MIAMI - Jan. 9, 2008 - NGC® (New Generation Computing®) today announced that the company has been certified as a Microsoft® Gold Partner, representing the highest level of competency and expertise with Microsoft technologies. NGC's status as a Gold Certified Partner reaffirms NGC's longstanding relationship with Microsoft and will allow NGC to enjoy the closest possible working relationship with Microsoft.

NGC met various requirements for multiple Microsoft competencies and specializations through independent testing of the company's RedHorse® 2007 SQL Series ERP software, as well as technology certifications held by NGC employees and positive customer references.

As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, NGC will have access to a variety of Microsoft resources available only to program members, including the highest level of technical support, access to the Partner Knowledge Base, early access to Microsoft products, peer-networking opportunities, and more. With these benefits, NGC will have the best possible support and experience to help its customers fully leverage the latest Microsoft technology.

"NGC's status as a Microsoft Gold partner is recognition of our commitment to develop and support NGC solutions on a common, widely recognized technology platform from a trusted vendor," said Alan Brooks, president, NGC. "As a Gold partner, our customers can be assured that NGC maintains the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies."

About New Generation Computing
NGC® is a leading Fashion, Apparel, Footwear and Retail software company. NGC's SQL Series is a comprehensive suite of "end-to-end" solutions for PLM (e-PLM), Global Sourcing (e-SPS®) and ERP (RedHorse®). The SQL Series provides real-time visibility to product information, accelerates speed to market, and enables quality control throughout the supply chain to help deliver superior products. NGC has an extensive customer base of leading brands and retailers, including VF Corporation®, A|X Armani Exchange®, Carter's®, Casual Male Retail Group®, Maggy London, Hugo Boss®, Dick's Sporting Goods, Vikki Vi, Isda & Co., Tristan & America®, Axis®, Wilson's Leather®, and many others. 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, 2007 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:
Nancy Brooks                              Jeff Ketner
Vice President, Marketing         KetnerBarnes Inc. (for NGC)
nancy@ngcsoftware.com         jeff@ketnerbarnes.com
(305) 556-9122 x 369                (512) 794-8876

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