May 18th, 2012
TANKERSLEY, BARNSLEY, England, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — MAM Software Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MAMS), a leading provider of business automation and ecommerce solutions for the automotive aftermarket, announced that its Board of Directors has authorized to repurchase of up to $1,000,000 of its common stock, effective May 18, 2012. Under the authorization provided by the Board, stock repurchases may be made through open market and privately negotiated transactions at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including price, MAM’s cash balances, general business and market conditions, the dilutive effects of share-based incentive plans, alternative investment opportunities and working capital needs. The stock repurchase authorization, which does not require the Company to purchase any specific or minimum number of shares, does not have an expiration date and may be suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice. Repurchased shares will be returned to the status of authorized but un-issued shares of common stock.
As of March 5, 2012, MAM had approximately 13,430,679 shares of common stock outstanding.
About MAM Software Group, Inc.
MAM Software Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MAMS) is a supplier of business and ERP supply chain management solutions to automotive parts manufacturers, distributors and retailers. MAM Software Group provides the automotive aftermarket with a combination of business management systems, information products, and online services that together deliver benefits for all parties involved in the timely repair of a vehicle. For further information, please visit http://www.mamsoftwaregroup.com/.
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s working capital and future repurchases of the Company’s common stock. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations or that may cause the Company not to make share repurchases as currently anticipated, including alternative uses of cash, future competing investment opportunities, general economic, business, and market conditions, and other risks and uncertainties that may adversely impact our business. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties impacting the Company’s business including, increased competition; the ability of the Company to expand its operations through either acquisitions or internal growth, to attract and retain qualified professionals, and to expand commercial relationships; technological obsolescence; general economic conditions; and other risks detailed time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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May 16th, 2012
LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ – Wondershare Software Co., Ltd., a world-class developer of multimedia, business productivity, system utilities, mobile apps, and game software titles, announced that it was awarded an Internet Commerce Excellence (ICE) Award by Digital River, the revenue growth experts in global cloud commerce. The award for Best Global-to-Local E-Commerce Strategy was presented at Globalocity, an annual online commerce conference hosted by Digital River. The event was held May 14-16 at the JW Marriott L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, Calif., and drew industry thought leaders from the U.S., Europe and Asia.
The ICE Awards honor companies that develop and implement global commerce and e-marketing best practices that attract customers, build loyalty and drive revenue through creative and innovative online campaigns. This award is in recognition of Wondershare’s sustained growth in global online sales through Digital River’s cloud commerce solution and affiliate programs.
“Wondershare is extremely honored to receive a 2012 ICE Award,” said Devin Tang, vice director for Wondershare Product Marketing. “We continue to develop innovative products and solutions for consumer, education, and SMB market segments. We rely heavily on Digital River’s solutions and expertise to help us refine and extend our marketing reach.”
Learn more about the full line-up of Wondershare software products at Wondershare.com.
About Wondershare
Wondershare Software Co., Ltd., an IDG invested company, is an innovative software developer dedicated to delivering the very best in software products and services to the worldwide consumer and business market segments. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Wondershare has branch offices in the United States, Germany and Japan. Wondershare has been named to Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific in 2009 and 2010. For more information about Wondershare and its products, please visit http://www.wondershare.com.
Wondershare is a registered trademark of Wondershare Software Co. Ltd. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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May 16th, 2012
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA – News) today announced that its Board
of Directors has approved the Company’s quarterly dividend of $.09 per
share. The Company’s regular quarterly cash dividend of $.09 per share
of American Software common stock is payable on September 7, 2012 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on August 17, 2012.
About American Software, Inc.
Atlanta-based American Software (NASDAQ: AMSWA – News) provides demand-driven
supply chain management and enterprise software solutions, backed by
more than 40 years of industry experience, that drive value for
companies regardless of market conditions. Logility, Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of American Software, is a leading provider of
supply chain management solutions for companies of all sizes. Logility
Voyager Solutions™ is a comprehensive suite, which includes supply chain
visibility; demand, inventory and replenishment planning; Sales and
Operations Planning (S&OP); inventory and supply optimization;
manufacturing planning and scheduling; transportation planning and
management; and warehouse management. Demand Management, Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Logility, delivers supply chain solutions to
small and midsized manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Demand
Management’s Demand Solutions® suite is widely deployed and globally
recognized for forecasting, demand planning and point-of-sale analysis.
