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Addovation and SEBSA join forces to meet growing demand for IFS and AI transformation expertise

Addovation and SEBSA announces plans for a strategic partnership bringing together experienced IFS specialists from both organizations.

Combining business understanding, global delivery capacity, and deep IFS expertise, the partnership forms one of the largest consortiums of senior IFS specialists in the industry, strengthening the companies’ ability to support customers as they modernize their core business systems for an AI-driven future.  

AI

Building the foundation for an AI-driven future

The partnership comes as the role of ERP is changing. Cloud, automation, and AI are turning ERP into a foundation for continuous innovation, placing new demands on data, integrations, and specialist expertise.

“AI is changing the conversation around ERP. Companies are asking not only how they modernize their systems, but how they build a foundation that allows them to continuously adopt new technology and turn it into business value,”  – Mikael Johansson, Interim CEO of Addovation.

“By joining forces with SEBSA, we are significantly strengthening the expertise and delivery capacity we can bring to that challenge.”

Capacity and Expertise

Industry expertise with global scale 

The partnership combines Addovation’s Nordic business understanding and close customer relationships with SEBSA’s global delivery capabilities and extensive IFS expertise.

Together, the companies will support customers across the entire IFS lifecycle, from strategy, implementation, and migration to optimization, managed services, and continuous business improvement.

“Scale alone is not enough. What matters is having experienced specialists who understand complex customer environments and can deliver consistently.”   – Muthuraja Nanayakkara, CEO of SEBSA.

“Both SEBSA and Addovation bring decades of IFS expertise in our own right, and together, we combine that experience with a strong European business understanding and the capacity to support customers across markets.”

 

Beyond go-live 

Addovation and SEBSA share the view that ERP transformation does not end at go-live. As technology evolves, organizations need to continuously improve processes and adopt new capabilities to realize long-term value from their ERP investments.

This approach is reflected in Addovation Engage, Addovation’s customer success framework for continuous optimization, innovation, and business improvement. The partnership strengthens the model with SEBSA’s international delivery capacity and senior IFS expertise.

“Rather than treating customer engagements as one-off projects, we invest in understanding each customer’s business over time,” – Gustaf Meland, Business Transformation Manager at Addovation.

“The goal is for customers to always have a familiar, capable team on hand for whatever comes next.”

 

Gustaf Meland who is Business Area Manager Integrations at Addovation

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Leading Addovation forward

Addovation appoints Charlotte Berg as CEO to lead next phase of growth

Addovation has appointed Charlotte Berg as its new Chief Executive Officer. She will take up the position on October 5 and lead Addovation into its next phase of growth, with a clear focus on strengthening the company’s position as a Nordic business technology partner and creating greater business value for customers through expertise, close collaboration and new technology.

We have built our position on a combination of deep specialist competence, close customer relationships and a collaborative culture. As technology and customer expectations continue to evolve, our ambition is to build on these strengths while further developing how we help customers simplify complex business operations, continuously improve and get more value from their technology investments.

The Board’s perspective

For the Board, finding a leader who could combine this foundation with a clear commercial and strategic perspective was central to the recruitment process. Charlotte brings leadership experience from the technology and consulting industries, including several years as a CEO, together with a warm and people-focused leadership style.

“Addovation has a strong foundation: highly skilled people, close relationships with our customers and a culture where collaboration really matters. We wanted a CEO who understands the value of what has already been built, but who also has the experience and drive to take the company further. Charlotte combines strong commercial and strategic competence with a genuine interest in people. We believe she is the right person to lead Addovation in its next phase.”

— Frode Haugli, Chairman of the Board of Addovation

Creating value through technology and expertise

Charlotte currently serves as Director at Kyndryl Consult, responsible for Practice, Alliances & Partners across the Nordics and Baltics. Her experience spans both larger, structured organizations and smaller companies, giving her a broad perspective on growth, transformation and leadership.

Looking ahead, Addovation will continue to strengthen its core expertise and long-term customer offering while developing new capabilities as technology evolves. AI is an important part of this development, alongside automation, cloud technology and other innovations that can help customers work smarter, improve their operations and create measurable business value.

“What attracted me to Addovation is the combination of strong expertise, close customer relationships and a clear ambition to grow and develop.”

