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Harley-Davidson, headquartered in Milwaukee, joins a growing list of
manufacturing companies selecting SAP(R) solutions to bring performance
excellence to global operations.----

QAD Outlines How Former JD Edwards Users Can Innovate Their
Manufacturing Businesses Now

Manufacturers can remove software vendor consolidation from the
list of mounting pressures they face, thanks to a special offer QAD
Inc.

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Beginning with the replacement of its
current financial applications, the company will take steps to increase
visibility and operational efficiency through industry-based, globally
standardized business process software solutions. "We are pleased the company has
selected SAP software to help them manage and optimize their growth by
providing visibility into their global operations.

Business Editors/Technology Writers/Manufacturing Writers

CARPINTERIA, Calif. In addition, revenue and earnings in the
enterprise resource planning (ERP), e-business and distributed order
management software industries are subject to fluctuations . ARIS SmartPath is a turnkey solution of enterprise applications
for process optimization in mid -market organizations.
"The flooring and decorating industries have very specific
requirements from customers that expect responsive service and greater
flexibility," said Dr. "Our ARIS SmartPath for Flooring and Decorating
solution delivers a truly cost-effective tool to help flooring and
decorating manufacturers maximize profits and realize a truly
collaborative environment between customers, suppliers and
distributors.

About IDS Scheer SME

IDS Scheer Small and Medium Enterprises (SME ) is a business unit
of IDS Scheer North America, the leading provider of corporate
solutions for business process management. For more information on
IDS Scheer SME, visit http://www.

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All
other products or company names herein may be trademarks of their
respective owners. These risks
include , but are not limited to, QAD's ("the company") ability to
integrate the EDI assets into its business; the ability of the
company's consultants to deliver successful operating models and plans
to their customers; the ability of the company's customers to benefit
from the company's application-enabled approach; evolving demand for
the company's software products and products that operate with the
company's products; the company's ability to sustain strong licensing
demand; the ability to sustain customer renewal rates at current
levels; the publication of opinions by industry analysts about the
company, its products and technology; the reliability of estimates of
transaction and integration costs and benefits; difficulties relating
to integration of a new business; the entry of new competitors and
their technological advances; delays in localizing the company's
products for new markets; delays in sales as a result of lengthy sales
cycles; changes in operating expenses, pricing, timing of new product
releases, the method of product distribution or product mix; general
economic conditions , exchange rate fluctuations and the global
political environment.ids-scheer.

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Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts
are forward-looking statements as defined in the U. A number of
risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements.

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newscom. The factors
that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in
SAP's filings with the U.com, EST
Christina Siebels, Burson-Marsteller, +49 170 416 64 52,
christina_siebels@de.

Note to Editors: When referring to ARIS, please print in all caps.

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QAD software offers manufacturers the advantage of enhancing their
legacy systems immediately with advanced manufacturing functionality:
QAD Lean Manufacturing, QAD SupplyVisualization and QAD EDI ECommerce. Software
license revenue, in particular , is subject to variability with a
significant proportion of revenue earned in the last month of each
quarter.ids-scheer.

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Words such as "anticipate," "believe,"
"estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project,"
"predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to SAP
are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.
ARIS SmartPath for Flooring and Decorating manages all aspects of
carpet and flooring production, including:

Fiber and yarn milling

Twisting and heat setting

Carpet construction, including tufting or weaving

Dyeing

Formula management

Shearing

Finishing

"ARIS SmartPath for Flooring and Decorating is yet another step
forward towards serving flooring and decorating manufacturers with
industry-specific, turnkey solutions," added George Marengo, Managing
Director of IDS Scheer SME. IDS Scheer is a
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with such notable clients as Bowne
Global Solutions, CertainTeed and Digimarc.

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Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"),
including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Data contained in
this document serves informational purposes only.

