SAP Syclo support has ended — your mobile EAM, field service, and maintenance operations are at risk. iFactory provides a proven migration path from legacy Syclo/Agentry to a modern MES + CMMS + EAM platform with full SAP S/4HANA integration, 100% offline capability, and zero downtime during migration.
SAP acquired Syclo in 2012 for its Agentry platform and SMART Mobile Suite — serving 750+ customers across 35 countries. With Agentry and SAP Work Manager now end-of-life, organizations face escalating risks every day they delay.
End-of-Life — No Longer Supported
Future-Ready — Actively Developed & Supported
Zero data loss, zero operational downtime, and full SAP integration from day one. Most migrations complete in 4–8 weeks.
Audit your Syclo environment — customizations, ABAP objects, data volumes, SAP modules, and integration touchpoints. Deliver a detailed migration roadmap.
Automated extraction of work orders, asset hierarchies, maintenance histories, and spare parts — transformed into iFactory's modern architecture.
Configure SAP connectors (S/4HANA or ECC), set up offline sync, deploy mobile apps, and configure workflows and approval chains.
Parallel run, user acceptance testing, training, and phased go-live. 90-day post-migration support and optimization included.
Everything your technicians relied on in Syclo and more — work orders, photos, digital signatures, barcode scanning, time logging, and full asset histories. All with 100% offline capability and intelligent sync.
Create, assign, and track WOs with step-by-step instructions and checklists.
Full functionality without internet — auto-sync with conflict resolution.
Real-time sync with SAP PM/MM — WOs, notifications, and confirmations.
Identify assets and parts instantly — Zebra & Honeywell supported.
Active Work Orders
Syclo was built for reactive maintenance. iFactory leapfrogs with AI that analyzes IoT sensor data to predict failures 2–4 weeks ahead — auto-generating work orders, reserving parts, and scheduling repairs during planned downtime.
Models trained on your data predict failures weeks ahead.
Vibration, thermal, pressure sensors for real-time monitoring.
AI triggers WOs when failure probability exceeds thresholds.
RUL estimation for critical components — plan, don't react.
Unlike Syclo's complex Agentry middleware, iFactory connects directly to SAP through modern certified connectors. Whether on ECC or S/4HANA, bi-directional data flows seamlessly — no fragile middleware required.
OData, RFC, and REST APIs — no custom ABAP needed.
WOs, spare parts, and purchase requisitions sync automatically.
Deploy cloud, on-premise, or hybrid — your choice.
OPC-UA to Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi PLCs.
Sync Activity — Last 24 Hours
Full asset lifecycle management from procurement through decommissioning — with hierarchies, financial tracking, criticality rankings, and condition monitoring. All linked to your SAP financial backbone.
Multi-level trees mirroring SAP functional locations.
TCO, MTBF/MTTR, failure libraries, and replacement planning.
Min/max, auto-reorder, BOM linking — synced with SAP MM.
ISO 55000, OSHA, EPA — digital audit trails.
Asset Health by Category
Industry-specific migration templates and pre-configured workflows for all 20+ industries Syclo served — accelerating deployment and preserving your critical processes.
Field crew WOs, outage management, grid asset maintenance
Production maintenance, OEE, quality control, shop-floor EAM
Asset integrity, HSE compliance, pipeline & turnaround
Heavy equipment, haul trucks, processing plants, safety
GxP maintenance, calibration, 21 CFR Part 11
Fleet, rail, port equipment, DOT compliance
FSMA, sanitary equipment, CIP, production lines
HVAC, elevators, fire safety, campus management
| Capability | SAP Syclo/Work Manager | iFactory |
|---|---|---|
| Support Status | ❌ End-of-Life | ✅ Actively Supported |
| SAP S/4HANA Ready | ❌ Incompatible | ✅ Certified |
| Mobile Work Orders | ⚠ Legacy Agentry | ✅ Native iOS/Android |
| Offline Capability | ✅ Agentry Offline | ✅ 100% + Smart Sync |
| AI Predictive Maintenance | ❌ Not Available | ✅ ML + IoT |
| Real-Time OEE | ❌ Not Available | ✅ Live Dashboard |
| IoT Sensors | ❌ Not Available | ✅ Plug-and-Play |
| Security Patches | ❌ Discontinued | ✅ Continuous |
| Rugged Devices | ⚠ Limited | ✅ Zebra, Honeywell |
| API & Integration | ⚠ Agentry Middleware | ✅ REST, OData, RFC |
| User Experience | ⚠ Dated 4GL | ✅ Modern UI |
| Deployment | 4–6 weeks (original) | ✅ 4–8 weeks |
"iFactory migrated 5,200 assets and 12 years of maintenance history in 6 weeks — zero data loss, zero downtime. The AI predictive maintenance alone paid for the migration 3x over."
"SAP PM work orders, spare parts in MM, and cost postings all sync automatically. Our technicians prefer iFactory over old Syclo — the mobile app is faster and more intuitive."
"We needed a solution for both ECC today and S/4HANA tomorrow. iFactory bridges that gap — migrated off Syclo now, and when we move to S/4HANA, it just switches connectors."
SAP ended legacy Agentry support in July 2015 and the on-premise SAP Mobile Platform (hosting SAP Work Manager) in 2022. SAP redirected investment to SAP Asset Manager on SAP BTP. Organizations still on Syclo/Agentry face unpatched vulnerabilities, S/4HANA incompatibility, and no technical support.
Single-module deployment takes 4–8 weeks. Full enterprise migration across MES, CMMS, and EAM with SAP integration completes in 8–14 weeks. Automated data migration tools and pre-built SAP connectors accelerate deployment significantly.
Yes — native bi-directional integration with both S/4HANA and ECC via certified RFC, OData v4, and REST API connectors. Supports SAP PM, MM, PP, and CO modules. No custom ABAP needed. Switch connectors when you migrate SAP, not re-migrate your CMMS.
All core Syclo/Work Manager capabilities: mobile work orders, asset maintenance, inventory tracking, inspections, offline data capture, barcode scanning, time recording, and notifications. Plus AI predictive maintenance, real-time OEE, IoT sensors, and advanced analytics that Syclo never offered.
Yes — significantly better. 100% offline on iOS, Android, and rugged devices (Zebra, Honeywell, Samsung). Access asset histories, create WOs, capture photos/signatures, scan barcodes, and manage inventory without connectivity. Intelligent sync ensures zero data loss.
All industries Syclo served: utilities, manufacturing, oil & gas, mining, transportation, pharma, food & beverage, chemicals, facilities, and healthcare. Industry-specific templates cover OSHA/EPA, NERC CIP, GxP, and other compliance needs.
SAP Asset Manager requires BTP licensing, has a less mature feature set, and lacks MES/quality/OEE capabilities. iFactory deploys faster (4–8 weeks vs. 3–6 months), costs less, and combines CMMS + EAM + MES with AI and IoT — while still integrating fully with SAP.
We analyze all Syclo customizations, Agentry configs, and ABAP objects. Business logic maps to iFactory's no-code workflow engine. SAP backend structures remain unchanged — iFactory uses the same SAP tables through modern integration protocols.
Get a free migration assessment — we'll audit your Syclo environment, map customizations, and deliver a go-live roadmap. Most organizations migrate in 4–8 weeks.