Recruits Partners with Strengths in Focus Industries;

AnnouncesTop Partner Awards at Partner Forum

TOKYO, JAPAN - Media OutReach - 1October 2020 - Infor, a global leader in businesscloud software specialized by industry, today shared its FY20 channel momentumin Japan with the strategic addition of nine new channels and alliance partners.These partners are specifically recruited according to their keyindustry-specific expertise and solution areas mapped and aligned to InforJapan's go-to-market strategy. Channel license sales increased 13% YoY duringthis period, withseveral channel partners offering cloud (SaaS) licenses.

The new partners include but are not limited to:

• aŭtomatigo Inc. - Infor Nexus

Automatigo has deep expertise in global supply chains and arealready supporting Komatsu's global deployment project of Infor Nexus, startingfrom its North American base, for the visualization of OEM product shipmentsand realization of transportation management.

• Nippon Systemware (NSW) Co.,Ltd. -  Infor CloudSuite Industrial

NSW has many years of experience and know-how in theengineering chain areas (PLM, PDM), managing data related to design andmanufacturing in the manufacturing industry.

• Realsoft inc.  -  InforCloudSuite Industrial

Beforesigning on as a Channel Partner this FY, Realsoft has been an Infor ServicePartner since 2013 and led many successful projects, with a focus on introducingInfor CloudSuite Industrial to the manufacturingindustry.   

• Nihon Software Kaisha Ltd. - InforCloudSuite Industrial

NSK has experienced Infor CSI consultants who have beeninvolved in more than 40 Infor projects to date being an Infor Service Partner, focusingon the introduction of Infor CloudSuite Industrial to the manufacturingindustry since 1997. They signed up as an Infor Channel Partnerin FY20.

As part of Infor's continued investment in our ecosystempartnership, a few partners were certified for Infor Birst and are now able toengage in Birst projects.

A recent Virtual Partner Forum gave recognition to themost successful partners and partner-led go-lives in FY20.

 The following is a list of the award-winningcompanies and projects they have driven:

• Best Competitive Win: QUNIE CORPORATION.

Contributed to Infor WMS project orders from a majorconsumer goods manufacturer.

• Best New Logo Sales: Triforce Global Solutions K.K.

As a result of many years of Infor SunSystems deployments,Triforce Global Solutions clinched a global accounting project for a large manufacturingcompany.

• Best License Sales Partner: KYOCERA CommunicationSystems Co., Ltd.

They have achieved Gold Partner status for the fourthconsecutive year with continued licensing orders from both Infor LN and InforCloudSuite Industrial, in addition to   the successful go-live at a major constructionmachinery company.

• Best Go-Live Partner (1): Hitachi,Ltd.

Completed Infor LN project at SegaEntertainment, on-schedule and on-budget.

• Best Go-Live Partner (2):  Realsoft, Inc.

Japan's first InforCloudSuite Industrial introduction wasachieved almost on schedule, and overseas expansion is planned in the future.The attitude of always challenging new features is also highly evaluated.

• Best Go-Live Partner (3): Optage, Inc.

They have achieved the go-live of InforM3 in the processi manufacturing industry andfashion industry, which can be expected to be expanded into the distributionand fashion industries. ​

• Best SaaS Win: Neoaxis Co.,Ltd.

Won two new deals in the manufacturing industry within ayear of starting SaaS business, by specializing in Cloud ERP Business.

Commentsfrom award winners:

NaokiTaniguchi, General Manager of ERP Solution Division, KYOCERA CommunicationSystems Co., Ltd

"Weare very honored to be recognized for our longstanding commitment inimplementing Infor's solutions in the domestic manufacturing industry. We will continuouslyfocus on supporting customers to solve problems in the manufacturing industry tomaximize the strengths of Infor solutions."

MitsukoYoshimoto, General Manager of Enterprise Package Solutions Division, EnterpriseSolutions Business Unit, Industry & Distribution Business Unit, Hitachi,Ltd.

"Aftera thorough evaluation, we are very pleased that our project that involves theimplementation to the operation of Infor LN in Sega Entertainment, hastransformed the business environment of the company drastically. We willcontinue to support the business transformation and business efficiency ofJapanese companies with our industry-specific solutions, including Infor cloud.

■Commentfrom Infor Japan

ShinyaMiura, Country Manager and Vice President of Infor Japan K.K. says, "Infor'sability to successfully grow our business in Japan in fiscal year 2020 is theresult of our partners' commitment and our combined expertise in leveraging ourinnovative and industry-specific solutions finely-tuned in the cloud to helpcompanies in Japan maintain the competitive edge.  Infor will continue to strengthen our partnerecosystem to help facilitate the digital transformation of Japanese companies."

Media Contact:

Phyllis Tan

Infor Asia Pacific

+65 9799-9133

phyllis.tan@infor.com

About Infor

Infor is a global leader in business cloud software specialized byindustry. Providing mission-critical enterprise applications to 67,000customers in more than 175 countries, Infor software is designed to delivermore value and less risk, with more sustainable operational advantages. Weempower our 17,000 employees to leverage their deep industry expertise and usedata-driven insights to create, learn and adapt quickly to solve emergingbusiness and industry challenges. Infor is committed to providing our customerswith modern tools to transform their business and accelerate their own path toinnovation. To learn more, please visit www.infor.com.