Cohesive

What Cohesive does

Cohesive is a global Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) consultancy and IBM Platinum Partner specializing in the implementation, optimization, upgrade, hosting, and ongoing support of IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS). Founded around 2000 and headquartered in Denver with the primary legal entity Cohesive UK Group Limited in the United Kingdom, the firm operates across offices in London, Dubai, Singapore, and Johannesburg, serving asset-intensive enterprises in North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. It targets vertical markets including energy and utilities, oil and gas, nuclear, renewables, rail and metro, ports and marine, manufacturing and mining, aerospace and defense.

The company's product surface spans proprietary accelerators layered on top of MAS: Cohesive Data Utility (CDU) and Cohesive Data Replicator (CDR) for data migration and synchronization in disconnected environments, MAX Edit for bulk master data editing, the Reliability Accelerator for embedding reliability methodologies into work orders, the MAS Accelerator for Rail for pre-configured rail templates, and the MaxAdvantage Cloud subscription bundle that combines MAS hosting on AWS (Red Hat OpenShift), reliability tooling, and support. Service offerings cover consulting (including ISO 55000 gap assessments and Asset Performance Management FastTrack), end-to-end MAS implementation, version upgrades from Maximo 7.6, optimization through MAS Health/Monitor/Predict/AIP, dedicated MAS hosting and managed services, and the Advancement Services Program (ASP) always-on support.

Cohesive generates revenue through three streams: Professional Services (implementation, configuration, data migration, customization, training), Managed Services (hosting and infrastructure management), and Subscription-based Services (recurring support contracts and MaxAdvantage Cloud subscriptions). Pricing is quote-based enterprise engagement with multi-year contracts and follows IBM's AppPoints licensing model for MAS. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales with channel leverage through the IBM partner ecosystem, supported by thought leadership content, case studies, and participation in MaximoWorld and similar industry events. Cohesive operates as an independently operated business unit of Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) following its 2025 acquisition, holding ISO 27001:2022, ISO 9001:2015, and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications.

Name

Cohesive

Legal name

Cohesive UK Group Limited

Website

https://cohesivesolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cohesive is a global Enterprise Asset Management consultancy and IBM Platinum Partner that implements, optimizes, hosts, and supports IBM Maximo Application Suite for asset-intensive enterprises across energy, utilities, rail, ports, oil and gas, nuclear, manufacturing, mining, and defense verticals in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Asset Management Consulting & IBM Maximo Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Work Management & Collaborative Workflow Platforms (HDAEAHAI)

Keywords

• Enterprise asset management
• Maximo implementation services
• Maximo managed hosting
• Asset performance management
• EAM consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Exton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Services: Implementation, consulting, and support services for IBM Maximo deployments including configuration, customization, data migration, and user training
2. Managed Services: Ongoing hosting and managed services for IBM Maximo environments including infrastructure management and system monitoring
3. Subscription-based Services: Recurring subscription revenue from ongoing support contracts and software-related services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cohesive is an IBM Platinum Partner that implements, upgrades, optimizes, hosts, and supports the IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) for asset-intensive enterprises across energy, utilities, transportation, manufacturing, and defense. Its offering layers proprietary accelerators — Cohesive Data Utility, Cohesive Data Replicator, MAX Edit, the Cohesive Reliability Accelerator, and the MAS Accelerator for Rail — and an integrated subscription bundle called MaxAdvantage Cloud on top of IBM MAS, delivered via implementation, consulting, managed hosting, and the Advancement Services Program.

