JDA to Demonstrate High Performance Demand Chain Applications as Gold Sponsor of NRF Trade Show.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- JDA Portfolio Customers from Meijer, Casual Male, Wilsons and Charlotte Russe to Present; JDA Reinforces Strength of Microsoft and Intel Partnerships with NRF Co-Marketing Activities

JDA(R) Software Group Inc. (Nasdaq:JDAS) announced its expansive presence as a gold sponsor of the NRF 95th Annual Convention & EXPO from Jan. 16-17 in New York City. NRF participants can visit the JDA Solutions Pavilion, booth #513, to learn how JDA Portfolio(R) software enables companies to gain a competitive edge with high performance planning, promoting, flowing, pricing, managing and selling of merchandise. Demonstrating the strength of its partnership with Microsoft, JDA is also scheduled to present in the Microsoft Theater and will host a station in the Microsoft Partner Pavilion.

"As the retail software industry is increasingly becoming a focus for a number of generalist horizontal software providers, JDA's laserlike focus on advanced solutions that are built for retail -- and proven in the real world of retail -- is increasingly becoming a clear point of differentiation," said JDA CEO Hamish Brewer. "At NRF this year, we will be further underscoring this differentiation by showcasing even more innovations across our market-leading JDA Portfolio suite of products, including new support for the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 platform."

"Furthermore, JDA's commitment to customer value and results will be exemplified in NRF track presentations by JDA customers such as Ed Wong, senior vice president of supply chain at Charlotte Russe, who will discuss his company's successful and rapid IT deployment of several JDA Portfolio applications," added Brewer.

As a gold sponsor, JDA has teamed with Microsoft and partner Intel to reach attendees through a number of highly visible media such as expo signage, trade press advertising, the official NRF attendee bag and multimedia presentations.

JDA Exhibits Strategic Merchandise Management & Next-Generation Enterprise Planning

Attendees visiting JDA's booth will learn more about one of JDA's major product differentiators, its Portfolio Strategic Merchandise Management(TM) (SMM) solutions. JDA's SMM approach enables companies to improve processes and decision making of finished goods from the supplier warehouse to the consumer by connecting users with integrated, best practice software functions.

Part of the SMM suite, Enterprise Planning by Arthur(R) helps retailers more effectively plan, from setting strategic financial goals to executing assortment and key item plans. Now available on Microsoft SQL Server 2005, powered by Intel technology, Enterprise Planning empowers retailers to more meticulously plan, deploy and manage resources to improve bottom line performance.

Must Attend Retail Executive Presentations

Several JDA customers will present their thought leadership and best practice successes during NRF's Concurrent Sessions:

--Moving Beyond Departmental Silos -- Jan. 17; 2 - 3 p.m. Executives from Casual Male Retail Group Inc., Wilsons Leather and Meijer will discuss how next-generation capabilities, supported by new technology and industry standards, can facilitate cooperation and collaboration throughout a retail organization to more efficiently get product to its ultimate destination.

--Rapid IT Deployment and High Return at Charlotte Russe -- Jan. 17; 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Aggressive expansion is driving Charlotte Russe's rapid deployment of IT solutions that deliver high value. Ed Wong, senior vice president of supply chain and systems, will share practical tips on partnering with system users, vendors and third-party providers to mitigate complex implementation issues and successfully deploy solutions that deliver real results.

Additionally, JDA's Scott Welty will present From Planning to Placement: Effectively Merchandising and Implementing Highly Profitable Store Shelves on Jan. 16, 2:30 to 3 p.m. in Microsoft's booth #500.

JDA Showcases Merchandise Operations and Store Systems

JDA product experts will also demonstrate the powerful, proven modules within other major product areas.

--Portfolio Merchandise Operations(TM) -- Learn how retailers around the world count on Portfolio Merchandising solutions to help gain control of every item on the shelf by counting, costing, ordering, pricing, moving, valuing and promoting it.

--Portfolio Store Systems(TM) -- Experience the robust capabilities of the industry's broadest and most advanced POS, store inventory, workforce management, CRM, mobile and hardware solutions. Hear how JDA's one-stop-shop solution drives success and superior customer service.

About JDA Software Group Inc.

JDA(R) Software Group Inc. is the global leader in helping more than 4,800 retail, manufacturing and wholesale customers in 60 countries realize real demand chain results. By capitalizing on its market position and financial strength, JDA commits significant resources to advancing the JDA Portfolio(R) suite of demand chain solutions. JDA Portfolio software enables high performance planning, promoting, flowing, pricing, managing and selling of finished goods from the supplier warehouse to the consumer. With offices in major cities around the world, JDA employs the industry's most experienced demand chain experts to develop, deliver and support its solutions. For more information, visit www.jda.com, e-mail [e-mail] or call 800-479-7382.

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, for example, Brewer's statements concerning our products' differentiation from others), we would remind our investors and prospective investors that future events may involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the likelihood that other companies may adopt a more retail-focused approach, and that not all users may experience the same benefits as those described in this release. Other 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.

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