MIAMI – May 1, 2007 – New Generation
Computing® (NGC®), a leader in PLM, global sourcing and ERP
software for the fashion, apparel and footwear industries, will
address some of the most critical supply chain issues facing
today’s retailers and brands during a seminar at Material World
Miami Beach 2007, May 8 – 10, 2007.
Alan Brooks, president of NGC, and Fred Isenberg, vice president
of sales, will speak on “Speed, Visibility and Execution with
Integrated PLM, Global Sourcing and ERP Systems,” on Wednesday,
May 9, 11:15 a.m. in Room C127 of the Miami Beach Convention
Center. This fast-paced seminar will discuss the challenges of
the global apparel business, as well as new opportunities to
leverage information technology to streamline business processes
and improve speed to market. The seminar will also focus on an
integration strategy to connect suppliers, factories, agents,
third parties, logistics and customers. Admission to the seminar
is free, and no pre-registration is required.
In addition, NGC customer Casual Male Retail Group will present
a case study on the company’s implementation of PLM and global
sourcing software. Roger Mayerson, executive vice president of
product development and global sourcing for Casual Male, will
participate in “Product Lifecycle Management: Integrating
People, Processes and Information” on Tuesday, May 8, 10:10 a.m.
in Room 127.
NGC is an exhibitor at Material World and will showcase its SQL
Series suite of end-to-end solutions – including e-SPS® software
for global sourcing and visibility, e-PLM for product lifecycle
management and RedHorse® apparel ERP – in booth #1813. To
schedule a meeting or product demonstration, email NGC at
sales@ngcsoftware.com. Members of the press who are interested
in scheduling an interview should contact jeff@ketnerbarnes.com.
About New Generation Computing
New Generation Computing (NGC) is a leader in integrated,
end-to-end solutions for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM),
global sourcing and visibility, and Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) for the fashion, apparel, footwear and furniture
industries. Every day NGC solutions help hundreds of leading
companies gain real-time visibility, improve speed to market and
enhance quality control throughout their supply chain. Customers
include VF Corporation®, A|X Armani Exchange®, Carter’s®, Casual
Male Retail Group®, Maggy London, Landau Uniform®, Hugo Boss®,
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Vikki Vi, Isda & Co., Goody’s Family
Clothing, Lululemon Athletica®, Tristan & America®, Axis®,
Wilson’s Leather®, Yellow River, and many others.
NGC has offices in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, China, India,
Mexico and El Salvador, delivering software and services to NGC
customers around the world. NGC 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,
2006 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
TRADEMARKS: e-SPS, NGC, New Generation Computing and RedHorse
are registered trademarks of New Generation Computing, Inc. All
other trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of
their respective companies.
