Skies the limit for Ararat council - enhancing local councils with cloud-based solutions

MELBOURNE - 26 June 2024 

Brightly, a Siemens company and the global leader in enterprise asset management solutions, announces that Ararat council will transition to Brightly’s Confirm cloud offering. 

A Brightly customer since 2017, Ararat council’s decision to transition to a technology led strategy was driven by the increasing risk of ageing infrastructure and the need to invest in modernised IT systems. A cloud- first approach became a priority for the council to better serve the 11,000 people within the Ararat community. 

Local councils are increasingly turning to cloud-based solutions to address the complex challenges facing asset portfolios. Brightly’s extensive functionality for compliantly maintaining and valuing assets within a single platform was a critical factor for Ararat’s decision to transition. 

Securing the future 

In a rapidly digitising world, councils must keep pace with technology and the benefits offered. By adopting cloud-based programs, councils can safeguard their future, ensuring they evolve with emerging technologies that better serve their communities. Modern cloud platforms prioritise data security and protection, offering robust solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Ararat understands the challenges facing councils, especially with ageing infrastructure which ultimately led to the decision to adopt a cloud-based approach. 

Next generation ready 

As councils prepare for the future, it is critical to be on the right platforms to allow access to future product releases that will support council objectives. The next generation of infrastructure asset management is on its way and councils not using cloud-based solutions risk missing out on the efficiencies gained through these strategies – especially when combatting aging infrastructure as part of portfolios. Councils must weigh up the cost of replacement infrastructure for existing systems and the lack of outsourcing the security of data which contributed to Ararat council’s decisions to transition. 

Compliance the cornerstone for councils 

Compliance is a cornerstone for all councils. For Ararat council, a key factor in choosing Brightly was its robust accounting evaluation features. Reliable and user-friendly processes are invaluable, addressing common challenges faced by councils in maintaining accurate and compliant accounting evaluations. 

Brightly’s VP of Sales, Joe Wrightman says, “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Ararat Council as they embrace a cloud-based strategy. Ageing infrastructure presents increasing risks to all portfolios and as technology advances councils must adapt new systems to align with evolving community needs. This represents the future of asset management, and we are pleased to help councils evolve and thrive through this transition.” 

About Brightly Software 

Brightly Software, a Siemens company, enables organisations to successfully plan, maintain, and sustain the entire lifecycle of their assets, facilities and infrastructure. As the global leader in intelligent asset management solutions for more than 25 years, Brightly’s sophisticated cloud-based platform is expertly designed to improve capital planning through smarter, data-driven decision making, empower technicians to predict, prioritise and manage preventative maintenance activities, and support organisations to achieve sustainability, compliance and efficiency goals. Combined with award-winning training, legendary support and managed services, more than 12,000 clients worldwide depend on Brightly to optimise their teams, operations and strategic planning initiatives. For more information, visit brightlysoftware.com.