What Cohesive Solutions does

Cohesive Solutions is a global Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) consultancy that implements, upgrades, and operates IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) on behalf of asset-intensive organizations. Founded in 1998 and operating as an independently operated business unit of Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY), the company is headquartered in Kennesaw, Georgia, with primary legal entity Cohesive UK Group Limited in the UK and 12+ offices across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Cohesive serves utilities, oil & gas, nuclear, rail and metro, ports and marine, manufacturing, mining, and defense operators; named enterprise and government customers include Con Edison, MDU Resources Group, Stena Drilling, DP World Southampton, MODEC, HES Gdynia, American Axle Manufacturing, Mkwawa, Lesotho Highlands Development Authority, UK Ministry of Defence (DEEAMS), and Transport for Wales. The company holds IBM Platinum Partner status, has 25+ years of Maximo experience, 700+ completed implementations, 200+ MAS upgrades, and 100 Maximo certifications, and is recognized as a Leader in EAM by Verdantix.

Cohesive's core technology stack is IBM Maximo Application Suite — a container-based microservices platform running on Red Hat OpenShift — which the company layers with several proprietary accelerators and data tools. These include the Cohesive Data Utility (CDU) and Cohesive Data Replicator (CDR), both IBM-approved, which automate migration and synchronization of legacy Maximo data into MAS with minimal downtime; MaxEdit, a bulk master data editor; the Cohesive Reliability Accelerator, a pre-configured MAS-integrated application for risk-based maintenance decisions against SMRP benchmarks; and the MAS Accelerator for Rail, a pre-configured package of rail-specific workflows, asset models, integrations, and security frameworks. Cohesive delivers IBM MAS 9.1's embedded GenAI capabilities — natural language queries, risk-based work order prioritization, automated condition-based maintenance — and Maximo Visual Inspection for image-based asset assessment, alongside APIs, MIF integrations, and connectors to ERP, GIS, SCADA, MES, IoT sensors, OPC UA, MQTT, and ETCS/CBTC systems.

Cohesive generates revenue through three streams: project-based professional services for MAS implementation, upgrade, optimization, and consulting engagements (ranging from short advisory days to multi-year transformation programs); managed cloud hosting on AWS VPC single-tenant environments with 1-year and 3-year commitment terms; and recurring subscription revenue through the Advancement Services Program (ASP) support tiers (Core, Core Plus, Enhanced, Premium) and the MaxAdvantage Cloud bundled subscription, in which Cohesive sublicenses IBM AppPoints to customers. Pricing is quote-based and tiered by end-user population, environment complexity, and commitment length; fees are not publicly disclosed. Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise field sales to large asset-intensive accounts through consultative discovery and roadmap design, supplemented by IBM's partner ecosystem referrals — IBM's enterprise teams route Maximo opportunities to Cohesive as the preferred Maximo services partner.

Name

Cohesive Solutions

Legal name

Cohesive UK Group Limited

Website

https://cohesivesolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cohesive Solutions is a global IBM Platinum Partner and Enterprise Asset Management consultancy that implements, upgrades, and manages IBM Maximo Application Suite for asset-intensive enterprises across utilities, oil & gas, nuclear, rail, ports, manufacturing, mining, and defense, operating as a Bentley Systems business unit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Asset Management Consulting & Systems Integration

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Workplace & Collaboration Integration (BPAEAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Work Management & Collaboration Suites (BPAMAMAG), Enterprise Work Management & Collaborative Workflow Platforms (HDAEAHAI)

