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RPMGlobal
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RPMGlobal Holdings Pty Ltd
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rpmglobal.com
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Private
Founded yearint
1977
Descriptiontext

RPMGlobal is an Australian-headquartered enterprise software vendor specializing in mining technology, founded in Brisbane in 1977 (originally as RungePincockMinarco) and operating from 13 offices across 9 countries while serving customers in more than 125 countries. The company's platform spans the full mining value chain — mine design, planning, scheduling, simulation, haulage, short-interval execution, asset management and financial forecasting — delivered through products such as AMT (with its proprietary Dynamic Lifecycle Costing engine), MinePlanner, XECUTE, HAULSIM, XERAS Cloud, ShiftManager, TALPAC-3D, MinVu and IMAFS, plus specialist modules including EmissionsManager, EnviroDataVault, SDO and DCO.

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RPMGlobal is an Australian-headquartered enterprise software vendor that provides mining-specific technology spanning mine planning, scheduling, simulation, asset management and financial forecasting to miners, OEMs and contractors across more than 125 countries.

Operating statusenum
Acquired
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Headcount rangeband
251–500
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBrisbane, Australia
HQ citystring
Brisbane
HQ countrystring
Australia
HQ regionstring
Oceania
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
mining software solutions, mine planning software, mining asset management, mining simulation software, mining training services
Industry1 code
1Mining Automation, Telematics & Fleet Management Systems
CodeIMAKANAKPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Software Publishers51321
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Prepackaged Software7372
Product category
Enterprise Mining Software
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion3 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Software Licensing
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Enterprise software solutions sold to miners, OEMs, and contractors for mine planning, scheduling, simulation, asset management, and operations. Solutions include perpetual licenses and subscription-based SaaS offerings.

rpmglobal.com
2Training Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Professional development and software training services including public instructor-led courses, customized private training sessions, and eLearning courses available through the online store.

rpmglobal.com
3Software Maintenance and Support
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Ongoing maintenance, support services, and software updates for licensed products.

rpmglobal.com
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Brand1 of 9 records shown
1XERAS Cloud
Description

Finance, forecasting and budgeting solution providing live forecasting environment for accurate financial position.

rpmglobal.com
+8 more records
Core offering1 text field

RPMGlobal develops and sells enterprise mining software spanning the full mining value chain—from mine design, planning, and scheduling through simulation, haulage, operations execution, asset management, and financial planning—alongside professional mining training services. The portfolio includes flagship products such as AMT (Asset Management Tool with Dynamic Lifecycle Costing engine), XECUTE (production scheduling), MinePlanner, HAULSIM (simulation), XERAS Cloud, and TALPAC-3D, complemented by optimization modules, environmental management tools, and AI-powered inventory and maintenance solutions sold to mining operators, OEMs, and contractors worldwide.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • Reduction in production variance from 15-25% to 5-10%
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

RPMGlobal offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated mining software solutions spanning the entire mining value chain, from mine design and planning through to execution and asset management. The core platform is the AMT (Asset Management Tool) which provides enterprise-wide asset lifecycle management using Dynamic Lifecycle Costing. Supporting this are mine planning solutions (MinePlanner, XACT, XPAC), production scheduling tools (XECUTE, ShiftManager, Attain), simulation platforms (HAULSIM, TALPAC-3D, SIMULATE, DRAGSIM), financial planning (XERAS Cloud), and specialised optimisation modules (Enterprise Optimiser, SDO, PO, DCO, SOT). The ecosystem also includes data intelligence (MinVu), environmental management (EmissionsManager, EnviroDataVault), inventory management (IMAFS), and cloud-based fleet management (XECUTE FleetPlanner, HaaS). AMT integrates with SAP via AMT4SAP, while AMT for Cat Dealers extends functionality for Caterpillar dealer networks. The company also provides professional mining training services. Following Caterpillar's acquisition in February 2026, RPMGlobal continues operating under its own brand while integrating with Caterpillar's equipment and autonomy portfolio.

Product and service8 records
1AMT (Asset Management Tool)
CategoryCore Product
Description

Enterprise asset management platform utilizing a Dynamic Lifecycle Costing (DLCC) engine that constantly updates with actual events and real-time condition data to generate forward-looking life-cycle views of mining assets. Now positioned as AMT Planner, reducing costs, boosting availability, and extending asset life through integrated work management.

2XERAS Cloud
CategoryCore Product
Description

Cloud-based finance, forecasting and budgeting platform providing a live forecasting environment that delivers companies an accurate financial position and significantly reduces time to generate budgets and forecasts.

3MinePlanner
CategoryCore Product
Description

100% script-free suite of commodity-based mine planning software solutions with pre-defined logic for different commodities and mining methods, covering both design (parametric modeling) and scheduling capabilities.

