IFS Cloud drives Tekniska Verken's digital transformation with industrial AI

IFS Cloud Technical works is at the center of a comprehensive digital transformation with industrial AI in energy and infrastructure. By bringing together operations on a common and modern platform, the organization creates better conditions for long-term sustainability, effective governance and future-proof service to both residents and businesses.

IFS, the leading supplier of industrial AI software, announced that Tekniska verken, a Swedish municipally owned energy and infrastructure community, has chosen IFS Cloud™ to support its long-term mission to deliver essential services in a sustainable, innovative and integrated manner. The choice of platform is a central part of Tekniska Verken's strategy to modernize its IT environment and create better conditions for both operational efficiency and strategic development.

Technical works is responsible for a number of critical societal functions such as heat, electricity, water, waste management, fiber, broadband and biogas. At the same time, the energy market is changing rapidly through increased electrification, the expansion of renewable energy sources and increased demands for accessibility, transparency and operational reliability. To meet these demands, the organization has initiated an extensive digital transformation where several older business and operational systems are being replaced with a common and future-proof platform.

With IFS Cloud Tekniska verken gets access to a connected and composable solution that provides real-time insight into the entire value chain. The platform connects processes from power generation and energy distribution to water treatment, waste management, field service and customer interactions. The overall picture creates increased transparency and enables the organization to work more proactively with planning, monitoring and decision-making.

By integrating ERP, EAM, FSM and AIP Tekniska Verken can manage both administrative and operational processes in the same system. This means improved control over assets, more efficient maintenance planning and stronger support for complex projects that span multiple business areas. At the same time, reliance on manual work steps and information silos is reduced, leading to higher data quality and more reliable decision-making.

Another important effect of the introduction of IFS Cloud is improved control of field operations. With better visibility of work orders, resources and asset status, Technical works ensuring that the right expertise is in the right place at the right time. This contributes to shorter lead times, higher delivery reliability and an improved experience for customers and residents who depend on stable energy supply and infrastructure.

By complementing the platform with IFS Copperleaf Tekniska verken will receive AI-powered decision support for investments. The solution makes it possible to prioritize and balance investments across the entire energy infrastructure, including networks and production facilities for waste-to-energy, biofuel, solar, wind and hydropower. Each investment decision can be linked to clear business and sustainability goals, ensuring long-term value creation and increased resilience in the business.

Conny Udd, CEO of Technical Works, emphasizes that the energy sector is developing rapidly and that the organization must be equipped for the future. The new business system creates a common basis for planning, implementation and follow-up throughout the operation. Through increased coordination and better data support, Tekniska verken can continue to develop competitive and sustainable services for its customers.

Ann Kristin Sander, CEO of the Nordics at IFS, highlights the long-standing collaboration between the parties that stretches back to 1988. She emphasizes that both IFS and Tekniska verken have strong local roots in Linköping and describes the initiative as a clear example of how industrial AI can be used to simplify operations, increase transparency and enable smarter and more sustainable decisions in the energy sector.

The implementation of IFS Cloud also supports Tekniska Verken's transition to a more process-oriented organization where operational efficiency is combined with clear environmental responsibility. The platform brings together functions such as finance, HR and purchasing with advanced asset and field service management, strengthening both internal efficiency and customer engagement.

Overall, the investment in IFS Cloud that Tekniska verken strengthens its ability to meet future demands in energy and infrastructure. By combining industrial AI, real-time data and a flexible platform, a stable foundation is created for continued innovation, sustainable growth and long-term societal value.