Keywords

• Enterprise asset management
• IBM Maximo services
• Maximo Application Suite
• Asset performance management
• Reliability engineering consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Kennesaw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services (Implementation & Consulting): Cohesive generates revenue through fee-based consulting and systems integration engagements for IBM Maximo/MAS implementation, upgrade, and optimization projects. Projects range from short advisory engagements (days, thousands of dollars) to multi-year transformation programs. Revenue is project-based and non-recurring per engagement, though repeat client relationships generate ongoing streams.
2. Managed Hosting & Infrastructure Services: Cohesive offers dedicated MAS cloud hosting on AWS VPC with tiered packages (Core to Premium). Hosting fees are case-by-case, tiered by user population size, implementation complexity, and number of environments. Offered on 1-year and 3-year commitment terms. This provides recurring revenue on annual/multi-year contracts.
3. Advancement Services Program (ASP) — Ongoing Support: Post go-live support packages (Core, Core Plus, Enhanced, Premium) providing continuous Maximo/MAS support, configuration enhancements, change management, and proactive monitoring. Billed as recurring contracts aligned to the customer's tier and commitment length.
4. MaxAdvantage Cloud Subscription: An integrated subscription offering bundling IBM MAS software entitlements (AppPoints sublicensed through Cohesive), cloud hosting, support, and the Cohesive Reliability Accelerator, all delivered as a managed service. Customers contract with Cohesive rather than directly with IBM for this bundled offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cohesive Solutions is a global Enterprise Asset Management consultancy and IBM Platinum Partner that delivers consulting, implementation, upgrade, optimization, hosting, and managed services for IBM Maximo Application Suite. The company serves asset-intensive organizations in utilities, oil & gas, nuclear, rail, ports, manufacturing, mining, and defense, supplementing IBM MAS with proprietary migration tools (CDU, CDR, MaxEdit), the Cohesive Reliability Accelerator, the MAS Accelerator for Rail, and the MaxAdvantage Cloud subscription bundle.

Product overview

Cohesive Solutions is a global Enterprise Asset Management consultancy and IBM Platinum Partner specializing in IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) services. Their portfolio centers on IBM Maximo Application Suite as the core platform, complemented by proprietary tools (Cohesive Data Utility, Cohesive Data Replicator, MaxEdit) and the Cohesive Reliability Accelerator. Services span the full MAS lifecycle including consulting, implementation, upgrade, optimization, hosting/managed services, and the Advancement Services Program for ongoing support. MaxAdvantage Cloud bundles MAS with enhanced reliability features, hosting, and support as a unified sub-brand offering. The company serves asset-intensive industries (utilities, oil & gas, nuclear, renewables, rail, ports, roads, airports, manufacturing, mining, defense) with industry-specific accelerators like the MAS Accelerator for Rail. With 25+ years of experience and 700+ implementations, Cohesive positions itself as the market-leading Maximo service provider and systems integrator.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MaxAdvantage Cloud: An integrated asset management platform combining IBM Maximo Application Suite with Cohesive Reliability Accelerator, hosting, and support services delivered as a cloud subscription.

Products and services

• MAS Implementation Services First-time IBM Maximo Application Suite deployment services covering governance, configuration, data migration, integration, mobile enablement and change management, delivered to asset-intensive enterprises to accelerate time-to-value.
• MAS Upgrade Services Migration services from legacy IBM Maximo 7.6 and earlier versions to Maximo Application Suite, including AppPoints licensing transition, IBM-approved Cohesive Data Utility migration and risk-managed cutover.
• MAS Optimization Services Services to align Maximo/MAS with business operations, including data services, reliability best practices, Asset Performance Management and continuous optimization to improve performance, usability and ROI.
• Maximo and EAM Consulting Expert advisory engagements including Maximo Value Optimization assessments, Compliance Gap Assessments and APM FastTrack workshops for strategic asset management roadmap development.
• MAS Hosting and Managed Services Dedicated single-tenant cloud hosting for IBM Maximo Application Suite on AWS Virtual Private Cloud with Red Hat OpenShift, including provisioning, installation, infrastructure management, security, 99.9% availability and 24/7 global support.
• Advancement Services Program (ASP) Ongoing Maximo/MAS support program with always-on expert resources for stabilization, improvement and evolution of Maximo environments, including service desk, change management and continuous improvement delivered as tiered recurring subscriptions.
• MaxAdvantage Cloud Integrated EAM subscription bundle combining IBM MAS software entitlements (AppPoints sublicensed through Cohesive), cloud hosting, support and the Cohesive Reliability Accelerator, delivered as a managed service on a single Cohesive contract.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% maintenance cost reduction
• +12 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

AI capability9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / core and core.

