## Kubota Innovates Agriculture and Sustainability with Advanced Technology

Kubota, a Japanese-based technology provider in the agricultural, water, and environmental sectors, is at the forefront of driving innovation and sustainability. The company has undergone a significant technological transformation with its partnership with IBM to address operational challenges, maintenance issues, and the commitment to its zero carbon city declaration.

The collaboration involved deploying the IBM® Maximo® Application Suite, powered by Microsoft Cloud, to support the development of Kubota Smart Infrastructure System (KSIS) BLUE FRONT. This advanced system not only enhances the operational efficiency and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities but also integrates Kubota’s KSIS IoT system with IBM’s facility maintenance and asset management platform.

Junichi Tanabe from Kubota’s Environmental Business Planning and Sales department emphasized that with KSIS BLUE FRONT, the aim is to centrally manage data on the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities, thus improving operational efficiency through information visualization and reducing quality risks and lifecycle costs.

Kubota’s use of Microsoft Cloud allows for flexible scalability, accommodating the operation of approximately 100 facilities and potential future expansions. The deployment has already shown significant reductions in administrative work time, setting the stage for further optimization and cost savings.

The company’s ambitious plans extend to reducing electricity consumption, minimizing the use of chemicals, and optimizing overall operational costs. By leveraging IoT data analysis, Kubota aims to reduce municipal budgets for water supply facilities by identifying equipment maintenance needs and predicting potential breakdowns.

Tanabe expressed the company’s determination to make this initiative a global standard with IBM’s continued cooperation. Kubota intends to utilize IBM Maximo Application Suite on Microsoft Azure with Red Hat® OpenShift® to propel its digital transformation journey, with a strong focus on regulating CO2 emissions and achieving carbon neutrality.

The collaboration between Kubota, IBM, and Microsoft is a testament to the impactful role of advanced technology in redefining sustainable approaches in the agriculture industry. For organizations seeking more insights into IBM Maximo Suite Application, the Microsoft Marketplace offers further information. Additionally, a detailed overview of the partnership with Microsoft and Maximo is available on the “Better Together” blog.

For more information on IBM Maximo Suite Application, you can also visit the [Microsoft Marketplace](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/ibm-usa-ny-armonk-hq-6275750-ibmcloud-asperia.ibm-maximo-application-suite-byol?tab=overview).

This article was inspired by the collaboration between IBM and Kubota, which was reported by [IBM](https://www.ibm.com/case-studies/kubota-microsoft-azure), and reflects on Kubota’s transformation in agriculture and sustainability technology.

## FAQ

### What is Kubota Smart Infrastructure System (KSIS) BLUE FRONT?
Kubota Smart Infrastructure System (KSIS) BLUE FRONT is a new system developed by Kubota with the assistance of IBM, which aims to enhance operational efficiency and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities.

### How does Kubota plan to reduce costs and optimize its operations?
Kubota intends to reduce electricity consumption and the use of chemicals by utilizing IoT data analysis to predict breakdowns, trends, and past repairs of their equipment and maintenance. This approach aims to minimize operational costs while improving efficiency.

### What technology is Kubota using for its digital transformation journey?
Kubota is utilizing IBM Maximo Application Suite on Microsoft Azure with Red Hat® OpenShift® to support its digital transformation, with a focus on regulating CO2 emissions and achieving carbon neutrality.