December 11, 2023

Overcoming Barriers to Field Service Technology Adoption: Building a Compelling Business Case for Success

James Lewis, Senior Vice President of Global Sales for Service Management at IFS, highlights the increasing demand for field service organizations to embrace cutting-edge technologies. These technological advancements hold the promise of substantial benefits, such as heightened competitiveness, elevated customer service standards, and reduced operational expenses...
December 7, 2023

Friend or Foe – AI Could Fuel the Utility of the Future

Carol Johnston, the Vice President of Energy, Utilities & Resources at IFS, emphasizes the transformative potential of generative AI, which includes advanced algorithms capable of generating text, images, computer code, and even modeling new data. This groundbreaking technology is attracting significant attention in corporate boardrooms, and the utility sector is no exception...
December 6, 2023

A Game-Changing Partnership: IFS and the Big Ten Conference

At IFS, the organization is not merely entering the prime-time, high-stakes realm of US collegiate sports; it is redefining it. The recent partnership with the Big Ten Conference, a first in the league’s history, establishes IFS as their Official Technology Partner. This collaboration opens an abundance of possibilities, not just for IFS but for millions of avid sports fans, athletes, and students, as well as a strong, passionate alumni network deeply invested in the world of college sports...
December 5, 2023

From CMMS to EAM: Full Cycle Maintenance and Asset Management Without Dead Ends

In the technology sector, the terms "CMMS" and "EAM" are often used interchangeably, given that both refer to applications utilized by enterprises for asset management. However, it's essential to discern distinct variations in scalability and functionality between the two...