IBM Maximo was developed for general asset management and then customized by each utility, often at significant cost. Those customizations create technical debt that complicates upgrades and integrations. KloudGin is built specifically for utilities and requires configuration rather than customization. KloudGin also unifies EAM, FSM, and CWM in one system, while Maximo treats FSM as a separate licensed module. In 2026, IDC recognized KloudGin as a Leader in both AI-Enabled EAM and FSM for utilities — a distinction unique to KloudGin.