Analyst Firm Positions Epicor(R) in Leaders Quadrant for Retail Point-of-Sale Software Applications for Tier 1 Retailers
Magic Quadrant Evaluates Vendors on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute

IRVINE, CA - August 15, 2006 -- Epicor Software Corporation (Nasdaq: EPIC - News), a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of the Global 1000, today announced Gartner, Inc. has positioned Epicor in the "Leaders" quadrant in its recently released report, "Magic Quadrant for Retail Point-of-Sale Applications for Tier 1 Retailers, 2006."(1)

Gartner -- a leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry -- defines "Leaders" as those vendors that are performing well today, have a clear vision of the market direction and are actively building competencies to sustain their leadership positions in the market.

According to the report, "In the mature but demanding Tier 1 market for POS applications, it is not surprising that the majority of applications that meet the inclusion criteria for this analysis fall within this quadrant. Basic POS functionality is well established and deployed in highly distributed and challenging environments. The differences are down to ability to execute, today, in different markets, in line with demands of major trends such as segment blurring and internationalization. Vendors of applications in the Leaders quadrant are successfully articulating a business proposition that resonates with the vision and strategy of retailers and is in line with consumer expectations of the retail experience today and in the near future."

The Epicor CRS RetailStore 3.0 POS solution is a highly configurable application based on Microsoft's .NET architecture and designed to work standalone or as an integral part of the end-to-end Epicor CRS Retail Suite.

"We are extremely pleased that Gartner has positioned Epicor in the leaders quadrant in the Retail POS software applications space," said Mark Duffell, president and chief operating officer of Epicor. "The acquisition of CRS Retail Systems in 2005 added a comprehensive, market-leading suite of retail software applications to our robust offering of enterprise business software solutions. With our global footprint -- serving more than 20,000 customers in over 140 countries worldwide -- we're well positioned to expand the market presence of the Epicor CRS Retail Suite."

About the Magic Quadrant

The Magic Quadrant is copyrighted 2006 by Gartner, Inc. and is reused with permission. The Magic Quadrant is a graphical representation of a marketplace at and for a specific time period. It depicts Gartner's analysis of how certain vendors measure against criteria for that marketplace, as defined by Gartner. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in the Magic Quadrant, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors placed in the "Leaders" quadrant. The Magic Quadrant is intended solely as a research tool, and is not meant to be a specific guide to action. Gartner disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

About Epicor|CRS

Epicor|CRS -- the Retail Solutions Division of Epicor Software Corporation -- provides retail management software, hardware, and services to help its customers drive sales, improve customer service, and reduce operating costs, all with more ease and flexibility. With more than 50,000 in-store systems installed in 32 countries and 10 languages, Epicor|CRS is a trusted leader in the retail industry. Epicor|CRS customers include leading retailers, such as Aeropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Ann Taylor, Barnes & Noble, bebe, Cache, Chico's, Coach, Dress Barn, Eileen Fisher, Factory Connection, Finish Line, Foot Locker, GNC, J.Crew, Mikasa, Skechers, Stage Stores, Transworld Entertainment, Tuesday Morning, Inc., Yankee Candle Company and Zumiez, among others. Epicor|CRS employs more than 360 employees based in Newburgh, N.Y., and regional offices in Seattle, Wash., and Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, please visit www.crsretail.com, or call 845-567- 1234.

About Epicor Software Corporation

Epicor 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 midmarket companies and divisions of the Global 1000. 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.

    (1) Gartner, Inc. -- Magic Quadrant for Retail Point-of-Sale Applications
        for Tier 1 Retailers, 2006 (July 28, 2006 - Mim Burt, John Davison,
        Stephen E. Smith)

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