Insights

The Case for Maritime AI: How Data is Rebuilding the Shipping Industry

[Industry Article] 
Turn maritime data into measurable gains—see how AI can help to improve safety, efficiency and resilience across your fleet.Read More

OT Cyber Resilience and Business Continuity for Global Energy Facilities

[White Paper] 
Explore an engineering-driven approach to integrating OT cybersecurity into broader operational risk strategies that strengthen business continuity, operational resilience and long-term operational excellence.Read More

IBM Maximo OT Cyber Configuration Toolset Strengthens Cybersecurity Across IT and OT Assets

[Industry Article] 
Enock Onsase, Principal Consultant at ABS Consulting, explores how enterprise-wide visibility across IT and OT assets can help organizations identify vulnerabilities, improve remediation efforts and support stronger cyber risk management.Read More

IBM Maximo Implementation in Life Sciences: A Technical Roadmap for Deploying Validated EAM Systems

[Industry Article] 
Jason Smith, Business Development Director at ABS Consulting, discusses the importance of a holistic approach to implementing the IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) to enhance asset management, improve operational efficiency and transition from reactive to proactive maintenance strategies.Read More

Enterprise Asset Management for Maritime: 7 Strategic Steps to Optimize Fleet Maintenance

[Industry Article] 
Jason Smith, Director of Business Development at ABS Consulting, outlines how maritime vessel owners and operators can take a strategic, step-by-step approach to optimize fleet maintenance, strengthen reliability and compliance and shift from reactive maintenance to more proactive, risk-based strategies.Read More

A Primer on NERC CIP-003-9: Supply Chain Security Risk for Low Impact BES Cyber Systems 1

[Primer] 
On April 1, 2026, the NERC CIP-003-9 requirements introduced in March 2023 will become enforceable, changing the playing field for low impact BES cyber systems. Read More

How to Create a Holistic Reliability Strategy and Successfully Embrace Emerging Technology with IBM MAS

[Industry Article] 
Walter Betsill, Senior Operations Manager at ABS Consulting, discusses the importance of a holistic approach to implementing the IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) to enhance asset management, improve operational efficiency and transition from reactive to proactive maintenance strategies.Read More

How Enterprise Asset Management Transforms GMP Environments

[Industry Article] 
For Life Sciences, equipment failures don't just mean downtime—shutdowns can have catastrophic consequences that compromise product quality, patient safety and regulatory compliance. Discover Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems designed for GMP environments help to address these challenges.Read More

Ten Steps to Adhering to the Latest Regulatory and Compliance Requirements

[Industry Article]
This third article in our MTSA cyber compliance series examines why adhering to the latest regulatory and compliance requirements is crucial for port maritime organizations to protect their critical infrastructure and operations.Read More

Practical Direction for Meeting the USCG Maritime Cybersecurity Requirements

[White Paper]
Explore the steps to meeting compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) Maritime Cyber Rule. The first cybersecurity training deadline is January 12, 2026.Read More

The Importance of Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing Across the Maritime Community

[Industry Article]
This second article in our MTSA cyber compliance series examines the power of collaboration and knowledge sharing in the face of growing cyber threats.Read More

Risk Challenges and Meeting MTSA Cyber Regulations Compliance

[Industry Article]
This first article in our MTSA cyber compliance series examines key cybersecurity challenges facing U.S. maritime operators today.Read More

Smart Drydocking: Optimizing Vessel Maintenance Through Asset Intelligence

Drydocking is one of the most costly maintenance events in a commercial vessel’s life cycle. By leveraging advanced enterprise asset management (EAM) and reliability strategies, shipowners and operators can transform this high-stakes process into an opportunity for operational excellence—minimizing downtime, controlling costs and enhancing long-term vessel performance.Read More

The Operator's AI Playbook: Accelerating Readiness in Maritime Cybersecurity

No longer a theoretical scenario at a tabletop exercise, generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools enable adversaries to explore the "art of the possible” as they seek to disrupt a targeted company’s IT and operational technology (OT) systems. As defenders, mariners and operators in the field also must leverage these same modern capabilities to keep the maritime industry safe and secure.Read More

Computer System Validation Strategies for Multi-Site Pharmaceutical Operations

The pharmaceutical industry operates under some of the most stringent regulatory frameworks globally, where patient safety and product quality are non-negotiable. For multisite pharmaceutical operations, implementing robust computer system validation (CSV) strategies for enterprise asset management (EAM) and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) presents unique challenges that demand strategic, right-sized approaches across diverse manufacturing networks.Read More

Evolving Reliability: Moving from Managing Assets to Dynamic Asset Management

What is the critical difference between simply managing assets and implementing an asset management strategy? Learn how Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, helps companies move beyond traditional maintenance strategies to deploy a dynamic asset management framework.Read More

Building a Culture of Reliability: Technology, Training and Transformation

Industrial landscapes are evolving rapidly with core improvements in efficiency and reliability. Discover how today’s operational teams are reconfiguring asset management with a view of creating factories of the future—meaning safer, faster and increasingly digital.Read More

Supporting IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Implementation from the Ground Up

With current Maximo users facing a September 2025 deadline to transition to MAS, Jason Smith – Business Development Director at ABS Consulting – discusses the benefits of taking a holistic approach to asset management, beginning with the evaluation of operations and strategy development, all the way through to the process and systems implementations.Read More

Maritime Cybersecurity Online Training Platform

[Video]
The MTSA Cybersecurity Training Platform is designed to equip maritime stakeholders with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the The USCG's updated MTSA cybersecurity regulations.Read More

AI versus AI: Keep Humans in the Loop

Listen as ABS Consulting Cybersecurity Technical Director Ron Fabela shares his expertise alongside other experts on the topic of defending maritime OT systems from AI-powered cyberattacks. This webinar delves into how cybercriminals are utilizing AI and large language models (LLMs) to develop advanced zero-day exploits and phishing schemes that bypass conventional detection techniques. The event was held during Riviera's Cyber & Vessel Security Webinar Week.Read More