— Charlotte Berg, incoming CEO of Addovation

“There is an impressive amount of knowledge and experience across the company, together with a strong understanding that real value is created when technology, business and people come together. I see tremendous potential in taking that forward. Also, technology is developing quickly, and that creates new opportunities for both Addovation and our customers. The important thing is not the technology itself, but how we use it to solve real business challenges and create value. I look forward to getting to know our people, customers and partners, and to building on the strong foundation that is already in place.”

Charlotte will take up the position as CEO of Addovation on October 5, 2026.

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Addovation is further strengthening its collaboration with IFS to support continued growth and deliver even greater value to customers across industries.

As part of this development, Addovation is aligning with the IFS Partner Accelerate framework, enabling a more structured and scalable approach to growing its IFS business. The framework supports customers throughout the entire journey, from early engagement and implementation to long-term optimization and continuous improvement.

With extensive experience delivering IFS solutions, Addovation continues to help customers improve operational performance, increase efficiency, and achieve sustainable business outcomes in complex and asset-intensive environments.

“IFS is a key strategic partner for us, and this next phase of our collaboration strengthens how we work together to deliver long-term value for our customers,” said Mikael Johansson, IFS Business Area Manager at Addovation, pictured above.

Through this strengthened collaboration, Addovation and IFS will continue to focus on delivering consistent customer outcomes, expanding joint opportunities, and enhancing go-to-market alignment across key industries.

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Aligned on Growth, Delivery, and Customer Value

“Addovation plays an important role in our partner ecosystem, and their commitment to a structured approach to delivery and growth is closely aligned with how we are developing partnerships globally.”

Alexander Fjelltveit,  Channel Partner Manager Nordics, IFS.

 

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Fagerhult accelerates digital transformation with Azure Integration Services

Addovation has signed an agreement with Fagerhult, a leading European lighting company, to modernize its integration platform, transitioning from BizTalk to Azure Integration Services.

The deal represents an important step in Fagerhult’s ongoing digital transformation and lays a strong foundation for future digital initiatives.

By replacing legacy-based integration with a scalable, cloud-native platform, Fagerhult will gain increased agility and improved access to data across systems. Modern integration is a key enabler for unlocking the full potential of digitalization, where seamless data flow and real-time insights are critical.

“This initiative highlights how organizations can unlock significant value by modernizing their integration architecture. Moving from BizTalk to Azure Integration Services not only ensures a future-ready platform, but also creates the foundation for advanced AI and automation capabilities” says Nishti Ismaili Svensson, Business Unit Manager for Integration at Addovation.

The project will be delivered in close collaboration between Addovation and Fagerhult, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

“Access to reliable, connected data is essential for driving our digital transformation. By transitioning from BizTalk to Azure Integration Services, we are creating a modern, cloud-based integration platform that will accelerate our ability to support the business on our digital journey. Addovation’s expertise has been key in helping us take this important step forward” says Mikael Trohlin, ERP & Integrations Manager at Fagerhult.

This agreement aligns with Addovation’s strategy to help customers accelerate their cloud-first journey, where modern integration of legacy systems is a critical building block for enabling next-generation digital services.

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IFS Cloud Implementation

BOS Power Partners with Addovation to Enable Full Lifecycle Management of Energy Systems with IFS Cloud

BOS Power has selected Addovation as its strategic partner for the implementation, hosting, and long-term development of IFS Cloud™ for Project-based Manufacturing and Service.

The initiative marks a significant step in strengthening BOS Power’s capabilities in delivering and servicing critical energy solutions across their full lifecycle.

“Together with Addovation, we have established a strong, unified team and a clear direction for our transformation,” said Anders Hopsdal, Head of Digital Solutions at BOS Power.  “With IFS Cloud, we are taking a significant step toward more structured, scalable, and end-to-end operations, laying the foundation for our future growth.”

The new platform will provide BOS Power with full end-to-end control, from sales, production, delivery, installation, and long-term service.

The initiative aligns with key trends in the energy sector, where increased focus on lifecycle traceability, service-centric business models, and standardized, scalable delivery is becoming essential. IFS Cloud will support BOS Power’s transition toward more mature order processes, enabling reuse of components, and automated updates to product and item data.

