NGC Brings New Flexibility and Ease of Use to PLM and Global Sourcing Software with the Release of e-PLM 2007 and e-SPS(R) 2007

MIAMI, June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Generation Computing(R) (NGC(R)), a market leader in PLM, global sourcing and ERP software for the fashion, apparel and footwear industries, today announced major new releases of the company's e-PLM for product lifecycle management and e-SPS(R) software for global sourcing and visibility.

Apparel brands and retailers can quickly customize the screen layout of e- PLM 2007 and e-SPS 2007 to reflect their organization's workflow, with screens and views that can be easily configured by the company as well as users. As a result, users can go to a single screen and immediately drill down to the information they need, saving time and greatly enhancing productivity. The software's sleek, elegant user interface is highly configurable, flexible and easy to use -- setting a new standard for PLM and global sourcing software.

e-PLM 2007 and e-SPS 2007 include enhanced features for line planning, vendor capacity planning, margin requirement analysis, and open to buy planning. Line plans can be dynamically updated online and immediately accessed throughout the enterprise. Other highlights of e-PLM 2007 and e-SPS 2007 include improved security management, as well as enhancements to Seasonal Color Palette definition and reporting, image management, and sample tracking and reporting.

"With the release of e-PLM 2007 and e-SPS 2007, NGC continues to set the standard of excellence for PLM and global sourcing software," said Alan Brooks, president, NGC. "NGC solutions combine exceptional ease of use with out-of-the-box functionality, and they can be rapidly deployed for quick time to benefit and a rapid ROI."

e-PLM and e-SPS are part of NGC's SQL Series, which also includes RedHorse(R) software for apparel ERP, as well as solutions for shop floor control, forecasting/replenishment and shipping. The SQL Series can be deployed as integrated, end-to-end solutions or deployed best of breed.

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(R), A/X Armani Exchange(R), Carter's(R), Casual Male Retail Group(R), Goody's Family Clothing, Maggy London, Landau Uniform(R), Hugo Boss(R), Dick's Sporting Goods, Vikki Vi, Isda & Co., Lululemon Athletica(R), Tristan & America(R), Axis(R), Wilson's Leather(R), 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 http://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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