Tracking Steve Fossett
Mood:  don't ask
Now Playing: Watching the Kitchen - Lots of pots boil after the wizards wait long enough (science experiments)
Topic: Chinadotcom and VCSY

Let's keep this stored here until we can set up a display case.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1039731/Secret-lovers-Hidden-bank-accounts-And-sign-plane-wreck-Did-Richard-Bransons-balloon-buddy-fake-death.html

Secret lovers. Hidden bank accounts. And still no sign of a plane wreck. Did Richard Branson's balloon buddy fake his death?

By Annette Witheridge
Last updated at 1:29 AM on 30th July 2008

When adventurer Steve Fossett seemingly disappeared off the face of the Earth last September, his many admirers couldn’t quite believe he had perished on something as mundane as a joyride in a light aircraft above the Nevada desert in the U.S.

The round-the-world flying legend had crashed hot-air balloons and planes across the globe but had always emerged unscathed. As far as his fans were concerned, the first man to fly solo around the world in a hot-air balloon was a survivor.

No body or wreckage has ever been found since Fossett failed to return from his last flight. And now — five months after a judge officially declared the 63-year-old financier dead — investigators have made the astonishing suggestion that he faked his own death.

(more at URL)
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A Bunk Bed Made So Tight You Could Bounce A Quarter
Mood:  celebratory
Now Playing: Don't Stop Pooshing On The Mooshing
Topic: Chinadotcom and VCSY

Rage on with the right on. 

http://ragingbull.quote.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=VCSY&read=181531 

By: morrie33
12 Apr 2007, 05:46 PM EDT
Msg. 181531 of 181532

Bart, here's a possible strategy from a respected LONG on PH in regards to ROSS and their court tactics:

This is all just speculation and one person's opinion, etc., but I thought I'd share it because who knows...it might be 100% correct:

"I wonder if they are going through the motions in order to say to the shareholders, "We fought vigorously, we thought we would prevail but the jury did it to us." That might look better in a filing than to settle. That would provoke suspicion of poor management of the CDC CEO and BOD of performing their own duties faithfully. Someone recently reminded us that saving face is very important to the Chinese. "Better to look bad in front of strangers in NY court than look bad in front of thousands of shareholders in filings..."

(Voluntary Disclosure: Position- Long)

Hello Walls.
Mood:  incredulous
Now Playing: Walking 'The Floor' Over You
Topic: Chinadotcom and VCSY

Rage on. 

http://ragingbull.quote.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=VCSY&read=181522 

By: RapidRobert2
12 Apr 2007, 04:34 PM EDT
Msg. 181522 of 181528
(This msg. is a reply to 181514 by Sliver_Fox.)

Fox: First, NOPE! I don't work for VCSY or NOW or any subsidiaries so put that to RIP. No key to the private restroom and no cubical space for me, either. Darn! I would love to work for a company with the FUTURE of Vertical Computer Systems. Wade certainly enjoys his job so it isn't available for a LONG LONG time.

I still wonder why you tried to put a positive spin for CDC, even using the old tried and failed tactic of CDC being 'innocent' for not knowing they were using 'emPath'. If CDC has or is using 'emPath' then VCSY and NOW Solutions have been damaged and ANY license fee for currently using it should include a like amount of $$$$$$$ for past usage and damage. You don't use others IP and then say 'ooops, we forgot we had it' and continue with life without concern for the harm and damage. That is the real world, not one that is always 'nice' to get a license fee and forget past injustices done.

So, you still don't know, after six years of owning stock, what 'emPath' does.

Well, you shouldn't have missed the webinar presentation by NOW Solutions in January of this year. Was very impressive, they had a few tech problems during their first presentation but those, I'm told, will be corrected in any future 'webinars'. I'm glad I saw it because I understand what 'emPath' does and does it sooo VERY well...as proven by the huge contracts recently signed by NOW Solutions which have not been announced due to being in 'stealth' mode during the time the contracts were signed.

