Category: Military

Half of Organizations Unprepared for CMMC 2.0 Compliance, Kiteworks Report Reveals

New Kiteworks survey finds that 44% lack full encryption and 42% lack third-party visibility, creating critical risks for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) as defense contractors race to meet CMMC 2.0 requirements.

Kiteworks, which empowers organizations to effectively manage risk in every send, share, receive, and use of private data, today announced findings from its 2025 Data Security and Compliance Risk: Annual Survey Report revealing significant governance challenges facing defense contractors as they prepare for CMMC 2.0 requirements. 

The survey of 461 organizations across industries found that only 56% have fully implemented end-to-end encryption for all sensitive data, and just over 50% have centralized governance processes. These gaps are particularly concerning for defense contractors handling controlled unclassified information (CUI), as CMMC 2.0 demands comprehensive governance and security controls across the entire supply chain. 

“The data reveals a fundamental challenge for defense contractors,” said Frank Balonis, CISO and SVP of Operations at Kiteworks. “Without proper governance controls in place, organizations cannot demonstrate the comprehensive CUI protection that CMMC requires. The path to compliance starts with understanding and controlling your data landscape.” 

Core Governance Gaps Threaten CMMC Readiness 

The research identifies critical gaps that directly impact CMMC compliance: 

Incomplete Security Foundations: Defense contractors face significant challenges in implementing basic security controls required for CMMC. The finding that only 56% have achieved full end-to-end encryption means nearly half of organizations cannot guarantee CUI protection in transit and at rest—a fundamental CMMC requirement. The reliance on manual processes by 65% of organizations creates vulnerability, as manual workflows increase the likelihood of human error, make continuous monitoring nearly impossible, and complicate the audit trails CMMC assessors require. 

Third-Party Ecosystem Blindness: The 42% of organizations lacking visibility into their third-party relationships represents a critical CMMC compliance gap. Defense contractors must demonstrate control over CUI wherever it resides, including with subcontractors and vendors. The research reveals a troubling pattern based on ecosystem size: 

  • Small ecosystems (<500 partners): While 43% can detect breaches within seven days, even this “best case” means the majority take longer than a week to identify compromises 
  • Mid-sized ecosystems (1,001-5,000 partners): Face a perfect storm with 46% reporting increased supply chain vulnerabilities and detection windows stretching 31-90 days 
  • Large ecosystems (>5,000 partners): 31% require more than 90 days to detect breaches, during which CUI could be exfiltrated, modified, or destroyed without knowledge 

These detection delays are particularly problematic under CMMC 2.0, which requires timely incident reporting and response capabilities. For organizations with the largest partner networks, costs frequently exceed $5 million when breaches occur. 

Emerging AI Governance Crisis: The gap between AI monitoring and governance presents a new challenge for CMMC compliance. While 64% of organizations track AI-generated content, only 17% have implemented technical governance frameworks to control how AI systems handle data. This 47-point gap is concerning because: 

  • AI systems can inadvertently process, store, or transmit CUI without proper classification 
  • Generative AI tools may expose CUI through training data or outputs 
  • Among organizations unaware of their AI usage, 36% have no privacy-enhancing technologies in place 

For defense contractors, this means AI could create undocumented CUI flows that violate CMMC requirements for data inventory and control. 

Advanced Privacy Technology Adoption Remains Limited The finding that 9% of organizations have zero privacy-enhancing technology deployment, while 43% use only basic measures like data minimization, reveals a significant gap in defense-in-depth strategies. Advanced technologies like Secure Multi-Party Computation, Zero-Trust Exchange, and Confidential Computing—each under 35% adoption—could provide additional CUI protection layers that demonstrate security maturity to CMMC assessors. 

Geographic Distribution and Implications The global distribution of respondents (32% North America, 42% Europe, 17% Asia-Pacific, 10% Middle East/Africa) highlights the international nature of defense supply chains. This geographic spread complicates CMMC compliance as contractors must ensure consistent governance controls across all locations where CUI might be processed or stored. 