Logility and Demand Management proudly serve customers such as Arch
Chemicals, Avery Dennison Corporation, McCain Foods, Pernod Ricard,
Sigma Aldrich, and VF Corp. New Generation Computing® (NGC®),
a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Software, is a leading
provider of PLM, supply chain management, ERP and product testing
software and services for brand owners, retailers and consumer products
companies. NGC customers include A|X Armani Exchange, Aeropostale,
Billabong, Carter’s, Casual Male, Hugo Boss, Jos. A. Bank, Lakeshore
Learning, Lululemon Athletica, Marchon Eyewear, and Swatfame. For more
information about American Software, please visit www.amsoftware.com,
call (800) 726-2946 or email: ask@amsoftware.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject
to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are
not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, technology and
the market for the Company’s products and services, including economic
conditions within the e-commerce markets; the timely availability and
market acceptance of these products and services; the Company’s ability
to satisfy in a timely manner all SEC required filings and the
requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the
rules and regulations adopted under that Section; the challenges and
risks associated with integration of acquired product lines and
companies; the effect of competitive products and pricing; the
uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances;
and the irregular pattern of the Company’s revenues. For further
information about risks the Company could experience as well as other
information, please refer to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended
April 30, 2011 and other reports and documents subsequently filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, contact:
Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, American Software, Inc.,
(404) 264-5477 or fax: (404) 237-8868.
e-Intelliprise is a trademark of American Software, Logility is a
registered trademark and Logility Voyager Solutions is a trademark of
Logility, Demand Solutions is a registered trademark of Demand
Management.. Other products mentioned in this document are registered,
trademarked or service marked by their respective owners.
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May 14th, 2012
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA – News) today announced that Vincent
Klinges, the Company’s chief financial officer, will be presenting at
the following upcoming investor conferences:
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13th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference, which will
be held May 21 – 23, 2012 at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, 1700
Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, Calif. The Company will present on
Tuesday, May 22 at 11:30 a.m. PDT in the Palisades C room. American
Software management will be available throughout the day for
one-on-one meetings. To schedule a one-on-one meeting, please contact
your B. Riley representative. American Software’s group presentation
will be available for the public to access via the Investor Relations
section of the Company’s corporate website, www.amsoftware.com,
or at http://www.webcastregister.com/briley/2012/register/AMSWA
and will be archived for 90 days following the live presentation.
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The Benchmark One-on-One Investor Conference, which will be held
Thursday, May 31, 2012 at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
To schedule a one-on-one meeting, please contact your Benchmark
representative. A copy of the presentation being discussed may be
accessed via the Investor Relations section of the Company’s corporate
website, www.amsoftware.com.
About American Software, Inc.
Atlanta-based American Software (NASDAQ: AMSWA – News) provides demand-driven
supply chain management and enterprise software solutions, backed by
more than 40 years of industry experience, that drive value for
companies regardless of market conditions. Logility, Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of American Software, is a leading provider of
supply chain management solutions for companies of all sizes. Logility
Voyager Solutions™ is a comprehensive suite, which includes supply chain
visibility; demand, inventory and replenishment planning; Sales and
Operations Planning (S&OP); inventory and supply optimization;
manufacturing planning and scheduling; transportation planning and
management; and warehouse management. Demand Management, Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Logility, delivers supply chain solutions to
small and midsized manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Demand
Management’s Demand Solutions® suite is widely deployed and globally
recognized for forecasting, demand planning and point-of-sale analysis.
Logility and Demand Management proudly serve customers such as Arch
Chemicals, Avery Dennison Corporation, McCain Foods, Sigma Aldrich, and
VF Corp. New Generation Computing® (NGC®), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
American Software, is a leading provider of PLM, supply chain
management, ERP and product testing software and services for brand
owners, retailers and consumer products companies. NGC customers include
A|X Armani Exchange, Aeropostale, Billabong, Carter’s, Casual Male, Hugo
Boss, Jos. A. Bank, Lakeshore Learning, Lululemon Athletica, Marchon
Eyewear, and Swatfame. For more information about American Software,
please visit www.amsoftware.com,
call (800) 726-2946 or email: ask@amsoftware.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject
to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are
not limited to, continuing U.S. and global economic uncertainty, the
timing and degree of business recovery, unpredictability and the
irregular pattern of future revenues, dependence on particular market
segments or customers, competitive pressures, delays, product liability
and warranty claims and other risks associated with new product
development, undetected software errors, market acceptance of the
Company’s products, technological complexity, the challenges and risks
associated with integration of acquired product lines, companies and
services, as well as a number of other risk factors that could affect
the Company’s future performance. For further information about risks
the Company could experience as well as other information, please refer
to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2011 and other
reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. For more information, contact: Vincent C. Klinges,
Chief Financial Officer, American Software, Inc., (404) 264-5477 or fax:
(404) 264-5298.