Operationalizing Maritime Cybersecurity for the Cruise Industry

[White Paper]
Explore the rising threats that are fueling the need for greater cybersecurity operational resilience. Learn MTSA regulation’s requirements, understand key considerations when implementing cyber risk management, and mark the critical timing and recommended steps to take for compliance.Read More

Oil, Gas and Chemical Guide to Operational Excellence

Many organizations address operational issues in isolation, resulting in fragmented solutions that improve safety and compliance but fall short of Operational Excellence. Learn to design an integrated risk management program that aligns all organizational facets, fostering continuous improvement and cost savings.Read More

Managing Maritime Cyber Risk – Rising to USCG's New Maritime Security Directive

[White Paper]
The USCG's new directive mandates cybersecurity measures for US-flagged vessels and facilities. Discover how to prepare your organization to meet these challenges head-on.Read More

How Process Safety Management With Mechanical Integrity Drives Operational Excellence

Discover how shifting from a compliance mindset to embracing combined process safety and mechanical integrity programs can lead to operational excellence and better data-driven asset management decisions. Read More

Mapping the Role of Maintenance and Reliability in Return on Investment

Discover key metrics and preventive maintenance strategies that can boost your operational efficiency and overall profitability from expert Tim Gilmer, Reliability Director. Read More

From Aging to Agile: Asset Management Strategies for Aging Utility Infrastructure

[White Paper]
Discover how strategic asset management addresses the intricate challenges presented by aging infrastructure within the utilities sector.Read More

Updates to the Facility Siting Standards API 752, 753, 756: What Do They Mean for Your Organization?

Learn how the newly announced changes to the API Recommended Practices 752, 753 and 756 could impact your facility from Engineering Director and Facility Siting expert Greg Knight.Read More

Advice from the Field: Industry Best Practices from ABS Group Cybersecurity Practitioners

To shed light on best practices in different sectors, our seasoned cyber practitioners share insights and advice for safeguarding your organization's OT assets.Read More

Understanding Passenger Vessel Safety: How to Design, Implement and Improve Your SMS

[Industry Article]
Delve into the key elements of a Safety Management System (SMS) and discover a step-by-step guide to help your organization develop a stronger SMSRead More

10 Key Steps to Enhance Pressure Relief System Efficiency

Uncover the ten essential steps to optimize pressure relief system efficiency while maintaining regulatory compliance at your facility.Read More

The Power of Due Diligence: How Adopting a Holistic 3-Step Approach Can Mitigate Capital Expenditure Risk

EPC projects are complex and capital-intensive, which brings risks at every stage. Through this holistic 3-step approach, stakeholders can gain a much greater understanding of the potential risk profiles to enable a project to achieve its contractual, regulatory and operational milestones more efficiently.Read More

More Than a License to Operate: Certification Facilitates Business Improvement

Organizations that view certification as a "necessary evil" are missing the bigger picture: assurance processes and services can deliver to the bottom line.Read More

Infographic: Benefits of a Quality Management System (QMS)

[Infographic]
Learn how a Quality Management System (QMS) can help your organization achieve its goals and expand its capabilities by downloading this comprehensive infographic.Read More

Tackling the Challenge of Employing Industrial Cybersecurity to Protect Public Water Systems (PWSs)

Until recently, only large Public Water Systems (PWSs) were required to have cybersecurity plans but recent cyber attacks have shone a spotlight on the susceptibility of smaller PWSs too.Read More

Understanding How the U.S. National Cybersecurity Strategy Impacts Your Business

The U.S. National Cybersecurity Strategy is evidence that the United States is starting to take the cybersecurity threat to Operational Technology seriously.Read More

Nuclear Power Plants and Earthquake Risks: Lessons Learned from 50 years of Seismic Analysis

What can we learn from 50 years of seismic safety in Nuclear Power Stations? Explore the common misconceptions organizations have when addressing their seismic concerns.Read More

A Holistic Approach to Asset Risk Management: The Benefits of Combining Mechanical Integrity and Reliability Programs

[Conference Paper]
Discover the expected and future benefits of combining Mechanical Integrity (MI) and Asset Reliability Programs in our digital world.  Read More

A Streamlined Approach to Preventative Maintenance

[White Paper]
Explore the importance of streamlining your PM program through innovative capabilities and knowledge transfer and how these strategies can have a significant positive return on investment, ensuring equipment longevity and enhancing the organization's culture.Read More

How Combining ISO Certifications Can Help You Capitalize on Compliance

Implementing several management systems certifications can enhance compliance and reduce cost. But, without proper integration guidance, you may miss the mark.Read More

Building a Solid OT Cybersecurity Foundation for Long-Term Success

[eBook]
Critical infrastructure is experiencing significant enhancements over the next 10 to 20 years. To prepare for this new fast-paced reality, companies should implement a cybersecurity approach to better protect their systems.Read More

How to Seamlessly Integrate Cybersecurity Into Your OT Systems with an Agnostic Approach

[eBook]
Without visibility into your OT networks, threat actors can easily cause operational impacts that turn into catastrophic events. Explore how an agnostic approach to cybersecurity can provide visibility and control.Read More

Cybersecurity and Physical Risk Management for Critical Infrastructure Protection

The White House has made improving the Nation’s critical infrastructure a top priority. Managing your cybersecurity and physical security risk must be a hand-in-hand effort to enhance your operational resilience to threats from all angles.Read More

3 Simple Ways to Harden Soft Targets

Security is growing in complexity. Explore three (3) straightforward and inexpensive ways to immediately raise the security posture of organizations of any mission or size.Read More

How ISO Standards Can Guide Your Sustainability Journey

There is no single activity that can help your organization reach its sustainability goals overnight, however key ISO certifications can help guide you to success.Read More

Business Assurance: What It Is and Why It Should Matter to Your Organization

There are numerous benefits obtained through ISO certification, but making sure you have the right Business Assurance partner is the first step to success.Read More

Canada Introduces Bill C-26: Setting Cybersecurity Standards to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure

Canada has introduced Bill C-26 to establish a baseline for good cyber hygiene within the nation’s critical infrastructure. Discover what's at stake and how to comply.Read More

Do the Hard Work: How to Improve Your Security Posture

Although a daunting task, securing a public facility or event in the current threat environment is an achievable goal. Learn the basics of Target Hardening, including methods to address threat, vulnerability and risk.Read More

Addressing the Rising Security Concern at Polling Places

Election-related violence remains on the rise. Learn how election officials and polling locations can better prepare, plan and deter violence.Read More

Essential Features for Establishing a Strong Safety Culture

Management systems must be rooted in a highly reliable safety culture. Discover our checklist for improving HSE performance.Read More

Are Your Site Security Risks As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)?

