JDA Software Expands Innovative Alliance Program to Extend Delivery of Industry-leading Solutions

JDA Alliance Connection Increases Customers' Options Through Collaborative Relationships with More than 150 Strategic Alliance Members

Scottsdale, Ariz. — November 13, 2007 — JDA® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) today announced the expansion of its partnership activities with the creation of JDA’s Alliance Connection program. The program is designed to address increased worldwide demand for more than 100 JDA solutions and strengthen the competency and skills of the company’s global network of alliance members focused on delivering JDA’s best-of-breed supply and demand chain solutions to customers of all sizes.  

As one of the most comprehensive initiatives in the industry, the JDA Alliance Connection program brings together the world’s leading solution providers including consultants and systems integrators; hardware, software and technology leaders; as well as a committed network of value-added resellers.

“The JDA Alliance Connection program means retailers and manufacturers of all sizes around the globe have access to industry-leading solutions suited to their needs,” said JDA COO Chris Koziol. “Together, JDA Software and its alliance members leverage their combined solutions, expertise and complementary strengths to enhance our capabilities and speed in delivering industry leading results for JDA customers.”

“JDA has an impressive track record of collaborating on opportunities with its strategic alliances worldwide. Within the context of this enhanced alliance program, JDA and Capgemini will help our joint clients adopt innovative best practices and solutions and meet their evolving business needs worldwide. The JDA Alliance Connection will continue to boost our market potential and create value for JDA users,” said Brian Girouard, leader of global consumer products & retail sector, Capgemini.

JDA Software provides alliance members with the tools, education, resources and expertise to assist in delivering proven technologies, best practices and cost-effective solutions to mutual customers. 

"With its strong industry leadership and experience, JDA will further extend the reach of its solution expertise on a global perspective with the new Alliance Connection program,” said Brian Armstrong, worldwide alliance manager, HP. “We are pleased to be a part of this new program.”
  
The JDA Alliance Connection team is led by JDA Global Alliances Vice President Jeffrey Varon.

“JDA Alliance Connection is designed to further the collaborative efforts between JDA and our strategic alliances, and ultimately to deliver the highest caliber of solutions and services to our customers,” stated Varon. “This program was crafted with the input of our strategic alliance members, and we will continue to evaluate and seek feedback to support their needs.”

JDA Software offers innovative training and certification programs, marketing/sales tools and resources, access to
dedicated JDA resources, in addition to a personalized on-line collaboration portal. Added Varon, “Our goal is to create mutually beneficial opportunities and improved alignment with our alliances, ensuring that JDA customers capitalize on their solution investments and maximize results across the demand and supply chain.”
More information on JDA’s Alliance Connection program, including an application to join, can be found at www.jda.com/partners.

About JDA Software Group, Inc.

JDA® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) is focused on helping companies realize real supply chain and revenue management results — fast. JDA Software delivers integrated merchandising as well as supply chain and revenue management planning, execution, and optimization solutions for the consumer-driven supply chain and services industries. Through its industry leading solutions, leading manufacturers, distributors, retailers and services companies around the world are growing their businesses with greater predictability and more profitably. For more information on JDA Software, visit www.jda.com or contact us at info@jda.com or call +1.800.479.7382. 

- 30 -

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,” “anticipate,” “plan,”  “goal,” and “expect” and other words with forward-looking connotations. In this press release, such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Mr. Koziol’s comments regarding our ability to deliver superior results, Mr. Armstrong’s remarks concerning the anticipated global expansion of our business, and Mr. Varon’s expectations concerning the ability of our alliance members’ ability to work effectively with JDA and our customers. The occurrence of future events may involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to the following:  (a) The alliances program is new and represents a significant divergence from our historical direct sales model; (b) we have previously experienced various challenges, including channel conflict and significant litigation, as a result of engaging with third parties on customer accounts; 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 registered trademark 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.