4XECUTE
CategoryCore Product
Description

Enterprise production scheduling solution enabling planners to quickly build and update production schedules with live data feeds, providing a coherent link between short-term planning and operational execution. Processes 11 million tonnes of material daily.

5HAULSIM
CategoryCore Product
Description

Mining simulation software uniquely capable of quantifying the impact of operational changes by reflecting the complex and dynamic nature of mine sites in their entirety.

6TALPAC-3D
CategoryCore Product
Description

Truck and loader productivity calculation tool combining 40+ years of industry experience with a game-inspired 3D interface for best practice simulation for miners, contractors and consultants.

7Cloud Solutions
CategoryPlatform
Description

Cloud infrastructure, platform and software as a service solutions built specifically for the mining industry to help organisations advance towards digital transformation.

8Mining Training Courses
CategoryService
Description

Professional development and software training services offering both classroom and online training delivered by experienced mining professionals through discussion, practical workshops and real-life case studies. Includes public instructor-led courses, customised private sessions, and an eLearning library available via the RPMGlobal online store.

Scale indicator11 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-12
Description

Caterpillar acquired RPMGlobal for approximately A$1.123 billion (~$728-730 million USD) in a deal completed February 2026. RPMGlobal operates as a wholly owned subsidiary under its own brand while deeply integrating its software solutions with Caterpillar's equipment and autonomous mining technologies. The combination aims to reduce production variance from 15-25% to 5-10% through real-time data sharing between machinery and planning systems.

Recent move8 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Datamine provides enterprise software for mine planning, scheduling, geological modelling, and production management for surface and underground mines, directly competing with RPMGlobal's MinePlanner, XECUTE, and XPAC offerings.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Maptek develops 3D geological modelling, mine planning, and production scheduling software (Vulcan, Evolution) widely used in the mining industry, overlapping directly with RPMGlobal's strategic planning and design modules.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Hexagon's Mining division offers HxGN SDx, MinePlan, and MineEnterprize for fleet management, mine planning, and operational analytics, directly competing with RPMGlobal's enterprise mining software portfolio.

TypeDirect peer
Description

GEOVIA (Surpac, MineSched, Whittle) provides mine planning, scheduling, and simulation software integrated within Dassault's 3DEXPERIENCE platform, comparable to RPMGlobal's MinePlanner and HAULSIM offerings.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Bentley provides infrastructure and mining digital twin solutions through OpenUtilities, OpenMine, and AssetWise, competing with RPMGlobal's MinVu data intelligence and SIMULATE digital twin capabilities.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Trimble offers mine management, surveying, and fleet management solutions through Connected Mine, providing direct competition to RPMGlobal's HaaS, FleetPlanner, and ShiftManager offerings.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Epiroc is a major mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer whose 6th Sense portfolio includes automation, fleet management, and information management software competing with RPMGlobal in mine optimization.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Sandvik provides mining equipment and OptiMine digital mining solutions for equipment monitoring, fleet management, and analytics, competing with RPMGlobal's asset management and fleet offerings.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Komatsu provides mining equipment with KOMTRAX, Smart Mining, and FrontRunner autonomous haulage system that competes with RPMGlobal's FleetPlanner, HaaS, and SIMULATE solutions across mining operations.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Movus is an Australia-based emerging player providing AI-driven predictive maintenance and condition monitoring for mining and industrial assets, competing with RPMGlobal's AMT 9 AI-generated maintenance insights.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

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Named customers1 record

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Segment5 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

Integration1 record

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AI capability6 records

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AI maturity
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Has app

Feature13 records

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Core technology
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Number of profiles
Profiles3 records

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Subsidiaries2 records

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

RPMGlobal

Enterprise Mining Softwarerpmglobal.com

RPMGlobal is an Australian-headquartered enterprise software vendor that provides mining-specific technology spanning mine planning, scheduling, simulation, asset management and financial forecasting to miners, OEMs and contractors across more than 125 countries.

What RPMGlobal does

RPMGlobal is an Australian-headquartered enterprise software vendor specializing in mining technology, founded in Brisbane in 1977 (originally as RungePincockMinarco) and operating from 13 offices across 9 countries while serving customers in more than 125 countries. The company's platform spans the full mining value chain — mine design, planning, scheduling, simulation, haulage, short-interval execution, asset management and financial forecasting — delivered through products such as AMT (with its proprietary Dynamic Lifecycle Costing engine), MinePlanner, XECUTE, HAULSIM, XERAS Cloud, ShiftManager, TALPAC-3D, MinVu and IMAFS, plus specialist modules including EmissionsManager, EnviroDataVault, SDO and DCO.

