ERP migration

Migrate from Aqilla to Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Field-level mapping, validation, and rollback between Aqilla and Infor CloudSuite Corporate. We move data and schema; workflows are rebuilt natively in Infor CloudSuite Corporate.

Aqilla logo

Aqilla

Source

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Destination

Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Compatibility

92%

12 of 13

objects map 1:1 between Aqilla and Infor CloudSuite Corporate.

Complexity

BStandard

Timeline

8-12 weeks

Rollback included Accuracy guarantee Field-level validation

Overview

What this migration involves

Moving from Aqilla to Infor CloudSuite is a cross-architecture ERP migration. Aqilla stores financial data around container and subordinate hierarchies with 20+ analysis codes on every transaction, while Infor CloudSuite uses industry-specific data models with separate transactional and analytical structures. We extract from Aqilla via CSV exports (or the REST API if the Enterprise add-on is active), stage the data in a SQL Server database compatible with Infor's Migration Utility, and load master data in dependency order before transactional records. Inter-company journals require a separate elimination step because CloudSuite does not natively support Aqilla's cross-entity posting model. Budget formulas, workflow automations, and custom report definitions do not migrate; we deliver a written inventory for the customer's implementation team to rebuild in CloudSuite's Birst or Infor OS reporting layer.

Field-level fidelity

Every standard and custom field arrives verified.

Schema-aware mapping

AI proposes the map; you confirm before any record moves.

Relationships preserved

Parent–child, lookups, and ownership stay linked.

Full activity history

Calls, emails, meetings — with original timestamps.

Attachments & notes

Documents, uploads, and inline notes move with the record.

Why teams make this switch

Two sides of the same decision

Leaving

Aqilla logo

Aqilla

What's pushing teams away

  • Aqilla is perceived as expensive relative to competing ERPs, with per-user pricing that scales significantly at the Business and Pro tiers.
  • User permission configuration is described as confusing — controlling access at granular object and area levels requires effort to get right.
  • Some customers report that development requests for fine-tuning or bug fixes take extended time to address after the first year of use.
  • Organisations with simple, single-entity requirements find the multi-company and analysis-code complexity unnecessary overhead for their use case.

Choosing

Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

What's pulling them in

  • Infor CloudSuite is industry-specific out of the box — manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and food & beverage editions ship with preconfigured workflows that reduce the need for extensive customization and accelerate time to value for operations-heavy organizations.
  • The platform's deep integration with Excel for financial reporting is frequently cited as a key productivity feature, allowing finance teams to pull data directly and make changes without leaving familiar tooling.
  • AWS-hosted multi-tenant deployment eliminates data center management for IT teams, and Infor OS provides a unified integration layer (ION) that connects the CloudSuite to third-party applications without point-to-point middleware.
  • Organizations with multi-site or multi-country operations choose Infor for its multicurrency, multilanguage, and local regulatory compliance capabilities across 175+ countries, which simplifies consolidation for global CFOs.
  • The two-tier ERP strategy positioning lets corporate headquarters run CloudSuite while subsidiaries run lighter instances, which appeals to complex organizational structures that want standardization without full replacement.

Object mapping

How Aqilla objects map to Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Each row shows how a Aqilla object lands in Infor CloudSuite Corporate, including any object-level transformations, lookup resolution, or schema-design dependencies.

Typical mapping — final map is confirmed during the sample migration step.

Aqilla

Chart of Accounts

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Chart of Accounts (COA) / Account Master

1:1
Fully supported

Aqilla's hierarchical account structure maps to Infor CloudSuite's account master table. We preserve the account code, description, account type (P&L vs Balance Sheet), and any active/inactive status. Aqilla's analysis codes (up to 20 per transaction) map to CloudSuite dimension or cost-centre fields; if CloudSuite edition uses fewer native dimensions, we map the most-used analysis codes and flag the remainder for manual entry or extension configuration.

Aqilla

Journal Entries (Header + Lines)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

General Ledger Journal Entries

1:1
Fully supported

Aqilla journal headers with line-level debits and credits map to CloudSuite GL journal entry records. We preserve the journal number, posting date, effective date, reference, and description. Source document references (invoice numbers, receipt numbers) are stored as journal line memo fields. Post-lock periods in Aqilla must be confirmed closed before migration so that entries land in the correct open period in CloudSuite.

Aqilla

Multi-Company and Inter-Company Journals

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Inter-Company Elimination Entries (separate step)

many:1
Fully supported

Aqilla's inter-company journals cross-reference two or more entities in a single posting. Infor CloudSuite does not natively support multi-entity inter-company posting in the same way. We decompose these into individual entity postings and generate elimination entries as a separate migration phase. We carry an entity-mapping table from Aqilla and produce elimination journal entries that zero out the inter-company balance positions post-load.

