IRVINE, Calif.--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 will, through its strategic alliances with Technology Coast Partners (TCP) in Chile and Ability Data in Colombia, offer to Chilean and Colombian companies a wide portfolio of integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and professional services automation (PSA) software solutions, strengthening the Company’s presence in Latin America.

With corporate offices in Miami and operations throughout the region, TCP provides enterprise and e-business software solutions designed for medium to large companies. TCP has been an Epicor distribution partner since 2002, representing Epicor solutions for the manufacturing industry to several countries in Latin America, and is now expanding the alliance to the Chilean territory. TCP will set out to provide companies in Chile with enterprise solutions that enable them to improve their business processes, and help them to become more competitive and efficient.

Ability Data, a leading IT infrastructure, enterprise software solutions and business services provider firm based in Bogotá, Colombia and Miami, Florida, will commercialize, implement and support Epicor's enterprise business software solutions in Colombia.

“Our alliance with Ability Data in Colombia, and the extension of our alliance with TCP in Chile supports our continuous plan to increase our market presence in the Latin American market,” said Michael Pietrini, senior vice president of Americas sales at Epicor. “We believe these alliances will be key components to our success in providing companies in these countries with enterprise solutions that enable them to improve their business processes, and help them to become more competitive and efficient.”

Epicor's two-pronged approach to the markets of the region consists of providing direct attention through regional Epicor executives, as well as through local partners, which bring the market and local regulations knowledge to respond efficiently to the specific requirements of each country.

“In addition to our vertical industry expertise, we offer solutions developed on a Microsoft .NET-based service-oriented architecture (SOA), and a local development and support centre,” said Pietrini. “The fact that we count on a network of key associates in each of the countries where we have a presence is a key differentiator for Epicor, and allows us to offer an important added-value to our clients.”

Latin American Presence

Employing nearly 250 people in Latin America today coupled with an important investment in research and development, both demonstrate Epicor’s growing interest in the Latin American and Caribbean markets. According to a recent industry report from AMR Research, Latin America is estimated to have a five-year compound annual growth rate of 21% for ERP application revenue, a higher rate than any other geographic region, including North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.¹

With a strong presence in Mexico since 1989 and more than 12 years in Venezuela, the South Cone and the Andean Region are undoubtedly an important area of business for Epicor today, evident in its commitment to increase its presence and support the business potential of Latin American and multinational companies present in the region.

Epicor is one of a very few software companies with a complete Development and Support Centre based in Latin America and the Caribbean region, established in Monterrey, México in 2000. Epicor has made a significant investment in the translation of its solutions and in the development of additional functionality to adapt them to the requirements of the diverse international markets including language, procedure and countable practices, fiscal laws and commercial customs.

About Epicor Software Corporation

Epicor, named one of FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in 2006, is a global leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and professional services automation (PSA) software solutions to the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies. Founded in 1984, Epicor serves over 20,000 customers in more than 140 countries, providing solutions in over 30 languages. Employing innovative service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services technology, Epicor delivers end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and services that enable companies to drive increased efficiency, improve performance and build competitive advantage. Epicor solutions provide the scalability and flexibility to meet today's business challenges, while empowering enterprises for even greater success tomorrow. Epicor offers a comprehensive range of services with its solutions, providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership. Epicor’s worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California with offices and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit www.epicor.com.