International Journal of Engineering and Technology

The current possibilities for accessing and using CMMS software remotely are essentially through the use of the Internet. This is a major challenge in areas not served by the global network; this is the case in developing countries where only large towns are covered. The purpose of this article is to propose an alternative solution, which uses SMS. After a review of the literature, on the possibilities of using SMSs and existing remote access solutions for CMMS tools, a proposal for using short messages as a solution for the remote use of CMMS software is presented and implemented, as part of the maintenance of medical equipment in two medical structures in Cameroon and Gabon. The results obtained show that the GSM-SMS technology can be used in a relevant and effective way in a context of managing the maintenance of medical equipment to provide mobility and remote control of CMMS software.