The solution will strengthen BOS Power’s core processes across sales, production, supply chain management, and service execution. Built-in checklists, structured workflows, and digital sign-off will support a shift toward consistent, process-driven operations.

“The combination of project-based manufacturing and service is where we see the greatest value for BOS Power,” said Karolina Nichols, Project Delivery Director at Addovation “With IFS Cloud, we are enabling a fully connected process, from sales to service, that supports both operational efficiency and long-term scalability.”

The platform will be deployed across multiple countries and sites, including Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, unifying BOS Power’s operations in one system. This enables group-level financial consolidation, improved visibility, and advanced reporting through Power BI, supported by a modern integration platform connecting supplier systems, banking, payroll, and other key applications.

BOS Power selected Addovation based on its strong expertise in project-based manufacturing and service, as well as its proven methodology tailored to Nordic companies. Addovation will deliver a full-service offering including implementation, cloud hosting, licenses, and continuous updates through an evergreen model.

The project is planned over a 12-month period, with go-live scheduled for December 2026.

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AI moves from hype to practice – Nordic leaders gather at IFS Connect

Nordic companies are increasingly focusing on faster implementation and measurable outcomes in their AI initiatives, as industry leaders prepare to gather at IFS Connect Nordics 2026, taking place tomorrom.

The annual event brings together customers, partners and experts from across the IFS ecosystem, and is expected to highlight how Industrial AI is evolving from early experimentation into practical use across ERP and asset-intensive industries. For many organizations, the focus is now shifting toward how AI can create value in day-to-day operations.

“The question is no longer whether companies should adopt AI, but how quickly they can make it deliver value in real business processes,” said Fredrik Wingren, Addovation, an IFS Premium Partner and Gold Sponsor at the event.

This shift is particularly visible in ERP environments, where companies are looking to integrate AI capabilities directly into core systems rather than running isolated pilot projects. The aim is to improve efficiency, support decision-making and make better use of available data.

Events such as IFS Connect play an important role in this development by providing a platform for sharing practical experiences and insights across industries. By bringing together organizations facing similar challenges, the event helps accelerate learning and identify new opportunities for improvement.

According to Addovation, there is also a growing need to validate AI use cases more quickly.

“We see a clear change in expectations. Organizations are increasingly focused on testing concrete ideas and understanding their value early,” Wingren said.

In response, companies are adopting more time-bound approaches to innovation, such as Addovation’s “AI in a Day,” where specific use cases are rapidly tested and developed into working prototypes.

This is driving broader interest in iterative ways of working, where solutions are developed and refined in shorter cycles rather than through long, exploratory projects. The goal is to reduce uncertainty while ensuring that initiatives are aligned with real operational needs.

At the same time, companies continue to face challenges related to data quality, system complexity and organizational readiness, which can influence how quickly AI solutions are implemented and scaled.

As Industrial AI adoption continues to mature across the Nordics, the ability to move efficiently from idea to implementation is becoming an important factor in realizing business value.

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Finance teams today are under more pressure than ever, handling growing invoice volumes, tighter deadlines, and increasing demands for accuracy, all while resources remain limited.

To address this challenge, Addovation has partnered with Snowfox to bring AI-powered invoice automation directly to IFS customers, helping finance teams eliminate manual work and focus on higher-value tasks.

Turning Invoice Chaos into Control

For many organizations, invoice processing is still heavily manual, requiring time-consuming data entry, coding, and approvals. The result is bottlenecks, errors, and frustrated teams. With Snowfox’s self-learning AI, Addovation customers can now automate most of the invoice handling directly within IFS Finance, without changing how their system works.

“Snowfox’s AI automation is a natural addition to the IFS solutions we deliver and a clear reflection of Addovation’s AI-first strategy.” said Fredrik Wingren, Chief Revenue Officer at Addovation. “This is not about introducing more complexity, but about removing friction from everyday finance processes so teams can focus on driving the business forward. Our role is to be a long-term, constantly curious partner that helps customers reduce manual work today while building more adaptive and intelligent operations for tomorrow.”

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Unlike traditional automation tools, Snowfox’s AI continuously learns from historical data and user behavior, improving accuracy over time while operating inside existing IFS workflows.

