How legacy is Infor?

Six signals

0 = built for now, 4 = fully the old way. Each is the average of five judgments, from Infor’s own website; the score uses the unrounded averages.

1. Fixed screens How do people use it? 3/4

   Infor's products are accessed through their own portals and interfaces, with demos and contact forms as the main entry points.

   “Contact Us Watch Demo” infor.com

   “Explore our cloud HCM software solutions” infor.com/solutions/human-capital-management

2. Workflows set in stone How long until it works? 3/4

   Implementation involves partners, consultants, and tailored onboarding, with references to Deloitte and industry-specific deployments.

   “Idaho – one of the fastest growing states in the US – chose Infor WFM and Deloitte to support their growth aspirations.” infor.com/solutions/human-capital-management warning not found word for word

   “Infor builds complete industry suites in the cloud and efficiently deploys technology that puts the user experience first, leverages data science, and integrates easily into existing systems.” infor.com/about

3. Owns your data Who holds the data? 2/4

   Inferred

   Infor emphasizes integration and data centralization, but does not clearly state if data is fully open or easily exportable.

4. Manual work behind it Who does the work? 3/4

   Deployment and support often involve partners, consultants, and support experts, with 1,700+ support experts and 2,000+ partners.

   “1,700+ SUPPORT EXPERTS” infor.com/about

   “Idaho – one of the fastest growing states in the US – chose Infor WFM and Deloitte to support their growth aspirations.” infor.com/solutions/human-capital-management warning not found word for word

5. Seat and licence pricing How is it sold? 4/4

   No public pricing; all calls to action are for demos or contact forms, and pricing is not disclosed anywhere.

   “Contact Us Watch Demo” infor.com

   “Let's Connect First Name Last Name Business Email Address Company Name Phone Number Country / Region Select... Industry Select... Submit” infor.com/products warning not found word for word

6. Built for another era When was it built? 4/4

   Founded in 2002, with a long history of acquisitions, legacy product lines, and bi-annual major releases.

   “2002 – Founded as an ERP software company primarily focused on manufacturing” infor.com/about

   “New bi-annual cycle for major product releases helps organizations better plan for onboarding new technologies to benefit quickly.” infor.com/about

Where a newcomer could start

1. getting started with ERP or HCM software

   Today Customers must request a demo or contact sales to access Infor's software, with no self-serve onboarding.

   Instead Let users sign up and start using core features immediately, with guided onboarding and no sales contact required.

2. deploying and configuring industry-specific solutions

   Today Implementation is handled through partners and consultants, often requiring lengthy onboarding projects.

   Instead Offer instant provisioning and configuration through a web interface, with industry templates and automated setup.

3. understanding the cost of enterprise software

   Today Prospective customers must fill out a form or contact sales to get any pricing information.

   Instead Publish transparent, usage-based pricing on the website, with a free trial or starter tier.