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The Brightly blog offers trends, tips and good news to make your future bright - from "how to" articles to get the most out of our software from product experts, to in-depth analysis of today's top news in asset management by the industry's top thought leaders, looking behind-the-scenes at the Brightly brand and culture, and deep dives with leaders from across the organization.
Maintenance & Operations
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CMMS and Cybersecurity: Strengthening Your Defense in Industry
The Case for Security Would you be comfortable knowing that complete strangers were wandering around your yard and inside your house? Most of us would say, “No way!”, even if we trust that most people don’t have malicious intent. We...
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5 Ways to Stay Safe with Pool Chemicals
Pools are a great way to cool off in the summer — but pool chemicals can also be dangerous if not...
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What is Deferred Maintenance?
What is deferred maintenance and what does it mean for your school? Learn more about what it should...
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4 Tips for Sauna Fire Protection
Saunas are a great way to relax after a workout or relieve stress, but without the right maintenance...
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Inventory Management in Excel: Tips to Help You Track it All
When you're low on resources, Excel spreadsheets can be a good way to start tracking inventory...
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What is Business Intelligence and Why KPIs are Important for Operations and Asset Management
What is business intelligence, what are key performance indicators and how can you utilize them to...
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3 Pieces of Data Facilities Managers Want
Learn more about 3 key business intelligence metrics for facilities management Keeping a finger on...
How to protect your operations budget during inflation
In times of inflation, smart technology can help maximize budgets (including help with grant or funding requests) through more effective utility management, smart asset management, and reduced long-term or emergency costs from preventive maintenance.
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5 Tips for Transitioning from a Maintenance Paper Trail to a CMMS
How can you move from paper to a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)? Use these five...
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How Many Maintenance Staff or Custodians or Grounds Personnel Should I Have Per Square Foot?
Q: How many maintenance staff, custodians or grounds personnel should I have per square foot? This...
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4 Steps to Ask for More Budget
Addressing facilities conditions to help improve student performance and behavior is a major...
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Communication Tips for the Rollout of New Software
In working with thousands of clients transition into a new software solution, we have learned...
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5 Tips to Successfully Implement an Operations Management Solution
At Brightly, we’ve had the pleasure of onboarding many of our new clients. These early conversations...
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How does your school's physical environment affect students?
Student achievement is often purely looked at from the perspective of the strength of the curriculum...
