IFS previews solution concept to derive business value from drones and IoT

IFS Software Architect Sukith Magallage demonstrates the drone proof-of-concept features live integration between the drone and IFS Applications at the IFS World Conference 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden

IFS Lead Software Engineer Harshana Yapabandara assists a participant to experience the wearable technology at the IFS World Conference 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden

• IFS Labs unveils innovative projects designed to drive digital transformation

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, at itsWorld Conference 2016 in Gothenburg, Sweden last week previewed a proof-of-concept solution that empowers maintenance workers with drone technology integrated with IFS Applications.

Designed and realised by IFS Labs, the company’s in-house think tank, the drone proof-of-concept features live integration between the drone and IFS Applications for automatic generation of work orders when inspecting assets.

IFS Labs is powered by Sri Lankans too as part of a global team and three Lankans were involved in the demonstration of the drone-led applications at the World Conference.

Using computer image analysis, the drone can recognise a break in a power line and automatically generate an observation that is registered in IFS Applications via the IFS IoT Business Connector. The end user can analyse and process the drone observations via the IFS Lobby interface, in which additional information such as geolocation and customer feedback is cross-referenced to help the user action appropriate maintenance and repair.

“At IFS Labs, we look beyond the current needs of businesses to anticipate what solutions will be required in the future,” IFS Labs Director Bas de Vos said. “There is enormous potential in drone technology and by presenting this proof-of-concept, we have demonstrated that IFS is ready to help companies not only conceptualise but importantly derive value from new innovations so they can digitally transform their businesses.”

Also presented in the Innovation Area of IFS World Conference 2016 are innovative business applications leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT), augmented reality, wearable technology, beacon technologyand 3D printing.

IFS Labs is inspired by consumer technologies and innovative solutions in a range of industries, and applies these to IFS’s enterprise solutions. IFS Labs proves concepts today that customers will ask for tomorrow to make their everyday work more productive, efficient and inspiring. Read more about IFS Labs’ past and current projects here: www.ifsworld.com/corp/solutions/ifs-applications/ifs-labs/.