IXON Cloud Beta UI Launch: Pioneering a New Digital Era for Machine Manufacturers

We are thrilled to unveil the beta version of IXON Cloud’s brand‑new user interface, a pivotal step toward the next chapter of digital transformation for machine builders.

Designed with a clear focus on customer‑centricity, the new interface lays the groundwork for intuitive, powerful features that will keep machine manufacturers ahead of the curve as they guide their clients through every phase of a machine’s life cycle.

A Strong Foundation for Innovation

To deliver a seamless experience without sacrificing ease of use, we undertook a comprehensive redesign of the UI. This revamp is the result of years of listening to our community, incorporating feedback, and aligning the platform with the real needs of machine builders.

The beta will run alongside the current interface, allowing you to test the new design and provide feedback. We’ll transition to the new UI as the default once we’ve fine‑tuned it to your satisfaction.

The Journey So Far

Since launching in 2014 with a simple VPN solution that connected machines to the cloud, IXON Cloud has evolved into a comprehensive no‑code IoT platform.

• 2014: VPN access for remote machine diagnostics, reducing travel costs and speeding service.
• 2016: Secure smartphone access to the machine’s control panel, enabling white‑label portals.
• 2017: Cloud Logging and Cloud Notify—apps that gather data and alert users without code.
• 2018: Custom dashboards and smart widgets, plus integrations with leading SaaS and BI tools.

Today, IXON Cloud empowers manufacturers to manage machines, resolve issues, and visualize performance—all without writing a single line of code.

Expanding the Value of Machine Knowledge

Machine builders possess expertise that extends far beyond initial design and commissioning. By leveraging IXON Cloud across the entire machine life cycle, they can offer real‑time insights, predictive maintenance, and proactive support—enhancing customer satisfaction and unlocking new revenue streams.

Emerging Business Models

Customers increasingly prefer a “turnkey” approach, entrusting specialists with end‑to‑end responsibility. By providing continuous monitoring, rapid incident response, and data‑driven insights, machine builders can transform service contracts into scalable, recurring revenue.

Roadmap Highlights for 2020

Two key developments are slated for release in the first half of 2020:

• PageCreator: A flexible tool within IXON Studio that lets you design custom UI pages, arrange widgets, and control which content appears for each user role.
• Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC): A robust permissions system that allows granular control over who can view or modify data, catering to partners, distributors, regional offices, and end‑users alike.

Both enhancements will be fully integrated into the new UI, and migration will be seamless for existing users.

We Value Your Feedback

While we’re focused on rolling out the new interface, we welcome all suggestions, questions, or clarifications. The IXON team is ready to support you through this transition and ensure you extract maximum value from the platform.

Here’s to a productive 2020 and to advancing the digital journey of machine manufacturers worldwide.

Warm regards,
Willem Hofmans
CEO, IXON