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Specialized Consulting for Data-Driven Risk and Reliability

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𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬. 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭.

ABS Consulting is bringing its expertise to the 2026 Spring Meeting & 22nd Global Congress on Process Safety (GCPS), hosted by @ChEnected. Our experts will deliver 𝐒𝐈𝐗 technical presentations offering valuable insights into the oil, gas and chemical industries. From 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 to 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 and 𝐎𝐓 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, we’ll share actionable solutions that address complex operational and safety challenges.

Visit us at 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝟓𝟏𝟖 to connect with our team. Our experts will be available throughout the conference to discuss emerging risks, operational resilience and practical approaches to improving safety and reliability.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
📅 Date: April 12-16, 2026
📍 Location: George R. Brown Convention Center | Houston, TX
➡️ Booth: 518

🔗 Not attending? Connect with us anytime to discover how ABS Consulting is helping to drive process safety and build more resilient operations: https://t.co/BW4pH1iF6g

#GCPS2026 #ProcessSafety #OperationalRisk #AssetIntegrity #OTCybersecurity #AIChESpring #22GCPS

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ABS Quality Evaluations (ABS QE) is heading to the 2026 American Chemistry Council Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference & Expo, April 27–29 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🌱

Our team will be available to discuss how certifications like ISO 14001, RC14001 and RCMS (Responsible Care Management System) help chemical and process industry organizations demonstrate compliance with Responsible Care® and other industry expectations, strengthen sustainability and environmental performance, and improve operational reliability and risk management.

Whether you’re planning for an upcoming certification, preparing for an audit or looking to enhance your existing management systems, we can share practical insights, examples and options tailored to your organization’s goals.

We look forward to connecting with you at the conference and exploring how ABS QE can support your organization's success!

🔗 Not attending? Visit us online to discover how we can support your organization's certification journey: https://t.co/ieKNFUV9ax

#Sustainability #ChemicalIndustry #ACC

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ABS Consulting is heading to the 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐨 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 (𝐌𝐔𝐖𝐆) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 in Charlotte, NC, April 7-10! 💡

If you're focused on maximizing IBM Maximo uptime, reducing storage costs, meeting regulatory compliance or automating data archiving, connect with our team!

Our experts, Frank Morphis III and Ruslan (Russ) Mokrouz, will be on-site sharing insights and real-world strategies, including how 𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 delivers automation, performance gains and peace of mind for Maximo and MAS users.

🔗 Discover our approach to smarter Maximo data management with our upcoming webinar: https://t.co/UtJSnNxZxt

#EAM #MAXIMO #AssetManagement

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The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) update to CIP-003-9 raises the bar for how Low Impact BES Cyber Systems manage vendor electronic remote access, an area that previously had no minimum security baseline for low impact assets. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 🚩

For many registered entities, that means:
✔️ Reassessing third-party connectivity
✔️ Updating policies (R1.2.6)
✔️ Operationalizing new monitoring and access controls across a distributed footprint of low impact sites

📑 If you’re working through what CIP-003-9 means for your organization, start with our FAQ and learn how ABS Consulting's industrial cybersecurity team can support your journey to compliance: https://t.co/SdOhWBh2l7

#NERC #CIP0039 #OTCyber #NERCCompliance #GridResilience

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ABS Consulting expert Russ Mokrouz, Director of Operations – Implementation Services, recently presented during the MRO Supply Chain Matters Conference in Houston, TX, discussing how to make Maintenance, Repairs and Operations (MRO) more cost-effective by leveraging Maximo for repairable spares success.

In his session, Russ explored practical strategies to:

» Optimize repairable spares management
» Reduce MRO costs while maintaining reliability
» Unlock more value from Maximo through better processes and data

🔗 If you missed it, it's not too late to connect with us! https://t.co/QRAl51LFta

#Reliability #Maximo #MRO

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MARCON 2026 is underway! Connect with our ABS Consulting reliability and maintenance experts at 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝟑𝟕 in Knoxville, TN 🛠️

Our team is ready to share proven strategies and real-world insights to help you:

» Reduce unplanned downtime through smarter reliability and maintenance programs
» Maximize maintenance and capital spend by focusing on the right assets at the right time.
» Enhance safety and asset performance to support long-term operational excellence

Stop by 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝟑𝟕 to explore how data-driven reliability and risk-based approaches can help turn your reliability goals into measurable results.

🔗 Not attending in person? Connect with us: https://t.co/YEYa4Mhdeh

#MARCON2026 #Reliability #Maintenance

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🤝 The ABS Quality Evaluations (ABS QE) leadership team recently met with ABS QE President, Dominic Townsend, for a focused two-day strategy session to align our priorities for 2026.

