IFS Unveils Nexus Black and IFS Cloud 25R1 Release to Accelerate Industrial AI Adoption and Drive Transformative Growth
IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, has taken a major step forward in transforming industrial operations with the launch of IFS Nexus Black™ and the latest release of IFS Cloud 25R1. These new solutions are set to redefine the landscape for asset-intensive industries by combining advanced Industrial AI capabilities with unparalleled scalability and security.
IFS Nexus Black™: Co-Create Industrial AI Solutions for Rapid Impact
IFS Nexus Black™ is a groundbreaking innovation program that empowers industrial organizations to co-create AI-driven solutions that deliver real business outcomes at speed. This program offers a credible alternative to legacy enterprise software by combining:
✅ Agile, sprint-based co-creation and prototyping
✅ A four-phase model: Problem Definition, Proof of Value, Accelerated Development, and Digital Continuity
✅ Access to dedicated AI engineers, domain experts, and solution architects
✅ Seamless collaboration on agentic AI and contextual intelligence
Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, emphasized, “Nexus Black is IFS’s commitment to rapid, high-impact AI innovation for leading industrial organizations. It combines the agility of a start-up with the industrial context and security IFS is known for.”
Through Nexus Black, early adopters gain access to powerful AI solutions for predictive maintenance, manufacturing scheduling optimization, intelligent automation, and AI copilots for service and sales. This approach helps industrial organizations move beyond generic AI tools and unlock truly transformative results.
IFS Cloud 25R1: 200+ AI Capabilities for Industrial Agility and Resilience
The latest IFS Cloud 25R1 release brings over 200 new AI-based capabilities tailored to address the complex needs of asset and service-intensive industries. These enhancements accelerate industrial AI adoption and empower customers to:
✅ Automate workflows and optimize supply chains
✅ Visualize assets in 2D/3D models with AI insights
✅ Extract data and generate work tasks from third-party documents
✅ Summarize critical supply chain events for faster decision-making
✅ Improve operational efficiency with AI-driven operation time predictions
✅ Enhance sustainability reporting with built-in emissions management tools
Christian Pedersen, Chief Product Officer at IFS, said, “IFS.ai isn’t speculative; it’s already helping the world’s largest industrial companies navigate and lead at a time where supply chains and production have been challenged.”
The IFS Cloud 25R1 release also includes AI copilots for sales, customer orders, and shipments, as well as risk-free access to all IFS.ai use cases in IFS Cloud through a special introductory offer.
Why This Matters for Industrial Leaders
Both Nexus Black and IFS Cloud 25R1 underscore IFS’s mission to accelerate Industrial AI adoption and help organizations thrive in an era of rapid digital transformation. From co-creation with IFS Nexus Black to out-of-the-box AI capabilities in IFS Cloud, these innovations ensure that businesses can achieve profitable sustainability, optimize asset performance, and maintain resilience in a changing world.
For more information on IFS Nexus Black™, visit: www.ifs.com/nexus-black
First photo: Christian Pedersen, Chief Product Officer at IFS.
