Business Process Management Platform for Every ERP

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On June 27th, 2025, Novacura hosted its Q2 Quarterly News webinar to share the latest product updates, feature enhancements, and future plans for the Novacura Flow Platform. This session provided users with a transparent view of ongoing development efforts, focusing on improvements to offline functionality, automation capabilities, migration tools, marketplace innovations, and upcoming AI-powered features. Below, we break down the main themes covered during the webinar, highlighting what users can expect now and in the coming quarters.  Q2 Product Release Highlights: Enhancing User Experience and Functionality The Q2 release brought numerous improvements aimed at expanding both Flow Connect and Flow Classic environments:  Offline Portal and Client EnhancementsBuilding on Q1’s offline data preloading, Q2 introduces the second portion of offline client capabilities – Async. With these two features combined, Novacura Flow Connect can now support seamless operations in low-connectivity environments like warehouses. The demo showcased an inventory management workflow, illustrating real-time stock monitoring and offline task assignments synced later.Portal Enhancements Portal added Interactions with the Custom Content Portal. These new interactions provide a new way of interacting with Portlets. Now, you can navigate seamlessly between Portal pages, external pages, or even start apps directly from the Custom Content Portlet. In the demo, Novacura showcased how this feature could be used for inventory management across multiple warehouse locations to present visually appealing dashboards that you can take action on. Advanced File System Integration  The FileSystem connector has been introduced in Flow Connect. The new file system connector allows read and write capabilities to local or external file directories. In the demo, Novacura illustrated dynamic importing of CSV data, managing unexpected file structure changes by handling additional columns automatically. This new connector now means support for customers who use FileSystem connector on Flow Classic. Workflow Designer and Sync Improvements Upcoming visual updates to the Designer will clearly separate interactive user steps from async processes, enhancing clarity in offline sync workflows, especially for users transitioning between Classic and Connect.  Translation Management System Future releases will introduce centralized translation storage supporting ICU formatting. This feature aims to simplify localization and ensure consistent multilingual user experiences.  Gone are the days of translating the same phrase multiple times within different workflows. Now, with the Phrasebook, you can translate a statement once and reference it in all of your applications.  Migration and Automation: Streamlining Workflow Modernization and Analytics Key advancements were announced for automation and migration capabilities:  Import Wizard for OData Workflow Migration The new wizard simplifies converting Classic IFS OData workflows to Novacura Flow Connect Apps, using Flow Script OData modules compatible with IFS Cloud. This new feature automates connector mapping, module creation, and error identification during the import process, making modernization more accessible without rewriting workflows from scratch. Automation Analytics Dashboard A newly introduced dashboard tracks server-side Automation runs, monitoring triggers, success or failures, and detailed step-level performance. This visibility helps developers optimize automation health and troubleshoot issues promptly. Connector and Security Updates Improvements to the Connector Agent include faster token caching and expanded REST connector scripting. Additionally, new FileSystem connector operations support UNC paths and binary […]

