Infor Recognized as a "Hot Company" by Start Magazine
INFOR RECOGNIZED AS A "HOT COMPANY" BY START MAGAZINE Company named to 2005 listing for its innovative applications for the manufacturing industry Atlanta, GA, July 13, 2005- Infor, a global provider of enterprise software solutions to select manufacturing and distribution industries, today announced that Start magazine, a leading technology-focused manufacturing publication, named Infor one of the "Hottest Companies of 2005." According to the publication, "The companies selected for Start's Hottest Companies of the Year showed remarkable innovation in a challenging environment." Peggy Smedley, Start's editorial director goes on to say, "I commend them for helping manufacturers compete in the global marketplace and make the most out of all of their available resources. We are excited to award these companies with one of the industry's highest honors and believe they represent the best of the best in manufacturing technology." Meeting the criterion of providing real value for its manufacturing customers is an essential focus for Infor. This dedication to its customers, in combination with its advanced Web services capabilities, ambitious new product releases and recent acquisition of MAPICS, helped to establish Infor as a clear leader and earn a position on the publication's prominent annual list. Start's Hottest Companies excel at meeting the most critical needs of manufacturers. As one of just 29 manufacturing solutions providers named to the list, Infor was recognized for its continuing ability to extend its core solution to help customers grow into more advanced functional areas of information technology. Start's editorial team selected the winners and will showcase them in the magazine's July/August issue. "Being named a Start magazine 'Hottest Company' is a significant honor, demonstrating our continued growth and resolution to bring comprehensive enterprise solutions to manufacturers worldwide," said Tom Lynch, CTO and SVP corporate marketing, Infor. "The significance of this particular list is the fact that it measures beyond sheer numbers and name recognition. Infor as a company prides itself on being focused exclusively on manufacturing and this award is strong recognition of our commitment to deliver real value solutions and maintain our leadership position. Our customers, shareholders, and employees can be proud to see Infor named as one of the few top manufacturing solutions providers, and we feel this recognition demonstrates our successful execution against our goals for our business." About Start Magazine Start magazine focuses on the greater business issues that can be solved for manufacturing executives through technology. For our editors, that means finding a balance between the technology issues and the business management issues facing manufacturers today. Top executives have come to rely on Start for sound technological advice coupled with solid coverage of the financial, political, and management news shaping American manufacturing. 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 best-in-class products 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 2,400 employees in 47 global offices, Infor provides enterprise solutions to 17,500 customers in over 70 countries. For additional information, visit www.infor.com <http://www.infor.com/> . Contact: Sharon Sulc Infor Global Solutions 614.523.7037 sharon.sulc@infor.com Jennifer Radivoj Airfoil Public Relations 313.887.7231 radivoj@airfoilpr.com