I will copy the PR about the webinar below for your reading pleasure. Everyone had ample time to sign on and see it first hand. The presentation wasn't put on the NOW Solutions website because of infringement and security concerns.

Oh! And, you continue to misstate what I write. You copied what I wrote:

"Well, CDC knew what they were buying in Ross Systems and it didn't include the NOW Solutions 'emPath'."

ANY due diligence by even an ape would have provided that information to CDC. So, yes, CDC knew what they were getting from Ross Systems, VCSY Law Suit and ALL. It certainly should NOT have included 'emPath' of NOW Solutions and if they used it or are using it, VCSY will do what is necessary to correct that situation.

I wrote nothing that stated Tinley provided 'emPath' to CDC, that is up to the reader conclude or not. Lawyer speak or not...and, if you are implying that a lawyer from CDC is coming after me, let them. I'm not shaking and I'm not going anywhere. In fact, CDC has my email address since they send me information so they know where to find me. Won't be the first time, or the last.

Now, I will close this and if you want to continue to protect CDC with nonsense, then we will go forward on that topic and ignore for the time being all the other GREAT things going on at HQ of Vertical Computer Systems.

So, below is the info on the webinar by NOW Solutions. NOW Solutions wanted everyone to view it and see what 'emPath' can and does DO for business. NOW Solutions is VERY PROUD of 'emPath'!

RR
IMO
Ps: I've posted articles about SaaS, NOW Solutions and Verizon in the recent past but if you want to read them again, let me know and I will copy and paste them when I have more time. 

The Fang in Wang Stays Like a Thang in HangKang.
Mood:  amorous
Now Playing: When Yip Met Yup (Whut a Happy Little Pup)
Topic: Chinadotcom and VCSY

By George, she doesn't have it. I dare say we shall needs send her to diction lessons. LOTS of diction. Oh, Emily??

http://www.cdcsoftware.com/news/pr/items/20060306a.aspx

CDC Corporation Issues Clarification to Its Q4 2005 Preliminary Results Announcement

BEIJING and ATLANTA, March 6, 2006—CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA ; www.cdccorporation.net) today announced that in connection with its strategic review and preparations for Sarbanes Oxley, it had reviewed its expense controls by examining various historical costs incurred by the company. The review process uncovered areas in which recovery actions against former employees may be warranted with an aggregate amount that is not currently expected to exceed US$600,000. This includes a matter involving a former executive officer of CDC Software, Asia Pacific in which the company has filed suit against the former executive in the High Court of Hong Kong for breach of fiduciary duties as a result of alleged conflicts of interest stemming from an arrangement with a third party and failure to comply with the company's travel and expense policies. The former executive has denied the allegations and indicated his intention to defend against the suit. The proceeding is at a preliminary stage and no timetable has yet been set for discovery or trial.

The alleged wrongdoing does not affect the company's previously announced results, and will not impact the 2005 audit or future financial statements. The company has taken corrective action with respect to its expense controls to prevent a reoccurrence of such incidents.

 

Circle the wagons? Hell no. Burn the tents.
Mood:  vegas lucky
Now Playing: BLOWING With The Spin (How Many Potholes Does a Man Have to Dig Before They Can Call Him a Scam?)
Topic: Chinadotcom and VCSY

Out here on the lone prairee you can lose yer scalp as soon as comb yer hear. Ya gotta stays sharp and eager to do mortal hand to hand combatin' to the death if ya hafta. I'd a rather sleep with a sidewinder than t' dance with one o' them checkerries. One slip up and you get your gouchos handed to you in a nice tanned carrycase.

spittooee

I needs to git me somemore a that $#!@ fer chewing. I....uhhh oh sorry there ma'am I didn't see you standing there in yer pretty gingham dress and that there frilly bonnet from Easter Church go to meeting and all. Might purty, ma'am. Uhhh... I think you can get that t'backy juice stain out with some Bon Ami and a half cup of scrubbing bubbles. Yes ma'am. And a lovely finger that is. G'Day ma'am.

