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Easter Wishes & Greetings

SEE YOU SOON AT PALMA SUPER YACHT SHOW Stand up and cheer, for Easter is here. Happy Easter! The whole IDEA Team wishes you fulfilling, joyful and relaxing Easter holidays with your family and friends. We are using the Easter weekend to prepare for the first event of the Mediterranean season: the 36th Palma Superyacht Show in […]

Newsletter April 2019

New IDEA Yacht update 2019.1 In the past months we received a lot of feedback from our clients. This feedback is very valuable to us as a company as it shows what we do well and where we have to improve. For our first update in 2019, we decided making it “your version” by concentrating […]

WHERE DO WE REALLY COME FROM?

To computer based maintenance over time The history and current state of maintenance Tools and machines have been used for a long time by humans to simplify daily routines. Think about spears for hunting in the bronze age or using simple cranes to construct monumental buildings like the Colosseum in ancient Rome. During all this […]

A LEGEND DIES

Since its initial software development in 1999, after nearly two decades, IDEA Data Solutions GmbH is finally forced to announce the discontinued support of the first comprehensive Yacht Management Solution, IDEA VIO. When IDEA was founded 18 years ago, daily threats to data security were a fraction of what they are today. Due to security […]

Newsletter March 2019

Release Update 2019 is still young but we are already working hard on the announcement of our first update of the year. To achieve this, we gathered a lot of feedback over the last few months and tried to integrate as many improvements as possible, including suggestions and feature requests from our clients. Consequently, you […]

Newsletter February 2019

In our first newsletter in 2019 we would like to give you an outlook on our plans for 2019 and introduce our latest software release for IDEA Yacht. The roadmap 2019 During the last years we saw a much faster development on all aspects of software, especially with regards to browsers and operating systems. That […]

Internet of Things

The Internet of Things The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most disruptive technologies of our time. Most of us already use devices that are part of IoT on a daily basis without even noticing. IBM, as one of the largest global players in modern technologies, defines IoT as “any object with embedded […]

Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most disruptive technologies of our time. Most of us already use devices that are part of IoT on a daily basis without even noticing. IBM, as one of the largest global players in modern technologies, defines IoT as “any object with embedded electronics that can transfer […]

Düsseldorf Boot Show 2019

We cordially would like to invite you to the German Boot Show from the 19th till the 27th of January in our hometown Düsseldorf. Please feel free to pass by anytime at our booth 27G in Hall 7a to discover our latest developments of IDEA Yacht, like – Updated reports framework– New IDEA forms editor with forms– Overview page and filter […]

Christmas: The final spurt!

Choose your modules now: Modules for the safe operation of the vessel, with a lot of handy tools and features like the department log; it allows you to order maintenance intervals in rounds for all departments to maintain e.g. safety relevant equipment audit and PSC compliant with muss less workload.Alternatively start organize the complete safety management in one point of […]

We have started delivering our Christmas gifts early!!

Choose your modules now: Modules for the safe operation of the vessel, with a lot of handy tools and features like the department log; it allows you to order maintenance intervals in rounds for all departments to maintain e.g. safety relevant equipment audit and PSC compliant with muss less workload.Alternatively start organize the complete safety management in one point of […]

Holidays are overrated

After the great feedback from the story I shared previously, I thought it might be nice to share some more insights. Working for a company with a lot of Italian customers and colleagues, it is a smart decisions to time any vacation wisely. For me this was always the week of Ferragosto (Feast of Assumption), […]

Newsletter November 2018

We are proud to announce that on 5th November we have released our biggest update for IDEA YACHT since its initial release in 2012.Version 2018.3 is a major milestone in the lifecycle of our product and brings a bunch of new features. The most significant change is the look and feel of IDEA YACHT. With […]

IDEA needs your help!!