The UK terror threat level remained 'Severe' from November 2021 to February 2022, before being reduced to 'Substantial', begging the question: What do sites need to do to demonstrate an As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) position for security risks?Read More

Cultural Cause Analysis: Mapping Incident and Performance Data to Causal Factors

[Conference Paper]
Corrective actions and controls developed through RCA do not seem to correct the underlying drivers of behavior. So, now what? Cultural Cause Analysis™ could be the answer you've been looking for.Read More

Weathering the Storm: How to Prepare for Tropical Storms and Minimize Recovery Time

From flooding to supply chain disruption, hazards posed by hurricanes are vast. Discover how a robust Disaster Management Plan can minimize impact and provide business continuity.Read More

Facility Siting: Risk-Based Solutions and Benefits

Discover a risk-based approach to facility siting and the benefits it can provide for understanding your on-site risks.Read More

How to Manage Natural Gas Leak Detection

[Infographic]
The truth is, your natural gas system may be leaking. Gas distribution and production assets must be carefully managed to
function safely, efficiently and profitably over their complete lifecycle.Read More

The Road to Net-Zero: Why You Should Be Preparing Now

There is not one single action that will lead us to carbon neutrality; however, there is a single source that can provide quantitative services that support organizational growth and environmental goals.
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Offshore Wind Lifecycle: What You Need to Know

Offshore wind turbines must be managed carefully throughout their lifecycle to perform with maximum safety and efficiency. Discover how a risk-based approach offers increased ROI.Read More

How Security-By-Design is Managing Terrorism Threats in Singapore

According to the Singapore government, a terrorist attack is not a question of if, but when. Learn how Security-By-Design is managing this threat.Read More

Debunking the Top 3 Myths About Blast Hazards

General industry rules guide our knowledge and safety practices about blast hazard effects; however, there are common misconceptions that must be debunked.Read More

Integrating OT Cybersecurity Into a Power Facility with an Agnostic Approach

[eBook]
A power plant's lack of cybersecurity is often reflective of the organization's overall risk management posture. Discover the benefits of a vendor-agnostic approach to cybersecurity.Read More

Building a Solid OT Cybersecurity Foundation for Long-Term Success in the Power Industry

[eBook]
Power grids are going to experience major enhancements over the next 10 to 20 years. To prepare for this, power companies should implement a cybersecurity approach to better protect the grid.Read More

The Biggest Cyber Threat to ICS/OT: A Lack of Prioritization – SANS and ABS Group Report

[Report]
View results from the SANS Institute survey, "Threat-Informed Operational Technology Defense: Securing Data vs. Enabling Physics,” to learn why OT environments demand priority from IT security.Read More

Consultants, Clients and Contractors: How Effective Communication Can Improve the Seismic Qualification of Nuclear Facilities

When addressing the seismic qualification of plants and equipment, a lack of proper communication can cost time and money. Discover the ideal design and installation process.Read More

Factors That Impact Safety Performance: How to Achieve and Sustain Excellent Performance [Part 2]

Did you know a model of safety performance can not only identify the causes of poor performance but provide possible solutions for improvement? Learn what key factors are impacting your organization’s safety programs.Read More

Vulnerability Management: What You Need to Know

A vulnerability management program is essential for organizations. Are you taking inventory of your vulnerabilities to prevent cyber breaches?Read More

How to Mitigate Risk with Fire and Gas Detection Mapping

Fire and Gas Detection Systems (FGS) are critical components for the overall safety and operation of any facility and its personnel. Learn how you can safeguard against unacceptable fire and explosion risks.Read More

Bracing for Cyber War: The Global Ramifications of Rising Tension Between Russia and Ukraine

In a world of internet-connected countries and nation states, cyber crime is the perfect weapon of anonymity. Recent cyberattacks on Ukraine from Russia have suggested the possibility that digital conflict will increase in the days to come.Read More

Assessing Flood Risk: How to Comply with the COMAH CA Operational Delivery Guide

[Conference Paper]
Does your facility understand the impact flood events can have on safe operations? Receive guidance on how to comply with the COMAH CA Operational Delivery Guide. Read More

The Log4j Vulnerability: What It Is, What Organizations Are at Risk and How You Can Protect Yourself

A serious cyber risk has been identified in a widely used software called Java Log4j. CISA has rated the vulnerability with a score of 10 out of 10. Learn what your cyber team should do now.Read More

Convective Storm Risk: Understanding Your Unique Vulnerability

A universal threat that affects organizations worldwide is convective storm risk. Learn how a robust Risk Reduction Program can enhance operational resilience.Read More

Treating Data as an Asset: Experiences of the Early Adopters

[Conference Paper]
Forward-leaning companies have recognized that applying Data Analytics and Management can drastically enhance organizational performance. Have you started your data journey?Read More

Cybersecurity Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the IT-OT Convergence

[eBook]
If you don't have a strong industrial cybersecurity program protecting your OT networks, you are at risk. Download our eBook to learn the top three (3) concerns your organization should consider for protection against cyber threats.Read More

Why You Should Qualify Mechanical Plants and Equipment by Seismic Walkdown

Explore the benefits of a Seismic Walkdown for your plant and equipment, including reduced expenses and simultaneous, time-saving assessments.Read More

Stepping Into Sustainability: 3 Ways the Oil, Gas and Chemical Industries are Preparing to Hit Net-Zero