Might neighborly little village y'all got here. Everybody's number one..
 

http://ragingbull.quote.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=VCSY&read=181494 

By: morrie33
12 Apr 2007, 01:51 PM EDT
Msg. 181494 of 181512

Hey RR, from willow on PH

http://www.chinatechnews.com/2006/03/04/3682-cdc-corporation-files-suit-against-employee-for-corporate-misconduct/

(Voluntary Disclosure: Position- Long)

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http://ragingbull.quote.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=VCSY&read=181501 

By: RapidRobert2
12 Apr 2007, 02:15 PM EDT
Msg. 181501 of 181512
(This msg. is a reply to 181480 by Sliver_Fox.)

sliver: It IS odd that you continue to dress a pig when the pig is ugly, anyway. CDC knew about ROSS selling the 'emPath' software to NOW Solutions and they also KNEW about the LAWSUIT FILED BY VCSY and NOW Solutions. A simple due diligence by an idiot would have discovered all of it even if the CEO of Ross lied about it to CDC. You think Yip, Chairman, CDC, would hire stupid lawyers for due diligence? I don't since he has big bucks to pay them.

You further state again..."suspect that Ross was not very "forthcoming" when CDC was doing their DD prior to the sale. Could the CEO have lied? What a novel thought. Maybe a bit of shading and misrepresentation?"...Well, why are you trying your best to put a 'smiley' face on CDC, why project them as the 'innocent victim' of evil Ross Systems because CDC, as you state, didn't know about the sale of 'emPath' to NOW Solutions.

Of course CDC knew about the sale, that is the point of all of this.

'ignorance' is NOT a defense and just because some of the employees of Ross put it in writing that they were continuing to use 'emPath' well after it was suppose to be returned to NOW Solutions and NOT used by Ross, doesn't mean they were more 'innocent victims' and weren't aware of what they were writing about would show up in a courtroom for trial.

You state "If you were them, would you put something in writing if you knew that what you were using was illegal and the firm was in violation of its contract with VCSY and Now Solutions? I have to much respect for you to think that you would.". Geeeze, more bad logic on your part. So, just because someone forgets they are going against signed documents, they are innocent because, according to you, they wouldn't put that type of thing in writing. People forget quickly over time what they shouldn't put in writing and the reason 'discovery' is sooo very important in a case. I can think of dozens of other reasons why employees might include something in an email that is 'confidential' in a company or illegal and they simply forget about it and write it up. Heck! Even the CEO, Tinley, did just that in his emails. Just as ignorance is not a defense, neither is 'forgetfulness'.

You continue your DEFENSE of CDC by stating..again...and which I already posted about..."I suspect that Ross was not very "forthcoming" when CDC was doing their DD prior to the sale. Could the CEO have lied? What a novel thought. Maybe a bit of shading and misrepresentation?

WHERE did that come from? WHY make that assumption? How do you know 'Ross' wasn't forthcoming? How do you know CDC didn't buy Ross mostly for 'emPath' and the other stuff by Ross was a side deal for CDC? I simply do NOT see where you have ANYTHING that points to the fact Ross didn't tell and CDC didn't know about NOW Solutions and 'emPath'. You also neglected to mention my comments about the 'due diligence' of ANY company when acquiring another. That is the reason for 'due' diligence' agreements and even the least due diligence would have discovered the LAWSUIT by VCSY/NOW Solutions against Ross...FILED BEFORE CDC ANNOUNCED THE PENDING ACQUISITION OF ROSS in the fall of 2003.

Please stop misstating what I write, I said nothing like "You stated that the CEO of Ross was hired by CDC for the expressed purpose of obtaining empath. Where did that come from?"...I stated Tinley was hired as CEO of CDC and fired a short time later...and to make up your own mind on the 'why'...you can draw your own conclusions but don't misstate that I said it.