Does IDEA need a training facility? Is there a further need in training? Ever wondered if there might an IDEA user certificate? Well, there might be one in the future, as IDEA NEEDS YOUR HELP:We want to understand you even better, so we have to listen!We would appreciate if you could take the 30-60 seconds to […]

2018.3 on the horizon

The new Logs and Rounds module The new logs and rounds module and the makeover to the new design is nearly finished. Furthermore the new module can now be used from the whole crew in various groups without interfering with the engineering department, either if it is for hotel department, rounds for officers on the watch or […]

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The show must go on – IDEA Data Solutions GmbH will be presenting the latest developments and features of IDEA YACHT 2018.3 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. During the time from 31st October – 5th of November 2018 you will find us in the Yellow Zone at Superyacht Pavilion 708A. Apart from many detail improvements […]

Invitation Monaco Yacht Show 2018

We cordially would like to invite you to this year’s Monaco Yacht Show from 26th – 29th September to discover our newest developments for our software IDEA Yacht. Please feel welcome to visit us at Darse Sud at booth QS77 . For the first time we will present ourselves as IDEA Data Solutions GmbH with […]

Development Update / Product Update

The next big release of our yacht management software for Monaco is getting daily functionality updates.Today I got the first glimpse of the newly re-designed vessel database, and just can’t help but want to share it with you all. Stay tuned!Tobias  

Why we do not build up every database by ourselves

Over the years I have been asked on various occasions “Why doesn’t IDEA force users on new-build and existing projects, to get a database populated in a standard format”, “Why does IDEA still sell empty software to new customers” and “why don’t you insist on a full training plan for new users once the software […]

How to raise events and link components with different equipment types!

Hi All, this week we have the next two gems I would like to share with you: Maintenance events, get tasks due by starting an event Component equipment types, tag components with multiple custom types   A point on the wishlist list was a change in the maintenance system. With the next major release you […]

A product development update!

Hi All, This month is full of new features, I am proud to present you my favorite two: A peek to  the user interface changes, including upgrades for elements and pages The new and improved vessel wide calendar view Let’s have a look at our current web page and what is changed: All confirm dialog […]

IDEA goes LinkedIn

Step-by-Step IDEA’s new identity envolves more and more. This week we made the next step by implementing our IDEA LinkedIn account to inform more and more regular with new information for all professional people in yachting!Stay Tuned!

IDEA goes mobile

After some months of being anxious for getting a release date of our Mobile Application for iPhone(TM), it has been released without further notice. Thanks Apple: AppStore! Getting all the advantages of our mobile offline version to an iPhone(TM) is the newest and hottest IDEA development! Also the new release 2018.3 rocks: – A recycle bin […]

New look and feel

This summer brings a lot of changes to our company and our products. As you might have already noticed from the teaser on our homepage, we are rebranding our company with a new homepage and a new company name. Spectec GmbH will become IDEA Data Solutions GmbH – to keep in line with our original […]

Great success for the IDEA TEAM at International Palma Boat Show 2018

The 35th International Boat Show in Palma de Mallorca took place from 27th April to 1st May 2018. With its unique location at the centre of Palma and an energetic atmosphere, the show emerged itself as a great opportunity to get in touch with a couple of new potential clients and the possibility to demonstrate […]

SBA release 2018.3

SBA Release 2018.3 The 2018.3 release is focussing on the international side of SBA, including translation and localization.With our improvements of already existing features you will save a lot of time on your daily tasks.Of course we also added a big pack of new functionality and usability. View the complete change log here Check our public demo: https://demo.idea-sba.com Quick […]

SBA 2018.2 released

SBA Release 2018.3 The next major feature in SBA comes with Version 2018.2 – the “Crew Planner”. As the name suggests, the new planner allows you to manage your crew –you can plan crew movements between locations or create customized crew states to mark a crew member as “on holiday” or “sick Quick overview • […]

Privacy Policy Mobile App

PRIVACY POLICY MODEL FOR MOBILE APPLICATIONS This privacy policy governs your use of the software application IDEA SBA (“Application”) for mobile devices that was created by IDEA SpecTec GmbH. The Application is maritime asset management for maintenance, stock and crew data designed for fleets or single vessels.  What information does the Application obtain and how is it used? […]

Goodbye 2017… Hello 2018!

