Infor

/ˈɪnfɔːr/ proper noun

Definition

A multinational enterprise software company specializing in business applications for specific industries. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in New York.

Etymology

Shortened form of 'information', reflecting the company's focus on information management and business intelligence solutions. The truncated name follows modern corporate naming trends favoring brief, tech-sounding appellations.

Kelly Says

Infor was one of the largest software companies most people had never heard of, focusing on industry-specific solutions rather than generic business software. The company was acquired by Koch Industries in 2020 for over $13 billion, making it one of the largest private equity deals in tech history.

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