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Wed, December 10, 2008 JDA Software Readies for Largest Gathering of Retail, Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution and Technology Leaders at FOCUS 200
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--JDA® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) today announced plans for its 19th annual global conference, JDA FOCUS 2009, which will bring together the world's leading retail, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, services industries and technology companies. JDA FOCUS 2009 will include a broader range of thought leadership and networking sessions to help participants better address the economic and supply chain pressures affecting today's businesses. With enrollment underway, JDA reports that early registration is trending higher than any prior year for the April 26-29, 2009 event to be held in Washington, D.C. at the new Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center.
"Companies are looking to their supply chains as a source of competitive advantage and must work collaboratively to better compete in today's challenging environment," said JDA COO Chris Koziol. "We are calling upon industry experts and leaders in the JDA community – which includes 83 of the top 100 consumer goods manufacturers and 71 of the top 100 retailers – to tackle these issues and more at FOCUS. To accommodate demand for thought leadership, we are expanding opportunities for participants to exchange strategies and forge relationships that deliver value long after FOCUS has ended."
Among the early registrants looking to network with other FOCUS participants is David Strobelt, vice president of applications, Charming Shoppes, Inc.
"JDA provides our company with the enabling technologies for merchandise planning and execution, which are very critical to our business," said Strobelt. "For the past five years we have actively participated in FOCUS. We consider attendance an instrumental part of maintaining a vibrant relationship with JDA and have always enjoyed connecting with other leading companies that share similar business and IT challenges."
JDA Plans for Greater Participation at FOCUS 2009
In addition to expanding sessions and [ workshops ], JDA is enlarging the FOCUS 2009 exposition area called the Solutions Zone. Nearly 20 JDA alliances have already committed to participate in FOCUS 2009, including HP and RPE Solutions.
"More than ever companies are scrutinizing their budgets and looking for ways to cut costs," said Cliff Epstein, CEO of RPE Solutions. "At RPE we also look for ways to maximize our marketing dollars with high-impact activities that enable one-on-one engagement with our best customers. JDA FOCUS 2009 will be the ideal venue to build upon our relationships while also keeping our team updated on the latest industry best-practices and the hottest supply chain innovations."
"Bar-none, the opportunity for interaction with customers at JDA FOCUS is the best there is in the industry," said Brian Armstrong,HP Worldwide Alliances Manager. "We look forward to another productive event in 2009."
Other FOCUS 2009 sponsors include Ave Investments, Capgemini,Columbus Consulting, Connections Canada Inc., Gladson Interactive Services, ISD Corporation, NCR, Oliver Wight, Planalytics, Quadrant Software, RTC (Retail Technologies Corporation), Supplemental Software and Tender Retail.
"With an estimated 2,000 expected attendees who make or influence technology decisions, FOCUS 2009 will enable our global alliances network and other companies to deliver thought leadership while building brand exposure," said Jeffrey Varon, JDA's global alliances group vice president. "To help exhibitors in our Solutions Zone minimize set up time and overall expenses, we offer turnkey booths that enable them to easily and cost effectively showcase their solution and service offerings. We're also helping sponsors to initiate connections with attendees through multi-media campaigns and electronic lead capture."
For additional information on FOCUS 2009 sponsorships including trade show exhibits, product placement, speaking engagements and more, interested companies can email: [ alliancesandpartners@jda.com ].
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 profitability. For more information on JDA Software, visit [ www.jda.com ] or contact us at [ info@jda.com ] or call +1.800.479.7382.
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