As an Infor user, bi-annual releases\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0come as a surprise. But each release still brings a set of changes that can\u00a0impact\u00a0system performance, workflows, and day-to-day operations. As your teams get up to speed with the April 2026 release, it helps to understand which updates matter most to your business,\u00a0and how best to prepare for them.<\/p>\n
In this blog, we highlight some of the key updates from the April 2026 release, walk you through how our release analysis agent helps narrow down what\u2019s relevant to your environment, and explore how\u00a0Fortest,\u00a0our AI-powered automated regression testing tool,\u00a0can monitor user journeys, automate script generation, and ensure your system is tested end-to-end, securely.<\/p>\n
If you would\u00a0like to see\u00a0Fortest\u00a0in action, explore\u00a0our latest webinar\u00a0covering Infor\u2019s releases and\u00a0Fortest\u2019s\u00a0capabilities, complete with a live demo.
\n1. Your new digital co-workers: Industry AI agents<\/p>\n
The biggest shift in this release is the move toward an agent-driven ERP. Instead of manually clicking through dozens of screens to complete a task, Infor is introducing AI\u00a0agents\u00a0that can act autonomously to help manage complex processes.<\/p>\n
What this means for you:\u00a0These agents act like specialized digital assistants for different departments\u00a0such as supply chain, finance, or customer service.
\nThe GenAI Assistant: A new AI side panel will be available across the system, allowing you to ask questions in plain English and get immediate help or data insights.<\/p>\n
2. A system built specifically for you<\/p>\n
Infor is moving away from\u00a0a\u00a0“one-size-fits-all” software. The April release introduces Experience Designer Applications, which are designed to improve productivity by offering a cleaner, more focused user interface.<\/p>\n
Tailored\u00a0workspaces:\u00a0You will now have access to workspaces built specifically for your job role, ensuring you only see the information and tools you\u00a0actually need.
\nBuilding\u00a0charts: Through a new GenAI Visualization Builder, you no longer need to be a data expert to create reports. You can simply use natural language to describe the chart you want, and the AI will build it for you.<\/p>\n
3. Business with a purpose: The ESG launch<\/p>\n
Modern companies\u00a0are now required to\u00a0track their impact on the world, and Infor is making this much easier with the launch of the Strategy Planning and Execution (SPE) module.<\/p>\n
Sustainability\u00a0reporting:\u00a0This tool helps businesses track their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. It includes pre-built templates for international reporting standards, making it easier to stay compliant without\u00a0the paperwork.<\/p>\n
4. Key practical “Disruptors” in the system<\/p>\n
Several practical updates are set to change how core business functions\u00a0operate:<\/p>\n
Real-time\u00a0shipping\u00a0costs:\u00a0A new integration allows you to “shop” for the best freight rates in real-time directly while you are entering a customer order, potentially saving significant money on\u00a0logistics.
\nSmarter\u00a0inventory\u00a0tracking:\u00a0The new Outbound Tracking ID simplifies how items are moved through a warehouse. It allows for “bulk tracking” while items are inside the building but requires specific “serialized” tracking only when they are shipped to the customer, reducing unnecessary data entry.
\nAutomated\u00a0finance:\u00a0For finance teams, new\u00a0value+ solutions automate the process of retrieving and registering invoices, while new “Credit Note Matching” helps speed up payment proposals.<\/p>\n
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1. Fashion and apparel<\/p>\n
The fashion industry receives some of the most specialized updates in this release, particularly within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools used to design and develop new styles.<\/p>\n
New\u00a0style\u00a0color\u00a0board:\u00a0Designers can now organize style colorways by theme, collection, or “delivery drops” (e.g., a Spring\/Summer collection), making it much easier to manage large product lines.
\nMeasurement\u00a0defect\u00a0tracking:\u00a0A new feature allows quality teams to track specific measurement errors during bulk production. This helps brands decide whether to pass, fail, or hold a shipment based on how well it matches the original design.
\nSmarter\u00a0integration:\u00a0New capabilities make it safer and faster to upload data from third-party design apps into Infor\u2019s system without risking data errors or system crashes.<\/p>\n
2. Food & beverage, chemicals, and manufacturing<\/p>\n
For industries where safety and traceability are critical, Infor is introducing tools to manage\u00a0product\u00a0recalls more effectively.<\/p>\n
Automated\u00a0recall\u00a0management:\u00a0A new\u00a0product\u00a0recall\u00a0widget uses\u00a0Robotic\u00a0Process\u00a0Automation (RPA) to quickly\u00a0identify\u00a0which customers received an affected item and automatically\u00a0create\u00a0“recall issues” for each one.