Building CMMC-Ready Governance: A Practical Roadmap 

Based on the findings, defense contractors must take specific actions to address governance gaps: 

  1. Complete the Encryption Foundation 
  2. Move from 56% to 100% end-to-end encryption coverage 
  3. Implement encryption for data at rest, in transit, and in processing 
  4. Establish key management procedures that meet CMMC requirements 
  5. Automate Data Governance Processes 
  6. Replace the 65% manual workflows with automated systems 
  7. Implement continuous compliance monitoring 
  8. Centralize audit log trails that demonstrate ongoing control effectiveness 
  9. Gain Complete Third-Party Visibility 
  10. Address the 42% visibility gap by inventorying all external parties with potential CUI access 
  11. Map data flows between organizations 
  12. Implement contractual controls and regular assessments 
  13. Prioritize based on risk: focus first on partners with direct CUI access 
  14. Establish AI Governance Frameworks 
  15. Close the 47-point gap between AI tracking (64%) and governance (17%) 
  16. Implement technical controls to prevent AI systems from processing CUI 
  17. Create policies for AI tool approval and usage 
  18. Monitor AI-generated outputs for potential CUI exposure 
  19. Deploy Layered Privacy Technologies 
  20. Move beyond the 9% with zero PET deployment 
  21. Implement technologies appropriate to data sensitivity levels 
  22. Consider advanced options for high-value CUI protection 

“CMMC 2.0 compliance isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about demonstrating mature, consistent governance across your entire data ecosystem,” concluded Balonis. “The gaps revealed in our research show that many defense contractors have significant work ahead. Those who act now to close these governance gaps position themselves not just for compliance, but for competitive advantage in the defense industrial base.”

Read the full 2025 Data Security and Compliance Risk: Annual Survey Report here. 

AEVEX Names Brett Hush SVP of Tactical Systems

AEVEX has announced that Brett Hush has joined the company as senior vice president of tactical systems. Hush will lead strategy, product development, and growth initiatives across AEVEX’s Tactical Systems portfolio, working closely with engineering, programs, and business development teams to accelerate delivery of operationally relevant capabilities to defense customers.

Hush brings more than two decades of leadership experience in unmanned and precision strike systems. He most recently served as executive vice president and general manager of Loitering Munition Systems at AeroVironment, Inc., where he founded the Loitering Munition Systems business unit and helped scale the organization from its early stages to the Switchblade family’s multi-service adoption. Earlier in his career, Hush was vice president of the Controls Division at Teledyne Technologies, overseeing engineering, program execution and military business development.

“Brett brings with him a wealth of experience, knowledge and customer relationships that will be invaluable to the growth of Tactical Systems,” said Roger Wells, president of AEVEX Aerospace. “His track record building and fielding unmanned systems and other mission-critical capabilities at scale aligns directly with our focus on rapidly delivering trusted effects to the warfighter.”

AEVEX’s unmanned portfolio spans Group II–IV aircraft and multi-mission USVs, including the Atlas launched effect and the Disruptor and Dominator Group III systems, as well as the Mako and Mako Lite unmanned surface vessels. The company recently expanded its UAS lineup through the acquisition of select RapidFlight assets and intellectual property, bringing additive manufacturing and modular, 3D-printed airframes into AEVEX’s “drone factory of the future.”

Aviation Specialties Unlimited Hires Retired Army Aviator Keye Perry

Aviation Specialties Unlimited (ASU), a provider of night vision solutions, announced that the company has hired retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Keye Perry as their Eastern United States USG territory manager. 

Perry, a decorated 20-year United States Army Veteran, brings with him a depth of experience that includes more than 1,100 flight hours as a test pilot, facility management, project management, aircraft maintenance, supply chain management, strategic planning, operational management, and business development skills. He has a master’s degree in information technology from Webster University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy and is currently a Doctoral student at Liberty University.  

In addition to more than 20 years of military experience, Perry has more than 14 years of civilian aviation experience working with industry leaders in various capacities, including business development and project management around the world. 

“Keye has an outstanding reputation and a wealth of experience in the military and civil aviation industry,” said ASU vice president of business development, Chad St. Francis. “His knowledge of government programs, aviation initiatives, and program requirements will greatly enhance ASU’s ability to serve clients.”

Perry also obtained a dozen certifications, including  ITAR compliance and project management. He has completed certifications from Homeland Security, FEMA, and other military-based training. 

