# IFS AB (IFS), the leading provider of Industrial AI software, and NEC Corporation (NEC) (TSE: 6701) have announced that Hoshizaki Corporation will implement IFS Cloud as its next-generation core system.

*genai · news · 2026-04-13 · The Manila Times*

## Key points

- Hoshizaki will implement IFS Cloud to replace its heavily customized and fragmented legacy ERP systems.
- The new IFS Cloud system will support over 700 users across two major Hoshizaki production sites.
- Hoshizaki aims to minimize customization by using IFS Cloud's standard configuration to enable timely updates.
- The unified IFS Cloud platform will provide real-time data visibility for advanced AI-driven manufacturing optimization.

**Companies:** NEC Corporation, Hoshizaki Corporation
**Countries:** Japan, Sweden

[Read the full story on The Manila Times](https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/13/tmt-newswire/pr-newswire/ifs-and-nec-to-deploy-next-generation-core-system-ifs-cloud-for-hoshizaki/2318939)

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