{"id":176643,"date":"2024-07-11T10:08:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T09:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aviationbusinessnews.com\/?p=176643"},"modified":"2024-07-11T10:08:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T09:08:30","slug":"ifs-announces-acquisition-of-empowermx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aviationbusinessnews.com\/mro\/latest-news-mro\/ifs-announces-acquisition-of-empowermx\/","title":{"rendered":"IFS announces acquisition of EmpowerMX"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Cloud and Industrial AI software provider IFS has announced the acquisition of EmpowerMX, an AI-powered aviation maintenance software provider specialising in airframe MRO solutions.<\/p>\n<p>IFS says the acquisition reinforces its commitment to Industrial AI which for aerospace and defence customers means improving efficiencies, enhancing production control, minimising turnaround times and reducing maintenance costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The acquisition will deliver more value and Industrial 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