Logility is a registered trademark and Logility Voyager Solutions is
a trademark of Logility, Inc., Demand Solutions is a registered
trademark of Demand Management, Inc., and NGC and New Generation
Computing, Inc. are registered trademarks of New Generation Computing.
Other products mentioned in this document are registered, trademarked or
service marked by their respective owners.
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May 14th, 2012
HOUSTON (AP) — Business software developer BMC Software Inc. said Monday that it adopted a “poison pill” shareholder rights measure after a hedge fund acquired more than 5 percent of the company’s outstanding shares.
The stock gained about 9 percent in afternoon trading.
BMC revealed Monday that Elliott Associates LP and Elliott International LP have bought its stock. Elliot also plans to put up a slate of five nominees to the company’s board of directors and asked that the board form a special committee to consider a sale of the company, BMC said.
That would put Elliott among BMC’s five biggest shareholders, according to FactSet.
The Houston company said that its board has considered Elliott’s proposal and determined that it is not in the best interest of its stockholders, and that it was not a good time to sell the company.
Under the plan, the company is issuing one right to purchase a preferred share for each share of common stock held on May 24. The move will only be triggered if a company acquires a stake of 10 percent or more. The plan would dilute the value of the shares of any holder attempting to take over. The rights plan will expire on May 11, 2013, unless renewed by the company.
Last week, the company said its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings fell 42 percent amid surging costs and flat sales.
In a note to clients Monday, Citi analyst Walter Pritchard said he believes a split of the company’s two business segments is more likely than a sale. Pritchard said Elliott’s true interest in the company will be shown if it takes a 9.9 percent stake over the next several months, which is the largest stake it can take without triggering the poison pill. BMC’s shareholder meeting is set for July or August.
Shares of BMC, which hit a 12-month low of $31.62 in January, gained $3.57 to $43.95 in afternoon trading Monday.
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May 12th, 2012
DALLAS, TX–(Marketwire -05/11/12)-
Calyx Software®, the preferred mortgage solution provider for banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers and brokers, announced the latest release of WebCaster, its affordable web site service that enables mortgage professionals to market their business online. The enhancements include eDisclosure, document request and collection, Google analytics, loan application ownership, calculator improvements and more.
eDisclosures allows brokers to send any document from the document management site to borrowers allowing for document download and signatures, all from a secure web site receiving room for easy, anytime access. Additionally, the latest version of WebCaster includes document request and collection, allowing brokers to send any document for instant communication with the borrower for secure delivery and receipt.
WebCaster is specifically designed to work with Calyx’s loan origination system (LOS) software Point® and PointCentral®, and now offers Google analytics; a free feature that gives brokers enhanced tracking of web site activities while measuring advertising ROI, giving brokers fresh insight on how visitors use your site, how they arrived and how you can keep them coming back.
Additional enhancements have also been made to the loan application ownership to assure the selection of the right loan officer. The new features added to WebCaster simplify the loan process and provide more accessible prequalification applications.
“The new eDisclosure and document tracking capabilities are exciting and add tremendous value to WebCaster. Calyx Software looks forward to hearing from our customers about the efficiency increases that our customers gain,” said Jody Collup, Director of Marketing for Calyx Software.
About Calyx Software
Calyx Software is the #1 provider of affordable mortgage solutions for banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers and brokers. A comprehensive system of record for lenders, PointCentral is a flexible platform that combines Point — an easy-to-use, complete LOS with electronic document management and back-end functionality such as underwriting and secondary marketing — with strong security, remote access and a robust business rules engine needed for workflow and compliance. Convenient interfaces with over 200 vendors providing PPE, closing documents, compliance services and more within the Calyx Network make end-to-end processing and reporting simple and accurate. Seamless integration with online 1003 applications using WebCaster keeps bi-directional information flowing for added efficiency. Calyx Software products are designed to help mortgage professionals close more loans quickly. For more information, call (800) 362-2599 or visit www.calyxsoftware.com.
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May 12th, 2012
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Infosys, a world leader in consulting and technology services, has adopted the IEEE Computer Society’s Certified Software Development Associate (CSDA) and Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) certifications. Infosys will use the two credentials to enhance software development standards within the company.
