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Infor
Company typePrivate
IndustryEnterprise software
PredecessorAgilisys
FoundedJune 2002; 24 years ago (2002-06) in Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States
FateAcquired by Koch Industries (majority control in 2017)
Headquarters
New York City
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide (over 200 countries)
ProductsEnterprise software solutions, CloudSuite (SaaS), ERP software
OwnerKoch Industries
ParentKoch Industries
Websitewww.infor.com

Infor is a global corporation based in New York City that delivers enterprise software solutions tailored to specific industries, available through on-premises licensing or as SaaS.

By 2016, Infor's software was utilized by 58 million users and supported 90,000 business clients in over 200 countries. Notable customers include Bausch & Lomb, Heineken, Flextronics,[1] Wyndham Hotels, Boskalis, EBSCO, Legacy Health, and Best Western International.[2]

History

Infor originated in June 2002 as Agilisys, spun off from Systems & Computer Technology Corp located in Malvern, Pennsylvania. At inception, it served 1,300 clients with process manufacturing ERP software.[3][4] The company grew through a series of acquisitions,[1] backed by private equity investors Golden Gate Capital and Summit Partners.[5]

After acquiring the German enterprise Infor Business Solutions AG in 2004, Agilisys rebranded itself as Infor Global Solutions. The headquarters moved from Alpharetta, Georgia to New York City in 2012.[6][7]

Micro-verticals and cloud

Starting in 2010, Infor introduced "micro-verticals," which are software products customized for narrowly defined industry segments, promoting faster deployment compared to rivals. In 2014, the company launched CloudSuite, a cloud-based offering hosted on Amazon Web Services.

Koch Industries

In February 2017, Koch Equity Development LLC made a $2.68 billion investment in Infor, gaining control of approximately two-thirds of the company. By February 2020, Koch acquired Golden Gate Capital’s remaining minority interest, placing Infor’s valuation at $11 billion. At that point, Infor ranked as the third-largest enterprise software provider globally with a market share of 6%, trailing only Oracle and SAP.

Acquisitions

... [Table continues with earlier acquisitions from 2007 to 2002 focusing on ERP, SCM, PLM, Consulting, HR, and Financial sectors across US, CA, UK, NL, DE, IT, and EG markets.]
Year Company Sector Country Price
2021 Lighthouse Systems MES UK
2020 Intelligent InSites Health US
2018 Alfa-Beta Solutions Food & Beverage NL
GitLinks Compliance US
Vivonet Hospitality CA
2017 Birst BI US $100.0m
Ciber (implementation business) Consulting US $15.0m
Accentia Middle East Consulting EG $7.7m
2016 Starmount Retail US $62.1m
Predictix Retail US $150.0m
Merit Consulting Group Consulting NO $22.1m
2015 GT Nexus SCM US $675.0m
2014 SalesLogix CRM US $30.1m
GRASP Systems Health US
PeopleAnswers HR US $200.0m
2013 TDCI CM US
Certpoint Systems LMS US
2012 Orbis Global Marketing US
Groupe Laurier Consulting CA
EasyRMS Hospitality UK
2011 Single Source Systems PLM US
ENXsuite PLM CA
Approva Compliance US
Lawson Software (products became Infor M3 and S3) ERP US $2.0b
2010 Enwisen HR US
Hotel PMS (from Amadeus) Hotels ES
Quirius Consulting NL
Bridgelogix Data Collection US [ ]( )
2009 SoftBrands Hospitality US $60.0m


Philanthropy

In 2013, Infor earned recognition as a Computerworld honors recipient due to its collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, offering software either free of charge or at significantly discounted rates. Additionally, Infor's workforce actively participates in Habitat's Volunteer Build Program, the Employee Giving Campaign, and the Annual Global Village Build.

The organization also supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society by sponsoring its “Light the Night Walks” and has contributed to the United Negro College Fund's initiative titled A Mind Is a Terrible Thing to Waste.

Awards

  • 2014 – CODie Awards, Best Healthcare IT Solution
  • 2014 – CODie Awards, Best Social Business Solution
  • 2015 – Confirmit Achievement in Customer Excellence Award (seventh year in a row)
  • 2015 – Stevie Awards, People's Choice for Favorite New Products
  • 2016 – Plant Engineering, Energy Performance Management and Maintenance Software Products of the Year

Implementation Partners

Infor works alongside an extensive international network of implementation partners to facilitate the deployment and tailoring of its software offerings.

Fortude

Originally a client of Infor through its parent company Brandix, Fortude evolved into a worldwide Infor implementation partner with a focus on ERP system rollouts.

Mashfrog

Mashfrog is a cohesive group dedicated to pioneering digital business models by integrating creativity, strategic planning, and technology expertise through its skilled professionals and broad knowledge base.

See also

External links

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