IFS Named a Leader in 2026 IDC MarketScape for AI-Enabled Enterprise Asset Management

IDC recognizes IFS for its integrated asset lifecycle platform and AI‑first roadmap, designed for complex, multi‑site manufacturing operations.

London, UK, April 1, 2026 – IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, has been named a leader in the 2026 IDC report “Worldwide Manufacturing AI‑Enabled Asset‑Intensive Enterprise Asset Management Applications”. The report highlights how IFS’s Industrial AI solutions are transforming the way manufacturers manage critical assets across their lifecycle.

The vendor assessment, which evaluates suppliers against evolving buyer needs, analyzed IFS’s Industrial AI capabilities across its enterprise asset management portfolio. In particular, IDC recognized the breadth of IFS’s offering and its ability to bring together multiple capabilities into a unified platform designed to support asset-intensive industries, where IFS Cloud combines enterprise asset management, asset performance management, enterprise resource planning and field service management to deliver high work order volume support and mobile-first execution across distributed manufacturing environments.

The report highlights IFS’s integrated asset lifecycle platform, which brings together EAM, APM, and ERP and FSM capabilities within IFS Cloud. According to IDC, these capabilities are complemented by AI-optimized scheduling, strong mobile functionality, and real-time operational insights. These features are particularly well suited to manufacturers managing high work order volumes across distributed operations.

IDC also noted IFS’s AI-first roadmap, delivered through IFS.ai, which embeds intelligence across asset management workflows. The report highlights capabilities including FMECA automation, anomaly detection, and forecasting, alongside emerging agentic AI that can recommend maintenance strategies and automatically generate work orders. These developments are further supported by initiatives such as IFS Loops and the Nexus Black accelerator, which help accelerate AI innovation across the IFS platform.

Furthermore, the report commented on IFS’s strong alignment with evolving buyer priorities in manufacturing. IDC’s guidance emphasizes the need for measurable operational impact, mobile-first capabilities, and seamless ecosystem integration, areas that closely align with the capabilities delivered through IFS Cloud EAM. Together, these strengths position IFS to support manufacturers seeking to improve reliability, optimize asset performance, and drive greater value across the asset lifecycle. 

Sarah Lee, Research Director, Manufacturing IT Strategies at IDC, said: “AI is redefining enterprise asset management by shifting organizations from reactive maintenance to intelligence-driven asset strategies. As asset complexity increases, manufacturers require architectures that unify data orchestration, AI-driven analytics, and automated workflows at scale. EAM platforms that embed predictive modeling, anomaly detection, and closed-loop work orchestration are now foundational to modern reliability programs. IDC observes that vendors delivering cohesive, cross-suite capabilities spanning EAM, APM, field service, scheduling optimization, and mobile execution offer a clear advantage in supporting distributed, high-throughput manufacturing environments.”

Cathie Hall, Chief Product and Customer Officer, at IFS, said: “Being recognized as a Leader in this IDC MarketScape is a real testament to the work our teams and our customers do every day. Asset owners are under more pressure than ever to keep their operations reliable, safe, and sustainable and they need technology that genuinely helps them do that. IDC’s evaluation reflects exactly what our customers tell us; that IFS Cloud brings their asset, maintenance, and operations worlds together, and that our AI innovations are already making a meaningful difference on the shop floor. We’re proud of this result, but even more proud of the outcomes our customers are achieving with us.”

To download the report and find out more, visit here: https://www.ifs.com/en/Insights/assets/ifs-named-a-leader-in-2026-idc-marketscape

About IFS 
IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI for hardcore businesses that service, power and protect our planet. Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

IFS’s AI-powered platform is fully composable, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to a customer’s specific requirements and business evolution. IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™.

IFS was founded in 1983 by five university friends who pitched a tent outside our first customer's site to ensure they would be available 24/7 and the needs of the customer would come first. Since then, IFS has grown into a global leader with over 7,000 employees in 80 countries. Driven by those foundational values of agility, customer-centricity, and trust, IFS is recognized worldwide for delivering value and supporting strategic transformations. We are the most recommended supplier in our sector.

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