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Infor unveils Center of Excellence for IBM System i platform

05 Jun '07
4 min read

Infor announced the launch of the Infor System i Center of Excellence, a cross-section of development and domain experts from within Infor who are committed to enterprise software innovation and application development for the IBM System i platform. The Infor System i Center of Excellence combines Infor's considerable System i resources into a single community focused on enriching, extending and evolving customer solutions through new capabilities and innovations.

"Our customers rave about the reliability, convenience and low cost-of-ownership of their IBM System i platform and they want to know that their enterprise software provider is just as passionate about it as they are," said Jim Schaper, chairman and CEO at Infor. "With the Infor System i Center of Excellence, we are demonstrating our long-term commitment to this platform through ongoing support and innovation that will modernize our customers' solutions."

Infor has more than 16,000 System i-based applications customers. Infor System i-based products include a range of business-specific ERP solutions including: Infor ERP LX, for high volume manufacturers in the consumer packaged goods, pharmaceuticals and chemical industries; ERP XA, for industrial equipment, machinery and high-tech and electronics manufacturers; ERP System 21, serving food, beverage and apparel and textile manufacturers; and ERP A+, designed for distributors in the medical, food service, specialty, paper and industrial supply industries.

Infor HCM Infinium, another System i-based application, provides a complete human capital management solution that addresses a number of industries and is dominant in areas such as gaming and hospitality.

"Infor's unique approach to application modernization, their comprehensive knowledge of System i application development and their domain expertise results in a winning combination," said Mark Shearer, General Manager, IBM System i. "Their dedication to the platform and the investments they are making speak volumes to Infor's commitment to the System i customer base. Infor and IBM continue to look at new ways of working together to provide solutions that help our mutual customers drive innovation in their business."

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