Mining Services
From Legacy to Leading Edge:
How Fugro Marine Australia Slashed Work Order Time by 67% with Wasp AssetCloud Upgrade
Global geo-intelligence leader transforms marine equipment management with cloud-based modernisation
67% Faster work order creation
20-40s Per work order (Down from 1-2 Min)
Real-Time Client Information access
About Fugro Marine Australia
Fugro is the world’s leading geo-intelligence and asset integrity specialist, collecting and analysing comprehensive information about the Earth and structures built upon it. Fugro Marine Australia provides marine site characterisation, geotechnical, hydrographic, and geophysical survey services to clients in the offshore energy, infrastructure, and marine sectors. With operations spanning the globe, Fugro relies on sophisticated asset management to track specialised marine equipment across multiple sites and projects.
Industry
Marine Geo-intelligence
& Asset Integrity
Global Presence
Operations across
60+ countries
Solution Implemented
Wasp AssetCloud (Upgraded
from legacy Wasp)
Implementation Partner
TechnoSource
Australia
20-40 Seconds
Average time to create a work order with Wasp AssetCloud Previously: 1-2 minutes with legacy
system – representing a 67% efficiency improvement
The Challenge: Outgrowing Legacy Systems
As Fugro’s operations expanded, their original Wasp asset tracking system while functional, could no longer keep pace with modern operational demands. The legacy on-premise solution created critical bottlenecks that impacted efficiency and client service delivery.
Strategic Imperative:
Fugro needed a solution that could scale with their global
operations, provide real-time visibility to both internal teams and clients, and leverage modern cloud technology for enhanced accessibility and collaboration.
Critical Limitations of the Old System:
Limited User Access:
Restricted number of users prevented team-wide adoption and created information silos
No Multi-User Collaboration:
Inability to share simultaneous access meant
workflow delays and coordination challenges
On-Premise Infrastructure:
Not cloud-based, limiting accessibility from field
locations and remote sites
Delayed Client Information:
Inability to provide real-time asset and project information to clients impacted service delivery
Restricted Feature Set:
Legacy platform lacked modern capabilities needed for evolving operational requirements
Static Technology:
Fugro needed a solution that could scale with their
global operations, provide real-time visibility to both internal teams and clients, and leverage modern cloud technology for enhanced accessibility and
collaboration.
The Evaluation: Rigorous Assessment Process
Given Fugro’s operational complexity and global footprint, the evaluation process was thorough and comprehensive. The team assessed multiple enterprise-grade solutions to find the optimal fit.
1. Solution: Wasp AssetCloud
Type: Cloud-based Asset Management
Key Consideration: Upgrade path from
existing Wasp investment
2. Solution: SAP Asset
Type: Enterprise ERP
Key Consideration: Integration with
existing systems
3. Solution: Management
Type: Mobile
Key Consideration: SAP infrastructure
4. Solution: FEM (Fugro Equipment Management)
Type:Custom Internal Solution
Key Consideration: Proprietary
system tailored to Fugro needs
Why Fugro Chose Wasp AssetCloud
After comprehensive evaluation against enterprise alternatives including SAP and internal custom solutions,
Fugro selected Wasp AssetCloud for its unique combination of flexibility, capability, and value.
Configurable to Requirements:
Flexible architecture allows extensive customisation based on specific operational needs without expensive development.
Cloud-Based Platform:
Accessible from anywhere with secure, scalable cloud infrastructure—critical for global marine operations.
Real-Time Multi-User Access:
Enables live data interaction and updates for improved responsiveness, collaboration, and decision-making across teams.
Continuous System Upgrades:
Regular enhancements ensure the platform remains current with evolving technologies and user needs—no more static systems.
Reliable Technical Support:
Dedicated TechnoSource support team available to assist with troubleshooting, maintenance, and user queries.
Cost-Effective Solution:
Provides excellent enterprise-grade value with minimal operational overhead—significantly more affordable than SAP alternatives.
Scalable Architecture:
Easily adjusts to growing operational demands without compromising performance—no limits on sites, assets, or transactions
Client Transparency:
Real-time information delivery capabilities enable enhanced client service and project visibility
Decision Factor:
Wasp AssetCloud delivered enterprise-level capabilities with the flexibility and cost-effectiveness that heavyweight alternatives like SAP couldn’t match. The configurable architecture meant Fugro could adapt the system to their unique workflows rather than adapting workflows to rigid software.
Implementation: Smooth Transition with Expert Support
TechnoSource Australia managed the migration from Fugro’s legacy Wasp system to AssetCloud, ensuring continuity while unlocking new capabilities.