Together, we sharpened our value proposition, reviewed key global markets and aligned on how we will continue to enhance the certification experience for our clients.

As we look ahead, ABS QE remains committed to delivering trusted, consistent and responsive certification services that support our customers’ business goals.

🔗 Interested in how ABS QE can support your organization in 2026 and beyond? Connect with us by visiting our website: https://t.co/ieKNFUVH05

#ABSQE #BusinessAssurance #QualityManagementSystems

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Day 1 of the MRO Supply Chain Matters Conference 2026 in Houston is underway!

Stop by and connect with our ABS Consulting experts to explore practical, high-impact solutions that help you:

» Reduce operational and safety risk across your supply chain
» Minimize unplanned downtime and keep critical assets performing
» Navigate complex regulatory requirements with greater confidence

Whether you’re looking to optimize reliability, strengthen resilience or enhance compliance across your operations, our team is ready to talk through real-world strategies that drive measurable performance improvements.

🔗 Not on site or want to continue the conversation after the conference? Connect with us anytime: https://t.co/wQMfnVwFbX

#MRO #SupplyChain #AssetManagement

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ABS Quality Evaluations (ABS QE) is heading to the Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit Seattle ADSS)! ✈️

ADSS Seattle is a key event for the aerospace and defense supply chain, offering focused B2B meetings and networking at the Seattle Convention Center.

Meet with our team to learn more about our certification services, supplier audits and training programs that support quality, safety and performance.

➡️ Not attending? Explore how our experts and aerospace certification services can help elevate your organization: https://t.co/2BYfluE6tU

#BCIAerospace #ADSS2026 #QMSCertification

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🚀 Prepare for launch: ABS QE is attending #Verticon 2026 in Atlanta!

As experts in aerospace certifications like ISO 9001 and AS9100, our team is dedicated to helping organizations achieve operational excellence and meet key industry standards. Stop by and meet the ABS QE team at 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝟕𝟗𝟑𝟔 to learn how we can support your organization in strengthening its quality and certification programs. ✈️

🔗 Not attending the show? Connect with our experts and let us help you take your organization to new heights: https://t.co/2BYfluDyEm

#Aerospace #AS9100 #Verticon2026

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⛴️ ABS Consulting is bringing expert insights to the upcoming 𝐓𝐮𝐠𝐬, 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐬 & 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 (𝐓𝐓𝐁) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 hosted by @MarineLogEvents ! Global Cybersecurity Solutions Director Kristy Huang, PMP will contribute to the panel 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥: 𝐔𝐒𝐂𝐆 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The session will examine the changing landscape of U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) cybersecurity requirements and outline what vessel operators must do to stay compliant while safeguarding critical operational systems.

Join ABS Consulting to be part of the discussion about what's next for the maritime industry and staying ahead of the next wave of cybersecurity regulations.

📰 Read more and register to attend now: https://t.co/lxmSPM7YF0

#TTB2026 #MaritimeCybersecurity #Cybersecurity

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🏭 Industrial teams are under pressure to modernize fast, but adding tools to your IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS) without a solid reliability strategy can create more noise than value.

In our latest insight, Walter Betsill, ABS Consulting Senior Operations Manager, shares how asset-intensive organizations can:

✅ Build a clean reliability baseline and criticality model
✅ Move from firefighting to a proactive, roadmap-driven maintenance strategy
✅ Make data trustworthy before making it real-time with AI and PdM
✅ Confidently roll out IBM MAS capabilities in measured, high-impact slices

If you’re working to strengthen reliability, uptime and compliance while adopting IBM MAS, this is a practical guide you can’t miss!

➡️ Read the article: https://t.co/sY8FUgKPL8

#IBMMaximo #Reliability #AssetManagement

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🌎 ABS Consulting's government team recently attended the @Esri Federal GIS Conference in Washington, D.C. for two days of training and networking with their peers. During this insightful event, attendees explored how the federal government is using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to promote a deeper understanding of complex issues and how various agencies are using a geographic approach to make crucial policy, funding and governance decisions.

🔗 Interested in learning how ABS Consulting provides safety and risk management solutions for leading agencies and the public sector? Connect with our team to discover more: https://t.co/CMd4PO0zuC

#ArcGIS #GIS #ESRI

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Optimizing Maximo data doesn’t have to come at the expense of performance or compliance. Join ABS Consulting on April 8, 2026 (10 – 11 am CDT) for a webinar on 𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫, our data management solution for IBM Maximo 7.6 and Maximo Application Suite (MAS).

