Infor Delivers Performance Management Designed for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
Infor PM Business Edition Simplifies Planning and Budgeting for SMBs.
Atlanta, GA, September 10, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Infor today announced the availability of Infor PM Business Edition, a cost-effective performance management (PM) solution designed to help small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) automate their planning and budgeting processes. Infor PM Business Edition delivers the performance management functionality used in larger enterprises but configured for the smaller footprint of the SMB. The result is an easier to deploy and manage solution that gives SMBs the strategic tools they need to compete.
Planning and budgeting are fundamental processes for businesses of all sizes. Most SMBs rely on spreadsheets for planning and budgeting, which are prone to data entry errors and lack reporting and collaboration functionality. Typical planning and budgeting applications offer more robust functionality but are complicated and cost prohibitive for many SMBs. Infor PM Business Edition addresses the gap in the market for a planning and budgeting solution that provides the functionality SMBs need in a package that is easier to deploy and also scalable to meet their long-term growth objectives.
Infor PM Business Edition’s planning functionality allows companies to quickly model and test various business scenarios to create realistic financial and operational plans. The solution enables company-wide collaboration through web-based access to plans and data, and provides the ability to test “what-if” situations to ensure the company is prepared for unknown events and to work backward from a key financial goal to identify contributing business drivers and required milestones.
Infor PM Business Edition’s budgeting capabilities help companies automate, manage, and improve the budgeting process. Users can easily enter budget data through a central location. The budget controller monitors and manages the overall budgeting process through this same central location with a real-time view of the status of any budget. These capabilities ensure one version of the truth by eliminating multiple disconnected spreadsheets and providing a single location for all budgeting activity.
Infor PM Business Edition provides reporting capabilities that allow companies to disseminate information to management in a timely manner. Through the included Infor PM Application Studio, companies can report on planning and budgeting data and integrate information from other sources in these reports.
“In today’s global environment, it is essential that small and mid-sized business have access to accurate and reliable information to understand how changes can impact the ability to achieve corporate goals,” said Christina McKeon, director product marketing, Performance Management, Infor. “Infor PM Business Edition delivers on the SMB need for solutions designed specifically for them with the capabilities and support to ensure their current and long-term success.”
To learn more about Infor PM Business Edition, visit http://www.infor.com/solutions/pm/.
About Infor
Infor acquires and develops functionally rich software backed by thousands of domain experts and then makes it better through continuous innovation, faster implementation options, global enablement, and flexible buying options. In a few short years, Infor has become one of the largest providers of business software in the world. For additional information, visit www.infor.com.
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This announcement reflects the direction Infor may take with regard to the specific product(s) described herein, all of which is subject to change by Infor in its sole discretion, with or without notice to you. This announcement is not a commitment to you in any way and you should not rely on this document or any of its content in making any decision. Infor is not committing to develop or deliver any specified enhancement, upgrade, product or functionality, even if such is described in this announcement and even if such description is accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” and/or similar expressions. Many factors can affect Infor’s product development plans and the nature, content and timing of future product releases, all of which remain in the sole discretion of Infor. This announcement, in whole or in part, may not be incorporated into any contractual agreement with Infor or its subsidiaries or affiliates. Infor expressly disclaims any liability with respect to this announcement.
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Wade Coleman Justin Siefert
Infor Wunderkind Public Relations
678.319.8748 404.601.3660 x113
wade.coleman@infor.com jsiefert@wunderkindpr.com
Planning and budgeting are fundamental processes for businesses of all sizes. Most SMBs rely on spreadsheets for planning and budgeting, which are prone to data entry errors and lack reporting and collaboration functionality. Typical planning and budgeting applications offer more robust functionality but are complicated and cost prohibitive for many SMBs. Infor PM Business Edition addresses the gap in the market for a planning and budgeting solution that provides the functionality SMBs need in a package that is easier to deploy and also scalable to meet their long-term growth objectives.
Infor PM Business Edition’s planning functionality allows companies to quickly model and test various business scenarios to create realistic financial and operational plans. The solution enables company-wide collaboration through web-based access to plans and data, and provides the ability to test “what-if” situations to ensure the company is prepared for unknown events and to work backward from a key financial goal to identify contributing business drivers and required milestones.
Infor PM Business Edition’s budgeting capabilities help companies automate, manage, and improve the budgeting process. Users can easily enter budget data through a central location. The budget controller monitors and manages the overall budgeting process through this same central location with a real-time view of the status of any budget. These capabilities ensure one version of the truth by eliminating multiple disconnected spreadsheets and providing a single location for all budgeting activity.
Infor PM Business Edition provides reporting capabilities that allow companies to disseminate information to management in a timely manner. Through the included Infor PM Application Studio, companies can report on planning and budgeting data and integrate information from other sources in these reports.
“In today’s global environment, it is essential that small and mid-sized business have access to accurate and reliable information to understand how changes can impact the ability to achieve corporate goals,” said Christina McKeon, director product marketing, Performance Management, Infor. “Infor PM Business Edition delivers on the SMB need for solutions designed specifically for them with the capabilities and support to ensure their current and long-term success.”
To learn more about Infor PM Business Edition, visit http://www.infor.com/solutions/pm/.
About Infor
Infor acquires and develops functionally rich software backed by thousands of domain experts and then makes it better through continuous innovation, faster implementation options, global enablement, and flexible buying options. In a few short years, Infor has become one of the largest providers of business software in the world. For additional information, visit www.infor.com.
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This announcement reflects the direction Infor may take with regard to the specific product(s) described herein, all of which is subject to change by Infor in its sole discretion, with or without notice to you. This announcement is not a commitment to you in any way and you should not rely on this document or any of its content in making any decision. Infor is not committing to develop or deliver any specified enhancement, upgrade, product or functionality, even if such is described in this announcement and even if such description is accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” and/or similar expressions. Many factors can affect Infor’s product development plans and the nature, content and timing of future product releases, all of which remain in the sole discretion of Infor. This announcement, in whole or in part, may not be incorporated into any contractual agreement with Infor or its subsidiaries or affiliates. Infor expressly disclaims any liability with respect to this announcement.
Media Contacts
Wade Coleman Justin Siefert
Infor Wunderkind Public Relations
678.319.8748 404.601.3660 x113
wade.coleman@infor.com jsiefert@wunderkindpr.com
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