Introduction
The move to Infor CloudSuite sounds appealing, but also raises questions. How complex is the migration? What does this mean for day-to-day operations? And will everything continue to work the way we are used to?
Xibis has been guiding organizations since 1989 in the implementation, optimization, and migration of Infor ERP. We have helped dozens of customers make a controlled and valuable transition to the cloud.
In this article, you will discover what is really involved in a migration to Infor CloudSuite, which misconceptions you can forget, and why more and more organizations are taking the step driven by modernization and technological innovation.
Why organizations are switching to cloud ERP
Modernization and AI as driving forces
More and more organizations want to actively leverage modern technologies such as GenAI, process automation, and data analytics. These innovations are developing primarily in the cloud. The move to Infor CloudSuite therefore becomes a logical step to keep pace with technological advancement.
Pressure on efficiency, flexibility, and innovation
Organizations are under increasing pressure to respond more quickly to market changes, customer expectations, and disruptions in their supply chain. On-premise ERP systems often offer too little flexibility to remain agile.
Legacy systems limiting growth and innovation
Older ERP systems are often heavily customized, difficult to upgrade, and dependent on specific knowledge holders. This makes it difficult to accommodate new business models, digitalization initiatives, or international expansions.
Future-proof scalability and automation
Cloud ERP offers automatic updates, scalability, modern integration capabilities, and continuous innovation. Your IT landscape grows with you, without investments in hardware or lengthy upgrade projects.
What does it deliver? Results from the Forrester study
The independent study The Total Economic Impact of Infor Industry CloudSuite (June 2025) shows that organizations that switched to the cloud realize significant benefits.
- 114% Return on Investment within 3 years
70% less revenue loss through better financial insights - 30% higher productivity in operations and administrative processes
- 70% less time spent on compliance, audits, and reporting
- Lower IT costs and faster expansion capabilities
The conclusion of the interviewed organizations: the transition pays for itself faster than expected.
On-premise versus cloud: a few facts
Cost structure
With on-premise ERP, you pay for hardware, licenses, maintenance, and upgrades. Cloud operates on a predictable subscription model and avoids hidden costs.
Security and compliance
Cloud security runs on world-class infrastructure. Infor CloudSuite runs on AWS and complies with certifications including ISO 27001 and SOC. This level of security is virtually unattainable for organizations on their own.
Innovation and updates
With Infor CloudSuite, you receive automatic updates. No more upgrade projects and no falling behind on new functionalities. Innovations such as GenAI and advanced analytics become available in the cloud first.
The five biggest misconceptions about a cloud migration
- Our processes are too unique for standard cloud.
Infor CloudSuite offers extensive standard processes for a wide range of industries. Much customization often turns out to be unnecessary. - We will lose our custom functionalities.
Many features are now standard parts of CloudSuite. Where customization is truly needed, there are flexible integration options and low-code capabilities. - Cloud is less secure than on-premise.
The opposite is true. The cloud offers continuous monitoring, backups, encryption, and security protocols that are barely achievable on-premise. - Our organization will be down for weeks during the migration.
With a well-thought-out approach and thorough preparation, a migration can be carried out in phases with minimal disruption. - Cloud is more expensive than what we have now.
When management, hardware, upgrades, and downtime are factored in, cloud ERP often proves more cost-effective over a three-year period.
What makes a migration to Infor CloudSuite manageable?
Standard where possible, custom where necessary
The cloud transition is the ideal moment to optimize processes. The goal is not to copy exactly how things were, but to improve based on best practices.
Industry Process Catalogs
Infor offers pre-configured process catalogs that help organizations make faster decisions about workflows, settings, and data models. This shortens implementation time and improves quality.
Migrating with a specialized partner
Xibis has an in-depth knowledge of Infor ERP solutions and the migration challenges organizations face. We help with realistic planning, risk management, and making the right choices.
Xibis approach: step by step toward a successful migration
Intake and fit-gap analysis
We map out opportunities, risks, and process differences. This way, you know exactly what to expect in advance.
Roadmap and planning with minimal disruption
With a phased approach, clear communication, and close collaboration with internal teams, we ensure operations keep running.
Guidance, training, and aftercare
Employees are actively supported so they immediately benefit from the new environment. Even after go-live, we remain involved for optimization.
Conclusion
A migration to Infor CloudSuite is not a purely technical project but a strategic step toward a modern, agile, and future-proof organization. Innovations such as AI, automation, and real-time data analysis are developing primarily in the cloud. By taking this step, you prepare your organization for the next phase of digital growth.
Hesitation about complexity is understandable, but unnecessary. With the right approach and an experienced partner, it becomes a controlled and valuable transition.
Xibis has been helping organizations successfully move to the cloud since 1989 with a pragmatic, clear, and results-oriented approach.