For savings that are so real and tangible you can take them directly to the bank, look no further than enterprise asset management (EAM) software and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). But where does CMMS leave off and EAM begin? Is EAM more than simply CMMS on steroids? (Hint: yes). And which of the two solutions does your company really need?

If saving money is the name of the EAM game, then zero downtime is the holy grail. Best-in-class companies are using holistic, proactive strategies that include rationalizing data across all asset-related systems and databases, empowering decision makers more often, and leveraging emerging technologies such as smart devices to optimize plant and equipment performance. Where does your company stand?

Not meaning to blow our own horn, but you should be aware that TEC has a powerful yet easy-to-use tool to help you shortlist EAM vendors based on your organization's specific needs, and today's feature blog post tells you how to use it. Want to find out which EAM vendors are the best fit for your organization? This is an excellent place to start.