“ASU works with numerous government agencies that require a definitive understanding of how procurement, project management, and maintenance work within their programs,” said Dan Meyer, ASU vice president of sales and armketing. “With the sales growth in our E3 line of NVGs and growing demand, we needed someone who possessed the ability to help agencies throughout the entire purchasing process. Keye will not only be able to help with initial sales but also assist with the proper maintenance of products. Whether agencies are in the infancy of starting a program or are in the middle of retooling their fleets of aircraft, his knowledge will be invaluable. He will be a tremendous addition to the team.”

AAR awarded new mobility solutions contract by Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has been awarded a new contract to provide mobility solutions to the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support.

The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract includes a one-year base period and four one-year option periods with a total value of up to $85 million. The firm-fixed contract permits the government to order a comprehensive suite of specialized shipping and storage containers, shelters, and accessories.

Proud of its consistent performance in quality and customer service, AAR manufactures versatile, lightweight solutions that enhance the user’s ability to move personnel and equipment in support of operational requirements. Customers include the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and other federal civilian agencies.

“AAR has provided mobility solutions to the U.S. government for more than 30 years and is grateful for their continued confidence and support,” said Mike Ritter, AAR’s Vice President and General Manager of Mobility Systems. “Our proven, field-tested solutions support evolving logistical challenges faced by today’s warfighters.”

PBS Aerospace Opens U.S. Headquarters in Georgia to Scale Production of Precision-Manufactured Turbojet Engines

PBS Aerospace, the leading manufacturer of precision-made turbojet engines purpose-built for the modern battlefield, today announced the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters and advanced manufacturing facility in Roswell, Georgia. Holding owned by William Didden’s family made a 20-million-dollar investment to expand U.S. production of precision propulsion systems for advanced aerial platforms, strengthening America’s defense industrial base while supporting the country’s evolving military needs.

PBS Aerospace’s state-of-the-art facility is designed to rapidly scale production of small turbojet engines for unmanned systems, including drones, advanced cruise missiles and interceptors. By early 2026, the company expects its Roswell facility to produce thousands of engines annually to meet surging demand from the U.S. Department of Defense.

PBS Group, the parent company of PBS Aerospace, also announced plans to invest an additional $90 million in U.S. production capacity over the coming years. The expansion will include the development of a new plant designed to further increase the output of small turbojet engines for unmanned systems, cruise missiles, and advanced aerial platforms.

Recent world events show that the nature of warfare has evolved to rely on fleets of drones and advanced interceptors. PBS Aerospace’s small, lightweight turbojet engines are built to be fielded quickly and at scale across a range of offensive, defensive, and reconnaissance platforms. Customers in the U.S. and allied nations choose PBS Aerospace engines for their precision manufacturing, unmatched flight reliability, and high efficiency.

PBS Aerospace’s engines are combat-proven at Technology Readiness Level 9, making PBS Aerospace uniquely positioned to deliver mission-critical systems at scale for the Department of Defense.

“My decision to expand PBS Aerospace into the United States reflects our commitment to continue building PBS as a global brand,” said PBS Group Owner William Didden. “This move combines decades of Czech engineering expertise with the opportunities of the world’s largest aerospace market, strengthening our role as a reliable global partner.”

“I want to congratulate PBS Aerospace on this incredible milestone and, on behalf of all Georgians, I’m proud to welcome them to our thriving aerospace sector,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “This investment underscores Georgia’s commitment to innovation, our skilled workforce, and our role as the top state for business. We look forward to the opportunities this project will bring to Roswell and the entire state as PBS becomes the latest major player to operate in our second-largest industry.”

“Maintaining America’s leadership as the dominant and stabilizing world power demands that we’re capable of meeting and overcoming new and evolving threats to ensure our security, as well as that of our partners and allies,” said Dr. Rich McCormick, U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 7th Congressional District. “We’re committed to bolstering our domestic defense manufacturing capabilities. This is necessary to reduce reliance on international supply chains and deliver our military the very best tools to ensure success in overcoming any challenges they face now or in the future.”

The grand opening event, which is taking place just seven months after announcing plans to build the facility, will be on Thursday, September 4, from 5-7 p.m. at PBS Aerospace’s new headquarters at 1350 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 130, in Roswell, GA. Featured speakers include Erin Durham, CEO of PBS Aerospace, and Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-07).

“The U.S. is a cornerstone of our growth strategy. Expanding production here allows us to accelerate deliveries, deepen collaboration with American partners, and invest in the innovations our customers require,” said Petr Kádner, CEO of PBS GROUP.

