F1 Infotech Joins Infor Partner Network

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Strategic Alignment and Partnership Sets between F1 Infotech and Infor Foundation for New Sales in Middle East Hospitality

Dubai, United Arab Emirates., February 11, 2013 - (PressReleasePoint) - F1 Infotech, one of the leading technology integrators and training provider for the hospitality industry and part of the Spectrum Group today announced it has joined the Infor Partner Network (IPN) a selective group of channel partners that re-sell and service Infor’s leading business application software.

F1 Infotech will focus on selling and servicing Infor Hospitality applications throughout the Middle East and India. Infor is the world's third-largest supplier of enterprise applications and services, with more than 70,000 customers. Approximately one-quarter of Infor’s license revenue is generated through channel partners in the IPN.

With this partnership, Infor intends to expand its presence in the Middle East by enabling F1 Infotech to focus on the key industries of hotels, entertainment and catering throughout the region.

The IPN is an industry leading program which focuses on helping Infor channel partners run successful businesses based around supplying Infor products and services, enabling partners to deliver the highest quality support for Infor customers.

Infor has announced a record level of innovation, with more than 100 new products delivered in 2012, including Infor 10 Industry Suites; applications specialized by industry featuring Infor10 ION technology, which uses open standards to integrate Infor and non-Infor applications and Infor10 ION Workspace technology. Designed expressly for the unique demands of a specific industry, Infor10 Industry Suites are preconfigured by industry, minimizing the need for extensive customizations that often lead to long and costly implementations.

“We joined the IPN for very simple reasons,” said George Linu, Business Unit Manager ME & India of F1 Infotech.  “Infor has given us the tools, resources and financial incentives to win new business. Infor products boast out-of-the-box industry specific functionality which will help us grow a profitable and sustainable business quickly. From demand generation to sales, delivery and support, we have fantastic support from Infor to put us in a strong position to win,”

George further added, “Infor is clear alternative to some of the old brands in enterprise software. We are very impressed with the new Infor10 brand which is underpinned by innovation and deep industry specific applications. This is precisely what our customers are crying out for: applications that meet their business needs with no excess fat. Furthermore the investment that Infor is making in the channel through the Infor Partner Network is impressive. We believe strongly that this program will enable us compete on the basis of speed, and help us rapidly grow a profitable business.”

“The IPN provides channel partners access to resources at every stage of the sales cycle – from planning and enablement through demand generation, sales, delivery, and support,” said Jeff Abbott, vice president, Global Alliances and Channels, Infor. “The IPN is designed to help partners progress through the respective tiers within the program based upon their Infor product specialization, level of certification andsales performance.  It’s a great time to be an Infor partner.”

“Infor welcomes F1 Infotech to the Infor Partner Network, and are committed to helping grow F1 Infotech’s sales force, pre-sales capability and work closely with its team to provide superior products to customers around the globe. It is truly a very exciting time for F1 Infotech to be a part of Infor, and our Infor Partner Network, and we look forward to offering its team the highest quality training, support and enablement in the industry,” concludes Jeff.

About F1 Infotech:
F1 Infotech is a leading training and technology solution provider that offers planning, designing, migration and implementation of IT Infrastructure solutions for all Hospitality environments offering best breed products for every requirement. It also achieves a sustainable mix of solution for each environment through its unique process of Design & Consultation, Turnkey ELV Solutions and Hotel Management & Security software.

F1 Infotech carries industry specialists on both technical and operational levels, cognizing the end customers’ requirements. The reach to world class technology vendors enables it to be a complete solution provider for the Hospitality & Infrastructure Industry. The company has office in UAE, Saudi Arabia and India.  

About Infor
Infor is the third-largest provider of enterprise applications and services, helping 70,000 customers in 194 countries improve operations, drive growth, and quickly adapt to changes in business demands. Infor offers deep industry-specific applications and suites, engineered for speed, using ground-breaking technology that delivers a rich user experience, and flexible deployment options that give customers a choice to run their businesses in the cloud, on-premises, or both.  

About Spectrum Group
Spectrum Group is a synergy of Spectrum Training, ComGuard Distribution, ComGuard Value Business, Psilog International, Spectrum Network Solutions, ComGuard Networks (India). With offices in Dubai, Riyadh, Mumbai, Delhi and over 200 highly skilled professionals supporting the group initiatives, Spectrum Group has truly emerged as one of the top ICT players in the region. The group has gained respectability in the ME marketplace for its keen sense of understanding and readiness to serve the network and security needs of Consumers, SMBs, Government agencies and Enterprises in the region. Backed by in-house technical expertise in deploying cutting-edge products, solutions, training, and combining innovative value proposition to support customers, Spectrum group has struck the right chord and marched ahead with its strategic moves.