CDC Corporation - Form 6-K

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Exhibit 1.01


Investor Relations		Media Relations

Monish Bahl CDC Corporation 678-259-8510 mbahl@cdcsoftware.com		Kate Corcoran Articulate Communications, Inc. 212-255-0080, ext. 18 kcorcoran@articulatepr.com

CDC Launches Sales of Pivotal CRM in India Through its Franchise Partner Program

Leading India-Based Person-to-Person Outsourcing Services Company to Implement Pivotal CRM

HONG KONG, ATLANTA, December 18, 2007 — CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDC Corporation and a provider of industry-specific enterprise software applications and business services, announced today the launch of Pivotal CRM sales in the India market through its new franchise partner, CDC CRM Solutions Private Ltd.

As previously announced, CDC Software earmarked $20 million for investment in channel partners worldwide. CDC Software has taken a 19 percent ownership stake in CDC CRM Solutions Private Ltd. and the company will exclusively sell Pivotal CRM in India.

CDC CRM Solutions has successfully completed its first sale of Pivotal CRM to TTK Services, a leading person-to-person outsourcing company headquartered in Bangalore India. TTK Services is part of TTK Group of India, a 77 year old diversified conglomerate. TTK Services is a pioneer in the person-to-person outsourcing industry through two brands called, “YourManInIndia,” a complete concierge service that manages tasks in India on behalf of their expatriate India clients and “GetFriday,” a virtual assistance service that helps clients worldwide with a variety of tasks such as research, web monitoring, making appointments and even providing wake-up calls.

Pivotal CRM is one of the most comprehensive enterprise CRM solutions on the market today and is widely deployed in the services industries where clearly differentiated customer experiences are critical to a company’s competitiveness. The Pivotal CRM solution covers the full spectrum of Customer Lifecycle Management that includes sales, marketing, service automation, partner management, and analytics with access available over the web, portal solutions, PDAs, SmartPhones, Blackberry devices and mobile phones. Pivotal CRM provides comprehensive industry-specific functionality along with a flexible architecture to quickly replicate unique business processes for a customer thereby reducing deployment time and total cost of ownership.

“Companies can leverage Pivotal CRM to help optimize efficiencies, enhance customer service, improve brand loyalty and accelerate business growth,” said Nagaraja Prakasam, managing director of CDC Software’s operations in India. “We expect that Pivotal CRM will not only help TTK Services accomplish these results, but also build competitive advantage in their industry.”

Shubho Bhattacharya, chief executive officer of CDC CRM Solutions Pvt. Ltd said, “As the franchise partner of CDC Software in India, we are excited about the many new opportunities we are seeing for Pivotal CRM in our country. As the CRM market in India matures, we believe a system that can be deployed quickly, provide flexibility to change as the business grows, and provide immediate access to critical customer information via the Internet, PDAs, Smartphones and mobile phones, will enjoy success in this market. We are exclusively selling Pivotal CRM because we believe Pivotal CRM is clearly the best solution for businesses in India.”

Sunder Prakasham, director, TTK Services Pvt. Ltd. said, “We have different business units targeting different clientele and each of them has unique business process. The ability to adjust our service offering according to changing customer needs and dynamic business environments will be a key competitive differentiator for the future. Our company is also focused on creating a knowledge base and improving the efficiency of our sales cycle. We selected Pivotal CRM because the system meets all of our criteria.

About Pivotal CRM
Pivotal CRM helps organizations create superior customer experiences and offers rich functionality, a highly flexible application platform, a full customer relationship management application suite, and best-in-class customization abilities, all with a low total cost of ownership. The Pivotal CRM software suite includes a powerful application platform and additional capabilities in analytics, mobile CRM, partner management and marketing automation.

Designed to produce meaningful increases in revenues, margins, and customer loyalty, Pivotal CRM is used by more than 2,000 companies around the world. For more information about Pivotal CRM, please visit www.pivotalcrm.com.

