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JDA Software Group and Carlson Hotels Worldwide to Co-host
Revenue Management Webinar as Lead-in to HITEC
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�A New Perspective; The Changing Face of Revenue
Management� Focus of Presentations 
Scottsdale, Ariz. � June 11, 2007 � JDA® Software Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: JDAS), the leading provider of hospitality enterprise revenue management solutions, announced today that it will co-host a pre-HITEC Executive Webinar on �The Changing Face of Revenue Management� with Carlson Hotels Worldwide for operators and high-level revenue managers on June 14 at 10 a.m. PST (1 p.m. EST, 6 p.m. BST, and 7 p.m. CET).

The Webinar�s focus will be on how next-generation revenue management solutions are capitalizing on fundamental changes in market behavior to benefit operators.  The Webinar will feature a presentation by Carlson�s Sr. Director Revenue Optimization, Jim Rozell, who is leading the company�s revenue management team.  

JDA Group Vice President Revenue Management Andy Archer said, �By successfully implementing JDA�s revenue management solutions in a distributed environment, Carlson is uniquely positioned to discuss how new, streamlined technologies are helping hotel groups successfully manage in this rapidly changing market segment.� Carlson is implementing JDA�s Demand Forecasting and Revenue Optimization platform to increase asset value and profitability by developing a strong forecasting capability across all of its properties. 

The Webinar will also examine the lessons hospitality operators can learn from other industries that have implemented demand forecasting and revenue management solutions. JDA provides revenue optimization solutions to multiple markets including travel, transportation, hospitality and retail. Clients include DHL, Continental Airlines Cargo, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Omni Hotels, Charlotte Russe Holdings Inc. and other leading companies. In addition, Webinar co-host Dominic Beveridge will discuss trends that are changing the industry as well as JDA�s vision of Next Generation Enterprise Revenue Management for hospitality.

�Carlson�s forecasting ability will be greatly enhanced by implementing the JDA demand forecasting solution,� noted Rozell. �We will provide franchisees in diverse markets with an accurate expectation of demand, which in turn will enable them to maximize rates and more profitably manage staffing, marketing and other areas.�

JDA will also host an invitation-only executive dinner for revenue management professionals following the upcoming HSMAI Revenue Management Strategy Conference in Orlando, Florida on June 25, 2007.  The theme of JDA�s HSMAI event is the future of demand modeling, which is also the focus of JDA Software Group�s Next Generation Enterprise Revenue Management platform. Carlson�s Rozell is slated to speak on his company�s work in the area of demand modeling and chain-wide revenue optimization at HSMAI.  
 
To register for the free Webinar, please click on the following: 

JDA Carlson Webinar Registration Form.

JDA Software Services Industries Group (Travel, Tourism, Hospitality and Media)
JDA Software Group�s Services Industries (TTH) Group has pioneered industry leading pricing and revenue management solutions.  Today, leaders in the service-based Travel, Transportation, Hospitality and Media industries leverage JDA�s expertise to maximize their profits.  JDA clients include Carlson Worldwide, Continental Airlines & Cargo, Harrah�s-Caesars Entertainment, Omni Hotels, Princess Cruise Lines, Eurostar and TUI UK (formerly Thomson Holidays).  

About Carlson Hotels Worldwide
Minneapolis-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide operates 948 locations in 71 countries, including Regent Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Hotels & Resorts®, Park Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Country Inns & Suites By Carlsonsm, and Park Inn®. Carlson Hotels Worldwide is one of the major operating groups of Carlson, a global leader in providing marketing, travel and hospitality services. Other names among the Carlson family of brands and services are: Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Carlson Marketing Group, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Results Travel, Cruise Holidays, T.G.I. Friday�s and Pick Up Stix restaurants. The company has been recognized by both Fortune and Working Mother magazines as one of the "100 best places to work for in America.�

About JDA Software Group, Inc. 
JDA® Software Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:JDAS) is the enduring demand and supply chain partner to the world�s leading retailers, manufacturers and suppliers, helping  5,500 customers in more than 60 countries realize real demand chain results. JDA has solidified a unique marketplace position, in that only JDA can offer a complete vertically-focused solution with the depth and breadth of capabilities necessary to enable the Customer-Driven Value Chain. JDA software solutions enable high-performance business process optimization and execution to achieve a connected view of the customer from raw materials flowing into production to end-consumer products at the shelf. With offices in major cities around the world, JDA employs the industry�s most experienced supply and demand chain experts to develop, deliver and support its solutions. For more information, visit www.jda.com, email [email protected] or call 1-800-479-7382. 

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,� and �expect� and other words with forward-looking connotations. In this press release, such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Mr. Archer�s remarks regarding the prospective success of the Carlson project, Mr. Rozell�s comments regarding Carlson�s ability to implement Revenue Optimization more effectively than any other hotel company, and other comments concerning the future use of JDA�s solutions, and the prospective benefits of using our software . The occurrence of future events may involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: the risk that not all users will be able to implement or use our software successfully, the risk that Carlson  may not achieve the anticipated results from using our solutions, and 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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Contact:

JDA Software Group, Inc.
14400 North 87th Street 
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

 JDA Investor Relations
Lawrence Delaney, Jr., The Berlin Group
Tel: (714) 734-5000; [email protected]

JDA Public Relations
Sheila Blackwell, JDA Public Relations
Tel: (301) 255-5486, [email protected]

Julie Keyser-Squires, Softscribe Inc.
Tel: (404) 256.5512, [email protected]

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Also See: Carlson Hotels Worldwide Selects JDA Software To Implement Chain-wide Revenue Optimization Solutions; Carlson Partners with JDA to Drive Value for its Franchisees with Next Generation Revenue Optimization Capabilities / April 2007
Tour Operators to Gain Insights on Boosting Profitability at Upcoming JDA - TUI Webinar; JDA partners with TUI in January 18 event to help operators maximize revenue / January 2007
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Captures Sales Opportunities, Drives Improved Forecasting with JDA / January 2007
JDA® Software Group Adds Revenue Management Professionals to Services Industries Division; JDA grows Revenue Management Services with three industry professionals / December 2006
What Makes a Good Revenue Manager? More Than You Think; The best can raise RevPAR 3 to 7%. Use these tips to spot top talent and improve your chain�s bottom line / October 2006
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