Maximo Mobile in MAS 9.1: Empowering Technicians with a Smarter, Connected Field Experience 

By Lea Abitrante | September 11, 2025

As field operations become increasingly dynamic, mobile capabilities are no longer optional, they’re essential. With IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) 9.1, Maximo Mobile receives a major upgrade designed to empower technicians, streamline workflows, and improve real-time visibility across maintenance operations. The MAS 9.1 release introduces a host of powerful features aimed at transforming how field technicians interact with the system: from work order execution to safety reporting, all while delivering a seamless, efficient mobile experience. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new in Maximo Mobile for MAS 9.1. 

Perform Assignments for Work Orders and Inspections 

Technicians can now fully execute assignments for both Work Orders and Inspections directly through Maximo Mobile. This capability enhances flexibility by allowing: 

  • Task-specific guidance. 
  • Execution of inspection forms. 
  • Documentation of results in the field. 
  • Real-time status updates from the technician’s device. 

Whether performing routine maintenance or regulatory inspections, Maximo Mobile ensures field teams stay informed, efficient, and compliant. 

 Support for Rotating Assets and Asset Auditing 

MAS 9.1 expands support for Rotating Assets, enabling technicians to: 

  • View and update rotating asset details in the field. 
  • Audit asset location, status, and condition. 
  • Track serialized equipment more accurately. 
  • Ensure asset records reflect real-world usage. 

This feature is especially valuable in industries with large inventories of shared or mobile assets, such as utilities, transit, or oil and gas. 

 Smarter Work Order Discovery 

Finding the right job has never been easier. MAS 9.1 introduces an enhanced set of options to help technicians locate their assignments quickly and accurately, including: 

  • Advanced online search capabilities. 
  • Filters by location, asset, status, and priority. 
  • Easy toggling between views (list, calendar, map). 

By removing friction in the search process, Maximo Mobile boosts productivity and helps field staff focus on what matters, getting the job done. 

 Consolidated Components for Asset Location & Meter Readings 

MAS 9.1 improves the mobile user experience by consolidating key functions, allowing technicians to: 

  • Locate assets using spatial data. 
  • View asset details from a single, streamlined interface. 
  • Report meter readings quickly and accurately, whether online or offline. 

The improved UX ensures technicians can complete multiple tasks in fewer steps, reducing training time and field errors. 

 Centralized Mobile Administration 

Administration is now easier than ever with a centralized mobile admin console that enables: 

  • Managing device settings and permissions. 
  • Deploying mobile configurations to user groups. 
  • Controlling app behavior and default values. 

This centralized model supports enterprise-wide consistency in how mobile apps are used and managed. 

 Identify Mobile-Logged Users & Administer Preloaded Data 

Administrators can now: 

  • See which users are actively logged into Maximo Mobile. 
  • Manage preloaded databases for offline usage. 
  • Define query limits and filters for syncing records to mobile devices. 

This enhances visibility, reduces unnecessary data sync, and ensures field staff have the right data, even when offline. 

 Extended Push Notifications & Background Sync 

MAS 9.1 further improves communication between system and field with: 

  • Extended push notification support, including alerts for new assignments, escalations, and updates. 
  • Background data synchronization, ensuring users receive updates without interrupting their work. 

Technicians remain connected and informed, even when multitasking or moving between jobs. 

 NEW: HSE Incident Reporter App 

A standout addition to the mobile suite is the HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Incident Reporter App, enabling: 

  • Immediate reporting of safety incidents in the field. 
  • Attachment of photos, GPS locations, and descriptions. 
  • Faster escalation and response to compliance-critical events. 

With this app, organizations can foster a strong safety culture while improving regulatory compliance and response times. 

 Why Maximo Mobile in MAS 9.1 Matters 

The Maximo Mobile enhancements in MAS 9.1 are more than just incremental upgrades, they represent a strategic transformation in how field services are delivered and managed by: 

  • Reducing administrative overhead. 
  • Enabling real-time, connected workflows. 
  • Increasing technician independence. 
  • Enhancing safety and compliance reporting. 

Maximo Mobile becomes a core operational tool, not just an add-on. 

 Final Thoughts 

In today’s asset-intensive industries, success hinges on field performance. IBM’s Maximo Mobile in MAS 9.1 is purpose-built to support that mission, delivering modern capabilities for a modern workforce. From work execution and asset auditing to push notifications and safety reporting, MAS 9.1 empowers technicians to work smarter, faster, and safer; no matter where the job takes them. 

Ready to mobilize your workforce? Now’s the time to explore Maximo Mobile in MAS 9.1. 

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