Cloud ERP
1 July 2025
1 July 2025
Inforlogic’s Paula Yarwood looks at how cloud ERP has evolved and why, instead of evaluating “why cloud”, manufacturers are now giving careful consideration to “which cloud”.
Modern ERP is in high demand. As manufacturers grapple with rising complexity, regulatory pressures and volatility across both costs and demand, they’re turning to digital to help. A testament to this demand is that ERP spending has increased by 8% since 2022 and is projected to reach $147.7 billion by the end of this year.
While it contains the functionality necessary to support the financials and production demands of manufacturing, outdated, heavily modified legacy ERP systems are no longer fit for purpose. They can impede progression, as well as harbouring increasing levels of risk the longer they’re in situ.
Not only are they manually intensive, which increases the potential for errors and inaccuracies and consumes resources that could otherwise be spent on value-added activities, but they also can’t pivot and adapt to the needs of modern environments.
As such, manufacturers are seeking to upgrade or migrate to modern cloud-based ERP capabilities in their quest to drive greater agility, intelligence, and scalability. Gartner forecasts that spending on public cloud will hit $723 billion this year.
But is cloud always the answer?
The short answer is yes. Running ERP on-premise typically falls short of delivering the security, scale and performance benefits synonymous with the cloud. The question our prospects and customers frequently ask us now is which cloud is right for their needs, risks, ambitions and mindsets.
Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) is hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) on a multi-tenant basis. This means that a single instance of the software runs on a server that serves multiple cloud customers (tenants).
Because AWS security and performance standards are world-class, customers can be assured that their systems are not only technologically advanced but also that risk is managed effectively, ensuring robustness and resilience.
Bringing together advanced technologies and AI-driven intelligence within a true multi-tenant cloud environment means seamless updates, scale and agility. In addition to truly future-proofing investments, this model ensures users are always on the latest version.
Infor CloudSuite Industrial’s composable infrastructure and ability to easily integrate with third-party systems cement this scalability, driving visibility and collaboration to support long-term planning.
Infor SyteLine (CloudSuite Industrial)
While a multi-tenant model is right for many businesses, misconceptions around the risk and security aspects of cloud prevail in certain sectors. Concerns around data privacy, where data resides and increasing regulatory requirements are driving greater scrutiny of the specific types of cloud model. As a result, private clouds and hybrid models are gaining ground.
Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) features a unique, flexible architecture which provides a cost-effective and efficient way to adapt the solution to fit the nuances and parameters of manufacturers’ specific operational models. The flexibility which comes with its composable architecture means that other cloud options can be explored.
Typically, in those instances, a partner or regional data centre hosts the platform on a software-as-s-service basis, or private on-premise cloud.
As outlined in the Government’s Industrial Strategy 2035, manufacturing growth is imperative for the economy. And without a modern cloud ERP to facilitate new technologies and scale for the future, manufacturers risk falling behind their competitors.
Cloud, therefore, represents the only truly real, scalable, and future-proof platform from which to embrace a more intelligent and agile way of working, capitalise on new technologies, and seize future opportunities.
Because Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) is available in a fully multi-tenant cloud environment via AWS or on a hybrid or private cloud basis, it offers the flexibility to meet the cloud environment that best suits your business, both now and in the long term.
To learn more about how Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) can help scale your operations, please don’t hesitate to contact us or call the team on 01606 720499.
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