The Executive Guide to IFS Connect 2025: AI, Agility, and Growth

At IFS Connect 2025, one message came through loud and clear: Industrial AI is no longer optional. It’s foundational.

Across a series of global events, IFS laid out its boldest vision yet for the future of enterprise software—one shaped by composable architecture, deeply embedded intelligence, and a growing partner ecosystem designed to accelerate time to value. If you’re leading operations in a complex, asset- or service-intensive environment, the implications are clear: it’s time to stop asking “if” AI belongs in your business processes and start asking “where” and “how fast.”

Here’s what stood out at IFS Connect 2025—and what it means for your organization.

1. AI Is Embedded, Not Bolted On

IFS Connect 2025 envisions a future where IFS Cloud 25R1 introduced more than 200 AI-driven enhancements—many of which deliver immediate, practical value. From inventory forecasting to emissions tracking and 3D maintenance visualization, IFS isn’t treating AI as a buzzword or side project. It’s building intelligence directly into your workflows.

Why it matters:
Executives no longer need to wonder if AI will disrupt their industries—it already is. IFS is providing a platform where AI helps your teams do what they already do, only faster, smarter, and with greater precision. If you’re navigating thin margins, tightening SLAs, or managing critical infrastructure, these are not theoretical advantages—they’re operational necessities.

2. Speed and Strategy: A New Migration Path

IFS’s new Migration Accelerator for SAP customers represents more than just a technical service. It’s a strategic on-ramp for companies ready to move off legacy systems and into a more agile, AI-powered future.

Why it matters:
Executives know the cost of inertia. With ECC end-of-support deadlines looming, IFS is offering a credible, lower-risk path forward—one that comes with a promise of faster ROI and smarter architecture. If you’re exploring alternatives to monolithic platforms, this may be the most opportune moment to take action.

3. Nexus Black: Co-Innovation as a Competitive Advantage

One of the most compelling announcements was the launch of IFS Nexus Black—a program that partners directly with customers to co-develop AI solutions tailored to their most complex challenges.

Why it matters:
Innovation doesn’t always come from off-the-shelf solutions. Nexus Black gives forward-thinking leaders a fast track to prototype and scale AI-powered capabilities that give them a real competitive edge. If your organization is aiming to lead rather than follow, this model of co-creation offers a new blueprint.

4. A Trusted Partner Makes All the Difference

Technology alone isn’t the answer—success comes from how you implement, integrate, and adapt it to your organization’s unique needs. That’s why choosing the right partner is critical. At IFS Connect 2025, it was clear: organizations that see the greatest value from IFS Cloud aren’t going it alone—they’re collaborating with experienced partners who understand their industries, compliance demands, and operational realities.

Why it matters: Oxalis brings together deep industry expertise, agile implementation methods, and a commitment to long-term success. Whether you’re modernizing from legacy systems or expanding into new capabilities like Industrial AI, we help you translate IFS’s innovation into measurable outcomes. The right partner doesn’t just implement software—they unlock its potential.

5. The Real ROI of IFS.ai 

IFS customers are already seeing returns. According to IDC, businesses using IFS Cloud achieved an average ROI of 414% over three years with an 11-month payback period. These gains come not just from automation, but from smarter decisions, better visibility, and reduced risk.

Why it matters:
Investments in enterprise platforms often come under scrutiny—but IFS is backing its claims with real-world results. Whether you’re seeking greater operational resilience, reducing downtime, or scaling services across global teams, IFS.ai is showing that value doesn’t have to wait years to materialize.

 “IFS Cloud enhances our production planning process, enabling more accurate planning and better raw material purchasing.
These improvements significantly improve our business and accelerate the return on our investment.” 

Final Thought: From Vision to Execution

IFS is making good on the promise of AI not by introducing generic tools, but by focusing on the industries and functions that need it most. It’s a platform for builders—for companies that need precision, resilience, and speed to adapt.

Whether you’re optimizing field service, managing critical assets, or modernizing enterprise operations, IFS’s approach to embedded intelligence and modular growth deserves serious consideration.

Why Oxalis: Your IFS Partner for What’s Next

At Oxalis, we help organizations in highly regulated, asset-intensive industries navigate complexity and deliver transformation with confidence. As an IFS silver implementation partner, we bring deep domain expertise, agile delivery practices, and a commitment to operational excellence.

What sets us apart is how we tailor IFS Cloud to meet the realities of your business—from compliance-heavy environments to mission-critical service delivery. Whether you’re migrating from SAP, optimizing field service, or looking to bring AI into core workflows, Oxalis helps you move from idea to execution with clarity and speed.

Our close partnership with IFS means we stay ahead of product innovations—like IFS Cloud 25R1 and Nexus Black—and can deliver solutions that are not only future-ready, but value-driven from day one.

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