RPMGlobal firmographics

Firmographics
Name
RPMGlobal
Legal name
RPMGlobal Holdings Pty Ltd
Website
https://rpmglobal.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1977
Operating status
Acquired
Headcount range
251–500 employees
Short description
RPMGlobal is an Australian-headquartered enterprise software vendor that provides mining-specific technology spanning mine planning, scheduling, simulation, asset management and financial forecasting to miners, OEMs and contractors across more than 125 countries.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

RPMGlobal industry classification

Industry
Product category
Enterprise Mining Software
NAICS
Software Publishers (51321)
SIC
Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
akta.pro primary industry
Mining Automation, Telematics & Fleet Management Systems (IMAKANAK)

Keywords

  • Mining software solutions
  • Mine planning software
  • Mining asset management
  • Mining simulation software
  • Mining training services

Where RPMGlobal is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Brisbane
HQ country
Australia
HQ region
Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

RPMGlobal business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Software Licensing: Enterprise software solutions sold to miners, OEMs, and contractors for mine planning, scheduling, simulation, asset management, and operations. Solutions include perpetual licenses and subscription-based SaaS offerings.
  2. Training Services: Professional development and software training services including public instructor-led courses, customized private training sessions, and eLearning courses available through the online store.
  3. Software Maintenance and Support: Ongoing maintenance, support services, and software updates for licensed products.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

RPMGlobal product offering

Product offering

Core offering

RPMGlobal develops and sells enterprise mining software spanning the full mining value chain—from mine design, planning, and scheduling through simulation, haulage, operations execution, asset management, and financial planning—alongside professional mining training services. The portfolio includes flagship products such as AMT (Asset Management Tool with Dynamic Lifecycle Costing engine), XECUTE (production scheduling), MinePlanner, HAULSIM (simulation), XERAS Cloud, and TALPAC-3D, complemented by optimization modules, environmental management tools, and AI-powered inventory and maintenance solutions sold to mining operators, OEMs, and contractors worldwide.

Product overview

RPMGlobal offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated mining software solutions spanning the entire mining value chain, from mine design and planning through to execution and asset management. The core platform is the AMT (Asset Management Tool) which provides enterprise-wide asset lifecycle management using Dynamic Lifecycle Costing. Supporting this are mine planning solutions (MinePlanner, XACT, XPAC), production scheduling tools (XECUTE, ShiftManager, Attain), simulation platforms (HAULSIM, TALPAC-3D, SIMULATE, DRAGSIM), financial planning (XERAS Cloud), and specialised optimisation modules (Enterprise Optimiser, SDO, PO, DCO, SOT). The ecosystem also includes data intelligence (MinVu), environmental management (EmissionsManager, EnviroDataVault), inventory management (IMAFS), and cloud-based fleet management (XECUTE FleetPlanner, HaaS). AMT integrates with SAP via AMT4SAP, while AMT for Cat Dealers extends functionality for Caterpillar dealer networks. The company also provides professional mining training services. Following Caterpillar's acquisition in February 2026, RPMGlobal continues operating under its own brand while integrating with Caterpillar's equipment and autonomy portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • XERAS Cloud: Finance, forecasting and budgeting solution providing live forecasting environment for accurate financial position.
  • MinePlanner
  • XECUTE
  • AMT
  • AMT Mobile
  • HAULSIM
  • ShiftManager
  • EmissionsManager
  • EnviroDataVault

Products and services

  • AMT (Asset Management Tool) Enterprise asset management platform utilizing a Dynamic Lifecycle Costing (DLCC) engine that constantly updates with actual events and real-time condition data to generate forward-looking life-cycle views of mining assets. Now positioned as AMT Planner, reducing costs, boosting availability, and extending asset life through integrated work management.
  • XERAS Cloud Cloud-based finance, forecasting and budgeting platform providing a live forecasting environment that delivers companies an accurate financial position and significantly reduces time to generate budgets and forecasts.
  • MinePlanner 100% script-free suite of commodity-based mine planning software solutions with pre-defined logic for different commodities and mining methods, covering both design (parametric modeling) and scheduling capabilities.
  • XECUTE Enterprise production scheduling solution enabling planners to quickly build and update production schedules with live data feeds, providing a coherent link between short-term planning and operational execution. Processes 11 million tonnes of material daily.
  • HAULSIM Mining simulation software uniquely capable of quantifying the impact of operational changes by reflecting the complex and dynamic nature of mine sites in their entirety.
  • TALPAC-3D Truck and loader productivity calculation tool combining 40+ years of industry experience with a game-inspired 3D interface for best practice simulation for miners, contractors and consultants.
  • Cloud Solutions Cloud infrastructure, platform and software as a service solutions built specifically for the mining industry to help organisations advance towards digital transformation.
  • Mining Training Courses Professional development and software training services offering both classroom and online training delivered by experienced mining professionals through discussion, practical workshops and real-life case studies. Includes public instructor-led courses, customised private sessions, and an eLearning library available via the RPMGlobal online store.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Reduction in production variance from 15-25% to 5-10%
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use RPMGlobal

