Beyond the Code: eMaint Builds a Global Network to Deliver Expertise

NORWICH, UK – June 29, 2026 – In a significant strategic pivot that underscores a broader shift in the enterprise software market, eMaint, the maintenance and asset management software arm of Fluke Corporation, today announced the launch of its first formal Global Partner Network. The move signals a deliberate move beyond simply providing software, aiming instead to build an ecosystem of expertise designed to help industrial clients turn technology investments into measurable operational excellence.

The new program formalizes eMaint’s partner relationships for the first time, creating a structured framework to connect customers with a global network of trusted consultants, integrators, and technology specialists. The goal is to accelerate the adoption and value of its Computerised Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions across a landscape hungry for more than just code.

A Strategic Shift from Software to Solutions

For years, the narrative around enterprise software has been dominated by features and functionality. However, as industrial operations become increasingly complex—driven by the integration of IoT devices, the promise of AI-powered predictive maintenance, and the pressures of global supply chains—companies are discovering that software alone is not a silver bullet. The real value lies in successful implementation, user adoption, and strategic alignment, areas where specialized expertise is paramount.

eMaint's leadership acknowledges this market reality as the core driver for the new network. “This is a defining moment for eMaint,” said Jay Hack, Vice President and General Manager of the company. “We are formalizing a global partner ecosystem that reflects the scale of our business and the growing demand we see from industrial organizations. Our partners will play a critical role in helping customers move faster, adopt more effectively, and achieve measurable value from their maintenance programs.”

This initiative recognizes that modernizing a maintenance program is a deep operational challenge. It requires industry-specific knowledge to configure software for unique workflows, change management expertise to ensure technicians embrace new tools, and strategic guidance to use asset data for predictive, rather than just reactive, maintenance. By building a certified network of partners, eMaint is betting that the winning formula is a combination of its powerful platform and the human expertise needed to unlock its full potential.

Building an Ecosystem in a Competitive Field

The launch places eMaint in a more direct competitive posture with industry giants like IBM Maximo and SAP EAM, which have long relied on mature, extensive partner networks to deploy their complex systems. While eMaint is formalizing its program later than some rivals, it has an opportunity to build a modern, agile ecosystem tailored to today’s cloud-centric world, avoiding the legacy complexities that can sometimes encumber older programs.

The program's structure is designed for comprehensive support, offering partners structured training, certification paths, sales and marketing enablement, and performance incentives. This framework is intended to attract and cultivate a high-quality channel capable of delivering consistent results. Early momentum appears promising, with the company reporting that 25 new partners have already been onboarded across Europe, South America, and Canada. Furthermore, 46 partners have completed initial training sessions in Bonita Springs, Florida, and Eindhoven, Netherlands, with a formal certification program slated to launch in late 2026.

This methodical approach is being spearheaded by a dedicated team. “We’re building a world-class channel organization focused on customer outcomes, partner success, and scalable growth,” stated Chris Lund, Indirect GTM and Channel Lead at eMaint. “Partners have been integral to our success, and this program represents our commitment to helping them grow, differentiate, and drive even greater impact for customers globally.”

The Partner and Customer Value Proposition

For technology integrators and consulting firms, the program offers a clear path to growth. By aligning with a recognized brand in the industrial maintenance space, partners can expand their service offerings and tap into a growing market. The structured support and go-to-market resources are designed to reduce friction and accelerate their ability to deliver value.

Joe Cateno, Practice Director at Elevotec, an early participant in the program, highlighted this opportunity. “eMaint has built strong credibility with industrial maintenance teams, and this program gives partners a clear path to bring that value to more customers,” he said. “As demand grows for scalable maintenance solutions, we see a significant opportunity to help organizations modernize their operations with eMaint.”

For eMaint’s customers, the benefits are even more direct. Access to a vetted, local partner can dramatically shorten implementation timelines and improve adoption rates. Instead of relying solely on a remote software vendor, a manufacturing plant in Germany or a life sciences facility in Brazil can now work with a local expert who understands regional regulations, language, and business culture. This translates into faster problem-solving, more effective training, and a smoother path to achieving key performance indicators like increased asset uptime, reduced maintenance costs, and improved operational efficiency. The network empowers partners to deliver targeted solutions across a wide range of industries, from Food and Beverage and Automotive to Power Generation and the Public Sector.

The Fluke Connection: A Broader Industrial Vision

This strategic ecosystem play cannot be viewed in isolation. As a product of Fluke Corporation, a world leader in electronic test tools and condition monitoring technology since 1948, eMaint is part of a much larger industrial vision. Fluke provides the hardware—the sensors, meters, and thermal imagers—that captures critical asset health data. eMaint provides the software platform to organize that data, trigger work orders, manage spare parts, and analyze long-term performance trends.

The Global Partner Network is the crucial third leg of this stool: the human-led services that connect the hardware and software into a cohesive, functioning reliability system on the factory floor. Partners in the network will be equipped to help customers implement not just the CMMS, but a holistic maintenance and reliability strategy that leverages the full power of the Fluke ecosystem. By empowering a channel of experts to deliver this integrated value proposition, Fluke is strengthening its end-to-end solution for the modern industrial professional, from the technician with a multimeter to the plant manager reviewing uptime dashboards. The launch of this network is less about selling more software licenses and more about ensuring the technology drives profound and lasting impact for its customers.