For customers interested in learning more about SAP products:
Global Customer Center: +49-180-534-34-24
United States Only: 1-800-872-1SAP (1-800-872 -1727)

Contacts:
Randi Polanich, SAP, +1 (610) 661-4491, randi. With support for 26 languages and capacity
for an unlimited number of currencies, QAD solutions also feature
open , industry standards-based architecture that allows manufacturers
to standardize and centralize functions shared by all facilities,
while preserving operational flexibility to accommodate the production
models, plant locations, and local business and government
requirements of each site. Manufacturers worldwide have standardized
on the QAD MFG/PRO platform to manage enterprise operations at some
5 ,300 sites in more than 90 countries. The financial management, customer
relationship management, supply chain management and analytics
applications work with Microsoft products such as Office and
Windows(R) to streamline processes across an entire organization,
giving businesses insight to respond rapidly, plan strategically and
execute quickly.

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Comprehensive Offer Includes More than Financial Incentives

As manufacturers grapple with increasingly global competition and
pressure to respond to customer demands at even lower cost, investment
in technology has become a mainstay of competitive advantage -- and
industry consolidation reduces the available solutions to
manufacturers ' challenges. 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.
Investors should not use any one quarter's results as a benchmark for
future growth.htm

About Microsoft Business Solutions

Microsoft Business Solutions offers integrated business
applications and services that allow small and midsize organizations
and divisions of large enterprises to connect employees, customers and
suppliers for improved efficiency. Microsoft Business Solutions applications are
delivered through a worldwide network of channel partners that provide
specialized services and local support tailored to a company's needs.

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com, xApps, xApp, SAP NetWeaver and other
SAP products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos
are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and in several
other countries all over the world.(a)

About QAD

QAD is a leading provider of enterprise applications for global
manufacturing companies.
ARIS SmartPath for Flooring and Decorating is one of many
industry -specific solutions that IDS Scheer offers under the ARIS
SmartPath umbrella, including consumer packaged goods (CPG),
pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, cosmetics, metals and textiles.

Consulting , training, evaluation and related services for ERP systems.

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QAD Announces Special Offer for Global Manufacturers Facing Software Vendor Consolidation

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polanich@sap. "We believe global manufacturers shouldn't be forced to
disrupt their businesses because of software market dynamics, and hope
they will put innovation at the forefront of their plans.

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(NYSE: HDI) has selected SAP's automotive
industry solution to become the standard business platform across
Harley-Davidson's global organization.

NOTE: SAP, R/3, mySAP, mySAP.

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Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward -looking
statements, which speak only as of their dates. All other product and service names
mentioned are the trademarks of their respective companies. National product
specifications may vary.bm.

IDS Scheer Floors Competition with New ARIS-TM- SmartPath for Flooring and Decorating Solution

IDS Scheer SME has a strong
understanding of the needs of small/medium enterprises, and provides a
full spectrum of tools and services to recommend and deploy
business-critical ERP solutions Through its ARIS SmartPath ,
organizations can leverage IDS Scheer SME's one-stop solution that
offers a process-oriented approach to optimize ERP, CRM, SCM and other
solutions -- from needs analysis to implementation.

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A leading provider of
enterprise applications for global manufacturers, QAD has created a
package of software, implementation and trade-in incentives for these
companies.

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IDS Scheer SME to Showcase New Industry-Specific Solution at Stay
Ahead with ERP for Flooring and Decorating Event

IDS Scheer, the leading provider of business process excellence
services and tools, today announced that its IDS Scheer Small and
Medium Enterprises (SME) strategic business unit will unveil a new
ARIS SmartPath solution specifically customized for the needs of the
flooring and decorating industry at the Stay Ahead with ERP for
Flooring and Decorating event at the Northwest Georgia Trade +
Convention Center in Dalton, GA, April 19, 2005 from 8:30am - 12:00
pm.

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Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These and other QAD applications help manufacturers better align
supply with demand, and support advanced capabilities such as
vendor -managed inventory (VMI) and advanced production techniques such
as lean manufacturing and just-in -time (JIT) sequencing. For more information about QAD, telephone +1 805
684 6614, or visit the QAD Web site at: www.com

"QAD" and "MFG/PRO" are registered trademarks of QAD Inc.

