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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM JDA SOFTWARE
GROUP INC.'S CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED
MARCH 31, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH STATEMENTS.
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