MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2005 – New
Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of
American Software Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSAE), today announced that A|X
Armani Exchange has selected NGC’s web-based PLM and Production
Tracking system, e-SPS, to streamline and integrate product
development and global sourcing. A|X Armani Exchange plans to
install the software at its New York headquarters in October.
With e-SPS, the company’s product development and sourcing teams
will have real-time visibility into merchandising, design and
production activities from product concept to delivery. “We went
through an extensive selection process and determined that e-SPS
would streamline our entire supply-chain process,” said a
spokesperson for A|X Armani Exchange. “We believe that New
Generation Computing’s experience and understanding of the
sewn-products business will provide a major boost in our overall
efficiency.” “We are very excited to add A|X Armani Exchange to
our list of clients” said Mark Burstein, director of retail
sales with New Generation Computing. “We anticipate that the
company will remain a satisfied customer for many years to
come.” NGC's e-SPS with e-PDM consists of 11 software modules:
e-PDM, e-RFQ's & Bids, e-Pre Production, e-Production Tracking,
e-Collaboration, e-Pack, e-Shipment Tracking, e-Exceptions,
e-Quality, e-Reporting, and Event Tracking and Management
System. Current e-SPS users include VF Corporation, Maidenform
Inc., Wilsons Leather, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., Kellwood
Company, Russell Corp., Gold Toe Brands Inc. and S. Schwab
Company
About A|X Armani Exchange
A|X Armani Exchange is a fashion-forward retailer with
approximately 90 stores in the United States, Asia, Venezuela,
Australia and Canada. For more information, visit
www.armaniexchange.com.
About New Generation Computing
New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary
of American Software Inc., 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.
Headquartered in Miami, NGC has sales offices
worldwide. 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.