Apex Systems' Infor Award Signals Key Role in Enterprise AI Future

By Daniel Thomas

RICHMOND, VA – March 31, 2026 – Apex Systems, a global technology solutions firm, has been named the 2026 Infor Partner Award winner for Americas Source and Co-Sell Partner of the Year, a recognition that highlights the firm's growing influence in the critical, yet often overlooked, foundation of the artificial intelligence revolution: the enterprise platform.

The award, presented by enterprise software giant Infor, acknowledges Apex's success in delivering innovation and measurable value to clients. However, its significance extends beyond a single partnership, signaling a broader industry trend where the modernization of core business systems is becoming paramount for any organization serious about leveraging AI. As companies race to deploy intelligent systems, the quality and accessibility of their foundational data—housed within enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms—has become the primary determinant of success or failure.

The Backbone of AI: Enterprise Platforms Take Center Stage

In an era dominated by discussions of large language models and generative AI, the backend systems that power business operations are re-emerging as the strategic center of gravity. Industry analysts note that without a modernized, integrated enterprise platform serving as a clean and reliable system of record, AI initiatives often stall, crippled by siloed, inconsistent, and untrustworthy data. This is the challenge that Apex Systems, through its partnership with Infor, is directly addressing.

"In a world increasingly shaped by AI, enterprise software plays a critical role in enabling organizations to fully realize the potential of their data," said Robin Irvine, SVP of ERP Consulting Services for US and EMEA at Apex Systems. This sentiment reflects a growing consensus that operational and financial data are the lifeblood of effective AI. Apex focuses on modernizing and extending these core platforms to create the trusted data pipelines necessary to fuel advanced AI use cases and drive tangible business outcomes.

The firm's expertise covers the breadth of Infor's enterprise application portfolio, including the Infor Velocity suite, an all-inclusive package of AI solutions, tools, and expertise. This capability allows Apex to not only implement and manage the core ERP but also to integrate the intelligent layer on top, helping clients accelerate everything from supply chain optimization to predictive financial modeling. This end-to-end approach is crucial for overcoming common AI adoption hurdles like data quality, legacy system integration, and demonstrating a clear return on investment.

A Partnership Forged in Collaborative Innovation

The award from Infor is part of the inaugural global Infor Partner Network (IPN) Awards, making the recognition particularly noteworthy. It positions Apex at the forefront of a competitive ecosystem where partners are judged on revenue growth, customer success, and their ability to guide clients toward modern cloud environments. The win validates Apex's deep, multi-industry experience and its proven ability to deliver complex projects.

"We are proud to recognize Apex Systems in Infor’s augural partner awards,” said Jeanne Newberry, SVP of Ecosystem and Business Development at Infor. “Our partners are essential to how we grow the business, reach new markets, and deliver better outcomes for customers. Apex plays a critical role in delivering industry expertise, innovation, and customer success across our ecosystem.”

This partnership is built on a long history of collaboration. Apex Systems' Infor practice, which includes the former Avaap Infor business, has brought more customers live on Infor software than any other partner. This track record is built on a foundation of certified expertise across Infor's CloudSuite for various industries, including healthcare and manufacturing, as well as specialized knowledge in analytics, change management, and Infor OS. By combining Infor's industry-specific software with Apex's strategic implementation and transformation services, clients gain a powerful combination designed to accelerate modernization and unlock actionable insights from their data.

Newberry added that the awards celebrate organizations like Apex that “embody the spirit of mutual benefit — driving success for their customers, their own businesses, and Infor together.”

A Building Block for the Everforth Vision

This award arrives at a pivotal moment for Apex Systems and its parent company, ASGN Incorporated (NYSE: ASGN), which is in the process of a major strategic rebranding. In the first half of 2026, ASGN will unify its seven distinct brands—including Apex Systems, ECS, and GlideFast—under a new single identity: Everforth.

The move to Everforth is designed to consolidate the specialized expertise of its constituent companies into a cohesive, end-to-end technology and digital engineering powerhouse. The new parent brand will focus on six core solution areas: AI and data, cloud and infrastructure, digital engineering, customer experience, cybersecurity, and enterprise platforms. Apex's demonstrated excellence in enterprise platforms and its crucial role in AI enablement align perfectly with this new strategic vision.

This Infor award serves as a powerful proof point for the Everforth strategy before the brand has even officially launched. It showcases the high-caliber, specialized capabilities that will form the bedrock of the unified company's offerings. For clients, the transition promises access to the same trusted teams from Apex but with the backing of a broader set of resources and deeper cross-brand collaboration, enabling more comprehensive solutions to their most complex digital transformation challenges.

Apex Systems' recognition from Infor is more than just an accolade; it is a clear indicator of the company's strategic position at the intersection of enterprise data and artificial intelligence. As organizations continue to pursue their IT modernization priorities, the ability to build and maintain a robust, AI-ready digital core will be indispensable, and partnerships focused on this goal are poised to define the next era of business transformation.