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The Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) are changing how we maintain equipment to save time, save money, and keep systems running. Continue reading to learn the different types of maintenance, including reactive maintenance, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and prescriptive maintenance, and how technology is powering innovation in the world of machine maintenance.