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MIAMI, April 4th , 2006 – New Generation
Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American
Software Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA), today announced that Rocky Shoes
and Boots has selected NGC’s integrated product lifecycle
management (PLM) solution, e-PLM. Last year Rocky Shoes and
Boots installed NGC’s e-SPS, a global sourcing solution, at its
Nelsonville, Ohio, headquarters to help streamline sourcing of
footwear in real time via the Internet.
With the addition of e-PLM to their previously installed NGC
e-SPS solution, Rocky Shoes and Boots, is deploying the most
robust fully integrated web-based PLM and global sourcing
solution that will streamline design, product development,
sourcing, production and inbound logistics.
“By adding NGC’s e-PLM modules to our e-SPS global sourcing
solution, we will have real-time visibility on all aspects of
the product development lifecycle as well as sourcing and
production,” said Mike Brooks, CEO of Rocky Shoes and Boots. “We
believe NGC’s end to end PLM and Global Sourcing solution is
unique in the market and will give Rocky Shoes and Boots
competitive advantage, speed to market and improved efficiencies
in our Product Development and Sourcing areas.”
“Rocky Boots and Shoes recognized the importance today of
deploying fully integrated Web-based sourcing and PLM tools to
take control of what has become a truly global manufacturing
process for footwear and sewn products,” said Alan Brooks,
president, NGC. “We are excited to have Rocky Boots and Shoes
expand their relationship with us and we continue to look
forward to working with them on this important implementation.”
NGC's e-SPS with e-PLM consists of 11 software modules: e-PLM,
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, Russell
Corp., Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., Armani Exchange, Carter's,
Gold Toe Brands Inc., Rocky Shoes and Boots, Westpoint Home and
Wilsons Leather.
About Rocky Shoes and Boots
Rocky Shoes and Boots is a Nelsonville, Ohio-based manufacturer
and retailer of outdoor and occupational footwear. Founded in
1932, the company has more than 3,000 retail and catalog outlets
nationwide. For more information, visit
www.rockyboots.com
About New Generation Computing
New Generation Computing (NGC) is a leader in enterprise
resource planning (ERP) software, product lifecycle management
and global sourcing solutions for the apparel and sewn products
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, Russell Corp., Carter's, Dick’s Sporting
Goods Inc., Gold Toe Brands Inc, Haggar Clothing Company, Hugo
Boss, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc., Maggy London, Armani
Exchange, Maidenform Inc., Wilsons Leather, Rocky Brands and
Valley Apparel.
Headquartered in Miami, NGC has offices in
New York and Los Angeles, as well as China, India, Mexico and El
Salvador. NGC is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software
Inc. For more information, 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
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