\nTrack and\u00a0trace: Enhanced “track and trace” capabilities help companies\u00a0comply with\u00a0growing regulations\u00a0regarding\u00a0food safety and consumer transparency.<\/p>\n
3. FDA-regulated industries (life sciences & healthcare)<\/p>\n
Businesses that must follow strict FDA regulations (like medical\u00a0devices\u00a0or pharmaceutical companies) will see major improvements in digital compliance.<\/p>\n
Electronic\u00a0signatures (e-signatures):\u00a0The system now supports e-signatures and electronic records for physical inventory tasks. This\u00a0eliminates\u00a0the need to print, hand-sign, and scan hundreds of pages of paperwork, helping companies meet FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements digitally.<\/p>\n
4. Global finance (localized impact)<\/p>\n
Infor is also rolling out updates to help companies stay compliant with the specific tax and reporting laws of different countries\u00a0(Ex:\u00a0France, Romania, and Colombia).<\/p>\n
5. Distribution and warehousing<\/p>\n
For\u00a0the\u00a0process and\u00a0distribution industries, the update focuses on visibility and accuracy in the warehouse.<\/p>\n
Lot-level\u00a0reconciliation:\u00a0Managers can now see exact mismatches between the warehouse system and the\u00a0main business\u00a0system at the “lot” (group of items) level. This makes it much faster to investigate why inventory numbers might be off.
\nOutbound\u00a0tracking IDs:\u00a0This release allows for “bulk tracking” while items are moving inside a warehouse, only requiring specific, individual tracking (serialization)\u00a0at the moment\u00a0they are shipped to the customer.<\/p>\n
Managing large-scale ERP updates can be a manual and time-consuming effort for your team. Fortest,\u00a0our AI-powered automated regression testing tool, includes a specialized Release Management agent designed to reduce this effort and support a smoother transition through each release cycle.<\/p>\n
By reviewing extensive release documentation, providing relevant analysis, aligning updates with your system landscape, and delivering actionable insights, it significantly reduces the manual effort\u00a0required,\u00a0enabling\u00a0teams to respond more efficiently and with greater confidence.<\/p>\n
Intelligent\u00a0interaction\u00a0capture (Action Recorder & Code Generator)<\/p>\n
For complex UI-based workflows,\u00a0Fortest\u00a0uses an intelligent “record-to-script” pipeline.<\/p>\n
Action\u00a0recorder:\u00a0This captures real user interactions, DOM details, and element metadata directly from a browser window to produce a JSON metadata file.
\nCode\u00a0generator:\u00a0The AI then transforms these recordings into production-grade automation assets, including Page Objects, Test Data Objects (TDOs), and final test scripts. This ensures consistency across the entire testing framework.<\/p>\n
Enterprise-grade\u00a0security (Azure Key Vault)<\/p>\n
To ensure the automated workflow is “release-ready” for large organizations,\u00a0Fortest\u00a0integrates with Azure Key Vault.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0action:\u00a0It provides centralized\u00a0secrets\u00a0management and encrypted handling of credentials and sensitive configuration data. This ensures that as your AI-powered testing scales, your environment\u00a0remains\u00a0compliant and protected.<\/p>\n
\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<\/p>\n
Infor\u2019s April 2026 release signals a shift toward more intelligent, adaptive ERP\u00a0systems, but\u00a0with that innovation comes increased complexity. With\u00a0Fortest\u2019s\u00a0AI-powered testing and release management capabilities, businesses can adopt new features with confidence, ensuring stability, speed, and continuous value from their Infor investment.<\/p>\n
As you navigate the April release,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0also an ideal time to consider your automation roadmap and begin\u00a0preparing for\u00a0upcoming\u00a0cycles, setting\u00a0the foundation for a more streamlined and efficient approach to future releases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14847,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":""},"industry":[14,13,11,16,12],"service":[59],"class_list":["post-14832","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"blog_render_type":"legacy_acf","sections":[{"section_title":"","section_content":"As an Infor user, bi-annual releases\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0come as a surprise. But each release still brings a set of changes that can\u00a0impact\u00a0system performance, workflows, and day-to-day operations. As your teams get up to speed with the April 2026 release, it helps to understand which updates matter most to your business,\u00a0and how best to prepare for them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIn this blog, we highlight some of the key updates from the April 2026 release, walk you through how our release analysis agent helps narrow down what\u2019s relevant to your environment, and explore how\u00a0<\/span>Fortest<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0our AI-powered automated regression testing tool,\u00a0can monitor user journeys, automate script generation, and ensure your system is tested end-to-end, securely.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/span>If you would\u00a0like to see\u00a0Fortest\u00a0in action, explore\u00a0<\/span>our latest webinar<\/span><\/a>\u00a0covering Infor\u2019s releases and\u00a0Fortest\u2019s\u00a0capabilities, complete with a live demo.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>","section_image":"","table_rows":null,"pro-tip":""},{"section_title":"A closer look at the key updates in the April 2026 release ","section_content":"1. Your new digital co-workers: Industry AI agents<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe biggest shift in this release is the move toward an agent-driven ERP. Instead of manually clicking through dozens of screens to complete a task, Infor is introducing AI\u00a0agents\u00a0that can act autonomously to help manage complex processes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n \t
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