JDA SOFTWARE TO SHOWCASE PROVEN RETAIL STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS

MUMBAI & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE) - Sep. 16, 2009--JDA Software Group, Inc.(NASDAQ: JDAS)will showcase its advanced, end-to-end retail demand chain solutions focused on planning, forecasting and execution at the India Retail Forum (IRF) on September 16 and 17 at the Renaissance Mumbai Hotel & Convention Centre. JDA retail executives will be joined by industry leaders and customers to demonstrate how JDA's proven strategies and best practices can help address significant challenges affecting today's Indian retailers, enabling them to optimize the four largest costs in retail: space, inventory, people and transportation. As a sponsor, exhibitor and speaker, JDA will have a strong presence at this annual event that brings together the best minds in Indian retail.

"With consumer spending in India on the rise, global and local retailers expanding their presence, and rural areas on the cusp of an economic boom, JDA is excited by the tremendous opportunity in the fast-growing Indian retail market," said Stephen McNulty, regional vice president, Asia Pacific, JDA Software. "We're proud to have helped some of India's largest retailers innovate and grow their business with our best-in-class solutions, which are widely considered to be the platinum standard for supply chain optimization. IRF is the perfect venue for us to demonstrate our proven capabilities while strategizing with top Indian retailers."

JDA Joins Shoppers Stop and Reebok India on IRF PanelsJDA's David Bray, senior director of retail, Asia Pacific, joins two IRF panel discussions to share his perspective on the changing and future needs of retailers in India. The panelists will discuss real-world applications of scalable solutions that can efficiently and profitably grow their retail models. Bray will speak at the following sessions: Retail Power Track 3:Shoes & Accessories, chaired by Subhinder Singh, MD, Reebok India, in Ballroom A on September 16 from 15:30 to 16:30 Retail IT Conclave, chaired by Arun Gupta, Group CTO, Shoppers Stop ? a long-time JDA customer ? in Ballroom A on September 16 from 17:30 to 18:30 Helping Retailers in India Achieve Profitable Growth JDA will also demonstrate several of its end-to-end retail solutions at Stall No. 9 in the Hanger Areas at IRF. Demonstrations will address the following critical areas affecting retailers in India today: Linking into consumer-demand signals in a competitive market: JDA? Enterprise Planning supports precision merchandising practices that empower retailers to better identify markets, gain a clear view of what their customers are buying, and then execute more efficient assortments to drive sales, inventory turns and customer loyalty.

Establishing an agile sense-and-respond supply chain: JDA? Demand & JDA? Fulfillment provide retailers with real-time visibility into fluctuations in consumer-buying behaviors, enabling them to develop an extremely responsive supply chain by better anticipating, creating and satisfying consumer demand. As a result, retailers can overcome retail infrastructure bottlenecks by leveraging more precise forecasting, leading to lower inventory costs and a positive bottom-line impact.

Accounting for diverse regional and cultural consumer preferences: JDA? Category Managementsolutions allow retailers to accurately plan, manage and tailor their planograms and floor plans to match distinct local preferences. By accommodating regional brands and tastes, retailers are able to maximize revenue potential across categories and every square foot of selling space.

JDA CoE Supports India's and the World's Leading Companies In a time of intense economic change and increased globalization, demand for expertise in the effective deployment of information systems and technical-support services is stronger than ever. Companies must also take measures to lower costs while simultaneously increasing innovation to achieve substantial ROI. Equipped with experts in product development, support services and information technology, JDA's India-based Center of Excellence (CoE) can help businesses worldwide overcome these complex challenges to streamline operational efficiency and improve performance in an accelerated timeframe.

For more information about JDA's retail solutions and services or to schedule a meeting with JDA at IRF, visit Stall No. 9 or contact Surabhi Joshi at surabhi.joshi@jda.com or +91 99720 01264.

About JDA Software Group, Inc.JDA? Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is the world's leading supply chain solutions provider, helping companies optimize operations and improve profitability. JDA drives business efficiency for its global customer base of more than 5,800 retailers, manufacturers, wholesaler-distributors and services industries companies through deep domain expertise and innovative solutions. JDA's combination of unmatched services, together with its integrated yet modular solutions for merchandising, supply chain planning and execution and revenue management, leverage the strong heritage and knowledge capital of market leaders including Manugistics, E3, Intactix and Arthur. When supply chain results matter, companies turn to JDA. For more information about JDA, visit www.jda.com or contact us at info@jda.com or call +1.800.479.7382 / +1.480.308.3000.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.Forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by words such as "will," "can," "ensure," "help,"

"enable" and "expect" and other words with forward-looking connotations.

In this press release, such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, suggestions that JDA's solutions will increase sales, reduce inventory costs, and maximize revenue. The occurrence of future events may involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: (a) our solutions may not perform exactly as we anticipate; (b) there may be implementation and integration problems associated with our solutions; and (c) other risks detailed from time to time in the "Risk Factors" section of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additional information relating to the uncertainty affecting our business is contained in our filings with the SEC. As a result of these and other risks, actual results may differ materially from those predicted. JDA is not under any obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise."JDA" is a trademark or registered trademark of JDA Software Group, Inc. Any trade, product or service name referenced in this document using the name "JDA" is a trademark and/or property of JDA Software Group, Inc.

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