Infor named "Emerging Technology of the Year" by Automation Alley

Infor Named "Emerging Technology Company of the Year"

by Southeast Michigan's Automation Alley 

 

Company selected for its innovative applications for the automotive
industry

 

 

Atlanta, GA, October 5, 2005- Infor, the largest global enterprise
software provider exclusively focused on developing solutions for the
manufacturing and distribution industries, has been chosen as the "2005
Emerging Technology Company of the Year" by Automation Alley, Southeast
Michigan's regional technology cluster.

 

The award recognizes a burgeoning company that has brought to market a
new product or system that will continue to have a tremendous impact on
the economy of Southeast Michigan. Infor was honored in particular for
its development of Infor SupplyWEB, a supply-chain management technology
that is part of Infor's Manufacturing Essentials for Automotive. This
powerful solution provides an open-platform that gives users access to
their supply chains from anywhere in the world.

 

This solution has significantly impacted manufacturers globally and has
transformed supply-chain management for the auto industry in Southeast
Michigan. More than 20,000 auto suppliers use Infor SupplyWEB to manage
their own supply chains. Because it is an integrated system of
world-class capabilities, the benefits of this solution are extended
consistently by the addition of new modules. Infor SupplyWEB is
providing better ways for Southeast Michigan manufacturers to manage
assets and costs, enabling them to become much more competitive in a
highly demanding marketplace.

"We are truly a global company," said Jeff Rheingans, vice president of
North American Automotive Development for Infor. "With our automotive
headquarters in the heart of Automation Alley, we operate side by side
with clients in 70 countries to innovate, integrate and automate their
production processes." 

"We are thrilled to have earned the 2005 Emerging Technology Company of
the Year award from Automation Alley. We feel this honor demonstrates
our continued growth and commitment to bringing comprehensive enterprise
solutions to automotive manufacturers in our own neighborhood and in
centers of innovation across the globe," said Rheingans.

 

About Automation Alley 
Automation Alley is a consortium of progressive organizations in
Southeast Michigan, one of the most dynamic and affluent regions in the
United States. Representing a diverse blend of technologically adept and
advanced members, Automation Alley is driven by a select group of
business, governmental and educational visionaries. It is the shared
goal of these leaders that Automation Alley evolve through cooperation
and collaborative programs to earn the distinction of being one of
America's premier technology clusters.

 

About Infor

Infor is the largest global software provider exclusively focused on
delivering world-class enterprise applications to select verticals in
the manufacturing and distribution industries. Infor delivers integrated
solutions that address the essential challenges its customers face in
areas such as supply chain planning, relationship management, demand
management, ERP, warehouse management, marketing-driven distribution,
and business intelligence.  With more than 2,300 employees in 47 global
offices, Infor provides enterprise solutions to almost 18,000 customers
in over 70 countries. For additional information, visit www.infor.com
<http://www.infor.com/> .