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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
Thought Leadership
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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How to Future-Proof Your Leadership & Stop Scope Creep
Have you ever been in a situation where management seems to swoop in and do the work of those below...
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Prepare Your Facilities for Spring & Summer Weather with this Maintenance Checklist
As our temperatures trend towards warmer weather, there are facility maintenance tasks that need to...
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Operational Best Practices You May Not Know About: 5S
“Clean your room!” was a common phrase I heard growing up, especially as a teenager. Although I...
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A Short Video to Say Thanks to All Operations Professionals
You can never say thank you too much. Or at least that’s what I’ve believed most of my life. And...
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The Good News About America’s C- Infrastructure Rating from ASCE
The ASCE report provides hope and a trend in the right direction, particularly in the areas where...
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Buckle Up, Your Data Journey Is Just Getting Started!
Your data is an asset It’s difficult to go online these days and not be inundated with uses of the...
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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3 Steps to Simplify Your CMMS Digital Transformation & Data Migration Strategy
So, you’ve made the big decision: to move to a new CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)...
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Virtual Inspections: Creating Efficiency Through COVID-19 & Beyond
Budget constraints, lack of IT knowledge and resources, security concerns, or maybe even...
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How 2020 Affected Energy: 3 Quotes on the Future of Energy Management Post-COVID
2020 was a year unlike any other. That is why we at Dude Solutions spent time analyzing our clients'...
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How a CMMS Is Key to Eco-Friendly, Green Maintenance (That Saves You Money)
All of us understand (or should!) that there is a negative impact of unplanned downtime of our...
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How Strategic Asset Management Can Help With School Facilities Capital Planning
You’ve watched backlogs grow, and you know a little something about “living into your budget.”...
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5 Steps to Strengthen Your Facility Risk Management Plan
Not every emergency is a crisis, but as an employer you have a duty to do your best to address...
