September 29, 2023

What It Means to Be AI-Ready

Michael Bachman, the Head of Architecture and AI Strategy at Boomi Technology Office, recounts his recent participation in a conference held in Atlanta. During the event, he engaged in a session alongside nearly 20 senior executives representing various companies. What initially began as an informal dialogue concerning integration in the era of artificial intelligence gradually transformed into an intensive workshop centered around AI preparedness...
September 28, 2023

Accountability: The Key to Success

Madusha Dissanayake, Lead Consultant - Finance at IFS, explains that throughout our lives, we all harbor aspirations we strive to attain. Whether it's securing a promotion, shedding those extra pounds, or embarking on an entrepreneurial journey, achieving these objectives necessitates a fundamental component: accountability...
September 27, 2023

Digital Transformation in Oil and Gas: Have We Reached a Tipping Point?

Daniel Talbot, Industry Marketing & ABM Director at IFS, highlights the oil and gas sector's tumultuous recent years. Just over three years ago, the price of crude oil plummeted below zero, prompting OPEC+ nations to agree on production cuts to balance supply and boost prices. Additionally, the industry faced the significant upheaval caused by the Russian-Ukraine conflict in the past year, impacting natural gas prices and overall supply...
September 26, 2023

Five Megatrends Revolutionizing Manufacturing and Service, and Why a Cross-functional Approach is Essential

Recently, during the IFS Connect event in Stuttgart, Michael and his colleague Maggie Slowik delved into the future of two critical industries/functions that impact our daily lives: Manufacturing and Service. It comes as no surprise that technological advancements in these domains are progressing at a remarkable pace...
September 25, 2023

Selling Field Service to a New Generation

It seems that we have moved past what economists referred to as "The Great Resignation" and the job market turmoil that unfolded during the pandemic. However, labor markets continue to remain tight, particularly in the field service sector, which was already grappling with staffing challenges prior to the onset of COVID-19. Sarah Nicastro, the Creator of the Future of Field Service, frequently discusses the ongoing difficulties in recruiting and retaining talent. She also highlights the unique expectations of younger workers, which can sometimes perplex well-established field service companies...
September 22, 2023

Tele2 Dials Into IFS Cloud to Enhance Its 5G Offering

Melissa Evatt, an Editorial Assistant at ERP Today, reports that IFS has unveiled plans for Tele2, a leading Swedish integrated telecommunications services provider, to upgrade to the latest version of IFS Cloud. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing Tele2's core operations and unlocking greater potential within its 5G offerings...
September 14, 2023

Are You Creating Successful Gen Z Field Technicians?

Sarah Nicastro, Creator of Future of Field Service, discusses the prevalent concerns among employers across various industries regarding the integration of Gen Z employees into the workforce. This generation, primarily comprising individuals in their twenties and early thirties, is widely recognized for their adeptness in technology. However, managing them is perceived as a significant challenge...
September 4, 2023

Is Your Field Service Technology Ready for Stormy Weather?

Given the escalating occurrence of weather extremes across nearly every season, field service enterprises must embrace technology that aids them in factoring in weather conditions, among other variables, to enhance their planning and scheduling optimization processes...
September 1, 2023

Introducing Boomi Spaces: Unlocking the Power of Boomi with Simplified Portals

Michael Somiari, Product Marketing Manager at Boomi, explains how the core objective of the Boomi platform has consistently revolved around simplifying the complexities of IT, to enhance business agility, reducing total cost of ownership (TCO), and accelerating processes – whether it pertains to time-to-market or time-to-value. In this article, Michael elucidates how the latest addition to the platform, Boomi Spaces, contributes to the realization of these three objectives...