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In many cases, organizations can automate over 90% of invoice coding and significantly reduce manual intervention.“Finance teams are often overwhelmed with manual processes that haven’t kept up with the pace of business,” said Tuomas Haapsaari, Director of Partnerships at Snowfox. “Our goal is to remove that burden by embedding AI directly into the systems companies already rely on. Together with Addovation, we can help IFS customers unlock automation quickly and start seeing value from day one.”

As a leading IFS Regional System Integrator, Addovation will deliver Snowfox as part of its broader offering, ensuring customers receive both the technology and the expertise needed to succeed.

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– We kept to the schedule, the budget, and stayed calm.

This is how it went when the Swedish group ROL upgraded its ERP system

– We kept to the schedule, the budget, and stayed calm.

Production, automation, and logistics are just a few examples of the areas where ROL uses IFS Cloud. With four factories across different continents, around 900 employees, and offices in eight countries, it goes without saying that the Swedish company ROL has a lot to keep track of.

ROL has a 40-year history and today consists of two business areas. One focuses on height-adjustable desks, while the other works with retail interiors. A very important element that ties the business together is the ERP system IFS, which permeates almost everything ROL does. Recently, the company carried out an extensive migration to IFS Cloud, making its entire ERP solution as modern as possible.

New needs and new technologies

Martin Odqvist is CFO of ROL Group and is happy to elaborate on the process, together with his colleague Stefan Brengdahl, Director of ERP:

– We have been satisfied users of IFS ERP since 2005. We see the system as a very important enabler. It is a vital part of our success. We are very comfortable with IFS and continuously invest in developing our expertise, says Martin.

– We have a high degree of automation, and IFS also plays an important role there, as it can communicate with robotic cells and autonomous forklifts. We have come a long way in automation thanks to IFS ERP, Stefan explains.

With increasingly higher demands for production and efficiency, ROL decided to upgrade to IFS Cloud.

– This was a major change for us. We faced the choice of switching ERP systems or migrating to the cloud, but we were clear that we were satisfied IFS users and wanted to continue with it.

– The second question was who would help us with the process. And here as well, we had a well-functioning collaboration with Addovation, which we wanted to continue.

Stefan explains that the entire process took nine months to complete and involved around 10–15 people directly, with even more involved indirectly. At the same time, they changed their technical environment and operations partner, which is now also Addovation.

Everything went according to plan

Martin Odqvist summarizes the migration simply:

– We kept to the schedule, we kept to the budget, and we did not experience any serious problems during the transition. Those are the three factors I usually use to summarize our success story, he says.

To illustrate: he explains that when employees left work on the Friday before the migration, they could start again on Monday almost as if nothing had happened. There were some issues to handle, but overall everything worked very well. Out of a total of 900 employees, around 800 are directly affected by the update, and they can feel confident that everything works as it should, Martin explains.

– I have seen companies carry out similar upgrades that they had to abort because the process did not work as intended. They lost major contracts as a result.

ROL Group is very satisfied with its collaboration with Addovation over the past ten years.

Stefan also emphasizes how important a well-functioning system is for ROL Group:

– We run the IFS system across most of our processes. We use it in finance, procurement, production, warehousing, HR, and projects. So it really affects everything and everyone. The vast majority here use IFS daily. It is our core system. We do not allow other systems unless they provide a clear competitive advantage.

Always up to date and ready for new opportunities

Now that IFS Cloud is in place and thoroughly tested, Martin and Stefan can point to clear results.

– For us, IFS Cloud is the right platform to grow on. It is an investment. Now we can connect artificial intelligence. We are part of a larger community of many companies with the same agenda, able to exchange experiences, says Stefan.

– Then there is the evergreen functionality. Before migrating from version 10 to Cloud, we would have had to upgrade versions every three or four years. Even if there are challenges, we feel it is still the best solution for us. And we feel we have only just begun to explore all the opportunities opening up – whether AI features, integrations with other tools, and much more, he adds.

Both Martin and Stefan agree that Addovation has been an invaluable partner throughout the journey:

– We believe it has been extremely valuable to have a partner for ten years who understands what we do, who knows us and our specific characteristics. We know each other so well that we can bring out the best in one another. And we always reach our goals, concludes Martin Odqvist.