Is your organization investing the proper time and resources into meeting upcoming sustainability targets?Read More

Cybersecurity Asset Management: What You Need To Know

Your OT assets need cyber protection. Asset Management can help you manage and secure your vulnerable computerized devices.Read More

How MSSPs Help Companies Mitigate Operational Technology-Specific Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

Are you up to date with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) risk considerations that government and private sector organizations can use to better mitigate against third-party risk?Read More

Climate Change and Flood Risk

In the UK, Flooding is the most frequent and widespread natural hazard, and with climate change this frequency of extreme events is expected to increase.Read More

Factors That Impact Safety Performance: How to Achieve and Sustain Excellent Performance [Part 1]

The primary goal of effective safety programs is excellent performance. This is accomplished through a strong and continued commitment by everyone in an organization to achieve zero injuries, zero significant harmful events and zero environmental harmRead More

5 Reasons to Implement an Industrial Cybersecurity Program Today

[eBook]
Digitalization and cybersecurity go hand in hand. As operations become more connected, cyber threats increase. Hackers are aware of this vulnerability and are strategically attacking IT and OT environments that are converging.Read More

Adopting the ISO 55000 Asset Management Framework for the Power Industry

[White Paper]
Today, power utilities face many challenges, including interconnected digital technologies and regulatory requirements. These risks can be managed with ISO 55000 implementation and certification.Read More

Managing Operational Technology Cyber Risk as a Critical Safety Hazard

[White Paper]
There has been a significant shift in operations as OT networks converge with IT networks. While this increased connectivity has benefits, it also exposes these systems to cyber risks.Read More

The Rise of Industrial Cyber Attacks

Recently, a surge of ransomware attacks has crippled critical American infrastructure, disrupted major supply chains and revealing that no firm—big or small—is safe from these duplicitous cyber attacks.Read More

Adaptation of Ultrasonic NDE Technology for Marine and Offshore

An ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation (NDE) solution that supports the expanded use of composite materials to extend service life is now available for the marine and offshore industry. Read More

How the Petrochemical Industry Can Enhance Extreme Weather Resilience

Is your petrochemical facility located near a waterway? Learn how you can mitigate disruptive impacts from extreme weather events.Read More

Solar Power Station Risk Assessments: What You Need to Know

Are you prepared for the impact natural disasters can have on the solar market? Our state-of-the-art Catastrophe Modeling Platforms provide invaluable expertise.Read More

Spares Management: Overcoming Overstocking in the Marine and Offshore Industries

[White Paper]
How is Spares Management handled in your organization? Identifying a method to optimize your spare part stocking strategies is critical to cost savings.Read More

The Road to Maintenance and Reliability: What You Need to Know

When it comes to maintenance and reliability, how can you achieve world-class results? Here are 12 reliability-based challenges for your organization to consider on the journey to accomplishing maintenance and reliability best practices.Read More

Hacking the Ship Scenario: An Offshore Supply Vessel's Dynamic Positioning System

A single cybersecurity incident can result in persistent, costly service disruption. In this case scenario, we analyze what happens when a hacker targets your vessel during an automated operation like dynamic positioning. Read More

Offshore Asset Integrity: Do You Have An Effective AIM Program?

How can operators identify crucial gaps and deficiencies to maintain critical offshore assets? Each company needs an effective asset integrity management program addressing operational and catastrophic risks.Read More

Cybersecurity Requirements for Offshore Facilities Guidance

MTSA-regulated facilities must implement effective cybersecurity programs following Coast Guard guidance. Does your facility security plan measure up?Read More

Hydrogen Fuel: What You Need to Know

With a legal requirement for carbon emissions to reach net zero by 2050, H2 is back in the mainstream as an alternative fuel.Read More

Beirut Explosion Podcast and Infographic: Understanding Catastrophic Risk

Listen to technical insights about the ammonium nitrate explosion from ABS Group's incident investigation team and view an infographic illustrating our analysis.Read More

What is Inventory of Hazardous Materials?

Owners need a seamless and effective way to meet IHM requirements. NS has developed comprehensive capabilities to help ship owners comply with IHM requirements.Read More

Improving Safety Culture and Performance

Establishing an effective safety learning culture will help organisations achieve sustainable safety performance and compliance.Read More

COMAH Regulation: What is Occupied Building Risk Assessment?

Establishing an effective safety learning culture will help organisations achieve sustainable safety performance and compliance.Read More

COVID-19's Other Viral Threat: Cyber

With businesses restarting operations and employees returning to work, how do we address latent cyber risk as exposed networks snap back from home to office?Read More

What is Data Science? Applying Analytics to Risk Management

[Video]
Companies are now collecting more data than ever before as they strive to solve their toughest operational challenges. But, how can you be sure you're doing enough?Read More

10 Leading Safety Practices to Improve Operational Performance

From right-sized maintenance and cyber security to data analytics for risk management, these are the safety and industrial risk practices you need to know for better performance in 2020. Read More

A Bowtie Risk Model for COVID-19

View a bowtie risk model showing a systematic analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic published by the Energy Insititute and Center for Chemical Process Safety.Read More

Cyber Security Solutions for Operational Technology

[Video]
New digital tools provide benefits to industrial operations but also pose more risks to the safety of marine and offshore assets. Hear Cyber Security expert Marcia Lee share why cyber safety matters.Read More

Infographic: 5 Steps to Certify Pressure Equipment Integrity

View our infographic showing an efficient process for documenting and verifying the mechanical integrity of pressure equipment in five steps. Read More

Midstream and Downstream Asset Integrity Management

[White Paper]
What is an effective strategy for managing asset integrity in oil, gas and chemical processes? Request our white paper introducing full asset lifecycle risk management solutions.Read More

What is Asset Integrity Management and Why it Matters

[Video]
Effective and efficient asset integrity management programs can help improve the return on investment of current and future operations.Read More

Process Safety Culture: Key Element to Improve Operational Performance

[Webinar Series]
Explore our insights on how to perform an effective safety culture assessment and create a robust safety culture program based on HSE values and risk based guidelines.Read More

Have You Set the Appropriate Asset Reliability Goals?