We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season,could get some rest from the sometimes stressful everyday life and celebrated the start of the new year with your beloved ones.Now, all refreshed and inspired, the first release of 2018 for SBA is coming!Version 2018.1 is the first major update of SBA in 2018 which adds a […]

Some exciting news about our App

Hey there, NFC Tags, the latest innovation to retrieval your important information just by one touch. The new major and unique feature for SBA Mobile allows you to quickly interact with your equipment. Want to see how it works:If the video doesn’t load click here What is NFCNFC (Near Field Communication) chips are small and flat […]

SBA at WorkBoat Show

Hey, It is said that everyone from the marine industry is there – and by “there” we mean the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans from the 29th of November – 1st of December 2017.As SpecTec IDEA is also part of the marine industry you can find us at booth #221 in the Maintenance & Repair Pavillon. Up for […]

SBA 2017.5 Release

Version 2017.5 as the last major update of SBA in 2017, adds a huge number of new features. The new functionality allows fleets to track and manage their operations even more precisely regarding structure and cost tracking. • option to use full purchase module to process work orders• track maintenance time and cost with your […]

Two exhibitions, one mission

Messe Kalkar or “Wonderland Kalkar” is a very special place: its center of attention is a never used nuclear power plant and since 1995 the location is used for leisure activities and also as an exhibition centre. So, be our guest – at the “Shipping-Technics-Logistics” Show on the 26th and 27th of September.Join us at our stand […]

SBA Release 2017.3

Hi there – again we are happy to announce an additional update and the new Version 2017.3 of SBA. Version 2017.3 is a major update for SBA including a complete new module for purchasing, new sets of permission and different changes to the user interface that should make the usage of SBA faster and easier.Download […]

Purchase module-online, check it out

New purchase preview onlineOnline access for suppliers to your quotes will minimize the administration and fraction within the parties, purchase decisions can be easily made with actual budgets, stock levels or planned consumption and even re-stocking for the next docking interval can be done within minutes now.The purchase module is designed to support and assist […]

SBA at Maritime Industry 2017

SBA will be presented at the Maritime Industry 2017 in Gorinchem (Netherlands), booth 556. We will show case our newest features for the SBA management portal and the mobile App. At our booth you can test out the new safety modules that offer you the possibility to manage drills and certificates for your fleet or […]

34th International BoatShow in Palma

¡Hola!, SpecTec IDEA will be present at the 34th International BoatShow in Palma from the 28th of April – 2nd of May 2017.You will find us at booth no. C-12We will be happy to welcome you and demonstrate all the new cool features personally – for a visit to the show or to make an appointment, […]

SBA Release 2017.2 Online

SBA Release 2017.2 preview online We would like to announce the new SBA 2017.2 Version that can now be tested at our public demo, http://demo demo.idea-sba.com (password is 12345678).This version will go live soon for all SBA installations which also includes a new mobile application that will be released in the market.Below you can find a short […]

SBA Release 2017.1

We are happy to finally announce the release of SBA 2017.1. All existing SBA application will be updated automatically. This will take place at the 31.01.17. The release comes with new Features such as the new layout drawing feature. Available for fleets and single vessel installations. Coupled with the short info´s here please look at […]

Seattle PVA Annual Convention

We are happy to meet you at this year’s Seattle PVA Annual Convention. Located at MariTrends- from 29th of January till 2nd of February in Seattle. We are located at booth 10b and will proudly present our newest product IDEA SBA. SBA is designed to assist in the technical management of maritime assets. Also we offer […]

Know your Boat

• Have detailed lists of all the equipment you have on your vessel, for example the main engines • Know the warranty periods • Easily identify parts instead of digging through your bilge Check out our onlinedemo at: http://demo.idea-s

Save money, earn money

• Perform maintenance before breakdowns occur, especially to have less repairs to make • When upgrading to your next boat, you will have a detailed historical report of all maintenance,   including a history of repairs that have been completed   Check out our online demo at: http://demo.idea-sba.com

