Janet Jaquis

Municipalities and local governments operate under intense public scrutiny, managing vast, aging infrastructure networks with notoriously rigid budgets. According to the American Public Works Association (APWA, 2025), nearly 40% of municipal operating budgets are currently consumed by reactive repairs to legacy assets and deferred maintenance backlogs. Unlike private enterprises, government facilities teams face the added … Read more

The best fleet maintenance software for 2026 is one that minimizes Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while maximizing vehicle uptime through automated preventive maintenance and real-time diagnostic integrations. Managing a modern fleet is more than just tracking oil changes. Today’s logistics and service teams face rising fuel costs, strict FMCSA/DOT compliance, parts shortages, and the … Read more

Public and private utilities—encompassing water, wastewater, electric, and gas—operate the most critical infrastructure in the country. Failure is not merely an inconvenience; it results in massive service disruptions, environmental hazards, and severe regulatory penalties. The American Water Works Association (AWWA, 2025) reports that aging infrastructure and deferred maintenance account for nearly 23% of treated water … Read more

Fiix by Rockwell Automation is a widely recognized computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), valued for its user-friendly interface and solid feature set for small to mid-sized teams. It effectively handles work orders, preventive maintenance, and asset tracking. However, as industrial operations expand, the very tool that once streamlined workflows can become a limiting factor. The … Read more