DNASTREAM at IFS SaKo: Our Key Takeaways from Dallas Texas

Earlier this month, the DNASTREAM team had the privilege to participate as a sponsor at IFS SaKo 2026 in Dallas, Texas - a gathering that united IFS, partners, and customers from across the globe. The event, aptly themed “New Frontier,” combined strategic vision, practical enablement, and truly valuable conversations. As we look ahead to an exciting year with IFS, we’re energised by where the platform - and the partner community - are headed.

A Launchpad for the Year Ahead

IFS SaKo 2026 served as a powerful launching point for what’s next. The four days were a blend of information-packed conferences, celebrations of past successes, and, crucially, forward-looking discussions about ways to drive even greater impact in the year ahead. Here are our five key takeaways:

1. Service and Asset Excellence Are Cross-Industry Drivers

A consistent message was clear: service excellence and asset performance have evolved beyond specific industries - they are now fundamental, repeatable value drivers across sectors. The real growth stories will come from connecting operational outcomes like uptime, productivity, cost control, and compliance to delivery plans that work in the real world. For DNASTREAM, this means our solution and consulting approach will focus on enabling these outcomes for a broader range of customers.

2. AI Has Moved from Inspiration to Execution

Gone are the days of AI curiosity. SaKo 2026 showcased how the IFS community is moving rapidly toward AI empowerment, with practical, embedded tools such as guided workflows, copilot features, and AI-led field service solutions. The focus isn’t on “AI for AI’s sake,” but on accelerating real-world decision-making and making adoption repeatable and scalable, from office to field.

3. More Structured Sales Plays & Partner Enablement

IFS is doubling down on clear go-to-market strategies, defined sales plays, and a more structured approach to partner engagement. For partners like DNASTREAM, this means the opportunity (and imperative) to align early - namely, joining forces with IFS around account planning and territory alignment so we can proactively shape client outcomes, rather than reacting at the last minute.

4. Marketplace and Cloud Procurement are Critical Accelerators

The event stressed that how solutions are procured - and leveraging marketplace and cloud commitments - can act as force multipliers. DNASTREAM is committed to packaging offerings that are easy to buy, simple to deploy, and deliver tangible value quickly, making the path from decision to outcome as seamless as possible.

5. Enablement as a Growth Engine

Enablement is front and centre for IFS and its partners. From simplified certification pathways to role-based training, there’s a shared commitment to building both customer and partner capabilities faster, and without unnecessary friction.

OmniByte at IFS SaKo

A standout moment was visiting one of our service partners, OmniByte, as they made a significant impact at the event with their dedicated stand. Known for their innovative solutions and expertise in field service mobility, OmniByte showcased their ability to enhance productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

As partners, we were proud to support OmniByte during the event and demonstrate the strength of our collaboration. Being there to champion their contributions and celebrate their success was a reminder of how partnerships drive value across the IFS ecosystem.

Our Actions for 2026

We’re actively translating these actionable insights into concrete next steps at DNASTREAM:

• Developing joint account plans with IFS to target the right opportunities together

• Focusing on a small set of repeatable, high-value offerings (such as secure hosting readiness, rapid AI adoption starters, and Marketplace-friendly delivery approaches)

• Aligning marketing activity to support the most active pursuits and opportunities, moving beyond general awareness to targeted engagement.

In Summary

IFS SaKo 2026 was more than just a conference - it was the start of a new chapter defined by alignment, innovation, and collective execution. The DNASTREAM team left Dallas reinvigorated and ready to continue our journey alongside IFS, our partners, and our customers. We’re committed to delivering impactful, innovative solutions with a continual focus on operational outcomes.

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