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Press Release
NGC®
Announces Industry’s First CPSIA Compliance Software
MIAMI – April 1, 2009 – NGC® (New
Generation Computing®) today announced the release of
its CPSIA Compliance Software, which is designed to streamline
all testing processes and ease the burden of the Consumer
Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
The CPSIA
software allows retailers and manufacturers to easily manage the
process of requesting, tracking, approving and sending the
General Certificate of Conformity (GCC) and Certificate of
Compliance (COC) documents that are mandated by the CPSIA. In
addition, NGC’s software allows companies to manage the dozens
of third-party lab tests that are required for apparel design
and production.
The CPSIA sent shockwaves through the
retail and apparel industry when it took effect on February 10,
2009. Already reeling from the devastating economy, retailers
and manufacturers must now comply with dozens of labor-intensive
testing regulations – a majority of which call for measuring
lead and phthalate content in finished products and their
components. With these mandatory testing requirements, retailers
and manufacturers are “guilty until proven innocent,” as they
can face huge fines for failing to provide General Certificates
of Conformity and Certificates of Compliance stating that
products are CPSIA compliant.
The impact of the CPSIA
can be devastating – but help is finally available. Retailers
and manufacturers can now take a proactive approach with NGC’s
CPSIA Compliance software, which is designed to help at every
step of the testing process. NGC is the first apparel-specific
software company to offer a solution tailored specifically for
managing CPSIA compliance, with features that include:
- Enabling manufacturers
and retailers to streamline the process of
requesting, tracking, approving and sending General
Certificates of Conformity and Certificates of
Compliance – all at the click of a button
- Providing comprehensive
visibility into the compliance and testing process
so that responsible parties will be able to view the
status of tests and documentation at any time
- Streamlining the entire
testing process, including the dozens of third-party
lab tests that brands and retailers typically
perform on styles, components and materials.
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NGC’s CPSIA Compliance software is a web-based solution that
includes a complete set of management features such as workflow
calendars, collaboration, exception management, and email
alerts. It is available as a standalone software product and can
also be used with NGC’s e-PLM® for Product Lifecycle
Management and e-SPS® for global sourcing and
visibility.
“NGC understands the complex challenges
created by the CPSIA and is proud to be the pioneer in
developing solutions to help our customers take a proactive role
in CPSIA compliance,” said Alan Brooks, president, NGC. “Our
CPSIA Compliance software streamlines the entire testing
process, which will ease the burden of meeting these regulations
and save our customers valuable time and resources – a benefit
that is more important than ever in today’s turbulent economy.”
NGC’s CPSIA Compliance Software is available
immediately.
About New Generation Computing
NGC delivers fast, proven ROI. Every day, the
industry’s best brands and retailers increase gross margins,
reduce the cost of goods sold, and improve speed to market and
product quality with NGC software.
NGC's SQL Series is a
comprehensive suite of integrated, end-to-end solutions for PLM
(e-PLM®), Global Sourcing (e-SPS®) and ERP
(RedHorse®). NGC received the highest possible
ranking in a leading analyst firm’s 2008 report on PLM for
apparel and footwear and was recognized as a top 100 supply
chain and logistics company in 2008 by both Inbound Logistics
and Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies. It’s no wonder
that VF Corporation®, A|X Armani Exchange®,
Carter’s®, Casual Male Retail Group®,
Maggy London, R.G. Barry, Hugo Boss®, Dick’s Sporting
Goods, Isda & Co., Tristan & America®, Parigi Group
and many other leading companies rely on NGC.
NGC has
offices in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, China, India, Mexico
and El Salvador and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American
Software Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA). For more information, visit
www.ngcsoftware.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements
that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There
are a number of factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those anticipated by statements made
herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes
in general economic conditions, technology and the market for
the Company's products and services, including economic
conditions within the e-commerce markets; the timely
availability and market acceptance of these products and
services; the Company’s ability to satisfy in a timely manner
all SEC required filings and the requirements of Section 404 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations
adopted under that Section; the challenges and risks associated
with integration of acquired product lines and companies; the
effect of competitive products and pricing; the uncertainty of
the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the
irregular pattern of the Company's revenues. For further
information about risks the Company could experience as well as
other information, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K for
the year ended April 30, 2008 and other reports and documents
subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
For more information, contact: Vincent C. Klinges, Chief
Financial Officer, American Software, Inc., (404) 264-5477 or
fax: (404) 237-8868.
Media Contacts:
TRADEMARKS: NGC, New Generation Computing, e-SPS,
e-PLM and RedHorse are registered trademarks of New Generation
Computing, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks
are properties of their respective companies.
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