Aqilla

Customers / Accounts Receivable

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Customer Master / AR Records

1:1
Fully supported

Aqilla customer records (contact details, currency settings, credit limits, tax registration) map to CloudSuite customer master data. Open AR items migrate as individual invoice records with due dates, amounts, and payment terms preserved. We flag any partial payments or credit memos for manual review in CloudSuite before finalising the AR aging report.

Aqilla

Vendors / Accounts Payable

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Vendor Master / AP Records

1:1
Fully supported

Aqilla vendor records with multi-currency settings, payment terms, and tax codes map to CloudSuite vendor master data. Open purchase invoices and vouchers migrate as AP records with header and line detail preserved. Tax codes are mapped to CloudSuite tax codes; any Aqilla-specific tax logic (Making Tax Digital compliance) is flagged for review with the customer and their Infor implementation partner.

Aqilla

Purchase Invoices (Header + Lines)

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Purchase Vouchers / AP Invoices

1:1
Fully supported

Aqilla's container/subordinate purchase invoice structure (header with associated line rows) maps to CloudSuite purchase voucher records with line-item detail. We preserve quantity, unit price, tax code, and analysis codes on each line. The purchase invoice number becomes the voucher reference, and the posting date maps to the voucher date. Unposted invoices are flagged separately and require period-status confirmation before migration.

Aqilla

Sales Invoices

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Sales Invoices / AR Invoices

1:1
Fully supported

Aqilla order-to-cash invoices with line items, tax breakdown, and payment terms map to CloudSuite AR invoice records. Header and subordinate line detail is preserved. Invoice PDFs and attachments migrate as ContentDocument records linked to the invoice entity in CloudSuite where the document storage API supports it.

Aqilla

Fixed Assets

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Fixed Asset Master

1:1
Mapping required

Aqilla fixed asset records (acquisition date, cost, depreciation method, book values) map to CloudSuite fixed asset module. We preserve depreciation schedules and flag mid-period acquisitions for period adjustment. If Aqilla uses a depreciation method not supported in CloudSuite, we document the variance and carry the net book value as the opening balance in the destination asset record.

Aqilla

Inventory Items

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Item Master / Inventory

1:1
Mapping required

Aqilla inventory items with stock valuation, costing method, and on-hand quantities map to CloudSuite item master data. We migrate item definitions and current stock positions. Open purchase orders and sales commitments require separate purchase and sales order migration; these are handled as transactional records after the item master is established and validated.

Aqilla

Bank Accounts and Reconciliations

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Bank Account Master / Cash Records

1:1
Fully supported

Aqilla bank accounts with imported transactions and cash-matching data map to CloudSuite bank account records. Reconciled and unreconciled positions carry forward; unmatched items are flagged in a reconciliation exception report for the customer's AP/AR team to resolve post-migration in CloudSuite's bank reconciliation module.

Aqilla

Users and Roles

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

User / Role Configuration

1:1
Mapping required

Aqilla user seats (Core/Business/Pro/Enterprise) are tier-gated permission models that do not map directly to Infor CloudSuite role constructs. We extract the full user inventory with their permission scopes, map active users to CloudSuite roles and security groups, and produce a role-mapping matrix. Any Aqilla permissions that have no CloudSuite equivalent are flagged for manual configuration.

Aqilla

Attachments and Documents

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Document Management / Content Records

1:1
Mapping required

Aqilla documents linked to transactions migrate as file attachments associated with the corresponding record in CloudSuite. We extract by transaction reference and re-associate in CloudSuite where the document management API supports it. Document types (invoices, receipts, contracts) map to CloudSuite document category or content library structures.

Aqilla

Budgets and Forecasts

maps to

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Budget Versions (numeric values only)

1:1
Mapping required

Aqilla budget data (period granularity, account association) migrates as numeric budget values attached to the corresponding account and period in CloudSuite. Budget formulas specific to Aqilla's reporting engine cannot be reconstructed in CloudSuite's formula syntax. We migrate the latest approved budget version and flag forecast models requiring rebuild in CloudSuite's budget entry or Birst planning layer.

Gotchas + challenges

What specifically takes care here

Platform-specific issues from each side, plus the pair-specific challenges that don't show up on either platform's page on its own.

