MIAMI, Jan.12, 2006 – New Generation Computing
Inc. (NGC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Software Inc.
(NASDAQ: AMSAE), today announced that Wilsons The Leather
Experts Inc. (“Wilsons Leather”) has selected NGC’s product
lifecycle management (PLM) technology e-PDM, Internet Product
Development Manager. Wilsons Leather implemented NGC’s e-SPS,
Web-based sourcing and production system, in 2002. Wilsons
Leather recently installed the software at its Minneapolis, MN
headquarters. e-PDM will help Wilsons Leather to develop
products efficiently and quickly. e-PDM expands upon traditional
product data management software and offers merchandising,
design, product development, sourcing and manufacturing
professionals the advanced tools needed to better manage the
entire product lifecycle. “We have enjoyed our four year
relationship with NGC and have been extremely satisfied with its
software’s capabilities and outstanding service and support,”
said Jeff Orton, CIO with Wilsons Leather. “e-PDM will be a
wonderful addition to the e-SPS modules that have enabled us to
get products into the hands of our customers faster.” "Having
already installed NGC’s e-SPS, Wilsons Leather will complete its
end-to-end product lifecycle management and global sourcing
management system with the implementation of e-PDM,” said Alan
Brooks, president of New Generation Computing. “We’re excited
about Wilsons Leather’s latest implementation and look forward
to continue to provide the company with tools that help them to
increase speed to market and improve collaborative
communications.”
About Wilsons Leather
Wilsons Leather is the leading specialty
retailer of leather outerwear, accessories and apparel in the
United States. As of December 31, 2005, Wilsons Leather operated
428 stores located in 45 states, including 304 mall stores, 110
outlet stores and 14 airport stores. The Company regularly
supplements its permanent mall stores with seasonal stores
during its peak selling season from October through January.
About New Generation Computing
New Generation
Computing Inc.
(NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of
American Software Inc., (AMSWA) has 25 years of
experience developing software for the apparel and sewn products
industries. Manufacturers, brand managers, retailers and
importers use NGC’s business applications to manage the design,
sourcing and production of finished products. NGC’s business
applications include the NGC SQL Series, the only integrated
product development, global sourcing and ERP system that is
available today to sewn-products enterprises. The NGC SQL Series
consists of e-SPS, a global sourcing and production system;
e-PDM, a product lifecycle management tool; and RedHorse, a
comprehensive ERP system. NGC’s other products are EZ-Ship, a
labeling, scan/pack and shipping system; e-RMM, a raw-material
management system; TPM, a shop-floor control and manufacturing
execution system; AMAS, a specialized apparel business control,
accounting, import management and MRP system; and Full Package.
NGC is headquartered in Miami. Its customers include VF
Corporation, Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc., Wilsons Leather, Jos.
A. Bank Clothiers Inc., Kellwood Company, Hugo Boss, Gold Toe
Brands Inc., Russell Corp., Little Me, Haggar Clothing Company,
Maidenform Inc. and William Carter Co. For more information,
call NGC at (305) 556-9122, send an e-mail to
sales@ngcsoftware.com or visit
www.ngcsoftware.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
It should be noted that 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 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 American
Software, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2005 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.
