Billabong Selects NGC for PLM and Global Sourcing

MIAMI, June 30, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NGC(r) (New Generation Computing(r))
today announced that Billabong has selected NGC's e-PLM(r) for Product Lifecycle
Management and e-SPS(r) for Global Sourcing and Visibility. NGC's software will
be implemented worldwide as a strategic PLM and global sourcing solution for
Billabong across all of the company's regions and brands.

Billabong selected NGC after a detailed and rigorous evaluation of the
industry's leading PLM vendors. "We chose NGC based on the functionality and
ease of use of their solutions, as well as NGC's deep understanding of the
fashion and apparel industries," said Mike Savage, General Manager of Product
Development, Billabong International Limited.

"Billabong is an exciting, dynamic company and one of the hottest brands in
action-sports apparel," said Alan Brooks, President, NGC. "NGC is honored that
we were selected by Billabong, and we look forward to a successful
implementation."

About Billabong

Billabong International Limited's core business is the marketing, distribution,
wholesaling and retailing of apparel, accessories, eyewear, wetsuits and
hardgoods under the Billabong, Element, Von Zipper, Honolua Surf Company,
Kustom, Palmers Surf, Nixon, Xcel, Tigerlily, Sector 9 and DaKine brands.
Billabong International's products are licensed and distributed in more than 100
countries and are available in approximately 10,000 doors worldwide. For more
information, visit www.billabong.com.

About New Generation Computing

NGC delivers fast, proven ROI. Every day, the industry's best brands and
retailers 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 SQL Series 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 in a leading analyst firm's 2008 report 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, 2008 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.

TRADEMARKS: NGC, New Generation Computing, e-SPS, e-PLM and RedHorse are
registered trademarks of New Generation Computing.

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CONTACT: New Generation Computing
Media Contact:
Nancy Brooks, Vice President, Marketing
(305) 556-9122 x 369
nancy@ngcsoftware.com

Ketner Group, Inc. (for NGC)
Media Contact:
Jeff Ketner
(512) 794-8876
jeff@ketnergroup.com