Embedding AI into Enterprise Platforms – Episode 2: Infor | An SMC Podcast Series

In this episode of Embedding AI into Enterprise Platforms, Rob Stummer, Director of Growth at Solution Minds Consulting (SMC), speaks with Aidan Brecknell, Head of Commercial, Enterprise & Channel, Pacific Region at Infor, and Matthew Addley, Industry Strategist at Infor.

They explore how Infor is embedding AI into enterprise systems to move beyond theory — delivering real business outcomes across manufacturing, distribution, food & beverage, logistics, energy and utilities, healthcare, government, and construction. With deep industry expertise and an AI-native architecture, Infor is helping organisations drive smarter decisions, operational efficiency, and measurable ROI.

What you’ll learn:

• How AI is delivering proven value in enterprise platforms

• Why industry-specific AI is outperforming one-size-fits-all approaches

• Infor’s embedded AI architecture and AWS Bedrock partnership

• Real-world ROI from predictive maintenance and data cleansing

• How trust and governance are shaping the future of AI in ERP

Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome and introductions
01:35 – The race to embed AI into enterprise platforms
03:00 – Why AI is now delivering proven business value
05:40 – Industry adoption trends and AI embedded in ERP
09:10 – From hype to reality: AI applications that work
14:30 – Infor’s AI architecture and AWS Bedrock integration
20:05 – Data trust, quality, and governance in AI
28:20 – Real-world ROI and lessons from Infor customers
34:00 – The next wave of AI-driven enterprise transformation
38:00 – Closing thoughts and resources