About CDC Software
CDC Software, The Customer-Driven Company™, is a provider of enterprise software applications designed to help organizations deliver a superior customer experience while increasing efficiencies and profitability. CDC Software’s product suite includes: CDC Factory (manufacturing operations management), Ross ERP (enterprise resource planning) and SCM (supply chain management), CDC Supply Chain (supply chain management, warehouse management and order management), Pivotal CRM and Saratoga CRM (customer relationship management), Respond (customer complaint and feedback management), c360 CRM add-on products, Platinum HRM (human resources) and business analytics solutions.

These industry-specific solutions are used by more than 6,000 customers worldwide within the manufacturing, financial services, health care, home building, real estate, and wholesale and retail distribution industries. The company completes its offerings with a full continuum of services that span the life cycle of technology and software applications, including implementation, project consulting, outsourced business services, application management and offshore development. CDC Software is the enterprise software unit of CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA) and is ranked number 12 on the MBT 2007 Global 100 List of Enterprise and Supply Chain Management Application vendors. For more information, please visit www.cdcsoftware.com.

About CDC Corporation
The CDC family of companies includes CDC Software focused on enterprise software applications and services, CDC Mobile focused on mobile applications, CDC Games focused on online games, and China.com focused on portals for the greater China markets. For more information about CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA), please visit www.cdccorporation.net.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the acquisition of an equity stake CDC CRM Solutions Private Ltd., development of CDC Software’s Franchise Partner Program, the exclusivity of sales efforts in India, TTK Services status as a pioneer in the person to person outsourcing industry, the ability of Pivotal CRM to replicate unique business processes for a customer and its ability to reduce deployment time and total cost of ownership, the benefits that may be received by companies utilizing Pivotal CRM, our expectation that Pivotal CRM will help TTK Services accomplish certain goals and build a competitive advantage, the belief of what criteria are needed for a CRM solution to be successful in the India market, the belief that Pivotal CRM is the best solution for businesses in India, and other statements that are not historical, the achievement of which involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions proves incorrect, our results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties and changes in circumstances. There are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements, including the following: the ability to make changes in business strategy, development plans and product offerings; the ability to identify and enlist additional partners in the Franchise Partner Program and the development of the enterprise software sector on a global scale. Further information on risks or other factors that could cause results to differ is detailed in filings or submissions with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission made by CDC Corporation in its Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2006 on Form 20-F filed on July 2, 2007. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based upon information available to management as of the date of the press release, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward looking statements which speak only as of the date of this press release. The company assumes no obligation to update or alter the forward looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Exhibit 1.02


Investor Relations		Media Relations

Monish Bahl CDC Corporation 678-259-8510 mbahl@cdcsoftware.com		Kate Corcoran Articulate Communications Inc. 212-255-0080, ext. 18 kcorcoran@articulatepr.com

For immediate release

CDC Software Joins Leading Industry Standards Group for the Enterprise Applications Market

CDC Software Becomes Member of OAGi with Key Executive Serving as Chairman of Board of
Directors

ATLANTA, HONG KONG, Dec. 27, 2007 – CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA) and a provider of industry-specific enterprise software applications and business services, announced today it has joined the Open Applications Group Inc. (OAGi), a leading open standards group in the enterprise application industry.

Nigel Davies, vice president, Supply Chain Solutions for CDC Software, will continue to serve as chairman of the board of directors of OAGI until his term ends in early 2008 when he joins the five-member Executive Committee of the OAGi. Davies has served as chairman of the OAGi board for the past three years when he was an executive with Catalyst International, which was later acquired by CDC Software in September 2007.

OAGi, which oversees the Open Applications Group Integration Specification (OAGIS) standard, is a non-profit development organization focused on building business language standards for enterprise application interoperability. The group is committed to driving down integration costs by removing the barriers to interoperability in enterprise applications across industries on a global scale.

“We look forward to working with CDC Software,” said David Connelly, chief executive officer of the OAGi. “OAGi has established itself at the forefront of interoperability standards in the enterprise application market. This position will be further strengthened as CDC Software and our members help drive the industry to a common business language that will enable business applications to communicate more effectively within and outside the enterprise.”

“My board membership will help to ensure that our customers are well represented in the development of industry standards,” said Davies. “CDC Software’s membership in the OAGi complements our focus on service-oriented architecture (SOA) and our integration initiatives that support CDC Software’s acquisition strategy. I believe that the OAGi will help us provide a framework for integrating our current solutions and new technologies that we may acquire and/or develop in the future, which will further help to facilitate our growth.”

