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Press Release
Billabong Selects NGC for
PLM and Global Sourcing
MIAMI – June 30, 2009 – NGC® (New Generation Computing®) today
announced that Billabong has selected NGC’s e-PLM® for Product
Lifecycle Management and e-SPS® for Global Sourcing and
Visibility. NGC’s software will be implemented worldwide as a
strategic PLM and global sourcing solution for Billabong across
all of the company’s regions and brands.
Billabong
selected NGC after a detailed and rigorous evaluation of the
industry’s leading PLM vendors. “We chose NGC based on the
functionality and ease of use of their solutions, as well as
NGC’s deep understanding of the fashion and apparel industries,”
said Mike Savage, General Manager of Product Development,
Billabong International Limited.
“Billabong is an
exciting, dynamic company and one of the hottest brands in
action-sports apparel,” said Alan Brooks, President, NGC. “NGC
is honored that we were selected by Billabong, and we look
forward to a successful implementation.”
About Billabong
Billabong International Limited's core business is the
marketing, distribution, wholesaling and retailing of apparel,
accessories, eyewear, wetsuits and hardgoods under the
Billabong, Element, Von Zipper, Honolua Surf Company, Kustom,
Palmers Surf, Nixon, Xcel, Tigerlily, Sector 9 and DaKine
brands.
Billabong International's products are licensed and
distributed in more than 100 countries and are available in
approximately 10,000 doors worldwide. For more information,
visit www.billabong.com.
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, improve speed to market and product quality, and
manage CPSIA compliance 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 has been recognized as a top 100 supply chain and
logistics company by Inbound Logistics, Global Logistics &
Supply Chain Strategies and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
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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