We’ll explore how you can use EAMArchiver to:
✔ Automate intelligent table configuration to simplify Maximo data management
✔ Apply customizable business rules to support regulatory compliance
✔ Improve system performance across cloud and on‑prem MAS environments
✔ Reduce storage costs while preserving access to critical historical data

➡️ Register now to strengthen your Maximo data governance strategy: https://t.co/UtJSnNxZxt

#Maximo #EAM #DataGovernance

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🛡️🔐 ABS Consulting invites you to join Michael DeVolld, Sr. Technical Director, Market Lead, ABS Cyber Center of Excellence, at #S4x26: ICS Security Conference for a deep dive into the latest regulations now reshaping maritime OT security.

In his presentation, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐓 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤, Michael will examine how the regulations—including IACS and MTSA—have impacted the balance between rapidly meeting compliance and building effective cybersecurity systems.

This session will explore:
✔️ How overlapping regulatory timelines and rapidly approaching deadlines are forcing operators to move quickly
✔️ Where OT security budgets are actually being spent in response to this compliance wave
✔️ Whether today’s investments are building stronger security

If you’re responsible for maritime operations, cyber risk or OT security, this is an opportunity to evaluate whether compliance efforts are truly improving security outcomes.

Join ABS Consulting and Michael DeVolld at S4x26 to be part of the discussion, in addition to meeting Ron Fabela, Technical Director, Solution Architecture, ABS Cyber Center of Excellence, Kristy Huang, PMP, Global Cybersecurity Business Development Director and Austin Schall, Technical Manager.

#S4x26 #MaritimeCybersecurity #OTCybersecurity

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💼 Day 3 at the STREAMLINE™️ Conferences 2026 is here, and the ABS Consulting team is wrapping up a great week of conversations around reliability, performance and risk.

Our experts are closing out the conference by highlighting how integrated maintenance and reliability strategies supported by risk-based practices, predictive technologies and data-driven decision-making can help you reduce downtime, improve asset reliability and gain clearer insight into the health of your assets. Visit our booth to connect with the team and discuss how to strengthen your asset management programs and support safer, more efficient operations.

🔗 Not attending the conference? Connect with our team to explore how we can help you build more reliable operations: https://t.co/RikxOV79aD

#StreamlineConference #AssetManagement #Streamline2026

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The @isostandards organization has released its current timeline for the next revision of the environmental management system standard, ISO 14001:2026. This marks a key milestone as organizations align environmental management systems (EMS), environmental, social and governance priorities (ESG) and operational performance.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝟏𝟒𝟎𝟎𝟏:𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞
✅ Final Draft International Standard (FDIS) ballot: January 5–March 2, 2026
✅ Processing: March–April 2026
✅ Publication (target): April 15, 2026
(𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑏𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑎𝑠 𝐼𝑆𝑂 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠)

𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝟏𝟒𝟎𝟎𝟏:𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨:
✅ Maintain the familiar ISO 14011:2015 high-level structure
✅ Clarify and strengthen requirements around:
✅ Climate change, biodiversity and external environmental conditions
✅ Life-cycle perspective and supply chain/externally provided processes
✅ Leadership, environmental performance evaluation and continual improvement

ABS Quality Evaluations (ABS QE) can support you with targeted transition planning, Draft International Standard (DIS)-based gap assessments and practical guidance on timing and audit strategy. Our team works with organizations across industries to translate evolving ISO 14001 expectations into clear, managed next steps.

📥Download our practical, audit-oriented roadmap for the ISO 14001:2026 FDIS here: https://t.co/wtjTBroVR8

#ABSQE #ISO14001 #EMS

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💼 ABS Consulting is on site for the first day of the STREAMLINE™️ Conferences!

Stop by and visit our booth, as our experts dive into maintenance and reliability strategies that help reduce downtime, optimize performance and improve asset reliability. From risk-based approaches and predictive maintenance to data-driven decision-making, our team is ready to discuss how you can leverage enterprise asset management to reduce costs, maximize value and gain greater visibility into the health of your assets.

🔗 Not attending the conference? You can still connect with our team to explore how we can support you in building safer, more reliable operations: https://t.co/RikxOV79aD

#StreamlineConference #AssetManagement #ReliabilityCommunity

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ABS Quality Evaluations (ABS QE) was honored to attend PaxOcean Group's annual safety event in Batam, Indonesia, held in conjunction with Indonesia Safety Month, Bulan K3 National.

Representing ABS QE, Asia Pacific Regional Director James Chan attended as PaxOcean PT Dok Warisan Pertama received the highest national award for excellence in Occupational Safety Management systems, an achievement that reinforces their strong safety culture.

#PaxOcean is certified by ABS QE in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, demonstrating their commitment to quality, environmental performance and occupational health and safety.

Join leading organizations like PaxOcean and learn more about how ABS QE can support your organization in advancing safety, quality and environmental performance: https://t.co/ieKNFUV9ax

#ABSQE #ISO9001 #ISO14001