From a legal point of view, as you write on the topic, I think it makes NO difference if a 'programmer' is aware they are violating someones intellectual property or not...if they ARE, then they are infringing on IP and should be held accountable. NOT Knowing or caring to find out isn't a good defense to use. And, a programmer working on software should know the provence of that software so they know if it belongs to someone else or they do and don't care...all for the good of a company and/or themselves. Cheating is never nice to see, intentional or by some type of 'circumstances' which they can use as a defense for stealing the IP of others. Programmers or others in a company should be and ARE held accountable for THEFT of these types. 'programmers' are not immune because they are lazy and fail to find out about what they are working on and the history of the software.

Further you state "Also, you might ask yourself just how many other companies are in violation of VCSY patents? Are they bad people or ignorant (perhaps on purpose)?"...Well, we will soon find out since the IP law firm HIRED by VCSY on a contingency basis is working on a license for VCSY software and will announce either a license agreement or a lawsuit. That is nice to hear and so we know someone is using the VCSY software illegally...and it is up to the IP lawyers to correct the misuse and protect the VCSY patented software. IF someone, ANYONE is in 'violation' of VCSY patents, then they are guilty of patent infringement and I hope VCSY goes after every penny they can get for the infringement, whether on 'purpose or ignorant' as you state. Either is all the same, PATENT INFRINGEMENT.

I just have to ask why you are so protective of CDC and from all you have stated, to the point of continuing to make a case that CDC was an innocent victim of Ross Systems.

Are you employed by CDC or have any association with CDC or subsidiaries. Are you the 'Fox in the hen house'?

Serious response only.

To be continued...

RR
IMO
Ps: For not knowing the 'facts' as you have stated over and over in the past, you certainly are quick to come to the rescue of CDC...How about answering my question in the post you referenced and replied to about the 'old papers' you went through and found the Arglen/Gyselen Purchase Agreement with VCSY for NOW Solutions. IF new to the company a month or sooo ago, how come you have old papers laying around to find things out about VCSY and Arglen? Do you have any laying around about CDC and ROSS Systems?

.

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I think thet just about says it. spittoee 

Output = Input means No Gain.
Mood:  accident prone
Now Playing: A December to Remember with my Tater Pie.
Topic: Chinadotcom and VCSY

Needs more paper. Whoa, what's this?

'As part of a strategic review started in 2005, the company says it has significantly strengthened and upgraded its internal controls and compliance policies...'

Note to self. See procto pronto. 

 

A gift from Willowstump to RapidRobert
Mood:  energetic
Now Playing: No play hooky joe. Play shnooky.
Topic: Chinadotcom and VCSY

OH NOW I remember

http://www.chinatechnews.com/2006/03/04/3682-cdc-corporation-files-suit-against-employee-for-corporate-misconduct/

CDC Corporation (CHINA) says it uncovered instances of corporate misconduct among some of its staff and is currently filing suit in the High Court of Hong Kong against one employee.

 

The company yesterday said that on January 19, 2006, it filed suit against an unnamed former officer in the company's Hong Kong office for breach of fiduciary duties and failure to comply with the company's corporate governance and compliance policies.

CDC says the proceeding is at its preliminary stage and no timetable has yet been set for discovery or trial.

CDC says it intends to vigorously pursue its claims against the former officer, as well as claims it may have against others for other identified instances of alleged corporate misconduct.

As part of a strategic review started in 2005, the company says it has significantly strengthened and upgraded its internal controls and compliance policies and the company will continue to monitor and improve these policies as part of its commitment to enhance good corporate governance.

 

Squeak 

I wonder how diligently they pursued this? 

Dang it. Gotta get to the port-mobile. Musta been that cheeze wiz. $#!@. I'm gonna be pulling a nap in my cotton bippies and the fuzz from lowdogging is going to entwine my output.

