Naviam | Engine – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Naviam Engine?
Naviam Engine is a J2EE web application with two primary parts: 1) an interactive map extension that can be embedded and integrated into any page within Maximo and 2) a map-based connection to other client systems (e.g. customer information/CRM systems, assessor data, billing, and more
What GIS software is compatible with MapEngine?
Naviam Engine always supports the latest version of Esri ArcGIS.
Does Naviam Engine require Maximo Spatial to work?
No, Naviam Engine is not required/used by Maximo Spatial. It’s a complete GIS integration for Maximo.
Does Naviam Engine require Maximo Linear to work?
No, Naviam Engine does not require Maximo Linear. However, you can use Maximo Linear with Naviam Engine, depending upon your business practices.
Does Naviam Engine provide any advantages when doing linear asset management?
Yes! For a detailed answer to this question, see our post on Linear Asset Management Demystified.
What versions of Maximo are compatible with Naviam Engine?
Naviam Engine is always compatible with the latest versions of Maximo, and provides support back to Maximo 7.5.
Does installing Naviam Engine in my Maximo environment make it hard for me to upgrade Maximo?
No. Because Naviam Engine provides a lightweight integration into the Maximo framework, you get all the advantages of map-based Maximo interactivity without the tight coupling that would prevent you from upgrading when you’re ready.

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