ATLANTA, GA, June 29, 2004 -- MAPICS, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM: MAPX), a leading global provider of enterprise solutions for world-class manufacturers, announced the availability this month of MAPICS Enterprise Business Intelligence (EBI) for iSeries. This newest release of MAPICS EBI for iSeries fully integrates with Cognos Performance Applications, the industry-leading business intelligence solution, to provide MAPICS customers with a powerful, pre-built enterprise business intelligence solution that implements quickly and offers manufacturing-focused decision-making "right out of the box."

"We anticipate business performance results from visibility to a larger number of Key Performance Indicators (KPI), improved reporting capabilities and an enhanced ability to utilize our data to make effective operational and customer-facing decisions," said Michael Leonhardi, Chief Information Officer, Hyco International.

MAPICS EBI for iSeries extends the value of ERP and other operational systems, transforming data into consistent, reliable information optimized for reporting and analysis. With enterprise-wide corporate performance management founded on a well integrated, complete 360-degree view of their business, business leaders can achieve true bottom line impact.

"MAPICS incorporates the business intelligence experience of Cognos, and their market leading solution, with our rich ERP capabilities to deliver a powerful business intelligence tool created specifically for our manufacturing customers," said Jeff Cashman, VP Client Services and Chief Marketing Executive, MAPICS. "The resulting solution allows our customers to make effective business decisions, based on better data and analysis, to maximize delivered value to their customers and shareholders."

MAPICS EBI for iSeries drives corporate performance with over 400 established KPIs , which manufacturers can use to improve their operations and accelerate progress on their pathway to world class. Functioning in seven languages, this latest release features 195 additional business measurements, nearly double the prior release.

"With Cognos' applications integrated into MAPICS EBI for iSeries solution, manufacturers can analyze business data in order to respond quickly to business and market trends," according to Paul Hoy, director of manufacturing solutions, Cognos. "This insight provides them with the ability to reduce operating costs while improving customer service and leading to improved business performance visibility and expanded market share."

"We are proud to expand our partnership with Cognos. They are clearly the leader in business intelligence solutions as evidenced by their recent recognition in Gartner's Magic Quadrant report as a member of the leader's quadrant for completeness of vision and ability to execute," said Cashman. "MAPICS places great value in the credibility of our solution partners and in their ability to deliver quality solutions. We are pleased to offer collaborative solutions like MAPICS EBI for iSeries that take advantage of premier capabilities from leaders such as Cognos."

About MAPICS

MAPICS is a leading global solutions provider focused exclusively on manufacturing. Building on more than 25 years of industry experience and proven success, MAPICS helps manufacturers be world class by gaining market share, operating at peak efficiency and exceeding customer expectations. MAPICS solutions include software-extended ERP, CRM and supply chain management-and professional services. The solutions are implemented on the two industry-leading technology platforms-Microsoft and IBM.

Headquartered in Atlanta, MAPICS has implemented solutions in more than 10,000 customer sites in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit www.mapics.com.

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MAPICS, Inc., Atlanta
Sharon Sulc, 614-523-7037
sharon.sulc@mapics.com