More on the VCSY / Ross Systems (CDC) trial
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Chinadotcom and VCSY

http://ragingbull.quote.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=VCSY&read=181448 

By: RapidRobert2
12 Apr 2007, 01:07 AM EDT

Msg. 181448 of 181448
(This msg. is a reply to 181447 by vcsymojo.)

vcsymojo: It was funny when even the CEO of Ross at the time, Tinley... years later in his deposition (after being hired and fired only after a few months in the position of CEO at CDC 'Chinadotcom') exclaimed in 2005 when he wrote an email requesting help from NOW Solutions with a 'fix' for a problem - 'we need your help'...Ross needed the help and he asked the CEO of NOW Solutions to 'fix' the problem. Obviously, he forgot he was in violation of the 'Asset Purchase Agreement' and the 'non-compete' agreement and probably other agreements in the interim.

But, was he the only one at Ross that messed up and wrote emails about using the NOW Solutions 'emPath' software YEARS after they were supposed to not only STOP using it but return all of it to NOW Solutions...per the agreements. Nope...MANY employees wrote emails about it.

Well, people at a company forget about previous agreements not to use a software and continue to use it because it is GREAT software.... More than one person messed up and put the using of 'emPath' by Ross...IN WRITING!!!!!!!!

That is what a lawyer loves to present in a courtroom with jurors listening to EVERY word to see how honest one side is vs the other side. VCSY came out of that with flying colors. Of course, that is my opinion.

We will see next Tuesday how the jury decides it.

Take CARE!
RR
IMO�

Information on the VCSY / Ross Systems(CDC) trial
Mood:  a-ok
Topic: Chinadotcom and VCSY

From the Raging Bull VCSY board:

http://ragingbull.quote.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=VCSY&read=181445 

By: RapidRobert2
12 Apr 2007, 12:37 AM EDT 
Msg. 181445 of 181445
(This msg. is a reply to 181438 by Sliver_Fox.)

sliver: WHAT? You state "since there seems to be little reason to believe that perhaps fraud was involved"...it IS THE OPPOSITE. There is plenty of evidence that FRAUD by Ross was not only involved but done on purpose by more than one person, which brings into question a 'conspiracy' to act (that will be up to management of VCSY to decide if criminal conduct was breached and should be addressed by the right forces of justice in the future). I don't know how or why you jumped to the conclusion that 'little reason to believe...fraud was involved'. I certainly NEVER gave ANY indication that was my belief, because it hasn't been since the court documents were available for me to read and understand what happened and when and by whom. My own research and the research of others even before the docs were available certainly pointed to FRAUD by Ross Systems. Those are my opinions.

The evidence proves the case Ross DID the deed AND commit the act of FRAUD and BREACH OF CONTRACT, and keeping the software and using it WELL AFTER the time Ross was suppose to return it to NOW Solutions and NO copies retained for their own use and then went after clients against the 'non-compete' agreement.

The judge isn't watching the case for appeals and protecting herself from the appellate court. She is following the ORDERS of the APPELLATE court in her decisions and actions, unlike how Judge Lowe handled the case, in my opinion.

Oh! When the jury was out, she was upset at the Ross lawyers and something to the equivalent of 'how did Judge Lowe allow this case to go this far, to a trial?'. Now, I suggest that was directed at the Ross lawyers and telling them Judge Lowe might have been on their side or simply didn't understand the case and that she ISN'T Judge Lowe holding court and perhaps even saying she would have found for VCSY in their 'summary judgment' motion which Lowe rejected.

The judge today, it has been reported, has told the jury to come back on Tuesday and either bring a lunch or the court will buy lunch for the jury...in other words, the lawyers will have closing arguments and the JURY will get the charge and deliberate the instructions for a decision. The jury is aware they will get the case on Tuesday for a verdict. A jury usually does the right thing, regardless of how messed up our justice system is these days.

I think VCSY will WIN the case and Ross will have to think hard about an appeal since the case would go back to the same appellate court that likes the case of VCSY while disliking the one by Ross Systems and in FACT, the appellate court provided that insight in the order reversing and reinstating the claims of VCSY. I have posted it before on RBull.

