Fortude

The 11th edition of Fashion, Tech, and Wine, a joint initiative by Infor and Fortude, took place last week in New York, bringing together industry and technology leaders to explore what’s next for fashion.

As the first edition of the year, conversations focused on the technologies set to shape the industry, from ERP modernization to building next-generation fashion enterprises, and enabling stronger enterprise synchronization through connected systems.

Here’s a quick look at what was covered:

🔹 ERP modernization: Jon Levine, CEO, Apparel Advisors, shared perspectives from decades of working with leading fashion brands, highlighting how organizations are navigating change and preparing for what’s next.

🔹 The digital fashion revolution: Sergio Toxqui, Senior Solution Consultant, Technology & Innovation, Infor explored how advanced technologies are helping fashion businesses move from experimentation to scalable, real-world impact.

🔹 From silos to synergy: Ana Friedlander, Senior Director, Industry & Fashion, Infor, discussed how brands can unlock value by building connected, collaborative ecosystems.

Fortude’s Shakir Anas, Lahiru Senadheera, and Ifram Ismath were in attendance.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to welcoming you at the next edition as we continue to explore the technologies shaping the future of fashion.

📍 Day 3 - the final day of the M3 User Group Americas Spring Conference 2026 in Arizona, with a full day of discussions and networking ahead.

Today, join Qiang Lan, Chief Solutions Architect at Fortude, for a deep dive into how Experience Designer can enhance usability, streamline workflows, and drive adoption within your ERP landscape.

📅 25 March 2026
🕒 10.15AM – 11.00AM EDT
📍 Tempe Ballroom A

On opening day, Shakir Anas, VP – Delivery & Customer Success at Fortude, together with Jim Avery, Senior ERP Business Analyst at Hydrite, explored the business transformation possible within the Infor ecosystem sharing practical insights and best practices from the Hydrite Chemical Company, whose journey we have supported.

There is still time to drop by and say hello.
Bring us your most pressing business challenge - we are here to help you find the right digital solution.

📅 23–25 March 2026
📍 Embassy Suites by Hilton, Tempe, Arizona

📢 In the news – Fortude has earned its third Microsoft Solutions designation - Azure Infrastructure, further strengthening its Microsoft cloud capabilities.

This milestone builds on Fortude’s existing Microsoft designations, including the Analytics on Microsoft Azure specialization, as well as Data & AI and Digital & App Innovation designations.

“Achieving the Azure Infrastructure Solutions designation is a significant milestone in our Microsoft journey. Organizations are looking for partners who can not only deliver data and AI solutions, but also build resilient, scalable, and secure cloud foundations that accelerate digital transformation,” said Gogula Aryalingam, AVP – Data & AI at Fortude.

The Azure Infrastructure Solutions designation recognizes partners who demonstrate proven expertise in designing, deploying, and managing Azure environments aligned to enterprise needs.

Learn more:

GlobeNewswire - https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/02/19/3240736/0/en/Fortude-further-strengthens-Microsoft-cloud-capabilities-with-Azure-Infrastructure-Solutions-Designation.html

Entrepreneur - https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-au/news-and-trends/fortude-further-strengthens-microsoft-cloud-capabilities/502820