Category: News articles
Sharpen your skills to lead asset management that delivers performance, reliability and results
November 21, 2025
Author | Karen Greyling – Academy Business Development Manager In asset-intensive industries, leaders are under growing pressure to improve performance, optimise costs, and manage risk, all while meeting global standards such as ISO 55000. Too often, however, asset management initiatives remain fragmented, struggle for executive buy-in, and fail to deliver sustainable results. The Pragma Asset […]
Beyond compliance: Why repeated maturity assessments define asset performance leadership
Author | Stephan Kornelius – Pragma Professional Services Business Lead In asset-intensive industries, leaders face mounting pressure to deliver sustainable performance amid budget constraints, rising risk, and increasing scrutiny from boards and investors. Yet many organisations still lack an objective, repeatable way to understand how effectively their assets are being managed – or how asset […]
OEMs need a connected platform for services
October 31, 2025
Author | Henk Wynjeterp – Regional Lead – Europe | Henk leads Pragma’s OEM after-sales practice for food processing and packaging manufacturers. Most OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) have embraced some form of after-sales services as a strategic growth priority. Moving from machine sales to advanced lifecycle services promises stronger customer relationships, predictable revenue, and competitive […]
When rivers cry out: How asset management can help heal South Africa’s waterways
October 30, 2025
Author | Nelson Broden – Business Lead Pragma Managed Services The Hennops River, once part of Gauteng’s natural beauty, has become a warning bell. After heavy rainfall, stretches of the river have turned vivid green, fed by nutrients from failing wastewater works, leaking pipelines, and neglected infrastructure. Yet the Hennops is not alone — it’s […]
Ditch the buzzword: OEM after-sales leaders buy execution, not “servitization”
October 10, 2025
Author | Henk Wynjeterp – Regional Lead – Europe | Henk leads Pragma’s OEM after-sales practice for food processing and packaging manufacturers. If you sell into OEM after-sales, you’ve seen the eye-roll. “Servitization” has become a vague, catch-all promise that rarely addresses the day-to-day reality of running a profitable service operation across regions, agents and […]
Beyond the software – embedding your EAMS into your organisation’s DNA for sustainable value
April 22, 2025
The key to a successful EAMS (Enterprise Asset Management System) implementation lies in integrating the software into the organisation’s maintenance and asset management processes.
Pragma’s perspective on what the proposed South African budget means for infrastructure governance
March 13, 2025
Author | Stephan Kornelius – Pragma Professional Services Business Lead Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025 National Budget Speech tried to present a balanced approach to funding both social spending and economic recovery, strongly emphasising infrastructure investment. Pragma’s Professional Services Business Lead, Stephan Kornelius, shared his insights on key aspects of the budget and its implications […]
Government infrastructure investments must go beyond bricks and mortar – A global perspective
February 11, 2025
Author | Bani Kgosana Across the globe, ageing infrastructure threatens economic stability. In the US, the American Society of Civil Engineers consistently rates much of the country’s infrastructure as subpar, citing the need for trillions in rehabilitation costs. In Europe, concerns about decaying rail networks, bridges and public buildings are pushing policymakers to reconsider maintenance […]
Pragma partners with Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team to power maintenance excellence
January 27, 2025
Author | Liza Schroeder Pragma is proud to announce its support of the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, a Swiss UCI ProTeam competing at the highest level of road cycling. As part of the partnership, Pragma’s On Key Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS) will be instrumental in managing and streamlining the maintenance of the team’s vehicle […]
Revitalising South Africa – a better path to infrastructure renewal
January 2, 2025
Author | Bani Kgosana, Pragma CRO South Africa faces an extraordinary opportunity to transform its government-owned assets and enhance public infrastructure. By leveraging reputable companies with proven expertise, such as Pragma, and focusing on effective maintenance strategies, the country can pave the way for a brighter future. The government can no longer afford fruitless, unstructured […]