And, Ross has reasons NOT to appeal, other than the appellate court. The 'Bond' that must be posted prior to filing an appeal, so that VCSY will know they will get the money awarded by a jury (of course, if they win) and the interest accrues during the appeal process and adds up quickly. So, Ross has reasons NOT to appeal the decision. If they do, the appellate court will reject the appeal and VCSY gets the money PLUS interest. Works for me.

Let me know if you want the appellate court decision reposted.

GOOD LUCK VCSY...The judge has a full day Thursday and Friday and the lawyers have to agree to the questions and instructions, which the judge has final say over so she just might want to take time to get them right!

She is the right Judge Jane for this case, wish he had the case originally and it would have been over with the 'summary' judgment for VCSY.

Take Care
RR
IMO
Ps: Well, I might as well post the appellate decision for all to read for themselves and decide who the appellate court favored in their unanimously decision.... 

Me and Bobby Mcgee
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Chinadotcom and VCSY

Well, either there's not much there or not many people are interested in what they have. From the google CDC + SaaS these are the top two (2):

http://www.cdccorporation.net/newsroom/news/000542.shtml 

CDC Software Launches Software as a Service (SaaS) Enterprise Applications Throughout China

HRP OnDemand launched today as first SaaS product --

[BEIJING, ATLANTA, July 13, 2006] CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA) and provider of enterprise software applications, today announced the launch of its Software as a Service (SaaS) human resources and payroll applications throughout China.

HRP OnDemand, an innovative hosted human resources/payroll management solution, is CDC Software's first SaaS enterprise application offered in China. This pioneering product is now available on a subscription basis with very low up-front costs throughout China, through both direct and indirect sales channels. CDC Software will also work with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) to launch SaaS customer relationship management (CRM) offerings in China in December this year.

"We believe that this is one of the first instances in China where software applications are available on demand throughout the region and delivered through a proven network," said Richard Thomas, Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific Region, CDC Software. "This service should be very attractive for our current client base, the rapidly expanding market of over 20 million small and medium enterprises (SME) in China."

Ian Whitehouse, Managing Director of China, CDC Software said: "As a customer-driven company, our top priority is to provide superior products that help enterprises enhance efficiency and profitability. The launch of our SaaS offerings in China is another major initiative that is tailor-made for our China customers. Leveraging our comprehensive suite of products, robust network infrastructure and deep understanding of customer needs, this innovative and flexible delivery model will address the growing market for hosted, on-demand applications and add even more momentum to CDC Software's growth in China."

HRP OnDemand is delivered through the broad infrastructure established throughout the country by China.com, the online services arm of CDC Corporation and a sister company of CDC Software. This proven network is established nationwide in 30 provinces and 4 municipalities, and CDC Software will leverage it to deliver enterprise applications as online services. With servers in all key Chinese cities, the network has a track record of 99.9% up-time and provides all the security features required by corporate customers.

"We are pleased to partner with our sister company, CDC Software, to offer these compelling and cost effective applications to millions of SMEs in China whose growth will be key in the continued expansion of the Chinese economy," said Dr. Xiaowei Chen, Chief Financial Officer of China.com Inc. "The use of China.com's robust nationwide network by CDC Games to host its 31 million subscribers, by our portal unit and now by CDC Software to deliver its on-demand solutions, is another demonstration of the synergies within the CDC Group of companies. The launch of our SaaS service on July 13th is particularly auspicious and appropriate as today marks the 7th anniversary of CDC's pioneering IPO on NASDAQ which opened the door for other Chinese entrepreneurs to tap the U.S. capital markets."

