Cloud computing is a concept whose origins can be found in the 1960s as interest grew for computers that could be used by multiple users simultaneously. From its humble beginnings, it gained popularity throughout the late 20th Century as organizations saw the potential it held for delivering software and services to a remote user community. 

The fact that Infor issued 21 press releases on the first day of its Inforum conference this week indicates the broad product announcements made. No wonder CEO Charles Phillips’ keynote was preceded by a marching band and day before the event, Infor said it will be actively hiring.