 "IBM, Infor Announce Integrated ERP Platform")
IBM and Infor have announced an integrated hardware and software solution designed to improve the profitability and responsiveness of manufacturers. Based on IBM’s POWER7 family of systems and the IBM i operating system, the optimised platform with Infor’s ERP LX, ERP XA and ERP System21 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is an easy to install system that streamlines manufacturing processes through automated planning, scheduling and fulfilment. It also yields new data intelligence that quickens decision making and reduces administration costs.
The integrated system is the second set of industry-specific workload-optimised systems delivered by IBM and Infor to save companies money in the manufacturing, distribution and services sectors.
“Manufacturing is a process and each step can dramatically affect profitability. Gaining more visibility into processes and optimising each step efficiently is crucial for any company wanting to compete globally” said Charles Germano, Global Alliance Executive, IBM Sales & Distribution. “By offering an integrated hardware and software solution that is already tuned to the specific tasks of manufacturers, we are simplifying the IT environment to make this transformation possible.”
The new Infor Manufacturing Solution Built with IBM Power Systems package includes three years of premium support, implementation and migration services, and customisable software and service options such as Infor CRM for System i and cloud-based data recovery services. Customers can choose either IBM Power 720 Express or IBM Power 740 Express servers as the base of their high-performance IT environment with the IBM i operating system, which integrates key middleware such as IBM DB2 database software.
“Infor continues to demonstrate its commitment to our more than 15,000 customers running on IBM systems by enhancing and innovating our ERP solutions to bring greater efficiency and improved performance” said Jack Bullock, Vice President and General Manager, System i, Infor. “Partnering with IBM to deliver this integrated solution to help manufacturers achieve greater profitability and improved business decision making is the latest innovation that Infor is bringing to our IBM i-based customers.”