Syclo expands marketing program with IBM
Building on its long relationship with MRO Software, Hoffman Estates, IL-based Syclo has updated and expanded its marketing alliance with IBM, which purchased MRO Software. Syclo’s relationship with MRO Software has been built around Syclo’s mobile solutions for the Maximo suite of products, and the new terms of the alliance are expected to expand that relationship.
By Plant Engineering Staff
Building on its long relationship with MRO Software, Hoffman Estates, IL-based Syclo has updated and expanded its marketing alliance with IBM, which purchased MRO Software. Syclo’s relationship with MRO Software has been built around Syclo’s mobile solutions for the Maximo suite of products, and the new terms of the alliance are expected to expand that relationship.
The Maximo Mobile SE, has been renamed SMART Suite For Maximo. Syclo mobile software can be pre-integrated to Maximo versions 4, 5 and 6 (plus 7 and beyond when available). IBM will be a reseller, and current and prospective Maximo users can purchase Syclo SMART for Maximo products from IBM. Syclo will provide both installation services and support. Company officials said this gives Syclo the opportunity to maintain a closer relationships with their customer base.
For more information visit www.syclo.com/s4m .
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In a year when manufacturing continued to lead the economic rebound, it makes sense that plant manager bonuses rebounded. Plant Engineering’s annual Salary Survey shows both wages and bonuses rose in 2012 after a retreat the year before.
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