IFS has officially announced the end of standard support for IFS Applications 10, effective from March 2025!

This marks a defining moment for customers who have relied on Applications 10 for years. While extended support is available under certain conditions, the bigger message is clear: IFS is fully shifting its focus to the future, and that future is IFS Cloud.

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So why now?

The decision to phaseout Applications 10 isn’t just about moving on from legacy software, it’s a part of IFS’s broader shift to a cloud-first strategy. That means prioritizing software that’s built to be accessed anytime, anywhere, through the internet without the burden of on-premises servers and outdated hardware.

By streamlining product lines and focusing resources on IFS Cloud, IFS is doubling down on continuous innovation, modern security standards, and scalable architecture. It also aligns with their product lifecycle policy, which ensures customers are always operating on platforms that meet today’s technological and regulatory demands, such as evolving data privacy laws and cybersecurity frameworks.

And let’s be honest! Outdated systems, no matter how familiar, can become a liability. Sticking with legacy software opens the door to security vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and a growing risk of reduced performance or costly downtime. For many organizations, these aren’t future concerns, they’re already impacting daily operations in the form of delayed reporting, manual workarounds, and patchy integrations.

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This is where IFS Cloud comes in! Built from the ground up for modern business, IFS Cloud offers more than just ERP. It’s a platform designed for flexibility, intelligence, and long-term adaptability. That means it’s not limited to core finance or supply chain modules, it can also handle enterprise asset management (EAM), field service, human capital, and more, all under one roof.

With its modular, microservices-based architecture, organizations can scale as they grow, no heavy infrastructure required. In simple terms, you can activate or deactivate individual services based on business need, making it more agile than monolithic systems of the past.

And instead of waiting years between updates, IFS Cloud delivers biannual releases, ensuring customers are always working with the latest features, security standards, and industry innovations. Each release brings performance enhancements, bug fixes, regulatory compliance updates, and user experience improvements, without requiring reimplementation.

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One of the most powerful shifts is how IFS Cloud enables businesses to work smarter!

It brings in AI-driven automation, real-time data visibility, and an intuitive mobile-first interface (Aurena) that gives teams access to what they need, wherever they are. Aurena is a browser-based UI designed to deliver consistent experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile, with simplified navigation, personalized dashboards, and built-in accessibility.

Whether it’s predictive maintenance, streamlined finance, or advanced reporting, businesses can operate faster, with fewer manual touchpoints and more confidence in their data. These features are particularly valuable in asset-heavy, service-centric, and regulated industries, where downtime and data errors carry significant cost.

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Of course! We know that a system migration isn’t something any business takes lightly.

Concerns around disruption, data migration, and user adoption are completely valid. But with the right approach, like starting with a phased rollout, cleaning and mapping data early, and building a strong change management plan, these challenges can be managed effectively.

IFS and its partner ecosystem offer migration tools, workshops, and support services to help customers plan and execute the move. In fact, many companies find the transition to IFS Cloud becomes a moment of transformation for improving internal processes, cleaning up legacy clutter, and empowering users with more intuitive tools that reduce training time and boost productivity.

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Seamless integration is yet another strength of IFS Cloud.

Its open API architecture makes it easier to connect with third-party systems, whether it’s a CRM like Salesforce, e-commerce platform, or an analytics tool like Power BI. That flexibility allows companies to build digital ecosystems that reflect how they work, not how legacy systems force them to.

APIs in IFS Cloud are REST-based and well-documented, meaning integrations can be faster, more secure, and easier to manage overtime.

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So, what’s next for businesses moving forward?

It’s not just about ticking boxes for compliance or staying on a supported system. It’s about stepping into a future where advanced security, continuous scalability, and AI-powered automation are part of the everyday workflow.

It’s about giving teams the tools to do more with less friction. It’s about future-proofing operations in a world that’s evolving faster than ever, from global supply chain shifts to increasing customer expectations.

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The retirement of IFS Applications 10 isn’t the end of the road, it’s the beginning of a smarter, stronger, more flexible way of working.

At inivos, we help organizations make this journey confidently combining industry insight, proven implementation strategies, and a customer-driven transformation to transformation. Whether you're exploring options or ready to take the next step, we’re here to guide your move to IFS Cloud, on your terms, at your pace.

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And IFS Cloud is ready to take you there!