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Blockbax and VTM Group join forces to empower a smarter way of working
Blockbax and VTM Groep have joined forces to help organisations work smarter with reliable, real-time data. By combining VTM’s hands-on expertise in smart sensors and connectivity with the AI-powered Blockbax platform, this partnership delivers a complete end-to-end solution for data-driven asset management. From fast sensor deployment to continuous operational insights, customers gain the clarity, reliability and intelligence needed to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and optimise asset performance.
December 1, 2025 · 4 min read
Ultimo and Blockbax partner to enable data-driven Enterprise Asset Management
Ultimo and Blockbax have partnered to set a new standard for data-driven Enterprise Asset Management (EAM). This collaboration integrates live condition monitoring, intelligent alarm management and AI-assisted analytics from Blockbax with Ultimo’s proven enterprise asset management platform. The result: one continuous view of asset health that enables maintenance and operations teams to predict issues, prevent downtime and optimise performance in real time.
November 6, 2025 · 4 min read
How Firan prepares for rapid growth to drive the energy transition with smarter heat networks
Firan, part of the Alliander Group, is scaling its heat networks to accelerate the Dutch energy transition. To ensure responsible growth, the company focuses on reliability, transparency, and operational efficiency. By connecting data across all assets and systems, Firan builds the foundation for data-driven operations — moving from siloed systems to an open, connected infrastructure. At the top layer of its digital architecture, Blockbax provides the operational intelligence that transforms real-time data into actionable insights. Integrated with enterprise systems like Ultimo, this ensures a seamless flow from detection to maintenance, enabling faster response, proactive planning, and smarter decision-making. Beyond technology, Firan invests in data literacy so every role — from field engineer to asset manager — can confidently act on data. Together, these steps define a new standard for data-driven asset management, where consistent, reliable information flows across teams and systems, supporting trustworthy, future-proof energy networks.
October 29, 2025 · 6 min read
