IFS introduces Applications 9

by Rohana Jayalal

IFS Applications has always been great at managing diverse, far-flung operations. But innovations in IFS Applications 9 take all of these benefits further, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), IFS, Dan Matthews told guests at the launch of the latest core version of IFS's extended enterprise applications suite, IFS Applications 9, in Colombo last week.

IFS Applications 9 includes several innovations in user experience, new features, enhanced configurability and a new layered application architecture. The new features include, IFS Lobby - a clear and tailored view of the business or situation as it relates to a role or process. IFS Lobby is fully customisable and presents at-a-glance, actionable information relevant to each user. This UI improvement makes IFS Applications 9 easier and faster to use, bringing users closer to their business, no matter whether accessed on a desktop, tablet or smartphone, a company spokesman said. IFS Streams - a notification system designed to keep you close to the pulse of your business by posting relevant updates and actions to processes, relevant to individual users.

Layered application architecture - specialised extension and customisation layers that streamline and drive cost out of modifications to the application. Technical staff can now spend more time adding value to business rather than administering customisations.Embedded CRM - provides truly embedded CRM abilities, IFS Applications 9 makes business data accessible to the right people at the right time, enabling better decision-making.

Enhanced support for global business - new abilities for group consolidation, improved support for matrix organisations and a host of other improvements that help global businesses capitalise on their size and reach."We are proud to present IFS Applications 9, which has a large number of new features, a fantastic user experience and enhancements to customers," said President and CEO, IFS Sri Lanka, Jayantha de Silva.

"Promoting business agility has been our guiding principle during the development phase, which means major investments in areas such as a better solution fit for the industries we serve, creating insight through visualisation, collaborative tools, user configurability and layered application architecture. Combined with flexible deployment models, IFS Applications 9 will help companies capitalise on the pace of change in global business," he said.