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IFS is one of the world’s leading providers of component-based business software developed using open standards. IFS’ industry-focused solutions are optimized for ERP, enterprise asset management, and MRO.

 

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History of IFS and IFS Applications

1983

IFS was founded.

1986

IFS launches its first software product, IFS Maintenance.

1990

IFS Applications launched as a complete suite.

1991

IFS expands into Norway and Finland.

1992

IFS opens the first office outside Scandinavia in Poland.

1993

IFS first graphical user interface launched. Expansion begins in Denmark and Malaysia.

1994

IFS Applications launched in an object-oriented technology.

1995

IFS expands into North America and Indonesia.

1996

IFS listed on the Swedish stock exchange.

1997

IFS opens a development center in Sri Lanka and expands into UK, Germany, France, Brazil and Turkey.

1998

Hungary and Argentina added to the IFS family.

1999

IFS acquires US based EMS and expands into Greece.

2001

China, Hong Kong and Russia are added to the IFS family.

2002

IFS and IBM collaborate on next generation mobile business applications.

2003

Michael Hallén appointed CEO.

2004

NEC increases its support for IFS by acquiring 7.7% of IFS share capital.

2005

>500 000 users of IFS Applications.

2006

The release of IFS Applications 7

2007

IFS delivers solutions for the Intelligent Desktop & Project Enterprise.



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