eSolutions convenes Maximo User Group Conference exploring trends, innovations & best practices

Event in Riyadh presented keynotes, interactive sessions and networking opportunities with industry leaders and Maximo experts

June 19, 2023

entrance lobby for maximo user group conference with a large graphic display on the left of a doorway — The entrance to the eSolutions Maximo User Group Conference in Riyadh. Photo – eSolutions

eSolutions held a successful Maximo User Group Conference at the Ritz Carlton, Riyadh on May 28th. Subtitled ‘Maximo Unleashed: Embracing the Digital Revolution’, the conference was the perfect opportunity to gain valuable insights and ‘take your asset management game to the next level.’

The event brought together around 200 industry professionals, experts, and enthusiasts to explore and discuss the latest trends, technologies, strategies, and how to drive Sustainability and Resilience in Enterprise Asset Management.

Representatives from at least eight different industry sectors were welcomed to see a varied selection of perceptive speeches, Maximo Client Use Cases, interactive panel discussions, and workshops led by renowned experts in the field. Nine different speakers gave 13 presentations throughout the conference.

a man stands in front of an audience presenting in front of a digital screen — Gaby Matar, eSolutions, sets the scene for the day at the conference. Photo credit – eSolutions

The conference began with welcome keynotes from Gaby Matar – Group Managing Partner of eSolutions and Fahad Alanazi – General Manager, IBM Saudi Arabia. Gaby Matar made a presentation on leveraging IBM Maximo to optimize asset management and drive operational excellence. Fahad Alanazi shared thoughts about Maximo and the partnership with eSolutions.

a man is seen speaking into a mic in front of a digital screen — General Manager of IBM Saudi Arabia, Fahad Alanazi, sharing his insights and setting the stage for a dynamic partnership between IBM and eSolutionsMEA. Photo credit – eSolutions

Maximo is a world-leading enterprise asset management software. According to a 2022 Business Value Survey carried out by IDC in the UK, USA and KSA, the software can potentially bring a 450% increase in ROI over a five year period, recouping the investment in the solution typically within a 13 month timeframe.

The IDC study found that, on average, companies could enjoy average annual benefits of $14.6 million per organisation. As well as improving profitability, Maximo was found to lead to 66% more efficient platform management teams, 43% less unplanned down-time and, for end-users, a 28% increase in productivity.

a woman is presenting in front of a digital screen — Ludovica Scarfi makes her presentation on Sustainability. Photo credit – eSolutions

Before the case studies and technology talks began, Master of Ceremonies for the event, Rob Day, engaged attendees with one of his ice-breaker group exercises.

More about eSolutions

With operations spanning across the Middle East, eSolutions was established in 1996 and since then has managed to make a name for itself as being the region’s leading provider for Enterprise Asset Management solutions.

Counted among the top asset management companies across the Region, eSolutions offer best of breed EAM solutions based on IBM Maximo that facilitates the transformation of your enterprise.

With over 100+ MAXIMO consultants in the region focused only on Maximo Implementation and Support, eSolutions is maintaining the Region’s “Most Prestigious’’ Assets.