Product overview

Cohesive is a global Enterprise Asset Management consultancy and IBM Platinum Partner that implements, optimizes, and manages IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) for asset-intensive organizations. The product portfolio centers on IBM MAS — a cloud-native, container-based Asset Lifecycle Management platform built on Red Hat OpenShift that unifies Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Asset Performance Management (APM), and Asset Investment Planning (AIP). Cohesive's own proprietary tools include Cohesive Data Utility (CDU) and Cohesive Data Replicator (CDR) for seamless data migration and synchronization, MAX Edit for bulk master data editing, the Cohesive Reliability Accelerator for embedded reliability workflows, and the MAS Accelerator for Rail for pre-configured rail industry templates. The Cohesive MaxAdvantage Cloud sub-brand bundles IBM MAS with the Reliability Accelerator, hosting, and support into a single subscription. Cohesive's service layer covers consulting, MAS implementation, upgrade services, optimization, the Advancement Services Program (ASP) for ongoing support, and dedicated MAS hosting on AWS. AI capabilities including GenAI, natural language querying, predictive analytics, and Maximo Visual Inspection are embedded within MAS 9.1.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cohesive MaxAdvantage Cloud Integrated asset management subscription that bundles IBM Maximo Application Suite, the Cohesive Reliability Accelerator, cloud hosting, and ongoing support into a single service, delivered as a subscription in APAC and expanding.
• Cohesive Data Utility (CDU) IBM-approved proprietary tool that automates data cleansing, migration, and transformation during IBM Maximo upgrades, keeping source and target environments synchronized so users can continue working until cutover.
• Cohesive Data Replicator (CDR) Scalable, auditable data replication and synchronization engine that maintains continuous data alignment across IBM Maximo environments, including disconnected or remote locations such as offshore vessels.
• MAX Edit Proprietary accelerator that enables rapid bulk editing and validation of Maximo master data, reducing post-go-live rework and shortening Maximo Application Suite implementations.
• Cohesive Reliability Accelerator Pre-configured application fully integrated into IBM Maximo Application Suite that determines the right reliability methodology for each asset based on criticality and risk and automatically links reliability strategies to work orders.
• MAS Accelerator for Rail Rail-specific pre-configured workflow and asset model package within IBM Maximo Application Suite that accelerates implementation through standard integrations, security frameworks, and proven templates drawn from Cohesive's global rail deployments.
• MAS Implementation Services End-to-end IBM Maximo Application Suite implementation services for first-time MAS adopters, covering governance and program management, configuration and solution design, data migration and integration, HSE compliance workflows, mobile and field enablement, and change management and training.
• MAS Upgrade Services Migration services that move customers from legacy Maximo 7.6 and earlier to IBM Maximo Application Suite, including AppPoints licensing alignment, data integrity management using Cohesive Data Utility, and structured go-live transitions.
• Maximo Optimization Services Optimization services that align MAS to organizational needs, including the MAS Optimization Assessment, foundational data improvements, reliability best practices, MAS Health/Monitor/Predict, Asset Investment Planning, and ongoing optimization support.
• Maximo Consulting Services Advisory consulting services including Maximo Value Optimization assessments, ISO 55000 Compliance Gap Assessments, and Asset Performance Management FastTrack workshops that guide asset management maturity.
• Advancement Services Program (ASP) Always-on managed support program for IBM Maximo customers, offering service desk and incident management, change/release/patch management, configuration enhancements, advancement planning, and proactive monitoring and health checks for both legacy Maximo and MAS.
• MAS Hosting and Managed Services Dedicated cloud hosting for IBM Maximo Application Suite on AWS Virtual Private Cloud in a single-tenant architecture, covering provisioning, installation, infrastructure management, database administration, ongoing updates, 24/7 global support, and managed services on Red Hat OpenShift.

Quantifiable outcome

• MaximoWorld Award 'Best Connected Workforce' category for Stena Drilling deployment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

AI capability8 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• IBMflagshipTechnology or IntegrationIBM Platinum Partner and IBM Maximo service provider. Cohesive delivers implementation, consulting, and managed services for IBM Maximo Enterprise Asset Management platform globally. This is a flagship partnership providing primary go-to-market alignment and technical certification for the company's core service offerings.
• Bentley SystemsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Cohesive. Bentley Systems is a leading provider of infrastructure engineering software. Cohesive operates as a subsidiary focused on enterprise asset management services, benefiting from Bentley Systems' brand, resources, and cross-selling opportunities within the infrastructure sector.
• Red Hat (IBM)coreTechnology or IntegrationIBM Red Hat OpenShift container platform used as underlying technology for Maximo deployments. Cohesive implements and manages Maximo environments running on OpenShift infrastructure, leveraging containerization for scalability and reliability.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IBM: Owner of the IBM Maximo platform and Cohesive's flagship partner. IBM is the underlying technology supplier whose product strategy directly determines Cohesive's addressable market, making it the most consequential comparable despite not being a direct services competitor.
• Deloitte: Global systems integrator with a sizable Enterprise Asset Management and IBM Maximo practice serving energy, utilities, and transportation clients. Competes with Cohesive on large multi-workstream EAM transformation programs.
• Accenture: Global SI offering asset management and digital transformation services across asset-intensive industries. Its scale and cross-platform capabilities position it as a primary competitor for enterprise Maximo/MAS deployments.
• Cognizant: Global IT services firm with established EAM and IoT practices serving utilities, manufacturing, and transportation clients. Competes with Cohesive on Maximo implementations and broader asset management programs.
• Infosys: Global SI with deep Maximo/IBM partnership credentials and broad asset-intensive vertical coverage. Competes for enterprise-scale EAM engagements alongside Cohesive.
• Wipro: Global IT services firm with EAM and Maximo capabilities serving utilities, manufacturing, and oil & gas. Competes on enterprise EAM transformation engagements.
• Atos: European-headquartered digital services firm with EAM and asset management capabilities serving energy, utilities, and transportation sectors globally. Overlaps Cohesive's EMEA-heavy vertical mix.
• HCL Technologies: Global IT services provider with infrastructure and EAM practices serving asset-intensive industries. Competes with Cohesive on large digital transformation and managed services engagements.
• Capgemini: Global SI with an EAM/digital engineering practice covering utilities, rail, and manufacturing. Competes with Cohesive for enterprise asset management modernization projects, particularly in EMEA.

Direct peers

• Triniti Group: Boutique specialist focused on IBM Maximo consulting and implementation services. Most directly comparable to Cohesive in scale, Maximo-only positioning, and target client mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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