May 23 2016, 15.47 PM IST || Pocket News Alert
INDIA – 23 May, 2016 Infor, a leading provider of beautiful business applications specialized by industry and built for the cloud, today announced that HARMAN Connected Services has joined the Infor Partner Network (IPN). This appointment will further expand and augment Infor’s distribution network, and sharpen focus on growing customer base. Additionally, HARMAN will provide support for Infor M3 Product Suite with specialization in consulting, implementation and support services.
With a deep focus on providing industry-specific business applications, Infor and HARMAN will conduct customer IT implementation and support services across key verticals such as fashion, industrial manufacturing, food & beverage, logistics and retail. Through this partnership, HARMAN will promote Infor’s comprehensive business application suites built to deliver industry-specific functionality and support processes critical to micro-verticals. Developing markets have shown an appetite for flexible deployment options that enable running business in the cloud, on-site or a combination of both.
“Our expertise, combined with Infor's industry-leading applications, will promote faster and more effective responses to market opportunities, serving as a catalyst for our growth,” said Sandeep Kalra, SVP and GM, HARMAN Connected Services. “Infor M3 Product Suite will be offered as a part of our professional services offering and will help expand our Channel Sales, Implementation, Development and Support capabilities across the Indian Sub-continent with a plan for further geographic expansion moving forward.”
Infor M3 offers ultimate flexibility in operations, technology, and scale. As a multi-site, multi-country, and multi-company solution, Infor M3 empowers organizations to adapt to changing business needs. It provides flexibility in managing mixed-mode and complex environments, with the agility to make quick adjustments at any time.
“In today’s fast-paced environment, effective and timely implementation of new-age technology solutions is critical to driving business agility for our customers. Together with HARMAN, we are confident of delivering this competitive edge to further their organization’s vision and goals,” said Vibhu Kapoor, Director, Alliances & Channel Ecosystem, Middle East, Africa & India, Infor.
About HARMAN
HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and connected services. With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. The Company’s software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 29,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $6.7 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2016. The Company’s shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR
About Infor
Infor builds beautiful business applications with last mile functionality and scientific insights for select industries delivered as a cloud service. With 13,000 employees and customers in more than 200 countries and territories, Infor automates critical processes for industries including healthcare, manufacturing, fashion, wholesale distribution, hospitality, retail, and public sector. Infor software helps eliminate the need for costly customization through embedded deep industry domain expertise. Headquartered in New York City, Infor is also home to one of the largest creative agencies in Manhattan, Hook & Loop, focused on delivering a user experience that is fun and engaging. Infor deploys its cloud applications primarily on the Amazon Web Services cloud and open source platforms. To learn more about Infor, please visit www.infor.com.