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Businesses acquainted with the Infor eco-system are no strangers to the feature releases the Cloud solutions provider introduces semi-annually. The most recent innovations are being rolled out throughout October<\/a> \u2013 they were revealed at the Infor Velocity Summit 2024 in Las Vegas with live demos on how businesses can set the changes in motion.<\/p>\n

The feature releases are extensive and will enable deeper integration of industry and business data while introducing better Gen AI capabilities, enhanced data security, and effective user interfaces. In this blog, we\u2019ll explore some key features and discuss how our managed services team works diligently to understand these changes, the impact they will have on your business, and use automation to fast-track testing so your business can achieve maximum productivity. <\/p>\n

An overview of the key releases this October<\/p>\n

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1. Boosting efficiency with GenAI Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most anticipated releases is the Infor GenAI Assistant, a conversational AI tool that enhances user interaction within Infor CloudSuite. By streamlining tasks such as managing manufacturing projects, analyzing requisitions, and tracking products, the GenAI Assistant empowers users to achieve greater levels of productivity.<\/p>\n

This feature is part of Infor\u2019s broader Industry AI portfolio, which continuously embeds AI across applications to enrich industry-specific processes. With GenAI\u2019s ability to reduce manual effort, businesses can expect enhanced accuracy, consistency, and significant time savings, as demonstrated in real-world applications like item master data cleansing.<\/p>\n

2. Transforming business operations with Infor Process Mining<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Another important update is Infor Process Mining, a tool designed to give businesses enhanced visibility into their daily operations. By utilizing specialized algorithms to analyze event log data, process mining enables organizations to uncover inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for automation.<\/p>\n

This platform simplifies data analysis and insights retrieval, leading to faster decision-making and operational agility. Process mining can illuminate inefficiencies across workflows like order-to-cash operations, empowering businesses to address process issues without disrupting ongoing activities.<\/p>\n

3. Navigating compliance with ESG strategy management<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>As businesses increasingly prioritize sustainability and compliance, Infor\u2019s ESG Strategy Management offers new capabilities to help organizations set, meet, and report on their ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals. These modules are seamlessly integrated into daily workflows, allowing businesses to ensure compliance while maintaining operational efficiency.<\/p>\n

With regulatory pressures mounting in multiple sectors, having a tool that embeds ESG data into everyday operations is an advantage. By systematically tracking and improving ESG goals, businesses can stay on top of regulatory changes while contributing to long-term sustainability objectives.<\/p>\n

4. Enhancing industry-specific supply chain management<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Infor has also introduced industry-specific enhancements to its supply chain management solutions, particularly in sectors like healthcare. New capabilities such as procedure supply planning and distribution management are designed to improve accuracy, reduce manual intervention, and speed up time-to-value.<\/p>\n

By embedding AI-driven insights and automating critical supply chain processes, businesses can optimize operations while maintaining flexibility. The result is a faster, more efficient supply chain with reduced errors, enhancing customer satisfaction and business performance.<\/p>\n

5. Additional platform enhancements<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>The October release includes several other features that improve overall platform functionality. Infor GenAI extends its capabilities into document processing, enabling quicker handling of large volumes of business data. Infor RPA (Robotic Process Automation) introduces new automation capabilities, reducing manual tasks and increasing productivity across various departments.<\/p>\n

Additionally, workspace enhancements to Infor Mongoose offer improved low-code application development, giving businesses the tools to adapt and scale applications faster. These features, combined with enhanced security protocols and data management capabilities, ensure organizations stay agile and responsive to market changes.<\/p>\n

So how can Fortude\u2019s managed services help?<\/p>\n

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While innovation and automation are key drivers in successful release management, having the right support can make a difference. Fortude offers its release management solution as part of its managed services capability<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From application management and resource augmentation, our services go beyond simple support, enabling businesses to focus on innovation while we handle the technical complexities that come with feature releases. Our team of Infor-certified experts works with businesses to manage their release cycles efficiently, leveraging automation wherever possible to deliver faster, more accurate results. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how your team will benefit:<\/p>\n

– Release management can cause disruptions to the overall system – this can in turn impact the bottom-line and the brand, but with release management the overall impact can be managed by planning solutions to ensure business continuity.<\/p>\n

– Gain confidence in future release management.<\/p>\n

– Time to focus on innovation.<\/p>\n