Asset-intensive businesses that want to cultivate truly reliable shop floor processes must carefully map out their end goals.Read More

What You Need to Know About Facility Siting and Revalidation

One of the key required components of facility siting is revalidation. Gain more insight into this process safety management requirement and the facility siting cycle.Read More

What is the Proposed Cybersecurity Policy for US Port and Marine Facilities?

Read our insights on the new U.S. Coast Guard policy, and learn how we are leading research efforts to build a cyber risk framework for U.S. port and marine terminal facilities.Read More

Industry 4.0: Improving Mechanical Integrity and Reliability with Data Analytics

As technology innovations continue to reshape the industrial landscape, operators are transforming data into intelligent business solutions.Read More

Mapping Process Safety Data to Mitigate Cultural Hazards

Following over a decade of research to understand the underlying cultural issues that lead to major incidents, we developed a next-generation root cause analysis solution for improving organizational performance.Read More

Video: Data-Driven Maintenance and Reliability Solutions

David Knowles, Director of Enterprise Asset Management, discusses maintenance and reliability solutions at Pharma TechOps USA 2019. Read More

Asset Lifecycle Management: Modern Considerations

[Technical Presentation]
Request our Pharma TechOps USA 2019 presentation analyzing a lifecycle management roadmap, including digital transformation, for the pharmaceutical industry.Read More

3 Key Milestones in the Facilities Asset Management Journey

What are three milestones facility managers should surpass on the road toward more effective and efficient asset management?Read More

5 Steps for Improving Risk Based Inspection Assessments

What are the common pitfalls of risk based inspection (RBI)? Our mechanical integrity team explores five ways to improve the effectiveness of RBI assessments.Read More

7 Best Practices for Major CAPEX Project Success Assurance

Read our lessons learned to help asset owners plan for project success and help assure their return on investment in large-scale industrial developments.Read More

Reliability Engineering in the Era of Predictive Analytics

As the Reliability and Maintenance industry continues to adapt to the latest digital tools and predictive analytics, how critical is the role of the Reliability Engineer?Read More

Effective and Efficient Inspections through Damage Mechanism Assessment

[Technical Presentation]
Request our 2018 PMIES Expo presentation outlining the benefits of performing a damage mechanism assessment to improve efficiency and process safety.Read More

Uptime Magazine: Reducing Energy Usage Costs in Manufacturing Facilities

[Industry Article]
Read how we helped MedImmune reduce operational costs and increase reliability following the successful installation of a new combined heat and power system at its biotechnology R&D facility.Read More

Mechanical Integrity for Midstream and Downstream Industrial Assets

Read our insights highlighting the risk-based approach taken by our mechanical integrity experts to assess, manage and track the condition of midstream and downstream industrial assets.Read More

Addressing Mechanical Integrity in Oil, Gas and Chemical Facilities

[Executive Perspective]
Inspection plans should be designed to proactively detect and quantify the risk of damage. Learn more about our experience and approach developing cost-effective and compliant mechanical integrity programs.Read More

Improving Process Safety Performance: We Wrote the Book

For nearly 50 years, ABS Group has provided guidance to help process industries improve PSM and HSE performance. See what publications we've authored for the Center for Chemical Process Safety.Read More

Cyber Security: A Simple Approach to Understanding the Cyber Risk in OT Assets

Using the FCI Cyber Risk process, marine and offshore owners/operators can apply a cost-effective risk mitigation strategy across their assets and fleets. Here's how.Read More

Maintenance – Cost Burden or Value Generator?

[Technical Presentation]
Request our Pharma TechOps 2018 presentation outlining the value of measuring the cost of performance and improving your company's maintenance strategy.Read More

Industrial Security Risk: Food and Agriculture Defense

As threats to the Food and Agriculture sector continue to grow and the challenges for businesses to protect their supply chains increase, security risk management is mission-critical.Read More

Can EAM Technology Aid Medical Device Manufacturing in 2018?

[White Paper]
How can EAM technology help medical device manufacturers streamline production in 2018? Request our white paper to learn more.Read More

Critical Prerequisites for Asset Reliability Program Implementation

Asset reliability programs reduce the likelihood of mechanical breakdowns and the operational aftershocks that follow. Read our prerequisites for facilitating smooth asset reliability program implementation.Read More

3 Tips to Maximize Bowtie Risk Management

How can facility managers strengthen safety barrier effectiveness using bowties? Read our three tips to avoid common mistakes and improve your hazard risk management. Read More

Mechanical Integrity: Equipment Documentation and Certification Requirements

What are the documentation requirements for industrial equipment? We review the API and NBIC inspection standards and list five steps for managing equipment certification.Read More

Empowering Reliability Leaders with IBM Maximo's Predictive Analytics

Data-driven asset management is critical for modern maintenance programs to minimize downtime, optimize reliability and maximize value over the entire asset lifecycle.Read More

Oil, Gas and Chemical Facility Recovery and Startup Support Following Flood Disaster

In the aftermath of natural disasters, it is important to be extra vigilant in adhering to process safety principles when restarting oil, gas and chemical facility systems. Learn more about natural hazards recovery risk management. Read More

Infographic: Cal/OSHA PSM Regulation Compliance Timeline

Refineries operating in California must comply with a range of new requirements over a 5-year period, targeting continual improvement in process safety management (PSM). Learn more about the deadlines in our compliance timeline.Read More

Infographic: Optimizing Asset Management with Data Analytics

What must industrial sector businesses do to cut the clutter and utilize data analytics? View our infographic to learn more.Read More

Fracture Toughness and Brittle Failure in Critical Pressure Equipment

[Technical Paper]
Request our AIChE technical paper examining the performance gaps that lead to brittle failure and loss of mechanical integrity in critical pressure equipment.Read More

How Asset Maintenance Can Benefit from a Magic Leap

As augmented reality technology expands into the commercial market, so will the need to integrate predictive maintenance and asset management into working practices.Read More

