IFS Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: AI-Enabled Enterprise Asset Management, 2026

April 1, 2026, London (UK) – IFS, a leading provider of industrial AI software, has been named a leader in IDC's 2026 report, "Worldwide Manufacturing AI-Enabled Asset-Intensive Enterprise Asset Management Applications." The report evaluates how IFS's industrial AI solutions are transforming the management of critical assets throughout their lifecycle for manufacturing customers.

This research, which evaluates suppliers based on evolving customer needs, assessed IFS's industrial AI capabilities across its enterprise asset management portfolio. Notably, IDC highly praised IFS's broad scope of offerings and its ability to consolidate multiple functionalities into an integrated platform to support asset-intensive industries. IFS Cloud integrates Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Asset Performance Management (APM), ERP, and Field Service Management (FSM), enabling the handling of a large volume of work orders and mobile-first operational execution in distributed manufacturing environments.

The report also highlights IFS's asset lifecycle platform, which integrates EAM, APM, ERP, and FSM functionalities within IFS Cloud. According to IDC, these functionalities are complemented by AI-driven scheduling optimization, robust mobile capabilities, and real-time operational insights. This makes it a suitable solution for manufacturing customers managing a high volume of work orders across distributed sites.

Furthermore, IDC mentions IFS's AI-first strategy, delivered through IFS.ai, which embeds intelligence throughout asset management workflows. The report touches upon agent-based AI for automating FMECA (Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis), anomaly detection, and prediction, as well as proposing maintenance strategies and automatically generating work orders. These are supported by initiatives like IFS Loops and Nexus Black accelerators, accelerating AI adoption across the IFS platform.

The report also commends IFS for its effective response to evolving customer priorities in the manufacturing sector. IDC points to the importance of measurable business outcomes, mobile-first capabilities, and ecosystem integration, all of which are highly compatible with IFS Cloud EAM. These strengths enable IFS to support manufacturing customers aiming to improve reliability, optimize asset performance, and create value across the entire asset lifecycle.

Sarah Lee, Research Director, Manufacturing IT Strategies at IDC, commented: "AI is redefining enterprise asset management, driving organizations' transition from reactive maintenance to intelligence-driven asset strategies. As asset complexity increases, manufacturing requires architectures that unify data integration, AI-driven analysis, and large-scale automated workflows. EAM platforms with predictive modeling, anomaly detection, and closed-loop operational management are essential for modern reliability improvement. IDC sees vendors offering integrated capabilities across EAM, APM, field service, scheduling optimization, and mobile execution having an advantage in distributed, high-throughput manufacturing environments."

Kati Hall, Chief Product and Customer Officer at IFS, commented: "Being named a leader in this IDC MarketScape is a testament to the hard work of our teams and our customers. Asset-heavy companies face unprecedented challenges in maintaining reliability, safety, and sustainability, and they need practical technology to support them. This recognition aligns with what we're hearing from our customers: IFS Cloud integrates asset management, maintenance, and operations, delivering tangible value in the field through the application of AI. I am proud of this outcome and, most importantly, of our customers' success."

For the download of this report (in English) and more details, please visit: https://www.ifs.com/en/Insights/assets/ifs-named-a-leader-in-2026-idc-marketscape

**About IFS**

IFS is a globally recognized leader in the field of industrial AI and enterprise software, supporting the hardcore businesses that sustain and protect the planet through manufacturing, asset management, and service operations. IFS technology enables companies that manufacture products, maintain complex assets, and manage service-centric operations to leverage the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

IFS Cloud is an AI-powered, fully composable platform designed to be flexible to your specific requirements and business evolution. It comprehensively covers needs such as ERP, EAM (Enterprise Asset Management), SCM (Supply Chain Management), and FSM (Field Service Management). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data, and analytics to help customers make informed strategic decisions and achieve the "Moment of Service™".

IFS was founded in 1983 by five university friends who pitched a tent outside their first customer's premises. They were committed to being available 24/7 and putting customer needs first. Since then, IFS has grown into a global leader with over 7,000 employees in 80 countries. Based on core values of agility, customer-centricity, and trust, IFS is globally recognized for delivering value and supporting strategic transformation. We are among the most recommended suppliers in this sector. Visit ifs.com to learn more.

*This press release is a translated summary of a news release originally announced in the UK on April 1, 2026.*