Infor Announces Plan to Upgrade and Enhance
Datastream MP2 Asset Management Solution
ATLANTA -- June 27, 2006 — Infor, one of the largest global providers of enterprise software, today announced plans to upgrade and enhance the Infor MP2® asset management solution. This announcement, along with the recent release of Datastream 7i v. 7.10, the industry’s leading web-architected asset performance management solution, continues Infor’s commitment to providing the industry’s most comprehensive and functionally rich asset management solutions.
Infor MP2 delivers the functionality businesses need to keep their assets operating at peak performance while keeping operational costs to a minimum, all in an affordable and easy-to-deploy client/server package.
The new version of Infor MP2 will include numerous updates and upgrades, including support for Microsoft’s SQL Server Express and SQL Server 2005. Other enhancements include an updated user interface as well as support for the latest generation of Microsoft desktop operating systems.
“Northeastern Power Company has relied on MP2 to keep our business running for eight years,” said Cheryl Thomas, Storekeeper. “We are thrilled to see that Infor is making a strong commitment to developing and supporting the MP2 product and look forward to implementing future features and innovations to further improve the performance of our business.”
Currently deployed at thousands of customer sites worldwide, Infor MP2 automates the process of tracking, maintaining and managing capital assets. This enables customers to maximize equipment uptime, while controlling the cost of labor and inventory.
“Our renewed investment in the Infor MP2 solution underscores our commitment to customer satisfaction and driving innovation through all our product lines,” said Infor Chairman and CEO Jim Schaper. “For many customers, Infor MP2 is a critical component of their business, and these new enhancements mean companies can continue to rely on this proven asset management solution running on the latest technology platforms.”
Houghton Leroy, Director of Consulting, ARC Advisory Group, commented "recent research identified small- to mid-size business (SMB) as a strong growth area for Asset Management. Rapid deployment and good functionality at an affordable price makes MP2 a smart SMB choice."
Availability
The updated version of Infor MP2 is expected to begin shipping in the first quarter of calendar year 2007.
About Infor
Infor is the largest global software provider focused on delivering world-class enterprise applications to select verticals in the manufacturing and distribution industries. Infor delivers integrated best-in-class solutions that address the essential challenges its customers face in areas such as supply chain planning, enterprise asset management, relationship management, demand management, ERP, warehouse management, and business intelligence. With more than 3,100 employees in 50 global offices, Infor provides enterprise solutions to more than 24,700 customers in over 100 countries. For additional information, visit www.infor.com.