Rainbeau Americas Selects New Generation Computing's RedHorse Enterprise Resource Planning System

Rainbeau Americas Selects New Generation Computing's RedHorse Enterprise Resource Planning System

MIAMI, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Software Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA), today announced that Rainbeau Americas has selected NGC's RedHorse, a comprehensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) system designed specifically for the apparel and sewn products industry.

Rainbeau Americas will install the system at its facility in Puebla, Mexico, by March 2005. The system will enable the company to increase speed to market, reduce costs, manage by exception and enhance workflow.

"We selected RedHorse because of NGC's proven track record in the sewn- products industry and the support that the company provides to its customers," said Mark Bussin, chief executive officer of Rainbeau Americas. "NGC's ERP system will enable us to integrate all departments and functions on a single computer system, which we need to compete in today's marketplace."

RedHorse is a component of the NGC SQL Series, a software suite for the sewn products industry that is built on Microsoft's SQL Server technology with integration to Word and Excel. RedHorse consists of 12 software modules: Customer Order Processing, EDI Information System, Invoicing & Accounts Receivable, Finished Goods Inventory Control, Purchasing and Receiving, Components Inventory with Requirement Planning, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Import Management, Remote Plant Management, Production Planning and Screen Printing & Embroidery.

About Rainbeau Americas

Rainbeau Americas, headquartered in Puebla, Mexico, is a manufacturer and distributor of activewear that offers a broad assortment of apparel to major U.S. retailers. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of JJ's Mae, headquartered in San Francisco.

About New Generation Computing

New Generation Computing Inc. (NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc., has 25 years of experience developing software for the apparel and sewn products industries. Manufacturers, brand managers, retailers and importers use NGC's business applications to manage the design, sourcing and production of finished products. NGC's business applications include the NGC SQL Series, the only integrated product development, global sourcing and ERP system that is available today to sewn-products enterprises. The NGC SQL Series consists of e-SPS, a global sourcing and production system; e-PDM, a product lifecycle management tool; and RedHorse, a comprehensive ERP system. NGC's other products are EZ-Ship, a labeling, scan/pack and shipping system; e-RMM, a raw-material management system; TPM, a shop-floor control and manufacturing execution system; AMAS, a specialized apparel business control, accounting, import management and MRP system; and Full Package.

Headquartered in Miami, NGC has sales offices worldwide. Its customers include VF Corporation, Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., Wilsons Leather, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc., Kellwood Company, Hugo Boss, Gold Toe Brands Inc., Russell Corp., Little Me, Haggar Clothing Company, Maidenform Inc. and William Carter Co. For more information, call NGC at (305) 556-9122, send an e-mail to sales@ngcsoftware.com or visit http://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, 2004 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.


Source: American Software

CONTACT: Bryna Jacobs, bjacobs@thorpco.com, or David Schull,
dschull@thorpco.com, of Thorp & Company, +1-305-446-2700

Web site: http://www.amsoftware.com/
http://www.ngcsoftware.com/

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