A superior platform for business. Operate seamlessly, automatically, and intelligently anywhere in the world

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1 A superior platform for business Operate seamlessly, automatically, and intelligently anywhere in the world

2 Infor Xi A powerful advancement in enterprise technology Staying current is no longer a matter of choice it s a matter of survival. While technologies like cloud, big data, and mobility continue to present opportunities for innovation, their increased adoption is now creating market pressure as well. Companies that fail to look ahead risk falling behind. Now is the time to give your enterprise the agility, intelligence, and cost-efficiency it needs to differentiate itself from competitors in an increasingly level playing field. Enter Infor Xi, the most complete technology platform available today. The result of over four years and one billion dollar s worth of research and development, Infor Xi combines decades of practical application with innovative new technologies to power organizations operating in a highly complex world. With Infor Xi, your company gets deep analytics, advanced collaboration, and powerful development tools all with a mobile-first design, open source compatibility, and powerful integration capabilities to make unified management a reality. Science-powered analytics Deep analytics and business intelligence for superior decision-making Cloud enablement Flexible, cost-efficient infrastructure with open source support Mobile-first design A user interface designed for mobile devices and complete access on-the-go Read our announcement of the Infor Xi platform Infor Xi 2

3 Architecture that empowers organizations The Xi platform represents Infor s deep commitment to transforming enterprise software into a tool that drives agility and growth by fundamentally changing the way work is done. Be part of the enterprise technology evolution. Infor Industry Teams Expert teams assigned by industries Hook & Loop To create beautiful user experiences Infor CloudSuite Industry-specific software suites deployed securely in the cloud Infor Dynamic Science Labs Analytics that empower the enterprise Vision Founded in 2004 with a mission of deeper industry specialization Infor 10 Next-generation enterprise suite Common platforms for social, mobile, analytics, and integration Integration across all products and applications Global capabilities and industry-specific functionality Infor 10x Social collaboration and cloud capabilities Infor Ming.le social collaboration platform and SoHo user interface Centralized reporting, mobility, and analytics through a common platform Cloud service through Amazon Web Services Customer upgrade program Infor Xi Open source functionality and mobile-first design In-context capabilities for every solution and role-based dashboards Support for open source (Postgres Plus, Linux); single set of APIs Modern cloud with auto-scaling for better economics Science-powered business Machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions Workforce for healthcare Price and performance optimization Infor Xi 3

4 Cloud Enablement Liberate your systems and your business with Infor CloudSuite The days of being tied to one technology ecosystem are long gone. To keep pace with the demands of your industry, you need the ability to launch new products and services quickly without squandering your entire budget. Infor CloudSuite fundamentally improves your company s economics, so you can focus on growth and innovation not the hassle of software and hardware maintenance. With enhanced cloud capabilities, Infor Xi helps you navigate a continuously shifting business environment. All applications built on the Xi platform include multi-tenancy and support for open source systems, so you can use solutions like Red Hat s Enterprise Linux and JBoss Enterprise Middleware, or EnterpriseDB s Postgres Plus database. The result? You can manage a unified system with a level of speed and ease that was never before possible. You can also say good-bye to the burdens of an old-fashioned data center. Xi solutions are deployed on a secure and reliable cloud infrastructure supported by the industry s leading cloud hosting provider Amazon Web Services. This means you can reduce costs, stay forever current, and scale more effectively and enjoy the same level of security and economies of scale as the US federal government. Learn more about Infor CloudSuite Infor Xi 4

5 Mobile-first design You can finally work the way you live Being tied to a desk or even a laptop is incompatible with the way we work today. Workers in every industry need to be able to access information and perform key business tasks at a moment s notice from anywhere and on a wide variety of devices. With Infor Xi, mobility is not an afterthought it s a driving force. Xi applications have been engineered to provide a singular user experience, with responsive design that delivers real-time data and analytics optimized for specific mobile devices. All your key decision-makers will have secure access to vital transactional applications and core organizational systems, like ERP or supply chain, from anywhere, 24/7/365. Want to push a custom campaign to all prospective customers within a radius of a given location? Infor Xi makes it happen. You can easily develop custom mobile apps and deliver capabilities unique to mobile technology. Infor Xi 5