Aqilla logo

Aqilla gotchas

High

API is an add-on gated behind Enterprise tier

High

Multi-company and inter-company journals require sequencing

Medium

User seat tiers do not directly map to destination role models

Medium

Open journal periods must be closed before final cutover

Low

Budgets and forecast models use Aqilla-native formulas

Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Infor CloudSuite Corporate gotchas

High

Infor OS tier-based usage limits gate API and BaaS capabilities

Medium

Custom Fields use inconsistent naming across Infor editions

Medium

SQL migration utility requires source database access

Medium

Multi-site and multi-currency data require separate period closure sequencing

Low

REST API payload and timeout limits restrict bulk migration throughput

Pair-specific challenges

  • Aqilla API access requires Enterprise add-on

    Aqilla's REST API is not available on Core, Business, or Pro tiers. Organisations on lower tiers must export data via the CSV export from the Aqilla UI, which limits the volume and granularity that can be extracted programmatically. We confirm API entitlement during discovery. If API access is unavailable, we request full CSV exports for all modules and stage the data in a SQL Server database compatible with Infor's Migration Utility before loading into CloudSuite.

  • Inter-company journals require separate elimination step

    Aqilla's multi-company mode posts inter-company journals that cross-reference two or more entities in a single transaction. Infor CloudSuite does not natively replicate this posting model in multi-tenant deployments. We decompose inter-company journals into individual entity postings during migration and generate elimination entries as a separate phase. Group-level trial balances must be validated after elimination entries are posted. Skipping this step produces unbalanced consolidated results in CloudSuite.

  • Analysis codes exceed most CloudSuite dimension limits

    Aqilla allows 20 or more analysis codes per transaction. Infor CloudSuite editions typically support a fixed number of native dimensions (cost centre, project, department) that varies by industry vertical. The most frequently used Aqilla analysis codes map to CloudSuite dimensions; the remainder are flagged for either manual entry or extension as custom fields. We capture the full analysis code inventory during discovery and agree on the mapping priority with the customer before migration.

  • Open journal periods must be confirmed before cutover

    Aqilla enforces posting-date restrictions on open accounting periods. Entries landing in a period locked in Aqilla but open in CloudSuite will create balance discrepancies. We coordinate a period-status checkpoint with the customer before final cutover. Any late adjustments or unposted entries in Aqilla are carried forward as a post-migration journal batch in CloudSuite to maintain period integrity on both systems during the transition window.

  • Workflows, automations, and budget formulas do not migrate

    Aqilla workflow configurations, approval chains, and budget forecast models with Aqilla-native formula logic have no direct equivalent in Infor CloudSuite. We do not migrate these as code. We deliver a written inventory of every active workflow and automation with its trigger conditions and actions, and a separate budget model inventory with the raw numeric values documented for manual rebuild in CloudSuite's budget entry forms or Birst planning layer.

Migration approach

Six steps for a successful Aqilla to Infor CloudSuite Corporate data migration

  1. Discovery and data entitlement audit

    We audit the source Aqilla environment across tier (Core/Business/Pro/Enterprise), API entitlement, entity count, chart of accounts structure, analysis code inventory, transaction volumes by module, and open period status. We confirm whether REST API access is active or whether CSV export is the primary extraction method. The discovery output is a written migration scope, a record-count estimate per object, and a recommendation on whether Aqilla data should be staged via API or CSV export into a SQL Server database for CloudSuite Migration Utility compatibility.

  2. Schema mapping and inter-company sequencing design

    We design the destination schema in Infor CloudSuite including COA structure, entity configuration, dimension assignments (mapped from Aqilla analysis codes), customer and vendor master structures, and AP/AR open item mapping. We specifically design the inter-company elimination sequencing: which Aqilla inter-company journals decompose into which CloudSuite entity postings and elimination entries. We agree on the account mapping, entity mapping, and dimension priority with the customer before any data extraction begins.

  3. Data extraction and staging

    We extract data from Aqilla via REST API (if Enterprise add-on is active) or via full CSV exports from the UI. Extracted data is staged in a SQL Server database compatible with Infor's Migration Utility requirements. We apply initial transformation: currency standardisation, date format normalisation, account code harmonisation, and inter-company journal decomposition. The staged data is validated against source record counts before migration into CloudSuite begins.

  4. CloudSuite sandbox migration and reconciliation

    We run a full migration into a CloudSuite sandbox or staging environment using production-like data volumes. The customer's finance lead reconciles chart of accounts totals, trial balance (debits equal credits), AR aging, AP aging, and inventory on-hand quantities against the source Aqilla reports. Any mapping corrections, missing accounts, or dimension mismatches are resolved here before production migration. Inter-company eliminations are validated against the group consolidated trial balance.

