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December 21, 2000

Andrews Consulting Group named “Partner of the Year” in two regions by J.D.Edwards

J.D. Edwards “Business Partner of the Year” awards in both Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions reflect Andrews Consulting Group’s careful growth into a national provider of services and solutions to mid-market companies.

CHESHIRE, Conn - January 5, 2001--Andrews Consulting Group, the full service business and technology firm founded in 1984 by widely-read industry analyst David Andrews, announced today that leading collaborative software provider J.D. Edwards (Nasdaq: JDEC) has selected it for Business Partner of the Year awards in both Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions.

“Andrews Consulting Group was distinguished by their knowledge of the J.D. Edwards products, their integrity, and reliability” remarked Joanne Ferrier, Northeast Alliance Manager for J.D. Edwards. “They continually exceed customer expectations while maintaining the reputation of being an organization that’s easy to do business with. In 2000 Andrews Consulting Group was able to accomplish this in both the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas of J. D. Edwards, which is a rare occurrence and a reflection of the company’s commitment to J. D. Edwards and their customers.”

Andrews Consulting Group was previously named Partner of the Year by J.D. Edwards in the Northeast region in 1999. “We chose J.D. Edwards in 1996 as our primary enterprise resource planning solution because strategically it was unmatched in versatility, power, and ease of use for our mid-market customer group. We spent the next three years building a depth of expertise in the software across a range of industry verticals, which resulted in the award in 1999. At the beginning of 2000, we knew we were ready to expand this practice, and I am very pleased to see our efforts rewarded so quickly,” said Doug Corpuel, Andrews Consulting Group partner for Consulting Services.

About Andrews Consulting Group
The over 100 professionals of Andrews Consulting Group provide advice and assistance to businesses seeking to make effective use of technology, with teams divided into three vital practice groups: Consulting Services, Software Engineering, and Industry Analysis. Over 1 million copies of Andrews Consulting Group’s strategic publications are in print in 20 languages, making the company one of the industry’s most widely read sources for IT Business Strategy. Founded in 1984, Andrews Consulting Group is headquartered in Connecticut, with offices in New York, Washington DC, Boston, and Minnesota. Additional information can be obtained by visiting the company’s website, www.andrewscg.com, or calling 800-775-4261.

About J.D. Edwards
J.D. Edwards is a leading provider of agile, collaborative solutions for the Internet economy, with revenues of over one billion dollars in 2000. The Company's open solutions give businesses the freedom to choose how they assemble their internal applications and how they collaborate with partners and customers across the supply chain. Founded in 1977, J.D. Edwards is headquartered in Denver. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Company via the Internet at www.jdedwards.com or at 800-727-5333.