Total Productive Maintenance: Improving Equipment Effectiveness

Taking a holistic stance to equipment maintenance by introducing TPM into your working practices could help prevent breakdowns and delays in manufacturing.Read More

3 Tests for Data Criticality in EAM: What Stays and What Goes

Use these three tests to determine if the data you have is actually the data you need.Read More

IIOT and Remote Assets: Changes to the Enterprise Asset Management Landscape

Read how the industrial internet of things (IIOT) is changing the ways in which organizations monitor and maintain remote assets as granular data is collected from machinery in remote locations.Read More

An Approach to Designing Blast Containment Chambers for Structural Fatigue

[Technical Paper]
In this paper presented at ISIEMS 2017, our Advanced Engineering division discusses approaches to designing blast containment chambers for structural fatigue and fracture resistance.Read More

Hurricane Force: 5 Natural Hazards Risks Affecting Offshore Wind Structure Design

How would offshore wind farms fare in hurricane conditions? Our Global Renewables team examines five risks affecting their structural design.Read More

Natural Hazards Risk Management: Post Disaster Recovery from Earthquakes

Earthquake damage assessments help determine if a structure can be safely occupied. Learn more about our advanced engineering services, including seismic retrofit evaluations and risk mitigation strategies.Read More

Driving Compliance in Life Sciences Using Enterprise Asset Management Software

[White Paper]
Our Asset Performance Optimization service line provides insights into an enterprise asset management software used to address computer systems validation and compliance with U.S. FDA requirements.Read More

What Condition is Your Condition Monitoring Program In?

Here's how you create a culture where condition monitoring flourishes.Read More

Big Data Solutions for Pipeline Safety

[Technical Paper]
How can data analytics and better management of process safety data help pipeline operators comply with the new PHMSA regulations? Read our technical paper, which was presented at the MKOPSC 2016 International Symposium.Read More

Think Ahead: Where Cognitive Predictive Maintenance is Leading EAM

What is cognitive predictive maintenance, and how will it revolutionize enterprise asset management?Read More

Healing After Hurricanes: EAM in a World of Superstorms

Comprehensive EAM implementation and execution can help businesses reclaim what was taken by natural disasters.Read More

Conducting Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) while Bunkering LNG Fueled Vessels

[White Paper]
Read our insights on the U.S. Coast Guard requirements for simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) conducted on regulated waterfront facilities in the vicinity of LNG bunkering operations. Read More

3 Challenges to Commissioning and Validating Pharmaceutical Assets in 2017

Strong enterprise asset management in the pharmaceutical industry requires equally strong commissioning and validation processes.Read More

Managing an Uncertain Threat: Cyber Vulnerability Assessment

How exposed are your technology systems to cyber attacks that could result in major process outages or physical consequences? Read our insights into this uncertain threat.Read More

Particle Physics, EAM and What They Mean to Your Industrial Business

What can any industrial-sector business learn from the 25-year partnership between CERN and Infor EAM asset management software?Read More

More Than Can Be Chewed: Agribusiness Challenges Overcome through EAM

How will asset reliability and proactive maintenance equip agribusinesses to rise to the challenges of today?Read More

Are You Strengthening EAM Mobile Utilization Across Your Organization?

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How can mobile technologies help you enhance your predictive maintenance and EAM strategies? Learn more in our white paper, "Reconnected: Strengthening Mobile EAM Utilization Across the Industrial Sector."Read More

Expect Delays: What Threatens Mass Transit Asset Reliability in 2017?

Three ubiquitous national trends have pushed asset management in mass transit to the brink in 2017.Read More

HSE 4.0: How Industry Preserves Safety in Its Latest Revolution

Let's take a look at an overlooked aspect of Industry 4.0 – the future of health, safety and environment (HSE) – to get a picture of what EAM means moving forward.Read More

View from Up Here: Tethered Drones in Enterprise Asset Management

Tethered drones offer the industrial sector a different vantage point when it comes to EAM.Read More

Is Bad Tribology Wearing Down Your Predictive Maintenance Program?

These three questions can align on-site tribology with predictive maintenance programs to improve both simultaneously.Read More

Held Back: Higher Education Struggles Without Predictive Maintenance for Facilities Management

Predictive maintenance can give colleges and universities the boost they need to tackle their facilities management concerns.Read More

4 Essential Features for Mobile Maintenance Technology

What features should asset management decision-makers consider in their search for the right mobile solution to integrate with their CMMS?Read More

Tighten Up: 4 Calibration Tips for Better EAM

What can your maintenance technicians or equipment operators do to minimize downtime losses related to calibration while upholding compliance and asset excellence?Read More

Four Asset Criticality Assessment Essentials

Don't score asset criticality just yet. Make sure these four things are in order first.Read More

How to Perform a Damage Mechanism Review

Performing a damage mechanism review (DMR) has become an important step in developing an effective mechanical integrity plan in the refining and chemical processing industries. Gain more insight into the DMR process.Read More

Too Hot to Handle: Thermographic Imaging and Industrial Asset Management

Learn how thermography enhances predictive maintenance strategies with affordable, user-friendly tools that embody everything EAM stands for: asset reliability, safety and actionable intelligence.Read More

Risk, Performance and Cost: Striking a Balance in the Power Sector

To meet service obligations and financial targets, as well as optimize asset performance, power generation asset owners and operators must balance these three major variables.  Read More

LNG Trends: Five Solutions for the Emerging FLNG/FSRU Market

When a regasification project is on a fast-track path to commission, understanding how to manage risk is critical to safer, more efficient operations. Here are five risk based solutions to consider for managing FLNG/FSRU project success. Read More

What You Need to Know About Damage Mechanism Reviews

A new safety element added to the proposed revisions to Process Safety Management regulations for refineries is the requirement for damage mechanism reviews (DMRs). Read our insights into the new DMR requirements and what you need to know to comply. Read More

