Novacura awarded the IFS Channel Partner of the Year 2017

This year’s IFS Unleashed was a powerful convergence of technology, insight, and innovation – and Novacura was right at the center, bringing our unique solutions to Miami as a Silver Sponsor. Our team was excited to not only support this industry-defining event but also to engage attendees with a custom-built experience that showcased how Novacura’s ERP solutions can solve real-world challenges. To make our booth truly stand out, we prepared a custom LEGO installation that became an event favorite. This hands-on display visualized how Novacura’s software functions in real-life scenarios, demonstrating process workflows, integrations, and the flexibility of our solutions in an interactive and memorable way. The LEGO setup brought a fun, tangible element to our software demonstrations, allowing visitors to see how our tools manage complex operations smoothly, like moving pieces in an intricate puzzle. Thanks to this installation, as well as our interactive demo stations, our booth was crowded all day, every day. It was a magnet for industry professionals, partners, and potential clients alike, giving us the chance to showcase how Novacura Flow can simplify complex workflows, support mobile field service operations, and seamlessly integrate with IFS Cloud. From manufacturing and supply chain executives to field service managers, everyone who stopped by found something valuable, practical, and instantly relatable to their business needs. IFS Unleashed 2024 proved to be an ideal environment for strengthening industry connections and forming new partnerships. Our booth provided a platform for dynamic discussions on emerging ERP needs, helping us establish connections with forward-thinking organizations interested in co-developing solutions and creating synergies around ERP and business process automation. Each conversation underscored Novacura’s commitment to innovation and demonstrated our ability to help clients navigate their unique operational challenges. The energy and engagement at IFS Unleashed 2024 were exceptional, and we couldn’t be more proud to have participated as a Silver Sponsor. Our custom LEGO installation, continuous booth crowd, and valuable partnerships formed at the event will undoubtedly fuel Novacura’s momentum. We’re thrilled to have had the opportunity to connect, problem-solve, and help our customers envision how ERP can support their business evolution. For those who joined us, thank you for making it an incredible experience. For those who missed it, we invite you to reach out to learn how Novacura can help you turn complex challenges into streamlined solutions.

Introduction On April 26th, we had a great opportunity to take part in IFS Poland Partner Day, which took place in Warsaw. The main idea of IFS Partner Days is to create a platform where experts and companies that cooperate with IFS can exchange knowledge, experience, and ideas. Novacura, which has established its presence in the Polish market with many successful collaborations around ERP systems, is now bringing its expertise in IFS Cloud implementations, services, and IFS upgrades from the Nordic markets (where it is well known and acknowledged as an IFS Gold Channel Partner) to a broader Polish audience. During the Partner Day, we aimed to emphasize our expertise while providing practical knowledge and tips on upgrading to IFS Cloud, getting to know other IFS Partners, and seeking collaboration for the future. PARTNERSHIP, KNOWLEDGE, AND SYNERGY On the 26th of April, we met in the well-recognized conference area of Legia Warszawa Arena, where our representative, Tomasz Czerwiński (Business Solutions Architect), took part in informative workshops about IFS tools management, had a chance to meet with other IFS Partners, and met Marek Głazowski, Managing director for Poland and EE.  The event was also a great opportunity to discuss future cooperation with other important IFS cooperatives in Poland. We believe that Novacura, with its well-recognized and awarded experience from the Nordics in the field of IFS upgrades, can offer successful synergy for many partners, benefiting clients in Poland.   UPCOMING IFS CONNECT EASTERN EUROPE – A GREAT CHANCE FOR NETWORKING The next great opportunity for networking and interesting discussions will occur on May 14th and 15th in Warsaw during IFS Connect Eastern Europe 2024.   Novacura has become a sponsor of the 4th edition of this event, focusing on expanding businesses with IFS and achieving “Faster, Higher, and Stronger” results.   Besides meeting you at the booth, we will also give an inspirational speech during the Unlock Technology Agility track. Our two panelists, Lukasz Majer and Tomasz Czerwiński, will take the stage on the second day (15th of May) to discuss “Practical experiences from 6 successful upgrades to IFS Cloud.”   You will learn:   How to avoid risks during an ERP upgrade.   Which upgrade strategies to choose.   Potential problems arising from incorrectly using the ‘Manager Cloud’ variant.   Why ‘evergreen’ remains an empty slogan if the upgrade is done incorrectly.   Is it worth starting the upgrade now or waiting?  Make sure you stop by our booth at the Gdańska area of the Sofitel Victoria Hotel and meet our presenters, including Lars Steen, VP of the Services Division at Novacura, and grab some fun LEGO sets while you’re at it.   For more details about the event (in Polish), visit: https://connect.ifs.com/ee-pl/   SUMMARY Novacura has collaborated with IFS since 2015 and was honored as IFS Channel Partner of the Year in 2017, 2019, and 2022, a prestigious recognition reserved for top IFS partners. We believe this achievement will enhance our ability to foster a collaborative environment with other Polish IFS partners, ultimately benefiting both the IFS community and our clients. 

