Exhibit 99.2

         Lawson Centralizes Sales, Services with Executive Appointments;
 Company Aims to Improve Efficiency and Effectiveness and Increase Client Focus

    ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 2004---Lawson
Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:LWSN) today announced it is centralizing its
sales and services operations under new executive positions reporting
to CEO Jay Coughlan. The company named Joanne Byrd to the new position
of executive vice president of sales and said it expects to name an
executive vice president of services in the next few weeks.
Centralizing sales and services is aimed at improving the company's
efficiency and effectiveness in these areas and follows the company's
June announcement of its new leadership structure to support its
"Manifesto for Change" and increase client focus.
    In the new leadership structure, Coughlan's direct reports now
include Bob Barbieri, chief financial and performance officer; Dean
Hager, chief product officer; Scott Meyer, chief marketing and human
resources officer; Bruce McPheeters, chief legal officer; Byrd, EVP of
sales, and the EVP of services, to be named.
    Coughlan said the new reporting structure provides clear
accountability and responsibility for the company's three sources of
revenue - licensing fees, maintenance fees and consulting services.
The new, more centralized structure also consolidates leadership for
market identification and development, demand creation and the
financial controls, human resources and support functions required to
enhance the company's operating effectiveness and profitability.
    "We remain committed to our vertical strategy and are making these
changes to strengthen our ability to participate profitably in a
challenging and competitive business applications marketplace," said
Coughlan. "As we said when we unveiled our manifesto for change and
our 1,000-day plan in June, the first phase of this effort would
include refining our business and organizational model to strengthen
our ability to achieve our goals. The current environment for business
applications providers favors those companies with strong client
relationships, proven solutions for client challenges and solid
financial performance. I'm confident the changes we are making in our
organizational structure will help us continually improve in all three
areas."
    As part of the changes, Eric Morgan, executive vice president -
Healthcare, and Sam Adams, senior vice president - Government and
Education, have announced their departures from Lawson and will be
transitioning out of the company over the next several weeks. "Eric
and Sam have played key roles in Lawson's growth over the years and we
wish them the best in their new pursuits," said Coughlan.

    About Lawson Software

    Lawson Software provides business application software and
services that put time on the side of services organizations in the
healthcare, retail, government and education, banking and insurance
and other markets. Lawson's software suites include enterprise
performance management, distribution, financials, human resources,
procurement, retail operations and service process optimization.
Headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., Lawson has offices and affiliates
serving North and South America, Europe, and Africa. Additional
information about Lawson is available at www.lawson.com.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements that
contain risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements
contain statements of intent, belief or current expectations of Lawson
Software, Inc., and its management. Such forward-looking statements
are not guarantees of future results and involve risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from
the potential results discussed in the forward-looking statements. The
company's ability to enhance operating effectiveness and profitability
requires that the company obtain cost savings from expense control
measures that have not yet been fully determined. The company is not
obligated to update forward-looking statements based on circumstances
or events that occur in the future. In addition to factors discussed
above, risks and uncertainties that may cause such differences include
but are not limited to: uncertainties in the software industry; global
military conflicts; terrorist attacks in the United States, and any
future events in response to these developments; changes in conditions
in the company's targeted service industries; increased competition
and other risk factors listed in the company's most recent Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
and as included in other documents the company files from time to time
with the Commission.



    CONTACT: Lawson Software, Inc., St. Paul
             Media contact:
             Terry Blake, 651-767-4766
             terry.blake@lawson.com
             or
             Investor and analyst contact:
             Barbara Doyle, 651-767-4385
             barbara.doyle@lawson.com