MIAMI, Nov. 10, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NGC (New Generation Computing(R)) today introduced ARMS (Analytics and Report Management Software), a powerful, easy-to-use decision support and information management tool that brings new power to custom reporting, data mining and analytics for NGC's e-PLM(R), e-SPS(R), RedHorse(R) and other Global Enterprise System software.
ARMS puts powerful, flexible and easy-to-use information management and reporting capabilities in the hands of the user community. It works with all NGC Global Enterprise System software -- e-PLM, e-SPS for global sourcing and visibility, RedHorse ERP and others -- simplifying and centralizing access to the vast amounts of information contained in NGC software. Custom reports and analytic templates that would otherwise take hours to program can be created and shared in minutes throughout the enterprise -- delivering powerful business insight while saving time and money.
ARMS utilizes popular technologies such as Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services and Crystal Reports. Casual or novice users can create and modify their own reports with minimal training or IT support, while expert users can perform sophisticated Business Intelligence and data mining activities. These advanced capabilities increase business insight and take productivity to a new level.
ARMS helps NGC customers make money by: . Enabling better and faster executive decisions with "intelligent business information" from vast data sources. . Providing secure global access to critical business information, combined with powerful analytics and reporting. . Allowing users to share ideas and best practices throughout the organization. ARMS helps NGC customers save money by: . Utilizing comprehensive pre-configured data marts to reduce the knowledge required to assemble data from multiple but related complex business applications. . Lowering the cost of creating custom reports by reducing or eliminating the need for custom programming. . Leveraging existing IT applications and familiar technologies, minimizing the need to train staff.
"In today's extraordinarily challenging economy, brands and retailers need accurate, detailed and timely information to empower their decision-making -- and that's exactly what NGC provides with our new ARMS software," said Alan Brooks, president, NGC. "We're excited to provide this feature-rich, powerful reporting management solution for our Global Enterprise System solutions."
About NGC
NGC (New Generation Computing) delivers fast, proven ROI. Every day, the industry's best brands, retailers and consumer product importers increase gross margins, reduce the cost of goods sold, improve speed to market and product quality, and manage CPSIA compliance with NGC software.
NGC's Global Enterprise System software is a comprehensive suite of integrated, end-to-end solutions for PLM (e-PLM(R)), Global Sourcing (e-SPS(R)) and ERP (RedHorse(R)). NGC received the highest possible ranking -- "strong positive" -- in a leading analyst firm's 2009 and 2008 reports on PLM for apparel and footwear and has been recognized as a top 100 supply chain and logistics company by Inbound Logistics, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. It's no wonder that VF Corporation(R), A|X Armani Exchange(R), Carter's(R), Casual Male Retail Group(R), Maggy London, R.G. Barry, Hugo Boss(R), Dick's Sporting Goods, Isda & Co., Tristan & America(R), Parigi Group and many other leading companies rely on NGC.
NGC has offices in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, China, India, Mexico and El Salvador and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA). For more information, visit www.ngcsoftware.com.
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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, 2009 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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