Datavantage/ CommercialWare And Its Customers Honored With Multiple Industry Accolades

Cleveland, Ohio, July 18, 2007— Datavantage/CommercialWare, a wholly owned subsidiary of MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRS), and a leading provider of retail technology for the specialty and general merchandise retail industry, today announced that the Company and many of its customers have received important industry acknowledgements from leading publications and organizations.

 

In Apparel’s Top 50 Software Scorecard, Datavantage/CommercialWare earned the highest score in Overall Satisfaction as well as the number six position overall in the retail software category. Apparel’s Software Scorecard (May issue) features the best software vendors serving the apparel marketplace, based exclusively on customer satisfaction ratings. Each year, customers rate their vendors according to the system functionalities they have used, including retail, business intelligence, warehouse management, and supply chain management/sourcing. Within these software types, vendors are scored on overall satisfaction, apparel market knowledge, ROI, user buy-in/user friendliness, and customer service.

 

“Of the approximately 160 apparel- and retail-specific software firms invited to participate in the project, just 50 qualified for inclusion in our Scorecard report,” said Kathleen DesMarteau, Apparel’s editor in chief. “So those firms who made the cut have truly demonstrated their excellence in serving our industry.”

 

The March issue of Catalog Success featured the fifth-annual exclusive ranking of U.S.-based catalogers with the speediest recent housefile growth rates, defined as how many new customers catalogers add. Sur la Table was awarded the number one spot and is among many Datavantage/CommercialWare customers in the Top 200 ranking including: #14 Edwin Watts, #29 Van Bourgondien, #40 J.Jill, #45 Jos. A. Banks, #51 Pendelton, #56 Avenue (United Retail Group), #66 Appleseeds, #85 Aerosoles, #97 Garnet Hill, #108 Park Seed, #131 Boston Proper, and #196 Flax Art.

 

Several Datavantage/CommercialWare customers were named as finalists in Multichannel Merchant's MCM Awards including J.C. Whitney & Co. (Print Channel, Cross-Channel and Web Channel), Patagonia (Print Channel) and Sundance (Web Channel). The judges named finalists in 17 categories from more than 200 entries.

 

Peruvian Connection was one of 10 retailers selected as a Mid Market All-Star in the May issue of RIS News. As stated in the RIS News – Mid-Market All Stars 2007 article, “They may not all be at a mall near you, or housed in a behemoth big-box store, but [these] 10 midsize retailers are all achieving impressive marketplace success and growth in year-over-year revenue gains. Beginning with a strong retailing concept, these retailers are taking their initial success to the next level by building up their brands, expanding geographically, fine-tuning business processes and investing in IT as a key enabler of critical initiatives and goals.”

 

For the fourth year in a row, the company has also been awarded the Garnet Hill True North Award, an annual tribute to core business partners. Garnet Hill (www.garnethill.com) has established itself as a distinctive brand with impeccable standards, exquisite merchandise, a unique sense of design, and superior customer service. It offers women’s and children’s apparel as well as bedding, home furnishings, and unique gifts through multiple channels. The award was established four years ago for its vendor community and recognizes those partners that provide superior service and value to its business.

 

“These accolades demonstrate the commitment Datavantage/CommercialWare has to its customers, as well as our ability to deliver cutting-edge retail solutions that make a significant impact in their businesses,” said Chaz Napoli, President, Datavantage/CommercialWare.

 

Over the past year, Datavantage/CommercialWare has been recognized as a Top 10 best retail software vendor in the 7th Annual RIS LeaderBoard, scored by RIS News. In addition, the Company was voted the preferred retail software POS (point-of-sale) vendor with the highest adoption of STORES Magazine’s Hot 100 Retailers reported in the Eighth Annual POS Benchmarking Survey, an independent study prepared by LakeWest Group.

 

About Datavantage/CommercialWare

Datavantage/CommercialWare provides best in class retail solutions worldwide, enabling retailers and direct marketers to deliver an exceptional customer experience. From any transaction point, merchants can easily provide superior customer service while optimizing operational efficiency across all channels. Working with over 450 brands, and leveraging open standards and Java powered technology, Datavantage/CommercialWare retailers can employ cutting-edge analytics, reduce shrink, eliminate bottlenecks, manage data, and maximize customer value. Datavantage/CommercialWare is wholly owned subsidiary of MICROS Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCRS). For more information visit www.datavantagecorp.com or www.commercialware.com.

 

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