About CDC Software
CDC Software, The Customer-Driven Company™, is a provider of enterprise software applications designed to help organizations deliver a superior customer experience while increasing efficiencies and profitability. CDC Software’s product suite includes: CDC Factory (manufacturing operations management), Ross ERP (enterprise resource planning) and SCM (supply chain management), CDC Supply Chain (supply chain management, warehouse management and order management), Pivotal CRM and Saratoga CRM (customer relationship management), Respond (customer complaint and feedback management), c360 CRM add-on products, industry solutions and development tools for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform, Platinum HRM (human resources) and business analytics solutions.

About CDC Corporation

The CDC family of companies includes CDC Software focused on enterprise software applications and services, CDC Mobile focused on mobile applications, CDC Games focused on online games, and China.com focused on portals for the greater China markets. For more information about CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA), please visit www.cdccorporation.net.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and includes statements relating to Mr. Davies’ continued participation as a board member and chairman of the OAGi, the continued status of OAGi as a leader in interoperability standards in the enterprise applications market, our ability to represent our customers in the development of industry standards, our ability to provide a framework for integrating current solutions and new and/or acquired technologies to help facilitate our growth, the ability of CDC Software to help reduce operational costs, increase on-time deliveries, optimize order fulfillment from a multiple warehouse base, improve inventory accuracy and availability and enhance customer service and other statements which are not historical fact. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties and changes in circumstances. There are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements including, among others: the conditions of that particular industry; the continued ability of CDC Software solutions to address solutions; and the development of new functionalities which would allow certain companies to compete more effectively. Further information on risks or other factors that could cause results to differ is detailed in filings or submissions with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission made by CDC Corporation in its Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2006 on Form 20-F filed on July 2, 2007. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based upon information available to management as of the date of the press release, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward looking statements which speak only as of the date of this press release. The company assumes no obligation to update or alter the forward looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Exhibit 1.03

For More Information:


Investor Relations Monish Bahl CDC Corporation 678-259 8510 MonishBahl@cdcsoftware.com		Media Relations Scot McLeod CDC Software 770-351-9600 ScotMcLeod@cdcsoftware.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CDC Corporation Provides Update on
Share Repurchases and Insider Buying

Company Insiders Purchased 467,825 Shares during Last Nine Trading Days

BEIJING, ATLANTA, December 28, 2007 — CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA) focused on enterprise software, and online games, announced today, that company directors and executives have purchased a net amount of approximately 467,825 shares since the insider trading window was opened on December 17, 2007.

Additionally, during the fourth quarter of 2007, the company and its subsidiaries repurchased 366,000 common shares at an average price of US$6.31 per share for a total of US$2,309,246. Since January 1, 2007, the company and its subsidiaries have repurchased a total of 2,909,200 common shares at an average price of US$8.02 per share for a total of US$23,326,637. Since the beginning of the share repurchase program on May 2, 2006, the company and its subsidiaries have repurchased a total of 8,997,824 common shares at an average price of US$5.69 per share for a total of US$51,220,386.

The company has entered into a 10b5-1 trading plan which facilitates the repurchase of its common shares and allows the company to repurchase shares during trading blackout periods through pre-arrangements with a broker, based upon specified guidelines and parameters set forth in the trading plan. Shares of the company purchased by subsidiaries are not counted as part of the company’s authorized repurchase program.

About CDC Corporation

The CDC family of companies includes CDC Software focused on enterprise software applications and services, CDC Games focused on online games, and China.com focused on portals for the greater China markets. For more information about CDC Corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA), please visit www.cdccorporation.net.

About CDC Software

CDC Software, The Customer-Driven Company™, is a provider of enterprise software applications designed to help organizations deliver a superior customer experience while increasing efficiencies and profitability. CDC Software’s product suite includes: CDC Factory (manufacturing operations management), Ross ERP (enterprise resource planning) and SCM (supply chain management), CDC Supply Chain (supply chain management, warehouse management and order management), Pivotal CRM and Saratoga CRM (customer relationship management), MarketFirst (marketing automation and lead management), Respond (customer complaint and feedback management), c360 CRM add-on products, industry solutions and development tools for the Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform, Platinum HRM (human resources) and business analytics solutions.

