Oct. 15, 2009 (Business Wire) -- JDA® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) today announced its expanded agreement with Agora Europe SA, a leading supply chain consulting and IT solutions company, to help JDA customers in Southwestern Europe accelerate end-user adoption, maximize software utilization and build relevant skills for improved business performance.
Agora Europe will now serve as JDA’s preferred service provider in Spain and Portugal, offering local support and education resources for the complete suite of JDA solutions.
“JDA has a proven track record of delivering tangible results to companies around the globe. Extending our relationship with Agora Europe will help JDA increase its presence in major economic markets such as Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon,” said Brian Mort, JDA’s regional vice president, EMEA. “Companies in Europe’s Iberian region will have access to readily available, JDA-authorized consultants who share our commitment to providing value, faster ROI, reduced risk and operational excellence.”
“Backed by more than 20 successful client implementations across Europe, our alliance combines the strengths of JDA’s industry-leading solutions with Agora’s trusted, localized services and support,” said Guillermo Amén, managing director, Agora Europe. “Together, we can now help retail and consumer packaged goods companies in Spain and Portugal take full advantage of the best-of-breed capabilities and optimized processes that JDA delivers.”
For more information, visit www.jda.com/partners or email AlliancesandPartners@jda.com.
About JDA Software Group, Inc.
JDA® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: JDAS) 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.
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