Digital tools are becoming an increasingly beneficial element of asset management. Digital asset management can be approached in many different ways: an entire system designed from the ground up, or stand-alone tools that help diagnose when an asset needs maintenance or to provide alerts regarding breakdown and failure.
The Asset Management Council is considering putting in place a mentoring program next year, and would like to gauge your interest as to whether or not this would be something our members would like to participate in.
The program we are considering would:
Critical infrastructure is the link that binds us together. It is our infrastructure that protects communities from hazards, provides essential services such as energy and water, and it connects us to each other through transport and communication assets1.
Many businesses can find themselves overwhelmed with data. Asset managers can also feel inundated with data. Collating vast amounts of data into asset registers or folders is one way to store and protect the valuable information. But without linking into an asset management strategy that supports long-term business goals, your business will only leak value and increase risks. Too much data and incorrect use makes the business data rich, but intelligence poor.
Two of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Anzac class frigates have been busy at sea during the pandemic.
HMAS Arunta and HMAS Stuart were involved in the Regional Presence Deployment 20201 that demonstrates our nation’s commitment to partnerships with our regional nations. During the deployment, vessels conduct maritime manoeuvres and communication skills that provide enactment scenarios for personnel as well as give opportunity to build and sustain relationships with our partners in defence.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has awarded $15 million1 funding into research for solar PV panels and to support end of life initiatives for the decommissioning of these panels.