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MILWAUKEE , SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today
announced that Harley-Davidson, Inc.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050310/SFTH009LOGO -a )
"Harley-Davidson is a brand recognized and respected worldwide," said Bill
McDermott, president and CEO, SAP Americas. With a
wealth of experience resolving complex manufacturing problems
worldwide, QAD support centers in the United States, the United
Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands , Mexico, Spain and Hong Kong have
received HDI Support Center Certification (SCC), making QAD the first
company ever to achieve global certification from HDI, the world's
largest membership association for service and support professionals. As an end-to-end
solution that addresses industry-specific business needs, IDS Scheer's
ARIS SmartPath takes a process-oriented approach to the implementation
and management of ERP, SCM and CRM software. In
addition, the industry-specific solution addresses requirements
related to rebates, deductions, forecasting and complex customer
hierarchy management for flooring and decorating manufacturers.com/sme/web/events-stay.

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Given the high margins associated with license revenue,
modest fluctuations can have a substantial impact on net income. Mathias Kirchmer , CEO of IDS Scheer for the
Americas and Japan.

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(Logo: http://www.S. As a result, manufacturers can now add advanced
manufacturing capabilities to their existing systems to achieve
immediate business benefits, and establish a solid foundation and
smooth transition path for streamlining manufacturing enterprise
operations and supply chain communications over the long term.

World-Class Enterprise Solutions Tailored to Vertical Market Needs

QAD applications are designed with specific functionality for the
six manufacturing markets the company serves, to help customers
automate manufacturing operations and streamline supply chain
communication, implement advanced manufacturing techniques and improve
responsiveness to demand.
In addition to world-class software, QAD has established more than
25 major offices and a team of services professionals around the world
to design, deploy and support QAD solutions on a global scale. For a more detailed description of the risk factors
associated with the company and the industries in which it operates,
please refer to the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended January 31, 2004.

(a) META Group Inc.

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(NASDAQ:QADI ) announced today to help former JD Edwards' World
and EnterpriseOne users get the most value from their ERP software
deployments both now and in the future. For 25
years, QAD has focused on solving manufacturers' real-world challenges
with the best thinking in manufacturing theory and leading
technology .
In response, QAD is helping these companies assess their
opportunity and options to add value to existing systems and establish
a strategy and roadmap for long-term success., "Deriving Value from Twenty-First Century ERP
Applications," 2003.com/sme

Copyright (C) 2005 IDS Scheer All rights reserved.

Services related to specific ERP systems may be found under the sub-category for that system.

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Harley-Davidson Selects SAP to Fine-Tune Performance in Global Operations

S.
A META Group study confirmed that QAD delivers manufacturers the
lowest total cost of ownership relative to company revenue (Relative
TCO); the fastest time to implement (TTI); and the highest average
annual quantifiable benefits as a percentage of TCO. The study
compared more than 200 customers' software installations, including
industry-leading products.

Note to Investors: This press release contains certain
forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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Following the initial implementation of SAP's
financial solution, Harley-Davidson anticipates the roll-out of additional
components of SAP's ERP, CRM and SCM solutions. All
forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations.
Manufacturers of automotive , consumer products, electronics, food and
beverage, industrial and medical products use QAD applications at
approximately 5,300 licensed sites in more than 90 countries and in as
many as 26 languages .qad.

DALTON, Ga.

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"Today, former JD Edwards customers have three choices: wait for
Oracle to deliver 'Project Fusion,' complicate their worlds by
migrating to another mega-suite vendor such as SAP, or innovate what
they already have -- by adopting QAD software with advanced
manufacturing capabilities," said Pamela Lopker, QAD president and
founder.
For more information on the Stay Ahead with ERP for Flooring and
Decorating event, visit:
http://www.

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SAP undertakes no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. QAD's comprehensive
offer includes an assessment of business process and systems based on
QAD Global Services' proven methodology to determine the most
effective solution and implementation plan, and help minimize risk.

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The implementation of SAP(R)
for Automotive enables customers' real-time visibility into a company's
financials, supply chain and supplier network on a global scale.com, CET

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As the base software in ARIS SmartPath for Flooring and
Decorating, Microsoft(R) Business Solutions - Axapta(R) is
pre-configured to support a range of business processes and scenarios
that are critical to the flooring and decorating industry.

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