IFS Apps 10 Extended Support – What You Need to Know
On March 27th, 2025, regular support for IFS Apps 10 officially came to an end. For many businesses still running on this incarnation of IFS, this is likely to have important implications.
One option is extended support, which gives IFS Apps 10 users support (at a cost) for an additional three years, until March 27th, 2028. But this is only a temporary lifeline – not a long-term solution. Extended support can buy you time while you prepare to transition to a future solution, but it won’t help your system maintain a competitive edge.
Extended support doesn’t provide the same level of security, innovation or responsiveness as upgrading to IFS Cloud will do. It’s a stopgap – a limited window of time to make the move to a more future-ready platform. Let’s take a closer look at what extended support means for IFS Apps 10 users.
What is IFS Apps 10 extended support?
Extended support is a time-limited service offering from IFS that provides an optional, paid safety net for IFS Apps 10 users following the end of regular support on March 27th. It includes features like critical bug fixes and essential security updates, as well as continued technical assistance, and is designed to help customers who need more time to plan their migration strategy.
It’s important to understand what extended support doesn’t include. You won’t have access to the new features and superior functionality that IFS Cloud offers, while performance issues that aren’t considered business-critical may go unresolved. Perhaps most importantly, as time goes on, fewer and fewer IFS partners will continue to devote as much effort to supporting legacy software.
So, while extended support keeps the lights on, so to speak, it doesn’t support innovation or future-proof your operations, It’s a stopgap and it gives you breathing space, but it isn’t a long-term fix – as even extended support for IFS Apps 10 will end on March 27th, 2028.
The limitations of extended support
Technology is evolving at a rapid rate, and so are the demands on your business. By continuing to use IFS Apps 10 with extended support, you risk falling behind competitors who are already benefiting from the flexibility, scalability and innovation of IFS Cloud.
Here are just a few of the potential risks involved in this:
- Security vulnerabilities: Extended support only covers essential updates – and over time, these are likely to become less frequent and more limited in scope.
- No new features or innovations: IFS is no longer developing new features for IFS Apps 10, so the system won’t evolve to meet the changing needs of your business.
- Integration challenges: Modern systems and third-party applications are increasingly built to integrate with IFS Cloud, rather than legacy software like IFS Apps 10, which could pose problems if you delay your upgrade to the newer platform.
- Rising costs: Extended support doesn’t come cheap, while running on an outdated system could become more expensive over time when factoring in downtime and compatibility issues.
- Increased risks over time: Security patches are likely to become more selective, while response times may slow and systems could become harder to maintain.
Why move to IFS Cloud?
IFS Cloud represents the future of enterprise resource planning and is built for the challenges of modern business. It delivers continuous updates, a more user-friendly architecture and enhanced functionality across all core modules. Here are just a few benefits of moving to IFS Cloud:
- Continuous innovation: IFS Cloud updates twice yearly, every six months, so you’ll always have access to the latest features, enhancements and tools – without any hassle or disruption.
- Enhanced user experience: With a unified user interface and streamlined workflows, IFS Cloud’s improved usability makes it more intuitive and a real boon to productivity.
- Improved security and compliance: Built on a modern architecture with tighter security controls and regular updates, IFS Cloud helps to support compliance and reduce security risks.
- Scalability and integration: Whether you’re growing, restructuring or exploring new business models, IFS Cloud is built to scale with your needs and integrates seamlessly with other platforms.
- Advanced analytics: Unlock new insights with IFS Cloud’s range of advanced analytics features, including data visualisation tools and embedded AI.
Time to upgrade?
Moving to IFS Cloud is a big step, but with the right partner, it needn’t be a painful one. At Muzulu, we specialise in guiding organisations through every stage of the upgrade process – from initial assessments to migration planning, implementation and ongoing support.
Our advice? The longer you wait to upgrade to IFS Cloud, the more likely it is that resources will become stretched and upgrade timelines get rushed. The sooner you start planning, the better the chances that your business will succeed and thrive.
If you’re still on IFS Apps 10, the time to act is now. Get in touch with the Muzulu team today to begin the conversation about your upgrade to IFS Cloud.