“Today’s grand opening marks a pivotal milestone for PBS Aerospace, Georgia, and the future of American defense,” said Erin Durham, CEO of PBS Aerospace. “Our precision-manufactured turbojet engines are designed to meet the rigors, mission-readiness, and reliability needed for the modern battlefield. The lightweight turbojet engines we produce are proven across the most demanding military applications, delivering performance the U.S. military counts on now, and at scale into the future.”

Strengthening Georgia’s Economy

PBS Aerospace selected Roswell for its aerospace innovation ecosystem, proximity to Georgia Tech, and access to a highly skilled workforce. The company’s investment will create more than 100 high-paying, specialized jobs across engineering, advanced manufacturing, and operations. Also, 71 percent of PBS Aerospace technicians are U.S. military veterans, underscoring the company’s commitment to hiring local talent and those who have served to tap into their real-world experience. The company expects the Roswell facility to grow significantly in the next few years, bringing even more economic benefits to the local economy.

With its Roswell headquarters, PBS Aerospace is reinforcing the domestic resilience of America’s defense supply chain while advancing operational readiness across the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Special Operations Command.

TAT Technologies Launches FutureWorks

TAT Technologies, an aerospace thermal management and MRO solutions provider, announced the establishment of FutureWorks, TAT’s Center for Aerospace Innovation, located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

TAT says FutureWorks marks a bold step forward in TAT’s mission to advance next-generation aerospace technologies. TAT Technologies has secured its first customer partnership for its next-generation universal thermal management systems, marking a significant milestone in its journey. This partnership validates TAT’s innovative approach to delivering lightweight, high-efficiency, and ultra-reliable solutions for the evolving needs of NextGen aircraft.

To support this progress, TAT’s FutureWorks, is designed to drive cutting-edge advancements in sustainable aviation, focusing on the research, testing, and development of thermal management systems and heat exchangers to support both today’s aircraft and the next generation of all electric, hybrid-electric, and hydrogen platforms. Building on this momentum, additional partnerships are in progress, with more OEMs and aircraft developers turning to TAT for integrated thermal systems that meet the demands of tomorrow’s aviation.

“FutureWorks represents our commitment to shaping what’s next for aerospace,” said Igal Zamir, CEO of TAT Technologies. “This lab is more than a building—it’s a proving ground for ideas, a collaboration hub for our global partners, and a launchpad for technologies that will define the skies of tomorrow.”
Key Highlights of FutureWorks:

• A state-of-the-art high voltage testing lab for aerospace thermal systems
• Advanced capabilities to accelerate product validation and development
• A collaborative space supporting OEM customers and U.S. growth
• A cornerstone in TAT’s investment in sustainable aviation and engineering excellence

FutureWorks strengthens TAT’s industry leadership and reinforces its role as a trusted partner to OEMs and operators navigating the next era of aerospace. While full operational capacity will come online in the months ahead, the facility is now officially open and preparing for a full grand opening this November.

Registration Lifts Off for The Competition Presented by Snap-on 2026

The Competition Presented by Snap-on is back for 2026, with registration officially opening October 1! 

The Competition Presented by Snap-on, and hosted by the Aerospace Maintenance Council (www.amccompetition.com), gives teams of maintenance professionals, international military personnel and aviation maintenance students the chance to test their skills against those of their peers. The Competition includes challenges in areas such as avionics; safety wiring; fiber optics/flight control rigging; hydraulics; jet engine troubleshooting; workplace safety SMS; and other tasks. Teams have 15 minutes to accurately complete each task; competitors that finish their tasks up to safety standards in less than the allotted time receive higher scores with points deducted for any errors. 

The event runs concurrently with the MRO Americas convention, North America’s largest gathering of the aviation maintenance community. Both will take place April 20-23, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, and admission to The Competition is included with MRO Americas credentials.

For the second year, the Competition will also take place in conjunction with Vertical Aviation International’s VERTICON at the Georgia World Congress Center March 9-12, 2026. Utah State University won the inaugural Competition at VERTICON earlier this year. 

“We’re thrilled to be in the early stages of preparation for next year’s Competition,” said Ken MacTiernan, council vice president and competition chairman. “Every year we are blown away by the level of enthusiasm and talent that the competitors bring to the event, and we expect next year to be no exception.”

