NGC Significantly Enhances Global Sourcing, PLM and ERP Software Solutions with New 2006 Releases


Industry-Leading Solutions for the Apparel and Sewn Products Industries Will be Highlighted at Material World New York

MIAMI - Sept. 25, 2006 - New Generation Computing (NGC), the market leader in product lifecycle management, global sourcing solutions and enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for the apparel and sewn products industries, today announced major enhancements to its industry-leading products, used by hundreds of customers around the world. NGC is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA).

NGC will feature the 2006 releases of its RedHorse®, e-PDM and e-SPS® solutions at Material World New York, Sept. 26 - 28, Javits Convention Center, booth #913.

Together these products comprise NGC's SQL Series, the industry's only end-to-end suite of solutions for the apparel and sewn goods industries.

Product enhancements include the following:
o RedHorse 2006 (ERP) features an advanced report generation tool, an enhanced allocation and reservation function, and significant enhancements in screen design to improve the user experience.
o e-PDM 2006 (Integrated Product Life Cycle Management) includes enhanced time and action calendars, as well as numerous improvements to the product specs, line planning, merchandising and costing functions.
o e-SPS 2006 (Global Sourcing) features significant enhancements to the quality and logistics modules, with enhanced RFQ and bids, time & action calendars, production tracking and exception management.

"NGC offers the industry's leading suite of integrated products, from design all the way through to sourcing and order fulfillment, and we continually enhance our solutions to meet the fast-changing needs of today's global brands and retailers," said Alan Brooks, president of NGC. "We are passionate about delivering technology solutions that help our customers execute more efficiently, and we are pleased to demonstrate our latest solutions at Material World New York."

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., 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.

Media Contacts:
Nancy Brooks
Vice President, Marketing
nancy@ngcsoftware.com
(305) 556-9122 x 369

Jeff Ketner
KetnerBarnes Inc. (for NGC)
jeff@ketnerbarnes.com
512-794-8876

Catherine Seeds
KetnerBarnes, Inc.
512.794.8876
cseeds@ketnerbarnes.com

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