Epicor
Retail Industry Expertise, Delivery of Market Leading Microsoft-based Solutions to Retailers, Garners Epicor Finalist Rank
IRVINE, Calif. (June 24, 2009) – 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.
Source: Epicor
