MIAMI – Dec. 11, 2006 – After years of operating its own production facility in Colombia, Coffee Bean, Inc. knew it was time to begin outsourcing most of its manufacturing to Asia – and they’re doing it with the help of New Generation Computing’s e-PDM software for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). NGC, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA), is the market leader in PLM, global sourcing and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for the apparel and sewn products industries.

Coffee Bean credits NGC’s e-PDM software as a key factor in helping the company make a successful transition from captive manufacturing to outsourcing 70 percent of its production in China and Thailand, with an office in Hong Kong.

“e-PDM gave us the flexibility to change our business model, and has made it much easier to start sourcing with third-party factories,” said Daniel Feldsberg, chief operating officer, Coffee Bean, Inc. “When we initially selected e-PDM, we chose it based upon our perspective from a manufacturing background. We’ve found that e-PDM is very easy to use and work with, and it has allowed us to quickly ramp up manufacturing in Asia.”

NGC’s recent expansion into China helped reassure Coffee Bean that e-PDM was the right choice to help the company through the critical business transition to Asian outsourcing. NGC has opened support facilities in Shenzhen (adjacent to Hong Kong), Shanghai and Xian, and NGC’s Chinese staff has been trained and certified on the company’s software solutions. “NGC’s commitment to China and local presence have been invaluable,” Feldsberg added, “and we look forward to continuing our successful working relationship.”

About Coffee Bean, Inc.
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Coffee Bean, Inc. designs and manufactures children’s apparel using its own South American production facility, L.T.C. de Colombia, as well as through outsourcing in China and Thailand. Coffee Bean’s customers include Ralph Lauren Childrenswear, BalletMaker, AH Schreiber and others. Coffee Bean’s labels, which are retailed in boutiques, specialty shops and fine department stores, include Picture Me, Ruth of Carolina and Austin & Ashley.

About New Generation Computing
New Generation Computing (NGC) is a leader in product lifecycle management (PLM), global sourcing and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software 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®, A|X Armani Exchange®, Russell Corp®, Carter’s®, Casual Male Retail Group®, Haggar Clothing Company, Landau Uniform, Hugo Boss, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Vikki Vi, Isda & Co., lululemon athletica, Tristan & America®, Axis®, Wilson’s Leather® and many others.

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
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.

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