Precision Software Becomes New J.D. Edwards Partner for Logistics Functionality; TRA/X Global Shipping Software Linked with J.D. Edwards to Provide an Even More Complete Solution

Business Wire, June 24, 1998

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 1998--Precision Software and J.D. Edwards (NASDAQ:JDEC) today announced that they have entered into a product alliance agreement to provide a more complete solution in the area of export/import management.

J.D. Edwards has highlighted export and import functionality as being a major target area and are delighted to have teamed up with Precision. This additional functionality will be available to both OneWorld(TM) and WorldSoftware(TM) clients.

Precision Software has over 14 years of experience in providing specialist export and import software solutions. This experience covers a wide array of industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, process, food and drink and the healthcare industry.

Precision's TRA/X product is a true Client/Server International Trade Logistics system that allows companies to better manage and control the movement of goods, resulting in more time and cost-efficient improvements in their logistic functions.

TRA/X is most suited to large manufacturing and distribution companies that use WorldSoftware and OneWorld and that need to address import/export management. The synergy between TRA/X and J.D. Edwards will enable customers to benefit from the specialist solutions whether it is in the area of financials, manufacturing or distribution.

Given that TRA/X is modular in design, clients have the option to choose those modules that are requirement specific to them. Customers will benefit from having access to the following functionality: export and import documentation; packing; hazardous goods; letters of credit; tracking; and export refunds. TRA/X also caters to multi-currency and multilingual requirements.

In terms of the TRA/X and J.D.Edwards Interface TRA/X Version 3.5 is compatible with all Versions of OneWorld and WorldSoftware. TRA/X is a true open systems product and runs on the IBM AS/400, IBM RS/6000, HP9000 and Dec Alpha.

J.D. Edwards has always provided its customers with the most complete solution to cater to their market-driven and ever-changing requirements. In the specialist area of international logistics, J.D. Edwards provides its customer base with the most specialized solution available.

J.D. Edwards also assures its customers that the quality and service to which they are accustomed will be carried through to J.D. Edwards' third party alliances; hence, the partnership with Precision. TRA/X both complements and interfaces with J.D. Edwards products, thereby giving J.D. Edwards customers the opportunity to gain greater functionality and efficiency and overall a better solution.

About Precision Software

Established in 1984, Precision Software Ltd. is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Precision Software is a specialized software development, marketing and support company. Precision develops top quality, state-of-the-art software products specializing in the area of shipping, logistics, export, import, freight, transport and EDI.

TRA/X is available worldwide through affiliates of Precision and/or through Precision's own offices in San Diego and Boston in the United States, Coventry in the United Kingdom, Rotterdam in the Netherlands and in Basel, Switzerland.

Precision specializes in the providing quality export products for vertical industry sectors. For more information about Precision Software or TRA/X contact Precision Software's headquarters at 353-1-4060710 or in the United States at 1-619-295-3412 or visit Precision's web site at http://www.precisionsoftware.com or send an email to info@precision.ie.

About J.D. Edwards

J.D. Edwards develops, markets and supports multinational, integrated enterprise software for distribution, finance, human resources, manufacturing and supply chain management. The company's enterprise software operates in multiple computing environments, including IBM AS/400(R) and S/390, UNIX(R), Windows NT(R) and the Internet.

Founded in 1977, J.D. Edwards is headquartered in Denver and posted fiscal 1997 revenues of $647.8 million. J.D. Edwards' OneWorld(TM) is a network-centric, multinational software package that enables customers to change technology or business practices while reducing costs and business interruptions. Additional information about J.D. Edwards' product offerings can be obtained by contacting the company at 800/727-5333 or via the Internet at http://www.jdedwards.com.

Note to Editors: J.D. Edwards is a registered trademark of J.D. Edwards & Co. OneWorld and Configurable Network Computing are trademarks of J.D. Edwards World Source Co. All other product names and companies referenced herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The historicial results stated above are not necessarily indicative of the results of any future period.

CONTACT: J.D. Edwards, Denver

Sarah Singleton, 303/334-4585

sarah_singleton@jdedwards.com

or

Precision Software Ltd.

Grainne Graham, 353-1-4060710

grainne.graham@precision.ie