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The Cloud Advantage: Infor's CloudFueled Growth in Asia-Pacific

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January 2025

Senior VP Terry Smagh highlights Infor’s growth, cloud adoption, and AIdriven operations. With major investments in India, including an R&D hub and upcoming data center, Infor leads in innovation, efficiency, and sustainability.

- By Aanchal Ghatak

The Cloud Advantage: Infor's CloudFueled Growth in Asia-Pacific

In the heart of Asia-Pacific, a quiet revolution is underway. Fueled by technological advancements and shifting global dynamics, businesses across the region are undergoing a digital transformation. Infor, a leading enterprise software company, is witnessing significant growth in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in India. The company has been actively driving cloud adoption across various industries, with a focus on manufacturing, food and beverage, and fashion.

Terry Smagh, Senior Vice President and GM of Infor Asia Pacific Japan (APJ), sheds light on the accelerating pace of cloud migration across industries and the pivotal role technology plays in redefining operational excellence.

"We're seeing tremendous momentum in cloud adoption," says Smagh. "This year alone, we've onboarded several customers to the cloud, with many more in the pipeline. Asia-Pacific is not only our fastest-growing market globally but also one that's embracing cloud solutions at an unprecedented rate."

THE POWER OF THE CLOUD

Cloud technology has emerged as a game-changer, enabling businesses to scale rapidly, reduce costs, and enhance agility. Infor has been at the forefront of cloud adoption in the region, with a significant portion of its customer base transitioning to cloudbased solutions.

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