Based on Microsoft .Net software technology, the CM software leverages data from industry leading plant historians, modeling engines and field device monitoring solutions. It is also built for compliance with OPC Foundation standards, which simplifies integration with other advanced monitoring technology. The enhanced CM solution improves asset management by providing an early warning system that allows organizations to move beyond calendar-based maintenance into a proactive, asset-performance-based maintenance environment. The solution also empowers operators by providing the ability to track maintenance activity associated with an asset, without leaving the operational environment.