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CCITRIAD and JDA Software Announce Success at Parts Warehouse, Extend Agreement

Auto Aftermarket Supplier Reduces Inventory Investment By 15% With Economic Forecasting and Inventory Optimization Applications

AUSTIN, Texas and SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 15 -- CCITRIAD and JDA(R) Software Group, Inc. today announced that Parts Warehouse, Inc. (PWI), has reduced inventory investment by 15 percent and increased service levels following the successful implementation of CCITRIAD's A-DIS solution and JDA Portfolio(R) Advanced Warehouse Replenishment by E3(TM). The companies also announced that they have signed a three-year extension to their partnership agreement as a result of this successful implementation.

CCITRIAD's A-DIS solution provides centralized inventory management, financial reporting, sales history reporting, and connectivity with its PartExpert, the industry's leading electronic catalog. JDA's Warehouse Replenishment solution is helping PWI, the warehouse distributor for automotive after parts retail operator Replacement Parts, Inc., increase its purchasing effectiveness by tracking product demand over several years and developing order policies aimed at maximizing profits.

Remarking on the success of the implementation, Bill Schlatterer, COO of Replacement Parts, Inc., stated, "The combined solution has given us a new way of thinking about purchasing, from 'sell-one-buy-one' to looking at the total purchasing picture -- a true forecasting and economical purchasing model. Because of streamlined processes and efficiencies gained, the company now requires two fewer buyers. More time is now spent managing product inventory and less time is spent pushing paper orders."

Best In Class Solutions Deliver Extraordinary Results

To ensure smooth data transition and seamless system integration of these best in class solutions, CCITRIAD and JDA consultants worked closely with PWI's IT staff. By integrating the two solutions, JDA and CCITRIAD are enabling PWI to maximize inventory turns, reduce overstocks, improve service and contain labor costs in its four distribution centers serving more than 300 stores.

"JDA has a reputation for delivering the value that they promise," said Jon Zieve, vice president of sales at CCITRIAD. "What's more, they share CCITRIAD's commitment to deliver high quality customer service and superior systems intended to improve merchandise management. It's very rewarding to see our partnership with JDA pay off in helping PWI positively impact inventory and profits."

"We're pleased that complementary software solutions, have delivered such extraordinary results for PWI," said JDA's Peter Charness, senior vice president of global marketing and chief product officer. "This successful implementation proves once again that JDA is solidly positioned to provide software solutions and services that deliver huge business benefits to its broad range of global retail, manufacturing and wholesale clients."

About CCITRIAD

CCITRIAD (www.ccitriad.com ) is the industry leader of data services, management and information systems for the automotive aftermarket, hardlines and lumber industries. The company offers the most comprehensive set of solutions, including content-rich database products, turnkey computer systems, highly specialized customer support and maintenance service options, and business consulting. CCITRIAD's domain expertise helps its customers improve service levels, reduce inventory costs and increase profitability. Internet solutions support real-time access, centralized data warehousing and inventory optimization. Headquartered in Austin, TX, the company has operations in Livermore, CA, Denver, CO, Canada, France, Ireland, and the UK. For more information, please visit www.ccitriad.com .

ABOUT JDA SOFTWARE

With more than 4,800 retail, manufacturing and wholesale clients in 60 countries, JDA Software Group, Inc. 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 1,200 associates operating from 32 offices in major cities throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more details, visit www.jda.com , call 1-800-479-RETAIL (7382) or email info@jda.com .

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. Such forward-looking statements include our products' ability to reduce overstocks and improve profits, as well as any implications about our ability to integrate our products with third party products, including CCITRIAD's products. Future events may involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, uncertainties arising from the implementation of our products in each client's unique environment, and the fact that our products may not interface or integrate successfully with third party products, and other risks detailed from time to time in the "Risk 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", "JDA Portfolio" and "E3," 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.

   MEDIA CONTACTS:
   David Lord - CCITRIAD Public Relations
   Blanc & Otus
   (512) 335-8771 x 13
   dlord@blancandotus.com

   Lawrence Delaney, Jr., JDA Investor Relations
   The Berlin Group
   Tel: (714) 734-5000; larry@berlingroup.com
   Cheryl Pelletier - JDA Software Group, Inc.
   Cheryl.Pelletier@jda.com
   (480) 308-3715