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Bridging the Gap Between AI Vision and Operational Reality at IFS Connect France 2026

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April 3, 2026
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On April 2nd, the Pavillon Cambon in Paris became the epicenter of industrial transformation. IFS Connect France 2026 brought together the brightest minds in the French industrial landscape to explore a singular, pressing theme: how to turn the exponential potential of AI into measurable business value.

As a sponsor at Booth 14, the Novacura team – led by Helle Mering, Rayner Bröndrup, and Patrick Defives – joined a community eager to move past theoretical discussions and into the realm of “Industrial AI Accelerated.”

Acceleration through Innovation

The day opened with a powerful sequence of strategic insights. From Mathieu Daudigny’s regional perspective to the global vision shared by IFS CEO Mark Moffat, the message was clear: 2026 is the year of moving at speed to scale. Presentations from leaders like Vinh Vu, Véronique David, and Jeremy JeanJean underscored that the path to this acceleration lies in specific, industry-focused capabilities.

This vision was grounded in reality by impressive customer success stories from organizations such as TotalEnergies, Videlio, and Lynred. The awards presented to SKF, Systra, and Eurofeu served as a reminder that the “Victory” in our industry is always defined by operational excellence and the ability to adapt.

The Legacy Customization Trap

However, a common thread emerged during our discussions at the booth. For many French industrial organizations, the transition to IFS Cloud is obstructed by a familiar “Villain”: Years of legacy modifications. These rigid code layers stifle agility and create a “coding bottleneck” that makes adopting new AI capabilities feel like a monumental task. Visitors shared specific challenges regarding WADACO and mobile work order management – areas where the gap between standard ERP functionality and operational reality is often widest.

Unveiling the Flow ERP Fusion AI Engine

At Novacura, we believe the solution isn’t just more technology; it’s a better way to communicate with your ERP. During the dynamic lunch session and throughout the afternoon, we demonstrated the final development phase of our Flow ERP Fusion AI Engine.

Designed specifically for the IFS Cloud API, this engine shifts the paradigm of ERP interaction:

  • Natural Language Interaction: Describe a workflow in plain French or English, and the AI understands the business context.

  • Consultative Intelligence: Much like a human consultant, the engine asks clarifying questions to ensure logic alignment.

  • Automated Logic Generation: It instantly drafts the necessary FlowScripts and OData integrations, removing the manual “heavy lifting” from the development cycle.

This is the technical bridge that allows companies to keep their IFS core “close to standard” while moving at the speed of the market.

Engagement and Agility

The day concluded with an inspiring session by former football star Emmanuel Petit, who spoke on the power of engagement. For us, engagement means more than just a presentation; it’s the positive interactions we had with the IFS France team and the commitment to continue these dialogues in Paris.

The “Victory” for our customers is clear: ERP agility without the bottleneck. By adding a process-optimizing low-code layer, you no longer have to wait for “coding windows” to improve your business. You can finally align your ERP with your operational intent.

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Acceleration through Innovation The Legacy Customization Trap Unveiling the Flow ERP Fusion AI Engine

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