COSOL News & Insights

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.

COSOL's 'When Reliability Matters' commitment emerged from listening to customers who need a reliable asset partner with trusted data foundations. For 25 years, we've delivered reliable assets, people, advice, data, and technology. Because when your operations can't afford to fail, reliability matters.

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.

From humble beginnings in 2020 to major enterprise projects across the U.S., COSOL Americas have grown into a trusted partner for reliable asset management and digital transformation - proving that reliability travels well.

A Commonwealth Government Department partnered with COSOL to build reliable data foundations for Australia’s largest SAP S/4HANA migration, ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and protecting the essential services Australians rely on.

Metro Trains Sydney delivers over 70 million passenger journeys a year with precision and reliability - supported by COSOL’s Asset Management as a Service (AMaaS). Learn how this data-driven platform powers operations, enhances customer experience, and keeps Australia’s first driverless rail network running smoothly.

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.