Companies that automate machines and systems or operate automated processes and systems should deal with condition monitoring issues above a certain magnitude. Preventing machine downtimes and ensuring production quality (reduction of liabilities) through vibration-based condition monitoring now represents a significant competitive factor. If you decide to implement condition monitoring, you need to define to what extent and whether you want to do it yourself or outsource it to a service provider. This white paper is intended to shed light on the challenges and present various options on the subject.