
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.

How to upgrade to IBM Maximo Application Suite – and why
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.

Driving Sustainable Innovation in Transport: MTR’s Commitment to Environmental Excellence
MTR Corporation’s feature in APAC Outlook Magazine explained MTR’s ability to lead the charge towards promising sustainability goals.

Redefining Efficiency: How Can Decision Intelligence Save Time and Costs?
We sat down with Michele to discuss Conservis, key challenges, Toustone’s data solutions, and the future of ESG and sustainability in agriculture.

Let’s get SIRI-ous about Passenger Customer Experience in Transport
Providing a superior passenger experience is integral to transport leaders. Read about COSOL’s Transport Solution and using SIRI to address challenges.

COSOL boosts its asset performance advisory capability
In April 2024, COSOL Limited announced the acquisition of Core Asset – an Australian-based asset performance advisory firm that provides data-driven insights and solutions to clients across natural resources, utilities and agribusiness. Core Asset brings to COSOL new capabilities in strategic planning and decision support, asset performance, turnaround, and operational readiness.

AI in HR – The Role of Predictive People Analytics in 2024
Discover how predictive people analytics in HR is transforming workforce management in 2024, helping leaders make smarter, data-driven decisions.