What is Daxeam?
Enterprise Asset Management for AX
Daxeam is an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution available exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics AX. The Daxeam solution extends the functionality of AX, delivering integration to EAM across Projects, Inventory, Finance and Fixed Assets.
With Microsoft technology as its foundation, Daxeam takes full advantage of the core benefits of the Microsoft platform, inheriting collaboration tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, Enterprise Portal, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project. A range of reporting and analysis tools deliver deep analysis and quick access to information across your assets and the entire business.
About Daxeam
Daxeam is developed by a team of Microsoft Dynamics AX professionals based in North America and Australia and employed by Daxeam's owner, Eclipse.
With global development and consulting teams, Eclipse has combined experience of over 406 years in working with Microsoft Dynamics AX and over 205 years of combined experience in asset intensive industries.
Eclipse's experience in asset management and maintenance means that Daxeam is the most functionally rich Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solution available for the Microsoft Dynamics AX platform.
Daxeam is wholly owned by Eclipse.
About Eclipse
Eclipse is a global provider of intelligent business solutions to the mid and enterprise market.
Established in 1991, our success has been built by providing the highest levels of service and offering a choice of solutions from leading software vendors. We also deliver industry-specific (vertical) solutions on the Microsoft platform to meet the markets’ unique requirements.
As the foremost supplier of all our solutions, Eclipse has achieved international recognition for our commitment to service and solution delivery.
Eclipse is a leading member of the Microsoft Certified Partner Network; Gold Certified for Enterprise Resource Planning and Silver Certified for Customer Relationship Management.
With over 400 global resources and offices in 14 cities around the world, Eclipse has long term credibility and experience in the software applications industry.
To be successful in the EAM marketplace, Eclipse has brought together an internal skill set of Microsoft Developers, enterprise asset management experts, Microsoft Dynamics AX application consultants and detailed market analysis to ensure Daxeam is both market-appropriate and functionally rich. Our rigorous software development disciplines and methodologies ensure our Daxeam solution is quality assured and fit-for-purpose.
Eclipse is part of the publicly listed Australian investment company, UXC Limited.
Visit Eclipse at www.eclipsecomputing.com.au
FAQs
| What is the relationship between Daxeam and Microsoft Dynamics AX? |
Daxeam is a native Microsoft Dynamics AX application written in standard AX programming language. It takes full advantage of standard AX functionality such as vendors, purchasing, inventory, requisitions and workflow. It seamlessly integrates to ledger dimensions and fixed asset tables in AX and shares the same security and AX user interface.
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| I am an existing Microsoft Dynamics AX customer. Can I install Daxeam on top of my current AX application? |
Yes. Daxeam installs directly into AX with minimal disruption to your existing AX installation. Please discuss your requirements with your local Daxeam partner to ensure version compatibility.
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| Do I have to purchase Microsoft Dynamics AX in order to purchase Daxeam? |
Yes, Daxeam is integrated into Microsoft Dynamics AX and requires the out-of-the-box functionality to run the solution.
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| What version of AX does Daxeam support? |
Daxeam is available for AX 4.0 and AX2009. Daxeam will be available for AX 2012 in June 2012. Speak to us about the Daxeam 2012 roadmap.
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| How many different company sites can Daxeam support? |
Daxeam supports the multi-company multi-site functionality in Microsoft Dynamcis AX. You can operate as many sites as needed.
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| I am a Microsoft Dynamics AX reseller – how can I become a Daxeam partner? |
For more infomration on Daxeam please contact our Daxeam Channel team by emailing us info@daxeam.com.au
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| Who are the Daxeam partners? |
Daxeam has an experienced partner network available globally. Please contact us directly info@daxeam.com.au to assist you in locating your nearest Daxeam partner.
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| How can I arrange a demonstration of Daxeam? |
Please contact Daxeam and we will arrange a personal demonstration info@daxeam.com.au
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| Does Daxeam integrate with current Microsoft Dynamics AX functionality, for example the Projects module? |
Yes, Daxeam integrates to most of the Microsoft Dynamics AX modules including Projects, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Inventory management.
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| What are some common and interesting terms used in Daxeam? |
AMS – Asset Management Software
CBM – Condition-Based Monitoring
CFI - Customer Furnished Item
CM – Corrective Maintenance
CMMS – Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
EAR – Enterprise Asset Register
FAR – Fixed Asset Register
FMEA - Failure Modes & Effects Analysis
FMECA - Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis
FRACAS - Failure Reporting, Analysis and Corrective Action System
IAM – Institute of Asset Management (Pass 55)
LCC – Life Cycle Costing
LCM – Life Cycle Management
MRO – Maintenance, Repair & Operation
MTBF – Mean-Time Between Failures
MSI – Maintenance Significant Items
OEE – Overall Equipment Efficiencies
PAS - Publicly Available Specification
PM – Preventative Maintenance
PdM – Predictive Maintenance
RCA – Root Cause Analysis
RCM - Reliability-Centered Maintenance
ROA – Return On Assets
ROI – Return On Investments
SLA – Service Level Agreement
TPM – Total Preventative Maintenance
UOM – Unit Of Measure
WIP – Work In Progress
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| What "asset"-related questions will Daxeaml answer within our organisation? |
Financials
- What assets do I own?
- What is my assets worth?
- How much am I investing back into my assets?
- What is my ROI?
- What is the revenue on contracted assets?
Operations Management
- What assets are in WIP? (Work In Progress)
- What is the condition of my assets?
- What assets are available?
- Where are my assets?
- Who is using my assets?
- Are there permits required?
- What assets are prone to failures?
- Are there any incidents / accidents related to my assets?
Engineering
- What state or condition are my assets in?
- What assets are under Warranty?
- What is the cost of maintenance for my assets?
- What is the complete history of my assets?
- What drawings or other pertinent information are associated to my assets?
Maintenance
- What planned event is scheduled to occur next for my assets?
- What resources are required to maintain or work on my assets?
- What materials are required and/or available for my assets?
- Are additional services required?
- What assets do I own?
- What is my assets worth?
- How much am I investing back into my assets?
- What is my ROI?
- What is the revenue on contracted assets?
Operations Management
- What assets are in WIP? (Work In Progress)
- What is the condition of my assets?
- What assets are available?
- Where are my assets?
- Who is using my assets?
- Are there permits required?
- What assets are prone to failures?
- Are there any incidents / accidents related to my assets?
Engineering
- What state or condition are my assets in?
- What assets are under Warranty? \
- What is the cost of maintenance for my assets?
- What is the complete history of my assets?
- What drawings or other pertinent information are associated to my assets?
Maintenance
- What planned event is scheduled to occur next for my assets?
- What resources are required to maintain or work on my assets?
- What materials are required and/or available for my assets?
- Are additional services required?
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| How will Daxeam improve our Operations? |
By enabling us to;
- Reduce the risk of costly downtimes
- Know where and what state their assets are in
- Reduce equipment expenses
- Optimize equipment utilization
- Improve equipment availability
- Do performance & condition monitoring
- Reduce service costs
- Reduce spare parts inventory
- Manage key areas relating to their assets such as warranties, permits & certificates
- Maintain accurate records of their assets (Cost, maintenance, failures, etc)
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