Research Finds QAD Customers Gain Most Benefits at Lowest Cost Per User in Mid-Sized Manufacturers

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(EON:Enhanced Online News)--QAD Inc. (NASDAQ: QADI), a leading provider of enterprise software and services for global manufacturers, was found to provide the most business benefits to mid-size companies at the lowest total cost per user among Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software providers included in a recent study, “The Total Cost of ERP Ownership in Mid-Size Companies” published July 2008 by Aberdeen Group.

“We are committed to serving the needs of mid-market manufacturing companies around the world by developing and delivering enterprise software that is not only competitively priced, but also produces better business performance for our customers”

Aberdeen surveyed over 600 companies with annual revenues between $50 million and $1 billion to identify what companies this size expect to pay for the business benefits from ERP software. The study measured both depth and breadth of functionality, as well as the cost of ERP in terms of software, services, and maintenance. QAD demonstrated it produced on average the maximum business benefits in this mid-market for the lowest cost per user on performance measurements such as reduction in inventory, operational costs and administrative costs along with improvements in online shipments and schedule compliance.

“We are committed to serving the needs of mid-market manufacturing companies around the world by developing and delivering enterprise software that is not only competitively priced, but also produces better business performance for our customers,” said Pamela Lopker, chairman and president of QAD. “This most recent report from Aberdeen validates our strategy of developing software solutions that enable manufacturers to achieve our vision of the ‘Perfect Lean Market’.”

“This study looked beyond the common factors companies typically use to select ERP software to determine the business benefits manufacturers achieved through cost savings and schedule improvements,” said Cindy Jutras, vice president and group director, Aberdeen Group. “Based on this analysis, we found that mid-size QAD customers produced the highest average improvements for the lowest cost per user.”

Earlier this year, QAD released QAD Enterprise Applications 2008, a new version of its flagship enterprise software solution. QAD 2008 meets the expectations of a new generation of application users by making it more intuitive to learn. The extensive release provides improved capabilities in financial management, customer management, manufacturing/distribution, supply chain management, and service and support.

To learn more and access a copy of the Aberdeen report visit www.qad.com

About QAD

QAD is a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturing companies. QAD applications provide critical functionality for managing manufacturing resources and operations within and beyond the enterprise, enabling global manufacturers to collaborate with their customers, suppliers and partners to make and deliver the right product, at the right cost and at the right time. Manufacturers of automotive, consumer products, electronics, food and beverage, industrial and life science products use QAD applications at approximately 6,100 licensed sites in more than 90 countries and in as many as 27 languages. For more information about QAD, telephone +1 805 684 6614, or visit QAD Web at www.qad.com.

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