About IFS

IFS is a public company founded in 1983 that develops, supplies, and implements IFS Applications™, a component-based extended ERP suite built on SOA technology. IFS focuses on agile businesses where any of four core processes are strategic: service & asset management, manufacturing, supply chain and project. The company has over 2,000 customers and is present in more than 60 countries with 2,800 employees in total.

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About IFS

IFS is well positioned in today’s consolidated ERP market. IFS gives you

  • Reduced total cost of ownership
  • Fast implementations
  • Agile solutions for agile business

ABOUT PROJECT-BASED SOLUTIONS

The sophistication of projects is increasing, as well as the adoption of work practices. IFS Applications gives you a solution to manage time, cost and risk.

About User Experience

From the very beginning, our goal was to make the most usable business software on the market. We want you to love IFS Applications.

About Mobile Workforce

For a mobile worker it is critically important that the lines of communication remain open, so information can flow freely, and they are able to work with greater efficiency and purpose.

About Sustainability

With IFS Applications you can monitor your environmental footprint, react to it and comply with governmental legislations.

IFS Overview

At IFS being global never means being far away. Through solid industry knowledge and customer participation in product development we always stay close to the changing reality of our customers. And with over 20 support centers all over the world help is always near.

IFS Applications is a truly global product – with a truly global organization to implement it. More than 50 offices around the globe and a worldwide infrastructure for services and support make IFS a reliable partner in global implementation projects.

IFS - FOR AGILE BUSINESS

  • Our success is due to our deep industry knowledge and partnerships.
  • We are close to our customers and are more agile to build what they really need into our business software.
  • We are committed to product excellence through continued technology leadership, and quality software and delivery.
  • As we are not a ‘pure-play’ technology vendor, we can integrate evolutionary innovations into our leading-edge technology.
  • We bring good design to business software - to make systems which help improve productivity and are a pleasure to use.
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STATISTICS

  • Leading global provider of ERP, EAM and Service Management solutions for agile business
  • IFS is represented in 50 countries through more than 50 offices and a network of partners
  • IFS Applications is available in more than 60 countries, in more than 20 languages
  • Number of customers: 2,000
  • Number of employees: 2,800
  • Founded in 1983, with U.S. headquarters in Itasca, Illinois
  • Ranked #1 in EAM & Field Service Management software for the Oil & Gas and Aerospace and Defense Industries by ARC Advisory Group
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IFS APPLICATIONS—FULL-SUITE ERP SOFTWARE

ONE PRODUCT

IFS Applications is a single, integrated product supporting the management of 4 core processes; Service and Asset, Manufacturing, Project, and Supply Chain. Combined with our deep industry knowledge and horizontal solutions such as financials, HR, CRM etc., it is a complete ERP solution for all your business needs.

USER PRODUCTIVITY

IFS Applications provides an attractive, intuitive and efficient user experience, helping you easily find what you need to do your job. So you can spend less time managing your software and more time managing your business.

COMPONENT-BASED SOA

IFS Applications is built using the same principles as successful manufacturers—the production and assembly of components. Thanks to our service-oriented component architecture you can choose only the business components you need. And add new ones as you go along.

BUILT FOR CHANGE

With IFS Applications you stay agile, ready for change and evolution without disrupting the implemented solution. Our strategy of building for change includes a number of best practices, including a commitment to standard technologies and well-known products.

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News

5/23/2012 | Financial News | Itasca, Ill.

IFS continues to invest in Mobility & Field Service Management with the acquisition of Metrix LLC

Events

6/14/2012 7:00 AM - 6/15/2012 5:00 PM | Illinois
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