• IBMflagship / coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCohesive is an IBM Platinum Partner — the highest partnership tier — and the market-leading IBM Maximo service provider and systems integrator. Cohesive implements, optimizes, upgrades, and manages IBM Maximo/MAS environments. IBM provides the Maximo Application Suite software (AppPoints licensing) and Cohesive sublicenses to its customers. Cohesive's proprietary tools (CDU, CDR) are IBM-approved for use in MAS upgrade and migration projects. This is the foundational strategic relationship of the entire business.
• Red Hat (IBM subsidiary)coreTechnology or IntegrationMAS runs on Red Hat OpenShift — a container-based microservices architecture. Cohesive has deep OpenShift expertise for MAS deployment, hosting, and managed services. OpenShift is the core infrastructure platform underpinning all MAS cloud deployments Cohesive manages.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationCohesive's MAS hosting is deployed on AWS Virtual Private Cloud — single-tenant, isolated environments with 99.9% availability and multi-zone database options. AWS is the primary cloud infrastructure provider for Cohesive's managed hosting services.
• UK Ministry of Defence (DEEAMS Programme)flagship / coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCohesive was selected by IBM to support the DEEAMS (Defence Electronic Asset Management System) programme — a next-generation full-lifecycle asset management solution for UK Armed Forces. This is a flagship strategic engagement involving deep co-development of defense-specific MAS workflows and configuration management for mission-critical assets.
• DNV and Lloyd's RegistercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCohesive obtained DNV and Lloyd's Register accreditation for Maximo Application Suite implementations in offshore and maritime environments. This accreditation provides regulatory confidence and compliance assurance for marine and offshore operators, enabling Cohesive to serve ports and maritime clients requiring DNV/Lloyd's certified EAM implementations.
• Bentley Systemsflagship / coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCohesive is an independently operated business unit of Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company. Bentley provides the backing, stability, and capital resources that enable Cohesive to innovate and operate globally. Cohesive combines Bentley's digital engineering capabilities with Maximo/MAS implementation expertise to deliver integrated asset management and digital twin solutions.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte: Deloitte's consulting practice advises large enterprises on EAM strategy and frequently delivers or oversees Maximo implementations. It competes with Cohesive on enterprise transformation engagements and adds management consulting depth that Cohesive does not match.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): TCS operates a global enterprise asset management practice and delivers IBM Maximo implementations for utilities, manufacturing, and transportation customers. Its offshore delivery model competes on price for larger, more standardized Maximo engagements.
• Capgemini: Capgemini Engineering and Capgemini Invent field asset management and digital twin practices that compete with Cohesive for large asset-intensive transformation deals, often packaging Maximo work with broader ERP and cloud modernization scopes.
• Accenture: Accenture is a global systems integrator with a sizable EAM and Maximo practice, frequently winning large multi-workstream asset management transformations where Cohesive also competes. Its scale and breadth make it the most credible large incumbent competitor.
• Hexagon EAM: Hexagon's Enterprise Asset Management suite (including the former Infor EAM) is a direct competing EAM platform to IBM Maximo. While Hexagon sells software rather than Maximo services, it competes for the same enterprise EAM modernization budget that Cohesive targets.

Emerging players

• IFS: IFS provides a competing enterprise asset management and asset performance management suite (IFS Cloud) that increasingly wins deals against IBM Maximo in asset-intensive industries. It represents an alternative platform threat rather than a direct service competitor.

Direct peers

• Projetech: Projetech is a direct Maximo-focused systems integrator and managed services provider, offering Maximo Application Suite implementation, upgrade, and managed hosting services. It competes head-to-head with Cohesive for Maximo service contracts across asset-intensive industries.
• Maven Group: Maven Group is a UK-based IBM Maximo specialty systems integrator providing implementation, upgrade, and managed services. It is a direct regional peer to Cohesive, particularly in the UK and European asset-intensive markets.
• Interloc Solutions: Interloc Solutions is a long-standing IBM Maximo specialty integrator providing implementation, upgrade, and managed services for Maximo customers. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Cohesive in the North American Maximo services market.

Others

• Bentley Systems: Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is Cohesive's publicly listed parent company and a provider of infrastructure engineering and digital twin software. It is comparable as a corporate parent with overlapping asset management and digital twin capabilities, and provides the strategic context for Cohesive's evolution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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