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The IEEE Computer Society is also identifying and training Software Engineering Certified Instructors (SECI) to lead efforts to prepare Infosys employees to take these certifications. The certifications are aimed at enhancing the training levels of software engineers among Infosys’ 150,000 employees.
“We are very excited to be working together with Infosys on this very important initiative,” said Angela Burgess, executive director of the IEEE Computer Society. “More and more companies are realizing the benefits of certifications like the CSDA and CSDP and we applaud Infosys for taking a leadership position in India in this regard.”
Infosys is the first major Indian corporation to become an IEEE Computer Society Registered Education Provider. The IEEE Computer Society has more than a dozen REPs worldwide that offer its certification and professional education programs.
“Infosys has always aimed at providing world-class training, education, and research facilities to its employees and this partnership is a step in strengthening our efforts in this direction. This learning alliance provides our employees a unique opportunity to raise their levels of competence through access to a rich repository of content and references developed by the IEEE Computer Society in collaboration with leaders from industry and academia,” said Srikantan Moorthy, Senior Vice President and Group Head of Education & Research at Infosys.
The CSDA and the CSDP are the first two certifications that conform to the ISO/IEC 24773 standard, which stipulates methods of certifying software engineering professionals worldwide. The basis of both certifications is the Computer Society’s Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK). For more information on the Computer Society’s certifications go to http://www.computer.org/getcertified.
The CSDA credential, intended for graduating software engineers and early-career software professionals, serves to bridge the gap between educational experience and real-world work. The CSDP credential, intended for mid-career professionals, confirms professionals’ proficiency with established software development practices and demonstrates commitment and professionalism.
About Infosys
Many of the world’s most successful organizations rely on the 150,000 people of Infosys to deliver measurable business value. Infosys provides business consulting, technology, engineering and outsourcing services to help clients in over 30 countries build tomorrow’s enterprise. For more information about Infosys, visit:www.infosys.com.
About the IEEE Computer Society
The IEEE Computer Society is the world’s leading computing membership organization and the trusted information and career-development source for a global workforce of technology leaders including: professors, researchers, software engineers, IT professionals, employers, and students. The unmatched source for technology information, inspiration, and collaboration, the IEEE Computer Society is the source that computing professionals trust to provide high-quality, state-of-the-art information on an on-demand basis. The Computer Society provides a wide range of forums for top minds to come together, including technical conferences, publications, and a comprehensive digital library, unique training webinars, professional training, and a Corporate Affiliate Program to help organizations increase their staff’s technical knowledge and expertise. To find out more about the community for technology leaders, visit http://www.computer.org.
Media Contact: Margo McCall IEEE Computer Society, (714) 816-2182, mmccall@computer.org
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May 10th, 2012
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d462fv/global_games_softw)
has announced the addition of the “Global
Games Software” report to their offering.
Global Games Software industry profile provides top-line qualitative and
quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2007-11,
and forecast to 2016). The profile also contains descriptions of the
leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of
competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line
data and analysis covering the Global games software market. Includes
market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of
market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.
Highlights
-The global games software market is expected to generate total revenues
of $38.4 billion in 2011, representing a compound annual growth rate
(CAGR) of 5.8% between 2007 and 2011.
-Sales generated through electrical and electronics retailers are
expected to be the most lucrative for the global games software market
in 2011, with total revenues of $17.5 billion, equivalent to 45.6% of
the market’s overall value.
-The performance of the market is forecast to accelerate, with an
anticipated CAGR of 10.2% for the five-year period 2011 – 2016, which is
expected to drive the market to a value of $62.4 billion by the end of
2016.
Features
– Use the Five Forces analysis to determine the competitive intensity
and therefore attractiveness of the globalgames software market
– Leading company profiles reveal details of key games software market
players’ global operations and financial performance
Key Questions Answered
– What was the size of the Global games software market by value in 2011?
– What will be the size of the Global games software market in 2016?
– What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Global
games software market?
– How has the market performed over the last five years?
– What are the main segments that make up the global’s games software
market?
Key Topics Covered:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
MARKET OVERVIEW
MARKET DATA
MARKET SEGMENTATION
MARKET OUTLOOK
FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
LEADING COMPANIES
– Amazon.com, Inc.
– Carrefour S.A.
– GameStop Corp.
– Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
APPENDIX
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May 10th, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Games Software in Europe" report to their offering.
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