Improving Management of Change Systems with Hazard Recognition

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How can chemical process industries improve MOC systems? Learn more about hazard recognition in our article co-authored with Canadian Natural Resources and Valero Energy and published by AIChE in CEP magazine. Read More

Asset Criticality Ranking: Value for Each Management Level

[Industry Article]
Why wait for failure to create its own discovery process? Read how asset criticality ranking helps organizations identify failure consequences for more effective reliability maintenance and enterprise asset management in Uptime Magazine.  Read More

Three Valuation Methods for Appraising Marine and Offshore Assets

Appraisal analysis is a complex but vitally important task for any organization involved in asset financing, acquisition and/or operation. What are the three valuation methods for appraising marine and offshore assets?Read More

Offshore Insights: Mechanical Integrity

Access article and white paper resources highlighting the risk-based approach taken by our mechanical integrity experts to assess, manage and track the condition of offshore and marine assets.Read More

Corrosion Management and Asset Integrity: Aging Assets on Gulf States' Agenda

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What are the asset integrity challenges facing aging offshore assets in the Middle East and globally? Our Marine and Offshore experts weigh in as part of the Corrosion Management feature in Petroleum Review magazine.Read More

Human Error: Getting to the Root Cause in Marine Forensic Investigation

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How can understanding the human-system interaction provide insight into marine mishaps? More from our Human Factors Engineering team in Society of Naval Architects and Mechanical Engineers' (mt) magazine.Read More

Ultra-Deepwater Innovation: Examining New Production System Designs

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Read an article from Offshore magazine about how we helped evaluate the feasibility of a novel production platform design for the ultra-deepwater Gulf of Mexico.Read More

Bunkering of LNG Fueled Marine Vessels in North America

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Learn about the joint study we conducted with ABS to assist the marine industry with implementing the existing and planned regulatory framework for LNG bunkering. Read More

Redefining Enterprise Risk Management

[Industry Article]
Learn about adaptive enterprise risk management and why it is essential to have a structured and systematic method for prioritizing time-critical risks.Read More

Running a Risk: A Process for Seeing Decisions' Potential Risks and Adverse Effects

[Industry Article]
Read about risk-based decision making in our contributed piece for the May 2016 issue of Quality Progress, a publication of ASQ (American Society for Quality).Read More

Three Infrastructure Trends Shaping the Future of LNG

Discover three LNG infrastructure trends that will impact future projects and influence adoption rates.Read More

Risk-based Inspection: A Methodology for Optimizing Efficiency

Risk-based inspection is an alternative to traditional, time-based programs. Consider how this proactive approach balances activity and resources with risk to achieve greater efficiency and reduced downtime.Read More

Two Stages for Auditing Marine Environmental Management Systems

Implementing an environmental management system (EMS) could be one of the most important preventative measures. See what steps we take to assess an EMS.Read More

Ten Keys to an Effective Root Cause Analysis Program

Is your organization struggling to implement an effective root cause analysis (RCA) program? Our Incident Investigation and RCA team offers 10 recommendations.Read More

Optimizing Enterprise Asset Management with Reliability-based Maintenance

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See how we put the principles of reliability-based maintenance into practice. Read our white paper on this effective enterprise asset management strategy.Read More

Four Reasons Why Reactive Maintenance is Costing You Money

Here are four ways the outdated reactive maintenance paradigm is costing your business money right now.Read More

Into the Reliable Yonder: Exploring AI and AR in Field Service Management

Decades from now, how might the combination of AI and AR help field service management achieve operational excellence 2.0?Read More

On Guard: A Primer on EAM Safeguards

How can your organization set up solid EAM safeguards?Read More

Are You Taking Risks with Your Offshore IT Development Model?

Be wary of whatever savings offshore IT development promises. Those low costs come with real risks.Read More

Critical How? The Finer Points of Capitalizing on Asset Criticality

A surface-level understanding of asset criticality doesn't emphasize the real power behind this innovative tool.Read More

Are These 3 Major Elements of EAM Aligned at Your Facility?

Troubles with cost, risk and quality lie at the heart of every EAM or RBM initiative.Read More

What Questions Should Supervisors Ask Their Equipment Operators?

What questions should you ask your operators, and how can you transform those answers into actionable intelligence to fuel enterprise asset management or a reliability-based maintenance programs?Read More

Modern Medicine: Asset Management and the Future of Telehealth Technology

In the wake of next-generation telehealth technology, health care providers are faced with new challenges only a strong asset management program can prepare them for.Read More

Why Ask Why? Thinking Deeply About What Drives Us to Maintain Assets

We've put together a list of "whys" every operations supervisor ought to ask of his or her equipment.Read More

Prove EAM Success Early in Its Adoption with These 4 Indicators

Here are a few indicators we consider irrefutable proof your asset management strategy is well on its way.Read More

Seeing Beyond: What Can EAM Do for Big-Picture Strategizing?

How does EAM help businesses strategize from a higher level?Read More

A Day in the Life of a Ball Bearing: EAM at a Glance

Even as industrial-grade equipment advances in the age of mobile technology, interoperability and the Internet of Things, business leaders can still learn a lot about their cutting-edge assets from a simple ball bearing.Read More

Assets to Go: EAM and Contract Management for Leased Equipment and Outsourced Labor

How can EAM enhance the ways businesses lease assets?Read More

Oil and Gas Distillation: Where Does EAM Fit in at Midstream?

Midstream operators would benefit greatly from enhanced attention toward the incorporation of enterprise asset management solutions into their day-to-day processes.Read More

Does Our Dependence on Data Centers Disrupt EAM?

Let's look at how data center management comports with or disrupts the current asset landscape, and all the ways EAM solutions support the next generation of enterprise equipment.Read More

What Today's Equipment Failures Tell Us About Our Own EAM Programs

Staying abreast of current events on how equipment fails and why could clue you in on how best to commission, maintain, track and repair the machinery your organization uses every day.Read More

In Turbulent Times, Oil and Gas Finds Value in EAM

How can oil and gas companies leverage new or legacy EAM solutions for cost savings during its darkest hour?Read More

What's Missing from Your MRO Supply Management Strategy?

