A project to create the World's fastest Enterprise Asset Management System capable of handling big data while at the same time using a modern user interface accessible from mobile devices.
The Lightning EAM project is a revolutionary approach to managing asset data. The core ideal is to break down the myths surrounding Enterprise Asset Management created by corporations with a vested interest in maintaining the status quo. This enables us to start with a clean slate and select the best performing technologies that can handle modern asset information requirements such as big data and mobile. Lightning EAM aims to provide all of the capabilities of commercial EAM software such as IBM Maximo, SAP EAM and Oracle EAM with the following advantages:
- Open source and free for both commercial and private use
- Modern database design for big data analytics and speed.
- Ease of customization and integration with other systems.
- Accessible from any operating system and device.
Core Technologies behind Lightning EAM:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS), the Worlds largest Cloud.
- NoSQL MongoDB database capable of scaling to petabyte levels.
- Support for Oracle and SQL Server through AWS RDS.
- Data Warehousing with AWS Redshift.
- Big data reporting through ElasticSearch and Hadoop EMR.
- BI Analytics with AWS QuickSight.
- D3JS data visualisation.
- Data on the wire with Meteor.
- Apache Cordova mobile integration for IOS and Android.
- Google Material Design.
- GraphQL by Facebook.
Lightning has all features you expect from an Enterprise Asset Management System and is free for both commercial and private use.
Key features:
- Highly available and fault tolerant architecture.
- Full EAM capabilities.
- Device persistent data without internet connection.
- Responsive user interface for desktop and mobile.
- Web services integration through REST and SOAP.
- User customisations separated from core application.
- ISO 55000 process and document management
- Geolocation and linear assets.**
- Barcode reading of asset and inventory information.**
** Under development
Check out the GitHub wiki for documentation on the project.
If you want to learn more about the AWS technology powering Lightning, head over to the BackSpace Academy (proceeds will help BackSpace support the project).
If you would like to install Lightning EAM at you organisation and would like expert help in migration, integration and customisation BackSpace Technology can help though our consulting services.
Tip: Check out the Getting Started section to get up and running with a local installation of Lightning EAM.
We have created a Google Groups forum to discuss issues, recomendations and strategy for the project and also for general discussion.
If your corporation would like to use Lightning EAM and would like to get it developed quicker with the features you require, please consider sponsoring the development or purchasing consulting services from BackSpace Technology for implementation at your company. Corporations that sponsor the software development will receive recognition on all our websites.
Marketing is expensive, especially when your product is free! The best way you can help is by spreading the word through social media:
- Join GitHub and star the project.
- Write a public post on LinkedIn, Facebook and Google+.
- Tweet on Twitter
- Promote the benefits to industry organisations.
- Start a blog at WordPress.com to help people with tutorials on Lightning.
The amount of code behind Lightning is significant and any help from experienced developers will be encouraged. Contact us at info@backspace.technology if you would like to help with pull requests.
Testing will be welcomed. If you encounter any issues with the software please let us know at the GitHub issues page.
One of the aims of Lightning is to make EAM accessible to all organisations and countries. To this end we have set up a spreadsheet to translate all phrases used in the application. Contact us info@backspace.technology if you would like to help with pull requests for translations.
The Github wiki for the project is generally lagging behind the development of the software. Minumum information will be provided. Contact us info@backspace.technology if you have experience in using EAM software would like to help with pull requests for the wiki.
Within the application there are selection lists such as trade types etc. If you industry has something missing from the lists or you can provide input to the lists then you can help us. Contact us info@backspace.technology if you would like to help with pull requests.
Anyone who helps the project in a significant way will be recognised as a project contributer. This is great to not only show your support but also your expertise in this area.
Paul Coady
Help!!
Erika Ichida - Brazilian Portuguese
Lightning is a living ecosystem that will expand over time to create a broader set of enterprise capabilities. The current roadmap is:
| Milestone | Status | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Core Assets | Complete | |
| Core Resources | Complete | |
| Core PM | Complete | |
| Core Work Mgt | Complete | |
| D3JS Reports | Complete | |
| ElasticSearch Reporting | Complete | |
| Google Material Design | Complete | |
| IOS App | Complete | |
| Android App | Complete | |
| REST Web Services | Complete | |
| SOAP Web Services | Complete | |
| Linear Assets | Complete | |
| Core Inventory | Complete | |
| Core Procurement | Complete | |
| Geolocation | In Progress | Early 2016 |
| Barcoding | In Progress | Early 2016 |
| GraphQL | In Progress | Mid 2016 |
| Reliability Centered Maintenance | TBA | Late 2016 |
| Energy Isolations | TBA | Late 2016 |
| Safety Management System | TBA | Late 2016 |
| Project Management | TBA | 2017 |
| CRM | TBA | 2017 |
| ERP | TBA | 2017 |
Note:
- This list will be updated regularly to ensure users have a clear indication of where we are and where we want to get to.
- Many completed features may be delayed due to user testing.
- This will be heavily influenced upon available resources. Community support will reduce the timelines.
- Community feedback will influence direction of development.
Lightning EAM is produced as free and open source software for private and commercial use under the GNU General Public License version 3.
