Case Study
Engineering a seamless upgrade to IFS Cloud™
With critical engineering workflows and global operations relying on IFS, subsea technology company SMD turned to Platned to upgrade from legacy IFS Applications 7.5 to the latest IFS Cloud.
Delivered on-premise to maintain control of infrastructure and IP, the 12-month project was completed on time and within budget – with a seamless go-live for more than 250 users across two UK sites. SMD now benefits from enhanced security, automation, and AI-driven planning, without losing the familiar functionality its teams rely on.
Benefits
Smooth upgrade on time and within budget.
Latest Evergreen, composable, AI-enabled IFS Cloud platform.
Super-user training ensuring seamless adoption.
IFS Cloud infrastructure management, maintenance and helpdesk support.
When Platned made the switch and we went live, everything happened quietly. There was no drama. The system had been thoroughly tested, and everyone just transitioned. It was simply business as normal. Lee Hammond, Digital Development Manager, SMD Upgrade
About SMD
Employing over 280 staff, SMD provides advanced technology, systems and services for remotely operated and autonomous underwater solutions. SMD works across several global markets, such as renewable energy, oil & gas, telecoms, scientific, salvage and subsea minerals, to engineer excellence underwater. Committed to sustainability and diversity, SMD continues to push the boundaries of engineering to create a better future for all.
