Epicor Recognized as a Red Herring Small Cap 100
Red Herring Names Epicor Among the Most Innovative and Promising Technology Companies in the Small Cap Segment

IRVINE, CA - Dec. 14, 2005 -- Epicor Software Corporation (Nasdaq: EPIC - News), a leading provider of integrated enterprise software solutions for the midmarket, today announced that it has been selected by Red Herring magazine as one of the inaugural Red Herring Small Cap 100. The editors of Red Herring evaluated over 2,500 technology companies from North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region for the award.

The companies on the Red Herring Small Cap 100 were selected for their innovative technology and smart business models that nurture growth and profitability. Red Herring's Innovation Index, global perspective, and provocative outlook on the technology landscape make this list a unique tool for technology and financial executives. "The winners on this list are the most competitive, the most innovative, and the most promising technology companies in the small-cap segment. We hope that the Red Herring Small Cap 100 list will shine the light on them that they deserve," said Joel Dreyfuss, editor-in-chief of Red Herring magazine.

"Epicor's continued growth and strong performance has enabled the company to venture into new geographic and vertical markets," said George Klaus, chairman and CEO of Epicor. "We are honored to be recognized by the editors at Red Herring as one of the most innovative and promising technology companies in the small cap segment by being named to the inaugural Small Cap 100."

The award ceremony for the Small Cap 100 will be held during the Red Herring Fall 2005 conference, December 13-15 in San Francisco. All award winners will be profiled in issue #47 of Red Herring magazine which also contains Red Herring's Top 10 Trends for 2006. The full list can also be viewed at http://www.herringevents.com.

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About Epicor Software Corporation

Epicor is a global leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM) and supply chain management (SCM) software solutions to midmarket companies around the world. Founded in 1984, Epicor serves over 20,000 customers in more than 140 countries, providing solutions in 33 languages. Epicor leverages innovative technologies like Web services in developing end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for retail, manufacturing, distribution, enterprise service automation, hospitality and pharmaceutical that enable companies to immediately drive efficiency throughout business operations and build competitive advantage. With the scalability and flexibility to support long-term growth, Epicor's solutions are complemented by a full range of services, 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.

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