Essential terms in modern maintenance.
Clear definitions of the most used terms in asset management, CMMS, GIS and Smart Cities.
Fundamentals
Core software management concepts
CMMS
Computerized Maintenance Management System
Software for planning, executing, and controlling asset maintenance.
CMMS
Computerized Maintenance Management System
Software system for managing maintenance operations and assets.
GIS
Geographic Information System
Technology for capturing, storing, analyzing, and visualizing georeferenced data.
SaaS
Software as a Service
Software distribution model where applications are hosted in the cloud.
Georeferenced Inventory
Georeferenced Asset Inventory
Asset database with precise geographic coordinates.
Metrics & Management
Key performance indicators
KPI
Key Performance Indicator
Key performance indicator to measure the success of an activity.
MTBF
Mean Time Between Failures
Mean time between failures. Measures equipment reliability.
MTTR
Mean Time To Repair
Mean time to repair. Measures maintenance efficiency.
SLA
Service Level Agreement
Service level agreement between provider and client.
Preventive Maintenance
Planned Preventive Maintenance
Scheduled activities to prevent failures before they occur.
Corrective Maintenance
Corrective or Reactive Maintenance
Equipment repair after a failure has occurred.
Predictive Maintenance
Condition-Based Predictive Maintenance
Using data and sensors to predict when equipment will fail.
Technology & Data
Technical standards and interoperability
WMS / WFS
Web Map Service / Web Feature Service
OGC standards for serving maps and geographic information over the internet.
Shapefile
Shapefile (.shp)
Standard file format for storing vector geographic data.
Interoperability
Systems Interoperability
Ability of different systems to exchange and use information.
API
Application Programming Interface
Interface that allows different applications to communicate with each other.
Cloud Computing
Cloud Computing
Delivery of computing services over the internet.
Smart City
Smart city trends
Smart City
Smart City
Urban ecosystem that uses technology to integrate services and improve citizen quality of life.
Digital Twin
Digital Twin
Dynamic virtual replica of a physical asset that evolves with real data.
Remote Management
Remote Facility Management
Remote control and monitoring of technical installations for greater efficiency.
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency in Urban Services
Reducing energy consumption while maintaining the same level of service.
Network Topology
Electrical Network Topology
Defines how network elements are connected: who feeds whom.