The team earning the overall best score takes home the grand prize in aviation maintenance – the William F. “Bill” O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance. Presented by Snap-on, the coveted award signifies the highest standard of excellence in aviation maintenance. The O’Brien Award is a traveling trophy that debuted at the 2013 Competition at MRO Americas. The winning team receives the honor of displaying the trophy in their facility for a year. In 2025, the honor was awarded to Southwest Airlines-Team Herb for the second year in a row.

In addition to the William F. “Bill” O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance, Snap-on provides all the tools and equipment used by the participants during The Competition and donates tool prizes to top finishers. 

This is the 13th year in a row Snap-on has served as the title sponsor for The Competition at MRO Americas and the first year as title sponsor for The Competition at VERTICON. 

“What The Competition stands for is something we deeply believe in, and that’s celebrating the critical nature of aviation careers,” said Bill Willetts, vice president of Snap-on Industrial and Aerospace Maintenance Council board member. “Through our partnerships with technical education institutions and NC3, Snap-on plays an active role in promoting aviation careers and all skilled trades. This partnership with The Competition has moved the industry forward, and we will do our part to continue making it a success.”

Snap-on works closely with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) to promote and facilitate its technical education program to high schools and tech colleges. NC3 is a network of education providers and corporations that, together, embody passion for innovative career and technical education models to produce a sustainable, highly-skilled workforce.

Team registration opens Oct. 1 at https://www.amccompetition.com/competitions/amcc-2026-mro.

AAR Signs Exclusive Defense Distribution Agreement with AmSafe Bridport

AAR has signed a new multi-year defense distribution agreement with AmSafe Bridport, a TransDigm company.

Under this agreement, AAR will become the exclusive KC-46 and C-40 platform distributor for direct and indirect sales to the global defense and military aftermarket, including the United States Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), United States Armed Services for fleet sustainment, and foreign militaries, including the Japanese defense market. Additionally, bringing these product lines to AAR will enable intracompany coordination on government contracts supported by AAR’s Government Programs business, leading to enhanced customer service. The contract also further diversifies AAR’s defense distribution portfolio to include cargo handling products.

“We are delighted to partner with AAR on this exclusive distribution agreement,” said Natalie Paul, AmSafe Bridport’s senior vice president, sales and engineering. “AmSafe Bridport brings proven safety and cargo handling solutions established on platforms like the KC-46 and C-40, while AAR’s extensive distribution network and in‑region support ensure those solutions are available to customers exactly when and where they’re needed. Together, we’re enhancing accessibility and service for defense operators worldwide.” 

“AAR is pleased to become an exclusive distributor of AmSafe Bridport products to the U.S. and foreign defense market,” said Frank Landrio, AAR’s senior vice president of distribution. “This new, exclusive agreement expands our product offerings on the KC-46 and C-40 platforms. Coupling this with our value-added services enables us to provide an even more comprehensive suite of offerings.”

DDC-I Demonstrates AI for DeosSafety-Critical RTOSat Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA)Summit & Expo

DDC-I, a supplier of software and professional services for mission- and safety-critical applications, announced that it will demonstrate the integration of Klepsydra’s artificial intelligence and edge processing capabilities with DDC-I’s Deos safety-critical DO-178C real-time operating system at the Modular Open Systems Architecture (MOSA) Industry and Government Summit & Expo. The show will be held August 27-29 at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.

This year’s MOSA Industry and Government Summit & Expo, co-located with the SpaceIndustry & Government Summit & Expo, will feature key leadership keynotes from the Department of Defense and Tri-Service, as well as panel discussions and presentations from experts in open architecture, open standards, and MOSA. With over 100 exhibitor booths showcasing live demonstrations, the three-day event offers a unique opportunity to connect with government offices and industry decision-makers implementing MOSA initiatives and gain insight into how the DoD is integrating MOSA into Major Defense Acquisition Programs. 

“Deos™ utilizes the latest DO-178C Design Assurance Level A (DAL A), FACE® conformant, multi-core verified baseline, and was built from the ground up with a modular architecture and standard interfaces that emphasize portability, scalability and reuse,” said Gary Gilliland, Vice President of Marketing at DDC-I. “We look forward to sharing our world class, safety-critical MOSA technology at the MOSA Virtual Summit and discussing ways to leverage MOSA to enhance US warfighting capability.”