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This selection means that Addovation is among a limited number of qualified suppliers entrusted with supporting systems used in critical public sector functions. The agreement reflects the company’s proven expertise on the IFS Cloud platform, as well as its experience in delivering solutions in secure environments with high requirements for stability, control, and information security.

Extensive experience in implementing, operating, and further developing IFS solutions

For organizations responsible for critical infrastructure, control over data, operating environments, and supply chains is essential. Systems like NaM play a central role in ensuring proper control over materials, logistics, and preparedness. Therefore, strict requirements are placed on stability, security, and continuous improvement.

“In a time when digital systems are a central part of critical societal functions, the need for reliable suppliers with regional presence and deep technical expertise is increasing. We are proud to help strengthen secure digital platforms in the Nordic region,” says Joakim Hugosson, CEO of Addovation.

Addovation has extensive experience in implementing, operating, and further developing IFS solutions for organizations with complex operational requirements across energy, industry, services, and the public sector. Through this agreement, the company will help ensure a stable technical platform while continuing to develop the system in the years ahead.

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Digital VAT Reform Accelerates EInvoicing Across Europe

Electronic invoicing is moving from being an efficiency initiative to becoming a regulatory requirement for European businesses. Authorities across Europe are intensifying the digitalization of tax and reporting processes, and developments clearly point toward mandatory structured e invoicing within the B2B market.

Through the European Commission’s reform package VAT in the Digital Age, ViDA, structured electronic invoicing will become the standard for cross border B2B transactions no later than 2030. The reform aims to reduce VAT fraud, close the so called VAT gap and harmonize digital reporting across member states.

This development is part of a broader international trend. Several European countries, including Italy, France, Poland and Germany, have already introduced or announced phased requirements for B2B e invoicing. At the same time, Continuous Transaction Controls, CTC, are spreading globally.

Regulatory timelines are set

ViDA introduces mandatory structured e invoicing for cross border transactions within the EU, combined with digital reporting requirements. Several member states are also moving toward national mandates aligned with EU standards.

Traditional PDF and paper invoices will no longer be sufficient. Instead, machine readable, structured formats will be required to enable automated validation and more real time reporting. Invoice data is increasingly becoming the foundation for VAT reporting and regulatory compliance.

Focus on reducing the VAT gap

The European Commission has long identified the VAT gap, the difference between expected and actual VAT revenues, as a significant challenge.

Structured e invoicing and digital reporting are intended to increase transparency, reduce fraud and enable earlier detection of discrepancies. Countries that have already implemented clearance or CTC models have reported improved efficiency in tax collection.

Continued cost and efficiency pressure

Alongside regulatory requirements, companies face a growing need to streamline their finance functions.

Structured e-invoicing enables direct system to system transfer without manual data entry. This reduces processing time, error rates and the need for manual reconciliation. For companies handling large invoice volumes, automation is increasingly viewed as both a cost saving measure and a resilience factor.

Increased standardization across borders

Infrastructures such as Peppol play a central role in the development of standardized and secure document exchange.

Peppol was originally developed for the public sector but is now widely used in B2B transactions across several European markets. The network enables standardized formats and adaptation to emerging regulatory requirements.

“We see that ViDA clarifies the need for a common, standardized infrastructure for e invoicing across borders. Peppol is a crucial component in this. For us at Addovation, it is especially rewarding to be able to offer robust Peppol services to Nordic customers, whether they handle very large transaction volumes or smaller flows. Standardization creates predictability, scalability and security in a time of rapid regulatory change,” says Fredrik Wingren, CRO at Addovation.

ERP integration and digital maturity become strategically important

The transition to structured e invoicing requires many companies to upgrade their ERP systems, integration platforms and reporting solutions.

The digitalization of finance and tax functions is increasingly part of broader modernization programs. E invoicing readiness is therefore no longer viewed as an isolated IT project, but as a strategic transformation issue.

Growing need for guidance and deeper insight

As regulations and national implementations continue to evolve, finance and compliance functions are seeking guidance on timelines, technical standards and practical implications.

As part of this, Addovation, an experienced ERP partner focused on long-term customer relationships, is hosting an informative webinar highlighting how Peppol is part of the solution for the EU’s e invoicing requirements, ViDA and cross border business transactions.

The webinar is designed as a knowledge sharing session for those working with the transition to structured digital invoicing. Register for the webinar here and watch on-demand!