Implementation Highlights:
- Smooth Overall Process: The upgrade was described as smooth, with only minor issues that were quickly resolved
- Data Migration: TechnoSource’s technical support team expertly handled the migration from the legacy Wasp system, preserving historical asset data and maintaining operational continuity.
- Phased Rollout: Teams became fully productive within 1-3 months, with progressive adoption across different operational areas.
- Work Order Module Configuration: Advanced configuration to support complex scenarios including multiple asset maintenance in single work orders and multiple tasks for individual or multiple assets.
- Training & Adoption: Comprehensive training ensured teams could leverage advanced features like photo-aided asset identification and automated work order creation.
- Ongoing Partnership: Continued excellent support from TechnoSource ensures the system evolves with Fugro’s needs.
Results: Measurable Efficiency Gains
After comprehensive evaluation against enterprise alternatives including SAP and internal custom solutions, Fugro selected
Wasp AssetCloud for its unique combination of flexibility, capability, and value.
Quantified Improvements: 67% Faster Work Orders
Manual creation previously took 1-2 minutes per work order. Automated creation via Wasp AssetCloud reduced this to just 20-40 seconds—a dramatic efficiency improvement that compounds across hundreds of work orders monthly.
Extensive Work Order Module Utilisation: Fugro leverages Wasp AssetCloud’s work order module heavily and extensively for their complex marine operations:
- Multiple Assets, One Work Order: Efficiently manage maintenance for multiple assets simultaneously within a single work order
- Multiple Tasks Per Asset: Track numerous maintenance tasks for individual assets or coordinate tasks across multiple assets
- Complex Maintenance Workflows: Handle sophisticated maintenance scenarios that are common in marine equipment management
- Customised Safety Reports: TechnoSource developed customised work order maintenance reports tailored specifically to Fugro’s requirements, providing minute-level detail on asset maintenance activities—essential for ensuring operational safety in marine environments
Comprehensive Benefits Achieved:
- Time Saved in Asset Management: Automated workflows and streamlined processes significantly reduced administrative time
- Enhanced Operational Safety: Detailed maintenance reports provided critical information needed to maintain safety standards in marine operations
- Reduced Errors & Lost Assets: Enhanced tracking and photo-aided identification minimised asset misplacement and documentation errors
- Improved Compliance & Audit Readiness: Complete audit trails and real-time data improved regulatory compliance for marine operations
- Greater Staff Efficiency & Satisfaction: Intuitive interface and faster processes improved team productivity and morale
- Cost Savings & ROI Achieved: Reduced administrative overhead combined with prevention of asset losses delivered measurable financial returns
- Instant Asset Identification: Photo-aided asset listing enabled instant identification, enhancing accuracy and speed during project execution
- Enhanced Client Service: Real-time information access enabled superior client reporting and transparency
Key Success Factors
Several factors contributed to Fugro’s successful transformation from legacy system to modern cloud platform:
Seamless Upgrade Path
Migrating from legacy Wasp to AssetCloud preserved institutional knowledge while unlocking modern capabilities.
Enterprise Flexibility at SMB Cost
Configurable platform competing with SAP at a fraction of the cost and complexity.
Cloud-Native Design
Built for modern workflows with real-time collaboration and anywhere access.
Transparent Pricing Model
Simple per-user licensing with no additional charges for sites, assets tracked, or transaction volumes.
Continuous Innovation
Regular platform upgrades ensure Fugro always has access to the latest features and security updates.
Expert Local Partner
TechnoSource’s 18+ years of Wasp expertise and excellent ongoing support.
Perfect for Marine & Energy Operations
Wasp AssetCloud is ideally suited for organisations like Fugro operating in marine, energy,
and offshore sectors:
- Multi-Site Operations: Track equipment across vessels, offshore platforms, and shore bases with cloud accessibility
- Specialised Equipment Management: Manage complex marine survey equipment, ROVs, geotechnical tools with detailed specifications
- Work Order Management: Create and track maintenance work orders in seconds with automated workflows.
- Photo-Aided Identification: Visual asset identification speeds up equipment location and verification
- Client Transparency: Provide real-time asset and project information to clients for enhanced service delivery.
- Compliance Tracking: Maintain calibration records, inspection schedules, and certification status for regulatory compliance.
- Mobile Access: Field teams can access and update asset information from vessels and remote locations
- Scalable Architecture: Handle growing asset portfolios across expanding global operations.
Modernise Your Asset Management
Join Fugro and hundreds of leading organisations across Australia and globally that trust Wasp AssetCloud for enterprise-grade asset tracking. Whether you’re upgrading from legacy systems or implementing asset management for the first time, TechnoSource Australia can help you achieve measurable efficiency gains.
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