IFS guides & answers
Plain-English, practical guidance on IFS — written by people who have delivered and rescued IFS programmes worldwide.
What is IFS Cloud? A plain-English overview
IFS Cloud is IFS’s single, evergreen enterprise platform that combines ERP, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Field Service Management (FSM) in one product, delivered through continuous twice-yearly updates.
Read guideIFS Applications 10 vs IFS Cloud: what changed and should you move?
IFS Cloud is the successor to IFS Applications (Apps 9/10). The key differences are a single composable platform, an evergreen continuous-update model, a modern web UX, and flexible cloud or on-premise deployment — and yes, most Apps customers should plan a move.
Read guideHow to rescue a failing ERP project
To rescue a failing ERP project: stop and stabilise, run an independent assessment, find the true root cause, re-baseline scope realistically, fix the data, integration and customisation issues, strengthen governance, and drive a controlled cutover with hypercare.
Read guideIFS implementation guide: phases, best practices and pitfalls
A successful IFS implementation runs through six phases — discover, design, build, migrate & test, go-live, and adopt — with a standard-first mindset that minimises customisation and protects your future upgrade path.
Read guideIFS Cloud migration guide: from IFS Applications to IFS Cloud
Migrating to IFS Cloud means assessing your current estate, deciding between re-implementation and technical migration, then moving configuration, data and integrations with layered validation and a controlled cutover — and treating it as a chance to retire old customisations.
Read guideHow to choose an IFS implementation partner
Choose an IFS implementation partner on the depth of their IFS expertise, the seniority of the people who will actually do the work, a standard-first methodology, honest references, transparent commercials, and a delivery model that fits your geography.
Read guideIFS modules explained
IFS modules are the functional building blocks of IFS Cloud — finance, supply chain, manufacturing, projects, asset management (EAM), field service, procurement, HCM and more — that you switch on to match how your business runs.
Read guideIFS upgrade cost and timeline: what drives the number
The cost and timeline of an IFS upgrade or IFS Cloud migration depend mainly on your customisation footprint, the number of modules and sites, data complexity, and your integration estate — there is no fixed price, and an estate assessment is the only reliable way to scope it.
Read guideIn-house vs partner-led IFS: which delivery model is right?
An in-house IFS team gives you control and continuity; a partner brings depth, capacity and delivery experience. Most organisations succeed with a hybrid — a partner leads delivery while building your internal capability.
Read guideIFS glossary: key terms explained
A plain-English glossary of common IFS terms — from IFS Cloud and Aurena to evergreen updates, business events and ACPs — so you can follow any IFS conversation with confidence.
Read guideReady to get more from IFS?
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