Central Data Systems of Farmington Hills, Mich., has acquired St. Louis, Mo.-based Lowery Systems. Terms were not disclosed. Both firms carry Infor distribution software products. 

Random Thoughts is taking a break this week. Given the uncertainties of wi-fi availability on a transcontinental flight and the need to complete other news elements of this publication, it will be back in May. And there was so much to make fun of in Las Vegas.

One thing about the new ownership of JobBoss, Max and Macola. The parent company ECi is doing more to publicize the products than prior owner Exact ever did. The company announced the release of JobBoss 2018 and offered interviews about the product.