These industry-specific solutions are used by more than 6,000 customers worldwide within the manufacturing, financial services, health care, home building, real estate, and wholesale and retail distribution industries. The company completes its offerings with a full continuum of services that span the life cycle of technology and software applications, including implementation, project consulting, outsourced business services, application management and offshore development. CDC Software is the enterprise software unit of CDC Corporation and is ranked number 12 on the MBT 2007 Global 100 List of Enterprise and Supply Chain Management Application vendors. For more information, please visit www.cdcsoftware.com.

About CDC Games

CDC Games is one of the market leaders of online and mobile games in China with more than 120 million registered users. The company pioneered the “free-to-play, pay-for-merchandise” online games model in China with Yulgang and launched the first free-to-play, pay for merchandise FPS (first person shooter) game in China with Special Force. Launched in 2007, Special Force has consistently ranked in the Top 10 downloaded games in China. Currently, CDC Games offers six popular MMO online games in China that include: Yulgang, Shaiya, Special Force, Mir III, Shine and Eve Online. In March 2007, the company announced the formation of CDC Games Studio to establish strategic relationships with selected games development partners to accelerate the development of new, original online games for China and other targeted global geographies. Through its CDC Games International (CGI) subsidiary, the company is planning launches of Lunia Online in the U.S. and Minna de Battle in Japan along with several new games planned for southeast Asia, further strengthening its position as a global publisher of online games. For more information on CDC Games, visit: www.cdcgames.net.

About China.com Inc.

China.com is a leading operator of Internet portals, serving a broad range of audiences in China. In 2006, it was chosen as the first company to host Google’s Video Adsense which serves video ads targeted at China’s English-speaking audience. China.com also was appointed by the Jilin government as the exclusive web sponsor of the 2007 Asian Winter Games. China.com was listed on the GEM of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited on March 9, 2000. In December 2000, China.com Inc. was admitted as a constituent stock of the Hang Seng IT and IT Portfolio Indices.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the completion and effect of the proposed share repurchase program and other statements which are not historic fact. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties and changes in circumstances. There are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, including the following: (a) the ability to realize strategic objectives by taking advantage of market opportunities in targeted geographic markets; (b) the ability to make changes in business strategy, development plans and product offerings to respond to the needs of current, new and potential customers, suppliers and strategic partners; (c) the ability to integrate operations or new acquisitions in accordance with the company’s business strategy; (d) the effects of restructurings and rationalization of operations; (e) the ability to address technological changes and developments including the development and enhancement of products; (f) the ability to develop and market successful Advanced Mobile Products; (g) the entry of new competitors and their technological advances; (h) the need to develop, integrate and deploy enterprise software applications to meet customer’s requirements; (i) the possibility of development or deployment difficulties or delays; (j) the dependence on customer satisfaction with the company’s software products and services; (k) continued commitment to the deployment of the enterprise software solutions; (l) risks involved in developing software solutions and integrating them with third-party software and services; (m) the continued ability of the company’s enterprise software solutions to address client-specific requirements; (n) demand for and market acceptance of new and existing enterprise software and services and the positioning of the company’s solutions; (o) the popularity of CDC Games’ existing and new games; and (p) the continued growth of the onlin games industry in Asia. Further information on risks or other factors that could cause results to differ is detailed in filings or submissions with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission made by CDC Corporation in its Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2006 on Form 20-F filed on July 2, 2007. All forward-looking statements included in this press release are based upon information available to management as of the date of the press release, and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date of this press release. The company assumes no obligation to update or alter the forward looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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		CDC Corporation

Date: December 30, 2007	By:	John Clough
	Name:	John Clough
	Title:	Director

Exhibit No.		Description

1.01		Press release dated December 18, 2007 -- CDC Launches Sales of Pivotal CRM in India Through its Franchise Partner Program
1.02		Press release dated December 27, 2007 -- CDC Software Joins Leading Industry Standards Group for the Enterprise Applications Market
1.03		Press release dated December 28, 2007 -- CDC Corporation Provides Update on Share Repurchases and Insider Buying