  5. Production migration in dependency order

    We run production migration in dependency sequence: chart of accounts and account types first, then entity and cost-centre dimensions, then customer and vendor masters, then fixed assets, then open AP/AR items, then inventory, then journal entries (excluding inter-company, which runs as a separate sequenced step), then inter-company elimination entries, then bank account positions, then budget values. Each phase emits a reconciliation report before the next phase begins. We coordinate the period-status freeze with the customer to ensure no late postings land in a locked period.

  6. Cutover, validation, and handoff

    We freeze writes in Aqilla during the cutover window, run a final delta migration of any records modified during the migration window, then confirm CloudSuite as the system of record. We deliver the workflow, automation, and budget model inventory documents to the customer's Infor implementation team for rebuild in CloudSuite or Birst. We support a two-week hypercare window where we resolve any record-level reconciliation issues. We do not rebuild Aqilla workflows as CloudSuite automations; that is a separate engagement.

Platform deep dives

Context on both ends of the pair

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Aqilla

Source

Strengths

  • Cloud-native multi-entity architecture purpose-built for group finance consolidation.
  • Real-time published reporting with custom financial dashboards and analysis codes.
  • Automated FX processing and foreign exchange handling across subsidiaries.
  • Purchase-to-pay and order-to-cash workflows with built-in credit control and payment runs.
  • Making Tax Digital compliant for UK tax submissions with automated filing.

Weaknesses

  • Per-user seat pricing scales cost for large finance teams, particularly at Pro and Enterprise tiers.
  • Permission management lacks clarity — configuring access at granular object and area levels is error-prone.
  • API access requires an Enterprise add-on, limiting programmatic export options for smaller customers.
  • Customers report that some development requests and fine-tuning issues take extended time to resolve.
  • Reporting customisation, while powerful, requires a learning investment to use effectively.
Infor CloudSuite Corporate logo

Infor CloudSuite Corporate

Destination

Strengths

  • Industry-specific preconfiguration across manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, and food & beverage reduces post-implementation customization effort.
  • Deep Excel integration for financial reporting allows finance teams to export, manipulate, and push data back without leaving a familiar environment.
  • Multi-tenant AWS deployment with Infor OS provides a unified integration layer that simplifies connecting to third-party applications and legacy systems.
  • Strong multicurrency, multilanguage, and regulatory localization capabilities support organizations operating across 175+ countries from a single platform.
  • Modular architecture allows organizations to deploy core financials, supply chain, or manufacturing modules independently and expand over time.

Weaknesses

  • Opaque pricing model with no public per-user rates and deployments commonly ranging from $500K to $5M creates significant budget uncertainty for prospective buyers.
  • Implementation complexity and timeline (commonly 2+ years for large deployments) leads to extended periods of reduced productivity and elevated project risk.
  • Steep learning curve with hidden options and a lack of public setup guidance makes self-service onboarding difficult compared to competitors with richer documentation communities.
  • Manufacturing module functionality is perceived by some users as outdated relative to modern ERP platforms, with reported bug issues that require workarounds.
  • Tight coupling between modules and environment-specific configurations makes migration to non-Infor systems labor-intensive, increasing switching costs.

Complexity grading

How hard is this migration?

Standard ERP migration. 1 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

B

Overall complexity

Standard migration

Derived from compatibility, mapping clarity, API constraints, and data volume across Aqilla and Infor CloudSuite Corporate.

  • Object compatibility

    B

    1 of 8 objects need a mapping; the rest are 1:1.

  • Field mapping clarity

    C

    Field mapping is derived from defaults — final spec confirmed during the sample migration.

  • Timeline complexity

    B

    8-object category — typical timelines run 2–7 days end-to-end.

  • API constraints

    B

    Aqilla: Not publicly documented.

  • Data volume sensitivity

    B

    Aqilla doesn't expose a bulk API — REST + parallelization used for high-volume runs.

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Most migrations land between eight and twelve weeks for straightforward environments with under 10,000 ledger accounts, clean multi-company structures, and no complex inter-company posting webs. Migrations with millions of journal lines, multiple Aqilla entities, large inventory item counts, or fixed-asset detail requiring depreciation schedule mapping extend to sixteen to twenty-four weeks because of the SQL Server staging step, inter-company elimination sequencing, and multi-pass trial balance reconciliation. The Infor CloudSuite implementation timeline (typically nine to eighteen months for the full ERP deployment) runs in parallel and is managed by the customer's Infor implementation partner.

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