Epicor Finalist for 2009 Microsoft Global ISV Industry Partner of the Year

Retail Industry Expertise, Delivery of Market Leading Microsoft-based Solutions
to Retailers, Garners Epicor Finalist Rank
IRVINE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ:EPIC), a leading provider of enterprise
business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000
companies, today announced it has been selected as a finalist for Global ISV
Industry Partner of the Year in the 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference
Awards program. Epicor-the 2009 Global ISV Line of Business Partner of the
Year-was recognized as an industry finalist for its delivery of market-leading
retail solutions leveraging Microsoft technology.

Many of the world`s leading retailers utilize Epicor Retail solutions and
services to become more profitable, productive and competitive. Epicor`s
solutions leverage proven Microsoft .NET technology to improve business
operations and meet the evolving merchandise and service expectations of today`s
cross-channel shoppers. Epicor delivers comprehensive retail management
solutions to enterprises in all tiers-from regional chains to multichannel
global brands.

"We are honored to be recognized as an award finalist for our retail industry
practice," said David Henning, executive vice president and general manager of
Epicor Retail. "We are proud of our history of delivering business solutions
leveraging innovative, forward-looking technologies from Microsoft that help
retailers achieve their business objectives, streamline operations and enrich
the customer shopping experience."

Awards will be presented in a number of categories, with winners chosen from a
pool of nearly 2,000 entrants worldwide. The Global ISV Industry Partner of the
Year award is given to a global ISV partner that has demonstrated application
leadership in any of the following sectors: Public, Communications,
Manufacturing and Resources, Financial Services, and Distribution and Services.
The award acknowledges the partner that has demonstrated excellence in driving
Microsoft-based solutions that solve new or existing business needs for the
industry. The award winner is recognized as the most valuable global ISV partner
in developing and delivering Microsoft-based solutions to our mutual customers
in the industry.

"Partners are the key to igniting business innovation through great technology
as well as helping customer drive down costs," said Allison L. Watson, Corporate
Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group, Microsoft Corp. "Congratulations to the
2009 WPC Award finalists who have demonstrated a superior level of expertise as
well as a focus on delivering customer value. We look forward to seeing these
partners fulfill their limitless potential as they continue to provide customers
with world-class Microsoft solutions."

Providing end-to-end business solutions in over 150 countries, Epicor is a
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a proven technology innovator delivering
software solutions with Microsoft technology that are redefining the enterprise
application experience for the manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality
and services industries. Epicor recently previewed its new Microsoft .NET-based
loss prevention (LP) product, part of the company`s full suite of software
applications for retailers. Epicor Retail Loss Prevention 5.0, to be released in
Fall 2009, offers services and tools that allow for faster development, ease and
flexibility in deployment, and puts more control into the hands of the retailer
in terms of how they run and manage their system.

The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards recognize Microsoft partners
that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the
last year. Visit PressPass at
www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/wwpc/default.mspx, for more information about
the Microsoft WPC Awards program and a list of the winners.

About Epicor Software Corporation

Epicor Software is a global leader delivering business software solutions to the
manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and services industries. With
20,000 customers in over 150 countries, Epicor provides integrated enterprise
resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain
management (SCM) and enterprise retail software solutions that enable companies
to drive increased efficiency and improve profitability. Founded in 1984, Epicor
celebrates 25 years of technology innovation delivering business solutions that
provide the scalability and flexibility businesses need to build competitive
advantage. Epicor provides a comprehensive range of services with a single point
of accountability that promotes rapid return on investment and low total cost of
ownership, whether operating business on a local, regional or global scale. The
Company`s worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California with offices
and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit www.epicor.com.

Epicor is a registered trademark of Epicor Software Corporation. Other
trademarks referenced are the property of their respective owners. The product
and service offerings depicted in this document are produced by Epicor Software
Corporation.

Epicor Software Corporation
Lisa Preuss, 949-585-4235
lpreuss@epicor.com
or
Lutz PR (on behalf of Epicor)
Erin Lutz, 949-293-1055
erinlutz@cox.net

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