Epicor Software Corp., announced that it made this year’s InformationWeek 500 for its innovations in business technology. This marks the company’s second appearance on the InformationWeek 500, having made the 2010 list as Activant Solutions Inc., prior to the acquisition of both companies by Apax Partners in May 2011.

Epicor was recognized for “Project Cappella.”
 
“We’re proud to earn a spot on this year’s InformationWeek 500 as one of the top technology innovators across America,” said Andy Stameson, CIO and vice president of IT, real estate / facilities for Epicor. “Epicor is utilizing the latest in Microsoft SharePoint technology to build remarkable online resources that support all aspects of the company. The ability to bring people, processes and information together in a meaningful way is of great business value.”

InformationWeek identifies and honors the nation's most innovative users of information technology with its annual 500 listing and also tracks the technology, strategies, investments and administrative practices of America’s best-known companies.

“For 23 years, the InformationWeek 500 has chronicled and honored the most innovative users of business technology,” said InformationWeek Editor In Chief Rob Preston. “In this day and age, however, being innovative isn’t enough. Companies and their IT organizations need to innovate faster than ever before to stay a step or two ahead of their customers, partners, and competitors. This year’s ranking placed special emphasis on those high-octane business technology innovators.”