Crystal reports to IFS Cloud report studio conversion
Talk to our expertsFaster, simpler report migration for your IFS Cloud upgrade
Many organisations are preparing for the transition to IFS Cloud 25r2, but one challenge stands out for almost every customer. Crystal Reports, which have been used for operational reporting for many years, are reaching the end of their life. With support ending in IFS Cloud 25r2, every Crystal (.rpt) report must be converted into IFS Report Studio.
For businesses with extensive reporting libraries, this is not a minor task. Most customers have built up hundreds of bespoke reports across finance, operations, supply chain, HR, and more. Migrating these manually can place huge pressure on internal teams and slow down even the best planned upgrade projects.
Platned has developed a dedicated service designed to remove this pressure and help you move forward with confidence.
The challenge: Crystal reports are being discontinued
Manual conversion is often slow and highly specialised. A single report can take days or weeks to rebuild, test, refine, and validate. When multiplied across a full reporting estate, the workload becomes significant, creating delays and resource bottlenecks for your upgrade.
IFS duplicated Crystal Reports for many years, but from IFS Cloud 25r2 onwards, they will no longer be supported. Any report still in Crystal format will need to be migrated to a new format to remain usable.
The impact for IFS customers
Without a clear migration plan, organisations face:
Large volumes of reports that require manual rebuilds
High risk of delays to planned IFS Cloud upgrades
Pressure on internal teams who may not have specialised reporting expertise
Inconsistent output quality if multiple people are rebuilding reports
Additional project costs and extended timelines
Customers often underestimate how many Crystal Reports are in use until they begin an upgrade. This is where automation becomes essential.
The Platned solution
Platned has built a Crystal Reports to IFS Cloud Report Studio Conversion Tool that automates much of the conversion process. Delivered as a managed service, this tool reduces a task that normally takes weeks into a smooth and efficient workflow measured in hours. Your Crystal Reports are analysed, converted, and returned as high quality IFS Report Studio files (.rep), with minimal manual refinement needed. Platned manages the entire process from start to finish, giving your team time to focus on business priorities rather than technical rebuilds. This service has already been used successfully for customers such as Control Southern in the US, ensuring a rapid and reliable transition.
Why choose Platned
As an IFS Gold Services Partner, Platned has extensive experience supporting upgrades, cloud transitions, and managed services across global IFS environments. Our team understands both the legacy Crystal Reports framework and the modern IFS Cloud reporting tools, ensuring each converted report is accurate, compliant, and ready for use.
We support customers through every stage of their upgrade journey, offering reliable tools and expert guidance to simplify complex technical challenges.
Crystal Reports to IFS Cloud Report Studio Conversion Service
Upgrade deadlines are approaching and Crystal Reports will no longer be supported in IFS Cloud 25r2. Platned’s managed conversion service helps you move from Crystal (.rpt) to IFS Report Studio quickly and confidently.
What you get
Fast report conversion completed in hours
Automated transformation of Crystal files into IFS Report Studio format
High-quality output requiring only minor refinement
No software to install as Platned delivers this entirely as a service
Proven success with real customer projects
Expertise from an IFS Gold Services Partner
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Platned's Crystal Reports to IFS Cloud Report Studio conversion service
Modernising your reporting is essential as Crystal Reports approach end of life in IFS Cloud 25r2. Platned provides a managed conversion service that accelerates the move from Crystal Reports into IFS Report Studio, reducing workload and ensuring your reporting remains upgrade-ready. Our service automates key stages of the conversion and prepares layouts that can be refined directly in IFS Cloud.
Key benefits include:
Faster conversion times
Standardised IFS Cloud layouts
Less pressure on internal teams
Reliable field mapping and smoother upgrade planning
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Take the next step
If your organisation is moving to IFS Cloud 25r2 or planning an upgrade in the near future, now is the best time to begin your report migration.
Get in touch with Platned to learn how our Crystal Reports to IFS Cloud Report Studio Conversion Tool can save time, reduce project risk, and keep your reporting fully functional as you move forward with IFS Cloud.
Frequently asked questions
Did IFS really duplicate Crystal Reports?
Yes. For many years IFS included duplicated copies of customers’ Crystal Reports within the application. With the decision to discontinue support, these duplicated reports now need to be migrated to IFS Cloud’s native reporting tools.
Is this something I can do manually?
Yes, but it can be time consuming. Manual conversions can take several days per report, especially for complex layouts or logic. Many teams simply do not have the available capacity or expertise during an upgrade.
How does the Platned Conversion Tool help?
Our tool automates most of the conversion process. It converts Crystal (.rpt) files into IFS Report Studio (.rep) files in hours rather than days. Only minor manual refinements are needed afterwards to reach full accuracy.
Does the tool achieve 100 percent accuracy?
Due to current limitations in IFS Cloud, full automation is not possible. However, the output is consistently high quality and requires only small adjustments that our team can complete as part of the service.
Do I need to buy or install any software?
No. Platned provides this as a managed service. You send us your Crystal Reports, and we return completed Report Studio files ready for use in your IFS Cloud environment.
How many reports can the tool convert?
There is no fixed limit. Whether you have a handful of reports or several hundred, our approach scales to meet your upgrade timeline.
What types of Crystal Reports are supported?
Most standard and custom operational Crystal Reports can be converted, including those with grouped data, calculated fields, and conditional formatting.
Can Platned help with final testing inside IFS Cloud?
Yes. We can support loading, testing, and fine tuning the converted reports to ensure they work as expected in your IFS Cloud environment.
Is this service suitable for customers still planning their upgrade?
Absolutely. Early planning is recommended. Converting reports ahead of your upgrade removes a major risk and keeps your project running smoothly.
Do you have references for this service?
We recently completed a successful engagement with Control Southern in the US. While we cannot confirm reference availability, the project delivered excellent results.
How do I get started?
Simply contact Platned and share the number of Crystal Reports you need to convert. We will provide an assessment, timescales, and a clear plan.