Unchecked MRO management could easily compromise manufacturers or service providers utilizing preventive, predictive or proactive maintenance plans.Read More

EAM Preserves Order in an Ever-evolving Life Sciences Industry

A comprehensive enterprise asset management program directly addresses issues of quality and compliance in life sciences to drive reliability.Read More

CMMS Strengthens Maintenance Worker Retention by Confronting These 4 Job Complaints

Halt the vicious cycle of turnover by addressing these four maintenance concerns.Read More

CMMS is the Industrial Sector’s Greatest Ally amid IIoT-induced Organizational Change

Here are just a few ways industrial reorganization in the advent of the IIoT couldn't stay afloat without CMMS.Read More

You Can’t Spell EAM Without HSE: ‘Health, Safety and the Environment’ Should Be Front and Center in Any Asset-intensive Industry

How exactly can EAM solutions and compatible HSE asset management modules create safer, more sustainable work environments?Read More

Spilling Over: America’s Water Infrastructure Needs a Splash of EAM for Greater Cost Efficacy

From a cost perspective, EAM-enabled assets can, once and for all, quench our thirst for dependable water infrastructure.Read More

Hit the Books: EAM for Higher Education Makes Learning More Reliable

Where might universities and other institutes of higher education see value in onboarding EAM solutions before the next school year?Read More

Transit Troubles: How EAM Can Give Public Transportation a Much-needed Lift

The transportation sector must accelerate its adoption of EAM and proactive asset maintenance, especially in light of recent industry developments.Read More

3 Industries on the Verge of an IoT Overhaul

The Internet of Things will change all businesses irrevocably, but these 3 industries will see the greatest impact amid the IoT revolution.Read More

Explaining EAM and Enhanced Maintenance Plans

Since people recognize conveyor belts without much explanation, they make excellent models for demonstrating different types of failure modes asset experience.Read More

4 Reasons to Optimize Critical Spare Parts Programs with Enhanced MRO Management

Even as industrial-grade equipment advances in the age of mobile technology, interoperability and the Internet of Things, business leaders can still learn a lot about their cutting-edge assets from a simple ball bearing.Read More

Using Replacement of Asset Value to Audit Your Maintenance Program's Efficacy

"Replacement of asset value" can help manufacturers bring the highest quality reliability based maintenance to their operations. But how?Read More

Asset Management to Be a Key in 'Internet of Things' Manufacturing Deployments

The Internet of Things is more than just a buzzword. Manufacturers are already deploying the technology in their organizations and have plans for further implementations in the near future. Read More

What You Need to Know About Implementing Maximo Anywhere in Your Business

IBM's Maximo Anywhere gives enterprises the ability to get the functionality of the core Maximo Asset Management system anywhere in their businesses.Read More

Damage Mechanism Assessments: Are Your PSM and AIM Managers Connecting?

It's time to start talking. Learn how you can use Damage Mechanism Assessments to get Process Safety Managers and Asset Integrity Managers communicating effectively. Read More

NERC Compliance Management: Protecting Critical Cyber Assets

Understand how NERC cybersecurity standards address risks to industrial, commercial and public sector operations.Read More

Technical Requirements: ABS Group's Guide to Doing Business in Brazil

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Request a comprehensive report detailing Brazil's compliance environment to help companies invest and operate efficiently and effectively within the region.Read More

Are Next-Generation Refrigerants Covered by OSHA's Process Safety Management Regulation?

Chemical facilities may be required to add the latest class of HFO refrigerants to their existing PSM programs to assess and manage potential risks. Read More

Security Risk Culture: Fixing the 'It Can't Happen Here' Mentality

What is a healthy security risk culture? Learn how we assess the root causes and attitudes that lie hidden in daily work processes to improve security risk management.Read More

Lessons Learned from First US Offshore Wind Farm: Design, Manufacturing and Construction

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Our Global Power and Renewable Energy team presents lessons learned during our work as the Certified Verification Agent for the first U.S. offshore wind farm.Read More

Infographic: Managing the Risks of Integrating IT and OT Systems

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As companies integrate information and operational technology systems to pursue competitive advantages, how can they protect their assets from potential cyber exploitation? See our infographic to learn the basics. Read More

A Short List of Best Practices for Combined Heat and Power Projects

View a short list of best practices for industrial and commercial energy users to mitigate risk and manage project success while implementing combined heat and power projects.Read More

What You Need to Know About California's PSM Regulation for Refinery Safety

What are the key takeaways in the proposed new requirements for improving refinery safety in California? We discuss 19 changes you need to know that will affect process safety management (PSM).Read More

Reconnaissance Report: Surveying Damage for Coastal Ecuador Earthquake

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A reconnaissance team from our offices in Peru and California surveyed the damage from a magnitude M7.8 earthquake that occurred on the Ecuador coast in 2016. Request the preliminary report summarizing our observations and lessons learned.Read More

Integrating HSE Health, Environmental and Safety Asset Management for Safer Work Environments

How can enterprise asset management solutions and compatible HSE asset management modules create safer, more sustainable work environments?Read More

Data Analytics: Setting the Foundation for a Data-driven Business

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We describe the seven key factors required to succeed in Data Analytics so organizations can deliver significant improvements in organizational performance and safety. Read More

How CMMS Software Turns Data into Asset Reliability

See how computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software is integral to a proactive strategy for maintaining and managing your data.Read More

The Future of Utility Asset Management

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GenesisSolutions analyzes two trends that will have the most noticeable effects on power utility operations.Read More

Peeking Down the Pipe: How EAM Fuels Tomorrow's Oil and Gas Industry

As oil and gas industries look toward the future, what trends will push businesses to adopt proactive maintenance as a means of enhancing their enterprise asset management?Read More

Complying with OMB Circular A-123: The Push for Enterprise Risk Management

[Industry Article]
Public organizations must proactively identify and manage risk to comply with the United States Office of Management and Budget's Circular A-123 requirement. Read more insights from our Government team in FCW magazine.Read More