Doug Morter with Northern Water
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Doug Morter, Asset Manager at Northern Water about “Innovation that improves water quality and safety”.
Doug Morter from Northern Water discussed the importance of water, which constitutes 80% of the human body, and the role of Northern Water in supplying water to 1.3 million end users in Colorado. He highlighted the use of Maintenance Connection software for asset management, which has been crucial since 2013 floods. Northern Water is building the largest dam in the U.S. in 30 years, using an asphalt core for environmental impact. Doug emphasized the need for AI and machine learning to optimize preventive maintenance schedules and the potential future migration to cloud solutions for better user experiences and security.
Nick Haase with MaintainX
Scott MacKenzie hosts Nick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, to discuss their mobile-first, frontline-friendly maintenance management software. MaintainX addresses the inefficiencies of traditional desktop-based CMMS systems by offering a mobile platform that streamlines workflows, reduces downtime, and integrates AI for predictive maintenance. Haas highlights the importance of capturing and digitizing data for AI tools to function effectively. He emphasizes the need for a solid data foundation and gradual AI integration. Maintain X aims to enhance efficiency, safety, and the onboarding of new workforce generations, leveraging IoT and AI to provide real-time insights and automate maintenance tasks.
Meelad Nikpourian with Accruent
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Meelad Nikpourian, Vice President, Commercial Software and Strategy at Accruent about “Innovative suite of solution focused on success”.
Scott MacKenzie and Meelad discuss the Accruent Insights conference in San Antonio, highlighting Accruent’s global customer base and recent acquisitions, including a full SaaS EDMS product from Australia. Meelad, VP of Commercial Operations, explains Accruent’s strategy to simplify the buying process and integrate solutions, emphasizing the importance of customer insights. They discuss the integration of Accruent’s EDMS with Service Channel, enhancing retail maintenance and predicting asset degradation. Meelad notes the significant financial impact of food spoilage and the potential for insurance integration. Looking ahead, Meelad sees Accruent becoming more global and innovative, with a focus on customer-driven solutions.
Dave Harrington with Accruent
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Dave Harrington, Global Workplace Management Solutions Architect at Accruent about “Complete insights into your building assets”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating industrial professionals and their innovations. At the Accruent Insight user conference in San Antonio, Texas, he interviews Dave Harrington, a solution consultant at Accruent, about workplace management solutions. Harrington explains that these solutions help manage physical assets, buildings, and critical equipment, emphasizing the importance of proactive maintenance to avoid issues like HVAC breakdowns. He highlights the role of AI in predictive maintenance and decision-making, sourcing data from various real estate platforms. Harrington also notes the challenge of re-educating the workforce post-pandemic. The conversation underscores the evolving landscape of workplace management and the impact of AI.
Noah Reding with Accruent
Industrial Talk is onsite at Accruent Insights and talking to Noah Reding, Vice President/GM at Accruent about “Smart buildings – optimizing the efficiency and value of building assets”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating industrial professionals who innovate and solve problems. At the Accruent Insights event in San Antonio, Texas, Scott interviews Noah Reding, General Manager for Accruent’s Workplaces Business. Noah discusses the importance of customer-centricity and collaboration, highlighting the complementary products EMS and Famous 360, which focus on space management and facility maintenance. He explains the concept of smart buildings, emphasizing predictive maintenance and energy optimization. Noah also touches on the future of space management, the impact of hybrid work, and the use of data from sensors and Wi-Fi to optimize space utilization.