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Epicor Honors Top Value Added Resellers With 2002 Partner Awards

Awards Acknowledge Partners That Extend Epicor's Delivery of Robust End-to-End Solutions to Midmarket Companies

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Epicor® Software Corporation (Nasdaq: EPIC - News), a leading provider of integrated enterprise, eBusiness and collaborative commerce software solutions for midmarket companies, has announced the recipients of its Value Added Reseller Awards. The winners were selected based on a performance in customer satisfaction, growth and overall dedication, total sales and commitment to Epicor solutions.

"VAR partnerships are a tremendous asset toward Epicor's commitment to providing highly functional end-to-end solutions to midmarket companies," said Jeff Gariepy, director of channel sales for Epicor. "The Epicor Partner Awards recognize outstanding achievement in providing sales expertise, support, training and customization services. We are proud to honor the winners for their innovation and success in delivering Epicor solutions worldwide."

VAR's from around the globe were evaluated for honor in three categories: "VAR of the Year," "Most Valuable Player," and "Best Enterprise Implementation."

In the U.S., Marshall and Poe, an Epicor partner since 1987, received the VAR of the Year Award. Marshall and Poe has developed extensive capabilities in Epicor's eFrontOffice and Clientele® CRM solutions including the design of multiple vertical customizations. The VAR specializes in providing back office solutions to non-profit and service-related organizations and with its full service offerings and collaborative relationship with Epicor's direct sales team, has experienced their most significant growth in 2002.

New World Computer Systems PLC, headquartered in the United Kingdom, also received the VAR of the Year Award. New World, which is in its second year of partnership with Epicor, has aggressively targeted the distribution market with enterprise solutions and successfully secured a deal incorporating Epicor's eFrontOffice, eBackOffice and eWarehouse solutions with their very first customer.

Epicor also named FES Mexico and Professional Advantage, an Australian VAR as winners of the prestigious VAR of the Year Award. Second Foundation, Inc., an Epicor VAR in Canada for more than nine years, was honored with both the Most Valuable Player and Best Enterprise Implementation awards.

The winners were announced at Epicor's tenth annual Perspectives Users Conference in Anaheim, California in November. The twelve winning companies, which represented eight countries, were honored during a special VAR reception during the conference.

    VAR of the Year
     -- Marshall and Poe -- United States
     -- FES Mexico -- Latin America
     -- New World Computers -- United Kingdom
     -- Professional Advantage -- Australia

    Most Valuable Player
     -- Emerald Consulting -- United States
     -- Second Foundation -- Canada
     -- ATC Greece -- Greece
     -- Vision WEB Technologies -- Hong Kong
     -- Cogita -- Australia

    Best Enterprise Implementation
     -- Apollo Consulting -- United States
     -- Second Foundation -- Canada
     -- New Era Solutions -- South Africa
     -- Professional Advantage -- Australia


About Epicor Software Corporation

Epicor is a leading provider of integrated enterprise and eBusiness software solutions for midmarket companies around the world. Founded in 1984, Epicor has over 15,000 customers and delivers end-to-end, industry-specific solutions that enable companies to immediately improve business operations and build competitive advantage in today's Internet economy. Epicor's comprehensive suite of integrated software solutions for Customer Relationship Management, Financials, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Professional Services Automation and Collaborative Commerce provide the scalability and flexibility to support long-term growth. Epicor's solutions are complemented by a full range of services, providing single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership, now and in the future. Epicor is headquartered in Irvine, California and has offices and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.epicor.com .

Epicor and Clientele are registered trademarks, and Epicor eFrontOffice, eBackOffice and eWarehouse are trademarks of Epicor Software Corporation. All 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.


 
Editorial Contact:
Lisa Preuss
Epicor Software Corporation
949-585-4235
lpreuss@epicor.com
 
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