Novacura was a sponsor at IFS Connect France, an event held on June 12th in Paris. This marked our final event before the summer break. The one-day event brought together the IFS community in France to highlight how industrial AI and IFS solutions are influencing various industries. Attendees participated in sessions focused on productivity, predictability, and agility, and had the opportunity to network with peers and partners.  Novacura’s Presence in Paris The Novacura team was available on-site to discuss how Novacura Flow can enhance the value derived from an IFS system. Information on our latest solutions was available, and direct conversations with our team were possible at the booth. During the event, Rayner Bröndrup and Petter Larsson delivered a presentation titled “Your Business Your Way: Streamlined Business Apps in Few Hours – Built on IFS.” The presentation detailed how Novacura Flow, a low-code platform, can be used to create custom business applications that integrate with IFS and other systems. Key points from the presentation included: Industry Focus: Novacura Flow is applicable in sectors such as logistics, warehouse operations, manufacturing, auto construction, and energy. Core Capabilities: The platform supports shop floor reporting, integration with machinery, and barcode scanning for warehouse management. Specific applications for returnable package management, mobile delivery with sign-off and payment functions, and configurable B2B/internal portals were discussed. It also facilitates maintenance and service operations. Data Management and AI Integration: Novacura Flow aids in data cleanup within IFS, preventing duplicates, and improving data quality through smart applications and AI. It connects to various machine types via different protocols and can automate supplier invoice processing. Platform Characteristics: The presentation emphasized Novacura Flow’s low-code approach, enabling application configuration through visual flows. It supports cross-device publishing and allows for rapid process adjustments. Applications are designed for user simplicity and include industry-specific features like integrated barcode scanning and offline capabilities. IFS Integration: Novacura Flow connects with all IFS versions, ensuring consistent user experience during upgrades. It provides live, direct integration with IFS and offers a library of pre-built, customizable applications. The platform promotes an “extend on the outside” strategy, which simplifies IFS Cloud updates. Value Proposition: The combination of Novacura Flow and IFS enables the creation of tailored applications, aims to maximize IFS investment, and supports process optimization.  The presentation video is available here:  Summary Novacura sponsored IFS Connect France on June 12th in Paris, connecting with the IFS community to discuss industrial AI and IFS solutions. Our team showcased Novacura Flow, a low-code platform for building custom, integrated apps, highlighted in the presentation “Your Business Your Way: Streamlined Business Apps in Few Hours – Built on IFS,” which focused on process optimization and maximizing IFS value.

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Novacura kicked off the month of May with an exciting presence at IFS Connect Nordics 2025, held on May 5–6 in Solna, Stockholm. The event gathered enterprise leaders, technology experts, and IFS users from across the Nordic region to share insights on how to drive innovation, improve resilience, and create long-term business value with IFS Cloud. As one of four conferences on our May calendar, IFS Connect Nordics provided the perfect platform for our team to engage with customers, discuss digital transformation strategies, and demonstrate how Novacura Flow helps extend and enhance the IFS ecosystem. Event Highlights: Cloud Strategy, AI, and Industry Insights This year’s agenda focused on the most pressing themes for IFS customers, offering both strategic overviews and in-depth customer stories. Key highlights included: The Next Chapter of IFS CloudA look into the latest developments and future roadmap for IFS Cloud, including AI integration and continued platform flexibility to support evolving enterprise needs. Manufacturing for a Digital WorldThis session explored how manufacturers are adapting operations through smart factory initiatives, cloud-enabled automation, and data-driven decision-making. AI in Training & OperationsSeveral talks emphasized how AI is reshaping not just software but also how employees are trained, empowered, and supported in their day-to-day workflows. Sustainability as StrategyReal-world examples showcased how IFS users are embedding sustainability into core business processes — not just as compliance, but as a competitive advantage. Throughout the event, the focus remained on how organizations can navigate rapid change, improve operational resilience, and harness the power of technology — especially AI and cloud — to remain agile in complex markets. At Booth No. 3, visitors had the opportunity to meet the Novacura team — Calle Göras, Fredrik Rosendahl, Östen Westman, and Ricard Lindgren — to learn how our low-code platform, Novacura Flow, empowers IFS customers to build tailored applications that bridge process gaps, reduce manual work, and improve user experience across departments.   Whether the interest was in shop floor control system apps, workflow automation, or integration capabilities, we were thrilled to discuss how Novacura Flow can complement IFS Cloud and deliver fast, flexible business solutions. SUMMARY IFS Connect Nordics once again proved to be a valuable gathering of minds and a great showcase of the direction enterprise software is headed in the Nordic region. We’re proud to have been part of it, contributing to conversations around smart digital solutions for manufacturing and helping IFS customers get even more out of their systems. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and shared ideas. We’re looking forward to continuing the dialogue at upcoming events throughout May — and beyond.