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What Is a Modern CMMS?

6 must-have features to look for

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Bryan Christiansen
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Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:02
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From manufacturing and mining to hospitality and healthcare, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) have become all but essential. Wherever there are assets to maintain, a CMMS plays a critical role in reducing downtime, controlling costs, and keeping operations running smoothly.

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But not all CMMS platforms are created equal. Legacy systems, while groundbreaking in their time, are often clunky, hard to use, and limited in scope.

Today, organizations demand something more. A modern CMMS is built on cloud technology, designed for mobile teams, and connected to the larger tech ecosystem you rely on.

Let’s explore what sets modern CMMS solutions apart from traditional ones, and highlight the must-have features you should find in every modern system.

Differences between traditional and modern CMMS platforms

CMMS software has been around for decades. The gap between older, legacy systems and today’s modern platforms is huge. Here are the key differences you’ll notice.

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