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

RPMGlobal technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability6 records

Feature13 records

RPMGlobal partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Caterpillar Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2025Caterpillar acquired RPMGlobal for approximately A$1.123 billion (~$728-730 million USD) in a deal completed February 2026. RPMGlobal operates as a wholly owned subsidiary under its own brand while deeply integrating its software solutions with Caterpillar's equipment and autonomous mining technologies. The combination aims to reduce production variance from 15-25% to 5-10% through real-time data sharing between machinery and planning systems.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

RPMGlobal competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Datamine: Datamine provides enterprise software for mine planning, scheduling, geological modelling, and production management for surface and underground mines, directly competing with RPMGlobal's MinePlanner, XECUTE, and XPAC offerings.
  • Maptek: Maptek develops 3D geological modelling, mine planning, and production scheduling software (Vulcan, Evolution) widely used in the mining industry, overlapping directly with RPMGlobal's strategic planning and design modules.
  • Hexagon (Mining division): Hexagon's Mining division offers HxGN SDx, MinePlan, and MineEnterprize for fleet management, mine planning, and operational analytics, directly competing with RPMGlobal's enterprise mining software portfolio.
  • Dassault Systèmes (GEOVIA): GEOVIA (Surpac, MineSched, Whittle) provides mine planning, scheduling, and simulation software integrated within Dassault's 3DEXPERIENCE platform, comparable to RPMGlobal's MinePlanner and HAULSIM offerings.
  • Bentley Systems: Bentley provides infrastructure and mining digital twin solutions through OpenUtilities, OpenMine, and AssetWise, competing with RPMGlobal's MinVu data intelligence and SIMULATE digital twin capabilities.
  • Trimble: Trimble offers mine management, surveying, and fleet management solutions through Connected Mine, providing direct competition to RPMGlobal's HaaS, FleetPlanner, and ShiftManager offerings.

Broad incumbents

  • Epiroc: Epiroc is a major mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer whose 6th Sense portfolio includes automation, fleet management, and information management software competing with RPMGlobal in mine optimization.
  • Sandvik (Mining and Rock Solutions): Sandvik provides mining equipment and OptiMine digital mining solutions for equipment monitoring, fleet management, and analytics, competing with RPMGlobal's asset management and fleet offerings.
  • Komatsu (Smart Construction / Mining): Komatsu provides mining equipment with KOMTRAX, Smart Mining, and FrontRunner autonomous haulage system that competes with RPMGlobal's FleetPlanner, HaaS, and SIMULATE solutions across mining operations.

Emerging players

  • Movus: Movus is an Australia-based emerging player providing AI-driven predictive maintenance and condition monitoring for mining and industrial assets, competing with RPMGlobal's AMT 9 AI-generated maintenance insights.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

RPMGlobal social profiles

Digital presence

RPMGlobal compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

RPMGlobal financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

RPMGlobal leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

RPMGlobal subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries2 records

RPMGlobal funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

RPMGlobal M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about RPMGlobal

What does RPMGlobal do?

RPMGlobal develops and sells enterprise mining software spanning the full mining value chain—from mine design, planning, and scheduling through simulation, haulage, operations execution, asset management, and financial planning—alongside professional mining training services. The portfolio includes flagship products such as AMT (Asset Management Tool with Dynamic Lifecycle Costing engine), XECUTE (production scheduling), MinePlanner, HAULSIM (simulation), XERAS Cloud, and TALPAC-3D, complemented by optimization modules, environmental management tools, and AI-powered inventory and maintenance solutions sold to mining operators, OEMs, and contractors worldwide.

Is RPMGlobal a public or private company?

RPMGlobal is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.

When was RPMGlobal founded?

RPMGlobal was founded in 1977. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is RPMGlobal based?

RPMGlobal is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, in the Oceania region.

How does RPMGlobal make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Software Licensing is the primary driver. The others are training Services and software Maintenance and Support.

Who are RPMGlobal's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Datamine, Maptek, Hexagon (Mining division), Dassault Systèmes (GEOVIA), Bentley Systems and Trimble. Broad incumbents are Epiroc, Sandvik (Mining and Rock Solutions) and Komatsu (Smart Construction / Mining). Movus is listed as an emerging player.

Does RPMGlobal have an API?

No public API is recorded for RPMGlobal.

What industry is RPMGlobal in?

RPMGlobal's product category is Enterprise Mining Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAKANAK, Mining Automation, Telematics & Fleet Management Systems. Its NAICS code is 51321 and its SIC code is 7372.

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