{"id":3191,"date":"2025-10-03T07:45:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T07:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aveso.fi\/?post_type=articles&p=3191"},"modified":"2025-10-14T08:07:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T08:07:07","slug":"why-upgrade-to-ifs-cloud-cost-savings-and-competitiveness-with-ifs-cloud","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/aveso.fi\/en\/articles\/blogs\/artikkeli\/why-upgrade-to-ifs-cloud-cost-savings-and-competitiveness-with-ifs-cloud\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Upgrade to IFS Cloud? Cost Savings and Competitiveness with IFS Cloud\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Upgrading an ERP system can seem like a major undertaking, but when done right, it\u2019s a low-risk project that delivers significant business value. According to IDC research, companies that have transitioned to IFS Cloud have achieved remarkable benefits in business management and substantial cost savings.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Organizations running older IFS versions should seriously consider upgrading to IFS Cloud<\/a>. <\/span>The new platform provides up-to-date security patches, continuous development, and modern technologies\u2014without the burden of heavy version upgrades. At the same time, it enhances user experience, streamlines processes, and gives the company better tools for growth and competitiveness.<\/p>\n

Reasons to Upgrade to IFS Cloud<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Enhanced Usability and Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n

The renewed web-based interface, function- and role-specific IFS Lobby dashboards and mobile tools make the system much more user-friendly than before. Daily tasks become faster to complete, boosting productivity across the organization.<\/p>\n

Continuous Updates and Evergreen Model<\/strong><\/p>\n

IFS Cloud operates under an Evergreen model, meaning new features and improvements are introduced regularly without complex upgrade projects. Companies always run the latest and most secure version, keeping both technology and user experience up to date.<\/p>\n

Security and Cost Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cloud-based solution ensures continuous security updates and compliance with tightening regulations such as GDPR. Older versions often require more manual work and customizations, whereas with IFS Cloud, maintenance costs decrease and resources can be better allocated to business development.<\/p>\n

Modern Capabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

IFS Cloud leverages built-in AI, machine learning, IoT, and automation to improve processes, enhance decision-making and enable features unavailable in older system versions.<\/p>\n

Integrations and Scalability<\/strong><\/p>\n

Modern REST APIs allow flexible and efficient integration with other systems. Meanwhile, the cloud-based architecture provides better performance, capacity management, and availability, allowing the system to scale with business needs without heavy investments.<\/p>\n

Agility and Competitiveness<\/strong><\/p>\n

IFS Cloud enables organizations to respond faster to market changes and customer demands. New features can be adopted flexibly, supporting growth and competitiveness. The upgrade also provides a chance to clean up old customizations and leverage standard IFS Cloud capabilities\u2014reducing technical debt and increasing system flexibility for the future.<\/p>\n

I<\/span><\/b>DC Research Results: Business Benefits and Fast ROI<\/strong><\/h3>\n

IDC<\/a><\/span>\u2019s study revealed several tangible business benefits experienced by organizations that implemented IFS Cloud. Key findings included:<\/span><\/p>\n