Streamlined Crystal Report conversion for IFS Cloud customers
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Many businesses across the United States are preparing for the transition to IFS Cloud™ 25r2, and one of the most significant upgrade tasks involves modernizing legacy reporting. Crystal Reports, widely used for operational reporting in IFS environments, are reaching end of life. Once support ends in IFS Cloud 25r2, every Crystal (.rpt) report must be converted into IFS Report Studio or IFS Report Designer to remain fully functional.
For organisations with large reporting estates, this can become a substantial workload. Most US companies using IFS have accumulated hundreds of custom Crystal Reports across finance, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, and HR. Rebuilding these reports manually adds pressure on internal teams and often slows down IFS Cloud upgrade projects.
To support US organisations planning their IFS Cloud upgrade, Platned offers a specialised Crystal Reports to IFS Cloud conversion service that removes complexity and accelerates progress.
The challenge: Crystal reports support is ending
IFS included duplicated Crystal Reports for many years, but starting with IFS Cloud 25r2, these will no longer be supported. Any report still in Crystal format needs to be migrated to IFS Report Studio to stay compliant with IFS Cloud upgrade requirements.
Manual conversion is slow and highly technical. Recreating even a single operational or financial report can take days of rebuilding, testing, and validation. When multiplied across a full reporting library, this becomes a major obstacle for IFS Cloud upgrade planning in the US market.
The impact on IFS customers
Without a structured migration strategy, organisations face:
Large volumes of legacy Crystal Reports that require manual rebuilds
Delays or disruptions to IFS Cloud upgrade timelines
Increased pressure on internal IT and reporting teams
Inconsistent report output if multiple people rebuild reports
Higher overall project costs and extended delivery schedules
Many businesses underestimate their Crystal Report volumes until the upgrade begins, which is why automated reporting conversion becomes essential.
The Platned solution
Platned offers a managed Crystal Reports to IFS Cloud Report Studio conversion service that uses automation to handle most of the process. This reduces a task that typically takes weeks and turns it into a faster, more efficient workflow measured in hours.
Your Crystal Reports are analyzed, converted, and delivered as high quality IFS Report Studio (.rep) files with consistent formatting and structure. Because the service is fully managed, your internal teams can focus on your IFS Cloud 25r2 upgrade rather than complex report rebuilding.
This service has already delivered strong results for US customers, including Control Southern, who required rapid conversion support as part of their IFS Cloud migration.
Why work with Platned
Platned is an IFS Gold Services Partner with deep experience supporting IFS Cloud upgrade projects across the United States. Our team understands both legacy Crystal Reports and the modern IFS Cloud reporting framework, which allows us to deliver accurate, compliant, and ready to use IFS Report Studio files.
We support customers through every stage of their cloud migration journey, offering expert guidance, scalable reporting conversion, and reliable delivery that aligns with upgrade timelines.
Take the next step
If your organisation is preparing for the IFS Cloud 25r2 upgrade or planning future migration work, now is the ideal time to start your Crystal Reports conversion.
Contact Platned to learn how our US based Crystal Reports to IFS Cloud Report Studio conversion service can streamline your reporting, reduce upgrade risk, and accelerate your path to IFS Cloud.
Reach out today to discuss your reporting requirements and request a consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Did IFS duplicate Crystal Reports?
Yes. IFS stored internal duplicates of customer Crystal Reports for many years. With the end of support approaching, these must now be rebuilt in IFS Report Studio or IFS Report Designer.
Can the migration be done manually?
Yes, but it is time consuming. Manual rebuilding often take several days per report, especially for complex layouts or calculations. Many US teams do not have the additional capacity during an IFS Cloud upgrade.
How does Platned’s conversion service help?
Our automated process converts Crystal (.rpt) files to IFS Report Studio (.rep) in a fraction of the time. Only small refinements are needed to finish the output.
Will conversions be fully accurate?
IFS Cloud has limitations that prevent full automation, but the output is consistently high quality. Any remaining refinements are completed as part of the service.
Do I need software to use the service?
No. Platned provides a fully managed service. You send your Crystal Reports, and we return completed .rep files ready for use in IFS Cloud.
Is there a limit on the number of reports?
No. The service scales for small or large reporting estates.
Which types of Crystal Reports can be converted?
Most operational and financial Crystal Reports are supported, including those with grouped data, conditional formatting, and advanced calculations.
Can Platned support testing in IFS Cloud?
Yes. We can assist with loading, validating, and fine tuning the converted reports in your IFS Cloud environment.
Is this useful even before an upgrade?
Yes. Many US organisations choose to convert reports early to simplify their upgrade timeline and reduce overall risk.
Do you have US references?
Platned recently completed a successful conversion project for Control Southern in the United States. Reference availability depends on customer approval.
How do I get started?
Contact Platned and share the number of Crystal Reports you need to convert. We will review your requirements and provide a timeline and proposal.