The IFS Asiakaspäivä 2024 took place in Helsinki bringing together key players in the local IFS ecosystem. Östen Westman, representing Novacura, delivered an insightful presentation titled “IFS Cloud Upgrade: How to Keep Your ERP Core Modifications Free.” The session focused on strategies for maintaining a clean ERP core, essential for leveraging the Evergreen capabilities of IFS Cloud. Key highlights Östen Westman’s presentation provided a deep dive into the challenges of ERP upgrades and the innovative solutions offered by Novacura. He elaborated on how Novacura Flow, a powerful low-code platform, allows businesses to adapt and extend their ERP functionalities without direct modifications to the core system. This approach ensures that ERP systems remain clean and ready for seamless upgrades to new versions. Östen Westman shared case studies demonstrating the practical applications of Novacura Flow. He highlighted its role in streamlining complex processes such as mobile work orders, multi-company project setups, and maintenance planning. This is achieved through the platform’s ability to create dedicated ERP applications that operate independently but integrate seamlessly with the core IFS system. Additionally, Östen Westman addressed common misconceptions about ERP modifications in the Evergreen world, explaining why traditional modifications can hinder upgrade paths and how Novacura Flow circumvents these issues by using official ERP APIs and a dedicated integration layer that preserves the integrity of the ERP core. If you’d like to learn more about IFS Upgrade strategies, we have prepared over four hours of informative webinars. These sessions are designed to provide extensive insights and practical advice on optimizing your upgrade processes. As a sponsor of the event, we would like to express our gratitude to the organizers, partners and IFSiders, for making this event a remarkable success!

IFS Cloud upgrade – how to reduce risks with low-code tools! The DIAG Congress, organized on November 16th and 17th by the German-speaking IFS User Group (DIAG), is an event focused on current developments in IFS products, services, and technologies. Held at the historical Carl-Benz Museum, the two-day event featured presentation sessions and networking opportunities for representatives from over 50 DIAG member companies.    Novacura proudly served as a Premium Sponsor for this event.  IFS Cloud – staying evergreen with the support of low-code tools As active participants in this event, we seized the opportunity to delve into crucial aspects of the IFS ecosystem, particularly the IFS Cloud. We emphasized the advantages it offers to companies utilizing this widely adopted ERP system. Notably, the IFS Cloud is an evergreen solution, introducing new functionalities every six months and receiving monthly service updates. Moreover, leveraging the power of low-code tools can unlock even more potential within this system.  How?  This was the topic of Johannes Steger and Ergino Kastrati presentation.    Novacura Flow – low-code tool to expand IFS Novacura Flow is a platform designed to enhance ERP systems and support your transition to IFS Cloud. How?  It enables you to build your own applications without coding; customers design applications as business processes.  Every app created with Novacura Flow functions seamlessly across all platforms, including barcode scanners.  With deep ERP integration, Novacura Flow consistently interacts with ERP objects using authorized API methods.  How does low-code assist our customers in upgrading to IFS Cloud? Drawing from the insights gained through numerous successful upgrades to IFS Cloud, we have identified three key aspects of the challenges that may arise. In their presentation during the DIAG Congress, Johannes Steger, supported by Roel Veenman and Ergino Kastrati showcased these challenges and provided useful solutions.   ERP modifications when upgrading to a newer version: – with Novacura Flow, you implement these “modifications” as separate ERP applications and when the new version come you simply reconnect Flow (and applications) to the new IFS Cloud version; Integration with legacy systems that don’t support cloud technologies: – Novacura Flow is an integration gateway, and is built to utilize OData standards, ensuring seamless integration with IFS Cloud and a robust, high-performance solution for data management and process automation;  Differences between IFS Applications and IFS Cloud from the end-user perspective: – The new IFS Cloud user interface differs from the IFS App in several ways. Consequently, the process of change can pose challenges for many users. At Novacura, we’ve developed a methodology where, in the early stages of an upgrade, we activate a test environment for super users. These users can explore the new version, identifying features that may be problematic. Leveraging our low-code tools, we can propose a compromise between the old and new environments as needed.  Novacura Flow as Integration gateway. Additionally, if super users identify any gaps between their system needs and IFS Cloud, Novacura Flow can easily address these without modifying the core IFS ERP system.   As a Premium Sponsor, we would like to thank the […]

Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2022 Novacura participated in the IFS Unleashed event held at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) from October 10-14, 2022. At the very first day of the event IFS has announced the winners of its Partner of the Year Awards. Companies that have enhanced their partnership with IFS were awarded in twelve categories. IFS recognized its partners involved in the IFS Partner Program and honored them for their commitment to service to mutual customers and their experience in leveraging innovation to expand IFS solution capabilities. The awards reflect the excellent achievements of the IFS partner ecosystem and considers partners across all industries, countries, and market segments. Novacura IFS Channel Partner of the Year 2017 and 2019 Novacura is already well known in the industry from the perspective of our long-standing partnership with IFS. In 2017 and 2019, we have proved our ability to provide high quality services, and we were awarded in the IFS Channel Partner category. We have brought significant value to many different industries and provided them with great services based on our partnership with IFS. We have been able to provide our customers with the exceptional capabilities for many years. Our great product Novacura Flow provides the capabilities of a BPM platform with a flexible process layer to IFS ERP. Our customers can get the right business flexibility based on our low-code platform and what is more they can avoid ERP modifications. IFS Channel Partner of the Year 2017 award for Novacura Novacura is IFS Channel Partner of the Year 2022 In 2022, we proved once again that we are the right choice for customers in many industries. At the IFS Unleashed event in Miami, Novacura was awarded IFS Channel Partner of the Year 2022 for the third time.   IFS Channel Partner of the Year 2022 award for Novacura Novacura eliminated from competition two other companies nominated by IFS in this category (NEC and InfoConsulting). The award was given to the best and trustworthy partner that has demonstrated exceptional efforts in the terms of new business development, thought leadership, and as well as products and services that promote IFS in emerging markets. Official label for IFS Channel Partner of the Year 2022 We have proven once again that we know business processes best and understand the problems of industries in the recent years. This year’s award was based on several criteria: The Largest partner deal An Increased number of certified consultants and sales personal An Active co-marketing where IFS and Novacura collaborates A New commitment from IFS and Novacura expressed in a new Channel Partner Agreement Novacura team hold print statement from award IFS Channel Partner of the Year 2022, on the pictrue from the left: Paul Phillips, Lars Steen, Greg Warner, Jennie Johansson, Lukasz Majer Thank you to our customers We know that our success would not be possible without the trust we have earned from our customers. We would like to thank all the customers who have trusted our services and […]

October 10-14, 2022, Novacura had the opportunity to participate in the IFS Unleashed conference held at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) in Miami, USA. IFS, as the host of the event, brought together world-class experts in technology and industrial solutions under the roof of the MBCC. Companies from Europe and the US were able to introduce their products and services that can bring significant benefits to business operations. During the event, sponsors presented their offerings to visitors from different industries and countries. The event was visited by nearly 1,800 managers, analysts, engineers, and other experts who were interested in increasing efficiency in their companies. Novacura, as an participant with a Gold+ Sponsor status at booth #401, was very visible during the event on MBCC premises. We had opportunity to share our knowledge about factors that influance industrial processes and to present our solutions that play a key role in these days business operations. Novacura booth #401 one day before the opening of MBCC for visitors. IFS Unleashed Highlights The Novacura mobile solutions The Inspiring speakers – Presentations of Aksel Jarlbäck and Paul Phillips. The IFS Winners – Partner of the Year Novacura mobile solutions Over the three days of the event, Novacura attracted hundreds of visitors, giving them clear explanations of the importance of mobile solutions in the operational processes.   Jansen Davidson Sr (left) , Lloyd Briggs (upfront), Aksel Jarlbäck (right), dressed in dark blue shirts with the Novacura logo, share with guests their knowledge and the benefits on using Novacura Flow. We increased our guests’ confidence in our flagship product, the Next-Generation Low-Code platform, which allows for development of business processes and applications for ERP. We also presented a library of ready-made industrial applications from our Marketplace, which can be easily customized for different industrial operations.  Paul Phillips (right) explaining AI Computer Vision technology to Novacura booth visitors.   Östen Westman, Novacura (right), during chat with Magnus Ingmars, head of IFS User Group in the Nordics. Greg Warner (left) and Aksel Jarlbäck (right upfront) presenting to booth visitors solutions from Novacura. Greg Warner (dark blue shirt) talk to two visitors of Novacura booth.  Novacura can support manufacturing processes with computer vision software. We presented in our booth a device with AI that simulates a spinning conveyor belt in production.  Novacura’s solution for AI Computer Vision attracted a lot of visitors. Booth #401 was crowded with visitors throughout the entire event. Novacura’s team members Greg Warner, Östen Westman, Olof Olsson, Lloyd Briggs, Lukasz Majer, Jennie Johansson, Aksel Jarlbäck, Paul Phillips, Jansen Davidson Sr., Phillip Bartlett, Lars Steen and Johan Melander presented materials of great value to many companies all around the world. The visitors could see that we truly care about our customers. We proved that by showing them the recent reports of the high number of customer upgrades to IFS and Novacura Flow in the past few years. We are proud that our customers stay with us and want to grow with our solutions. Inspiring speakers – Presentations Aksel Jarlbäck and Paul Phillips. During the event, sponsors had the possibility to address a wider audience and present their approach […]