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Epicor Selected as Business Technology Partner of the Year by Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance

AUSTIN, TX -- (Marketwired) -- Jun 03, 2014 -- Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, has been selected as Business Technology Partner of the Year by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (Alliance), one of the world's largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations. The award recognizes the role Epicor played throughout 2013 -- helping extend the competitive benefits of the leading edge Alliance Technology Suite.

Epicor has been a key technology provider to the Alliance for more than a decade. The companies recently signed a multi-year agreement covering product data, business intelligence and connectivity solutions. Several Alliance shareholders also rely on a variety of Epicor business management solutions, including Epicor Eagle® and Epicor Vision.

"The Alliance continues to innovate and lead the aftermarket with highly advanced business technologies for our shareholders, and Epicor has played a vital role in helping us expand the competitive benefits of these solutions," said Alliance Chief Information Officer Dale Hopkins. "Their expertise within the automotive aftermarket and a talented team, have helped us achieve our business goals."

Epicor and the Alliance have collaborated in the development of a wide range of innovative business intelligence capabilities, including the award-winning Alliance Data Warehouse, comprehensive inventory planning and modeling tools, and vertical category management initiatives. A long-term user, the Alliance has operated with the industry leading Epicor replacement parts database and other product intelligence solutions.

"The Alliance team has a deep understanding and appreciation for the ever increasing role of technology in today's aftermarket industry," said Scott Thompson, vice president, automotive, retail distribution solutions for Epicor. "We are proud to have earned their trust as we collaborate in developing new business intelligence solutions for use in every Alliance shareholder business."

About Epicor Software Corporation
Epicor Software Corporation is a global leader delivering inspired business software solutions to the manufacturing, distribution, retail and services industries. With over 40 years of experience serving small, midmarket and larger enterprises, Epicor has more than 20,000 customers in over 150 countries. Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP), retail management software, supply chain management (SCM), and human capital management (HCM) enable companies to drive increased efficiency and improve profitability. With a history of innovation, industry expertise and passion for excellence, Epicor provides the single point of accountability that local, regional and global businesses demand. The Company's headquarters are located in Dublin, California, with offices and affiliates worldwide. For more information, visit www.epicor.com.

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Contact: 
Lisa Preuss 
Senior Director, Corporate Communications 
Epicor Software Corporation 
+1 949 585 4235 

lpreuss@epicor.com 

Drew Shippy
Pinnacle Media
on behalf of Epicor
+1 330 688 3500

drew@pinnmedia.com