26.07.2005 13:00:00

Major Netherlands Seafood Processor Selects Ross Systems' iRenaissance Software for Food Processors

Foppen Eel and Salmon to Improve Production, Support Company Growth and Address Food Safety Issues With the Ross ERP and Supply Chain Management Solutions

Ross Systems, Inc. ("Ross"), a global provider of enterprisesoftware solutions and a subsidiary of CDC Corporation (NASDAQ:CHINA), today announced that Foppen Eel and Salmon, the largestproducer of eel and salmon products in the Netherlands, has chosenRoss' iRenaissance enterprise software solution. The company selectedRoss to improve its manufacturing processes, support overall growthand comply with food safety regulations.

Foppen Eel and Salmon specializes in the development, productionand sales of a broad range of eel and salmon delicacies. The companysells branded and private-label products to retailers, wholesalers,catering services and industrial enterprises in the Netherlands andinternationally. Over the past few years, the company grew quickly andbuilt an additional manufacturing facility to support order volume.The modernized building separates production lines into eel and salmonand is designed to adhere to food safety, hygienic regulations andenvironmental regulations, specifically Hazard Analysis CriticalControl Point (HACCP) and British Retail Consortium (BRC) regulations.To manage these new state-of-the-art operations and adhere to foodsafety compliance regulations, Foppen chose to standardize on theiRenaissance ERP system.

"To maintain our leadership position, we needed an integratedbusiness system to ensure our manufacturing processes were working atoptimal levels," said Evert Malestein for Foppen Eel and Salmon. "Rossprovided just this, as well as unparalleled expertise in working withfood processors."

Standardizing on iRenaissance allows Foppen to integrateproduction, logistics, administrative and financial processes. It alsoprovides an operational system of record that supports bi-directionallot tracing and accurate product labeling. The company is now poisedto further improve overall supply chain management, distribution andlogistics capabilities and better support future technologyinitiatives like RFID. Foppen has begun implementation and expects tocomplete the project by year end 2005.

"Food and beverage companies around the world are turning to Rossto address similar industry-specific issues including perfect orderperformance, product labeling, traceability and other food safetyrequirements," said Scot McLeod, vice president of marketing for Ross."Our proven enterprise business solutions help companies like Foppento support continued company growth while maintaining a critical eyetoward industry and government regulations."

About Foppen Eel and Salmon

Foppen Eel and Salmon is a leading, rapidly expanding businessspecializing in the development, production and sales of eel andsalmon specialties, which are renowned for their excellent quality.Foppen's products are sold to retailers, wholesalers, cateringservices and industrial enterprises in the Netherlands and abroad,both as a private-label and as a generic brand. At present, Foppen Eeland Salmon in Harderwijk, Netherlands employs 180 staff. The company'ssubsidiary in Greece employs 65 staff. For more information, visitwww.foppenpalingenzalm.nl/english/englishhome.html.

About Ross Systems

Ross Systems, Inc., an enterprise software subsidiary of CDCCorporation (NASDAQ: CHINA), delivers innovative software solutionsthat help manufacturers worldwide fulfill their business growthobjectives through increased operational efficiencies, improvedprofitability, strengthened customer relationships and streamlinedregulatory compliance. Focused on the food and beverage, lifesciences, chemicals, metals and natural products industries andimplemented by more than 1,200 customer companies worldwide, thecompany's family of Internet-architected solutions is a comprehensive,modular suite that spans the enterprise, from manufacturing,financials and supply chain management to customer relationshipmanagement, performance management and regulatory compliance. For moreinformation, visit www.rossinc.com.

About CDC Corporation

CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA) is focused on enterprise software,business services, mobile applications and internet media. The companyhas approximately 1,800 employees with operations in 14 countries.

For more information about CDC Corporation, please visit thewebsite www.cdccorporation.net.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" withinthe meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation ReformAct of 1995, and includes statements relating to anticipated resultsto be achieved by Foppen Eel and Salmon based on its utilization ofRoss Systems iRenaissance solution such as improving manufacturingprocesses, supporting overall growth, complying with food safetyregulations, and integrating production, logistics, administrative andfinancial processes. These statements are based on management'scurrent expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties andchanges in circumstances. There are important factors that could causeactual results to differ materially from those anticipated in theforward looking statements including, among others: the need todevelop, integrate and deploy applications to meet customer'srequirements, the possibility of development or deploymentdifficulties or delays, the dependence on customer satisfaction withRoss' enterprise software solutions, continued commitment to thedeployment of the solution, and the ability of staff to utilize theenterprise software to achieve the customer's expectations. Furtherinformation on risks or other factors that could cause results todiffer are detailed in filings or submissions with the United StatesSecurities and Exchange Commission made by our parent, CDCCorporation, including its Annual Report for the year ended December31, 2004 on Form 20-F filed on June 30, 2005. All forward-lookingstatements included in this press release are based upon informationavailable to management as of the date of the press release, and youare cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward lookingstatements which speak only as of the date of this press release. Thecompany assumes no obligation to update or alter the forward lookingstatements whether as a result of new information, future events orotherwise.

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