6 Dynamic Science Labs Transform raw data into actionable insights With the rise of Big Data, many companies are struggling to extract value from the vast amount of information available to them. At the same time, Big Data can translate into big opportunities and Infor is committed to giving you the tools to take advantage of them. At MIT s Cambridge campus, we ve assembled a team of software luminaries with decades of expertise in identifying organizational bottlenecks and finding innovative solutions to the toughest problems modern businesses face. We call this team Infor Dynamic Science Labs. And their work is paying off. Infor Xi applications use the predictive power of science to optimize all aspects of your business, from forecasting to operations. These solutions give you: Automatic notifications generated from company and systemwide monitoring, allowing employees to take action on the spot Deep analytics and business intelligence capabilities that let you turn information into actionable insights Unprecedented levels of real-time collaboration across your enterprise The result? Problem solving goes from reactive to proactive; and you can start looking forward, rather than staring in the rear-view mirror. Infor Xi 6

7 Infor Xi: A superior platform for business Solve old problems in new, better ways SoHo User Experience Infor Ming.le Social Business Analytics In-context business intelligence Micro-vertical Suites Manufacturing Healthcare Public Sector Distribution Hospitality Financials Procurement Talent HR Shared Services Marketing Resource Asset & Sustainability Warehouse & Transportation Budget Planning & Consolidation Expense Workforce Scheduling Time & Attendance E-commerce Sales CRM Product Lifecycle Supply Chain Planning Governance Risk & Compliance HR & Payroll Learning Inbound/Outbound Marketing Service Product Configuration Social S&OP Technology Infor Local.ly Cloud based localizations Tax reporting, accounting, bank messages ION Integration, Workflow, Alerts, Business Vault, Business Intelligence Mongoose Rapid Application Development CloudSuite Hybrid, SaaS, Sky Vault Infor Xi 7

8 Make your workday more productive Get insight at your fingertips Get to know Infor Ming.le Watch video Infor Ming.le provides a centralized platform for employee collaboration, where information is shared and conversations are organized into streams across the enterprise. You'll save time by not having to search for the documents, discussions, and details that matter most, and gain the security provided by traceable communication. Infor Xi 8

9 The bottom line on cloud Lower costs and gain agility Upgrading your system to a cloud-based configuration can fundamentally transform your economics and financial agility. Trade the burden of large IT expenditures for the agility of cloud deployment. The cost breakdown Initial license fee Cloud None On-premise Extensive Subscription fee Charged by usage None Maintenance fees Included Percentage of license fee Support costs Included Extra IT staffing Significant reductions Significant Data center upkeep and maintenance None Large, ongoing Upgrade fees Included Significant Hardware costs None Large Infor Xi 9

10 Equipping your company for success In the realm of business software, a revolution is under way. Rigid and cumbersome is giving way to agile, intelligent, and above all, fast. You no longer have to sacrifice usability and convenience for the sake of functionality. Infor Xi marries modern technologies with traditional applications to give you the best of both worlds solutions backed by decades of practical application and continually enhanced with the latest innovations. You get software that works the way you want, adapting and changing to meet whatever new challenges or opportunities come your way. About Infor Infor is fundamentally changing the way information is published and consumed in the enterprise, helping 73,000 customers in more than 200 countries and territories improve operations, drive growth, and quickly adapt to changes in business demands. To learn more about Infor, please visit Copyright 2015 Infor. All rights reserved. The word and design marks set forth herein are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Infor and/or related affiliates and subsidiaries. All other trademarks listed herein are the property of their respective owners. This document is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to you in any way. The information, products and services described herein are subject to change at any time without notice. # INFDTP en-US