Eqeep, an IFS Gold Partner for ERP, EAM, and FSM implementations, has entered a strategic partnership with OmniByte, an IFS Global Alliance Partner for digital forms and field data capture. Together, the two companies will help IFS Cloud customers collect complete, reliable data at the point of service and bring it directly into core business processes.

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For many organisations, this is where operational performance still falls apart. Teams may have strong ERP processes on paper, but field execution often depends on manual notes, printed work orders, and separate checklists. Data arrives late, is entered twice, or is incomplete. That creates rework, slows invoicing, affects compliance, and makes planning less accurate.

Implementation expertise meets field data capture

The Eqeep and OmniByte collaboration is designed to close that practical gap. Eqeep brings deep implementation expertise across IFS Cloud, IFS Apps, and IFS FSM. OmniByte brings FormsPro and IFS Advanced Forms — two products developed and refined since 2015 at IFS customer sites worldwide. Combined, this gives customers one integrated route from process design to daily field adoption.

With FormsPro and IFS Advanced Forms, field teams complete digital forms on smartphones and tablets, including in low-connectivity or offline environments. Conditional logic and real-time validation guide users step by step, so required data is captured correctly the first time. Once connectivity is available, information syncs automatically with IFS.

What it means for finance and operations

For finance and operations leaders, the value is direct and measurable. Less manual correction means fewer avoidable administration hours. Faster data availability means quicker work confirmation and shorter invoicing cycles. Structured, current information supports better reporting and more reliable decisions. Across recent implementations, OmniByte reports that customers achieve up to 30% improvement in operational efficiency.

Integrated into our approach

The collaboration is fully embedded in eqeep’s five-phase Solution Design Team methodology. During the Analysis & Design phase, Eqeep and customer teams identify where data capture causes delay, error risk, or unnecessary handling. In Implementation & Realisation, forms are configured to match how teams actually work in the field. During Development & Optimisation, usage and data quality are reviewed and improved continuously. In the Training & Education phase, field teams are prepared for adoption, ensuring the new workflows are embedded in daily practice.

“An IFS Cloud implementation gives you a strong foundation,” says Erry de Boer, CEO of Eqeep. “But real efficiency depends on what happens in the field. If data is captured well at the source, every next step runs better — fewer corrections, faster work confirmation, a cleaner audit trail. OmniByte connects directly to the ERP, EAM, and FSM environments we implement. For our customers, that means better decisions based on current information.”

About Eqeep

eqeep is an IFS Gold Partner and one of the most experienced IFS system integrators in the Netherlands. Based in Utrecht, eqeep supports service industry organisations with analysis and design, implementation, optimisation, managed services, and training. More information: www.eqeep.com

About OmniByte

OmniByte is an IFS Global Alliance Partner and the developer of FormsPro and IFS Advanced Forms. Since 2015, OmniByte has helped organisations worldwide digitise data capture and integrate it directly with IFS. The forms are configurable via a drag-and-drop interface, work offline, and offer real-time data validation. More information: www.omnibyte.com