This page provides a detailed look at the development of the Asset Information Management System and the areas of focus for the future.
These can be decisions, risks, issues etc. All of these and their relationships can all be traced back to the assets that they will impact. This allows a comprehensive risk assessment to be developed as all the items that could impact an asset and its performance are all available in one view (see images below).
Much as the data dictionary is the master repository for all assets, the glossary is the master repository for all the terms and definitions used. In addition to this, should there be challenges to an element of the project, a “lines to take” capability has been provided to ensure consistent communications.
The integration to ESRI has enabled the synchronisation of data. This provides AIMS with capabilities to represent asset information geospatially, which allows AIMS to do calculations such as the area of a polygon. This also means that GIS can be accessed from within AIMS (see images below).
To provide a Common Data Environment, it was important to integrate with other applications that contained data pertinent to achieving a single version of the truth. Accordingly interfaces to ARM, SAP, Salesforce and Aconex have been provided. Depending on the requirement these have been provided as either read only or read/write integrations, generally as XML- or JSON-based web services.
Originally developed for the rail industry, AIMS has evolved into a highly versatile platform that extends far beyond its roots. Today, it is being actively explored across new sectors, including road, local government, utility and housing associations, where it supports critical use cases such as fire safety and compliance.
At the core of this flexibility is AIMS’s powerful Asset Data Dictionary, which enables fully version-controlled asset class definitions. This gives clients complete control to define, manage, and adapt asset types, attributes, and relationships - empowering administrative teams to meet a wide range of complex and changing business needs with confidence.
A powerful work management framework, centred on a master work order that can be deployed into multiple task instances. These tasks can be intelligently scheduled, managed, and executed - ensuring the right work happens at the right time.
Each task, or work order instance, supports a wide range of activities, including inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective works - providing complete operational flexibility.
As work is carried out, additional data points such as asset condition can be captured seamlessly within each task, enriching your asset intelligence in real time.
Together, these capabilities transform AIMS from a traditional asset register into a fully integrated, end-to-end asset management platform, empowering organisations to plan, execute, and optimise with confidence.