DDC-I will provide two demos at the show. The first, utilizing the Klepsydra AI engine and Deos RTOS running on an NXP i.MX8 QuadMax platform, shows how AI networks can be used to analyze image streams from a single 2-D camera and provide depth/distance information as well as obstacle detection.

Klepsydra AI is a cutting-edge software framework for edge AI applications. Delivering high-efficiency AI inference, Klepsydra AI employs a lightweight, safety-certified, cybersecurity-protected AI software stack that is compliant with ECSS software standards and compatible with standard AI frameworks such as PyTorch and SensorFlow. Klepsydra’s acceleration technology combines two-dimensional parallelization with lock-free programming to deliver a flexible and efficient inference engine, achieving up to four times lower latency, ten timeshigher throughput, and 50% reduced power consumption than competitive solutions. KlepsydraAI running atop the Deos RTOS provides secure, high-performance AI inference and edge processing for safety-critical ground vehicles, avionics and space systems on a MOSA platform.

The second demo features a Deos-hosted avionics display, which runs on an NXP i.MX8qm processor with an integrated Vivante GC7000 GPU. The demo focuses on creating graphical instruments as well as grouping data from various systems on one display. It was created using the Ansys SCADE Display design and development environment.

Deos is a safety-critical embedded RTOS that employs patented cache partitioning, memory pools, and safe scheduling to deliver higher CPU utilization than any other certifiable safety-critical COTS RTOS on multi-core processors. First certified to DO-178 DAL A in 1998, Deos provides FACE Conformant OSS Safety Base and Safety Extended Profiles that feature hard real-time response, time, and space partitioning, with support for Rate Monotonic, ARINC-653 and POSIX interfaces.

SafeMC technology extends Deos’ advanced capabilities to multiple cores, enabling developers of safety-critical systems to achieve best in class multi-core performance without compromising safety-critical task response and guaranteed execution time. SafeMC employs a bounded multiprocessing (BMP) extension of the symmetric multiprocessing architecture (SMP), safe scheduling, and cache partitioning to minimize cross-core contention and interference patterns that affect the performance, safety criticality and certifiability of multi-core systems. These features enable avionics developers to address issues specified by AC/AMC 20-193 multi-core objectives that could impact the safety, performance, and integrity of a software airborne system.

Teletrac Navman Report Reveals Nearly Half of Equipment Managers Struggle with Maintenance Scheduling and Cost Control

Teletrac Navman announced the results of its “Mobilizing the Future of Fleets Report: 2025 Equipment Management Edition.” The report finds that nearly half of equipment managers struggle with scheduling equipment maintenance which, in turn, leaves them at a disadvantage in managing project costs. Additionally, 45% of respondents report difficulties with maintenance cost management.

“Whether it’s the high cost of repairs, difficulties in maintaining regular service schedules, or simply the challenge of locating equipment on-site, the impact on total cost of ownership is clear, so much so that the findings indicate that these issues are directly affecting their ability to control costs,” said Alain Samaha, chief executive officer, Teletrac Navman.

Timing maintenance accurately can be particularly tricky for fleet operators because poor timing can have a negative impact on profitability. Without accurate usage data, the right timing becomes a guessing game and firms risk more operational problems than planned.

Assets removed from the field too early can cause project delays. Those removed too late risk breakdowns that further disrupt timelines. 

Further, 35% of respondents also report that, at any one time, more than 25% of their on-road assets are unavailable due to their location being unknown, a frustration which can both slow down projects and interfere with maintenance scheduling. As the total cost of ownership (TCO) of equipment is a key metric for 30% operators looking to optimize return on investment, these inefficiencies have a direct effect on financial performance.

Yet despite these pressures, the outlook is one of action, with 86% of operators actively prioritizing improvements in maintenance, utilization and expense control, and the majority already embracing technology to support these goals.

Many equipment operators are turning to technology as a key enabler of improvement, and 99% of respondents have already deployed at least one technology to support their equipment management, with a substantial 71% investing in three or more. Operators are turning to data analytics/BI tools and GPS tracking to improve their control over maintenance expenses (45%), scheduling.

“Our TN360 ACM platform, and asset location devices, can help to improve profitability by giving operators greater control of equipment maintenance, resource availability and ensure that assets are only removed from the field when necessary,” Samaha added.