CORRECTING and REPLACING JDA Named Number One Software Vendor In Retail Industry; Retailers Vote JDA in RIS News Annual Leaderboard.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

CORRECTION...by JDA Software Group Inc.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 9, 2004

In BW5185 issued Jan. 9, 2004: Fourth graph, first sentence of the release should read: "By investing over $200 million in enhancing and expanding our product line during the past three years, we have truly delivered on providing the world's broadest and deepest demand chain solution set," comments JDA CEO Hamish Brewer. (sted "By investing well over $200 million in enhancing and expanding our product line during the past two years, we have truly delivered on providing the world's broadest and deepest demand chain solution set," comments JDA CEO Hamish Brewer.)

The corrected release reads:

JDA NAMED NUMBER ONE SOFTWARE VENDOR IN RETAIL INDUSTRY; RETAILERS VOTE JDA IN RIS NEWS ANNUAL LEADERBOARD 

Based on performance metrics and retailer voting, JDA(R) Software Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:JDAS) was ranked the number one software vendor in the RIS (Retail Information Systems) News 2003 Leaderboard published in December. The fourth annual study recognizes the top 45 software vendors serving the retail industry based on the breadth of reference-able retail functionality, overall customer satisfaction in ten categories, industry recognition and total revenues in retail. JDA bested the second place finisher by scoring 12 percent higher in the Customer Satisfaction and Recognition section.

"The high retail concentration and customer satisfaction scores in the RIS Leaderboard survey indicate JDA is committed to the retail vertical and achieving good customer service," comments Joe Skorupa, editor-in-chief of RIS News. "These are the twin pillars that the Leaderboard ranking is based on and JDA is to be congratulated for coming out on top in 2003."

JDA attributes its first place finish to its special focus on expanding its JDA Portfolio product line with complementary functionality, delivering fundamental integration across business processes and furthering its Customer Value Program to increase the strategic value provided to JDA customers.

"By investing over $200 million in enhancing and expanding our product line during the past three years, we have truly delivered on providing the world's broadest and deepest demand chain solution set," comments JDA CEO Hamish Brewer. "Our customers' endorsement and loyalty is of critical importance which is why we launched our Customer Value Program. With over 70 percent of new license sales coming from our customer base in the first three quarters of 2003, our clients vote of confidence in JDA is clear and greatly appreciated."

About JDA Software Group, Inc.

With nearly 4,600 retail, manufacturing and wholesale clients in 60 countries, JDA Software Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:JDAS) is a global leader in delivering integrated software and professional services for the retail demand chain. By capitalizing on its market position and financial strength, JDA commits significant resources to advancing JDA Portfolio, its suite of merchandising, POS, analytic and collaborative solutions that improve revenues, efficiency and customer focus. Founded in 1985, JDA is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and employs more than 1,300 associates operating from 33 offices in major cities throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more details, visit www.jda.com, call +1 480.308.3555 or email [e-mail].

We do not believe this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Nevertheless, if remarks in this press release are considered to be ``forward-looking'' or to have forward-looking implications, such as any implication that our prior successes or revenue growth will be repeated in future years, we would remind our investors and prospective investors that future events may involve risks and uncertainties. Risks and uncertainties that may affect our business are detailed from time to time in the ``Risks Factors'' section of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these and other risks, actual results may differ materially from those predicted. We undertake no obligation to update information in this release.

"JDA" and "JDA Portfolio," are trademarks or registered trademarks of JDA Software Group. Any trade, product or service name referenced in this document using the name "JDA" is a trademark and/or property of JDA Software Group. All other trade, product, or service names referenced in this release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.