Communicate with your mechanic

You can easily provide your mechanic with details of your vesselYour mechanic will be able to easily trouble shoot pre-existing problems – saving time and moneyHave a place to store and record all your documentation from previous maintenance and repairsPrint out maintenance reportsGive your mechanic an overview of all the problems on board Check out […]

Be ready away from the dock

• Prepare checklists before departure • Knowing you have all the spares and emergency equipment you need when you are away from the dock • Have history reports of all your equipment with you in case you need help when your local mechanic is back on shore Check out our onlinedemo at: http://demo.idea-sba.com

Be able to accurately and quickly describe your vessel

• Have reports prepared for the coast guards should they inquire about the equipment you have on-board,   including but not limited to safety equipment legally required • Have detailed maintenance history, for example for the surveyors • Report all your vessel’s components in one report Check out our onlinedemo at: http://demo.idea-sba.com

SBA Mobile Application

SBA Mobile App • For crews and captains • Work responsibly with all your related vessels in one device • Move components • Complete maintenance tasks • Complete corrective maintenance • View spare parts, components, crew and maintenance details • Smart search and also full barcode scanner support Check out our onlinedemo at: http://demo.idea-sba.com  

SBA Mobile App

Für Crewmitglieder und Captains Offline und verantwortungsvoll alle Schiffe verwalten Komponenten verschieben Wartungsaufgaben erledigen Korrigierende Wartungsaufgaben lösen Teileverwaltung, Komponenten, Besatzungs und Wartungsdetails ansehen Intelligente Suche mit vollen Barcode-Scanner-Support Please visit our onlinedemo at: http://demo.idea-sba.com

Planned Maintenance

Keeping on top of planned maintenance is one of the biggest challenges in yacht and vessel management. It’s not just about ticking boxes—it’s about making sure everything runs smoothly, safely, and in line with regulations. That’s where IDEA Data Solutions really shines. IDEA’s Planned Maintenance System (PMS) helps engineers and crew stay ahead of the […]

Inventory Cost Reduction

A properly implemented planned maintenance system allows maritime assets to perform at optimal conditions. IDEA SBA will provide you with maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness. Additionally. IDEA SBA’s inventory tools help to streamline the process of the logistic tracking also as quantity tracking and the purchasing of inventory. IDEA SBA allows for inventory item information […]

Initial Investment – Cost reduction thanks to IDEA SBA

Initial Investment Unlike many of the more sophisticated options on the market, IDEA SBA has a relatively low cost of investment. This is due in part to the software as a service platform, not requiring large, expensive software license purchases. Especially the population of the IDEA SBA data is relatively simple – for example, with […]

SBA for Maintenance Managers

Supervise vessels relevant to you or, furthermore, get fleet wide access • Be informed about everything at the right time, especially maintenance events • Easily manage your trigger based maintenance in a easy-to-understand structure • The ability to generally forecast maintenance and inventory needs allows you to act instead of react • Use wizards, such […]

SBA for Fleet Managers

 Manage your own fleet with a fleetwide overview • Share parts of your fleet with your team leaders • Work on your business, not in your business (KPIs, reminders, workflows) • Brand your own system • Keep on track with mobile devices for boat or repair crews   Check out our onlinedemo at: http://demo.idea-sba.com

Crew Management

SBA for Crew Manager • Easily manage all your crew data, together with crew overviews and user management • Crew management, for example set cover pictures for crew members • Document section for crews including expiry functionality • Consequently track all documentation and certifcation expiries for all crew members and staff Check out our onlinedemo at: http://demo.idea-sba.com

IDEA SBA

IDEA SBA is the newest product from the SpecTec family. It is generally designed to assist in the technical management of maritime assets. SpecTec has a thirty plus year history of providing top tier ERP solutions for the technical management of maritime assets. SpecTec’s AMOS product is a robust ERP solution. By the way sold […]