To ensure a smooth launch of the innovative solution that meets the customer needs, CDC Software has partnered with two early-adopter customers for HRP OnDemand: Shanghai Tuo Yuan Network Technology Co., Ltd. and Beijing Han Bo Zhong Tian Management Consulting Co., Ltd. Louie Cao, Deputy General Manager at Shanghai Tuo Yuan Network Technology Co. Ltd. said: "As a small enterprise, we have conducted a comprehensive search for HRP solutions that are both robust and cost effective. HRP OnDemand clearly meets this need by offering us affordable human resources management solution, as well as high reliability and security which greatly minimize our investment and management risks."

On May 23, 2006, CDC Software announced a strategic alliance with Microsoft to develop, market and deliver CRM enterprise applications to customers in China. The companies will offer the Microsoft Dynamics(TM) CRM platform together with the CDC Software c360 CRM add-ons as on-site applications in China. As part of the agreement, the two companies will develop and deliver Microsoft CRM applications as hosted, on-demand services in China, which are scheduled for launch in December this year.

Eric Lin, Director, IT Pro & Architect, Developer & Platform Evangelism, Microsoft China, said: "China is one of the most dynamic markets for enterprise software worldwide as companies look for new technologies to bring their businesses into new phases of development. Our alliance with CDC Software will enable us to leverage its popular c360 CRM add-on products, its deep knowledge of Chinese markets, and its robust infrastructure to accelerate delivery of our products and services in China. "

 

 and

http://www.cdccorporation.net/newsroom/news/000514.shtml

CDC Software to Provide Enterprise Applications via Software as a Service (SaaS) Throughout China

CDC Will Leverage its Established Nationwide Infrastructure to Provide Enterprise Applications as Online Subscription Services for Customers Across the Country

[Atlanta, April 24, 2006] CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA) and provider of enterprise software applications, today announced that it will begin delivering enterprise software applications as hosted services using the Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery model in China, in July of 2006. These applications, offered on a subscription basis with very low up-front costs, will be sold throughout China through both direct and indirect sales channels.

The company already has a broad infrastructure established throughout the country by its The China.com division. CDC Software will leverage this proven infrastructure to deliver its enterprise applications as online services. This network, that required over 5 years to build, is established nationwide in 30 provinces and 4 municipalities and includes servers in all key cities. The network currently supports the company's widely-used online games, thriving portal business, and hosting services for over 1,700 enterprises in China. Including a 24x7 support call-center, the CDC network has established a track record of 99.9% up-time and provides all the security features required by corporate customers.

"Demand is on the rise for enterprise software applications in China and we believe that the SaaS subscription-based delivery model will be preferred by many Chinese companies," said Richard Thomas, senior vice president, Asia/Pacific Region for CDC Software. "The low up-front costs, greatly streamlined implementations and reduced maintenance overhead, will be particularly appealing in the Chinese markets. Our unique ability to leverage our existing nationwide infrastructure to deliver enterprise applications as subscription services, combined with the rapidly growing demand for these applications in China, will create a perfect-storm effect that will drive significant adoption rates for CDC Software."

CDC Software currently provides enterprise applications around the globe as hosted services. The company's Pivotal MarketFirst(tm) solution for marketing automation is provided as a hosted application for many of its customers in North America, including Sharp USA and Applied Biosystems. Additionally, the company's ION Global expresso solution for direct email marketing is hosted for a wide variety of customers throughout Asia. CDC Software also hosts its OnePlan supply chain management (SCM) planning and scheduling applications used by food and consumer products companies such as Ghirardelli Chocolate, Carvel Ice Cream, Wise Snacks and See's Candies.

The July launch in China will begin with CDC Software's human resources (HR/Payroll) applications delivered as hosted services. These will be followed by the company's customer relationship management (CRM) applications for sales force automation, and supply chain management (SCM) applications for forecasting, planning and factory scheduling. CDC Software will also continue to license, enhance and support its full suite of applications for customers that prefer to run the applications on-premise.

 

AND

Here is the third:

http://www.chinatechnews.com/blog/2006/11/14/saas-from-the-mouth-of-cdc-software/ 

November 14, 2006

SaaS From The Mouth Of CDC Software

AND you will never guess where the above link leads to: