Ross Systems Demonstrates its Enterprise Software Solutions for the Ch

    Business Editors/Chemicals Writers
    INFORMEX 2005
    Stand #2435 (Sector 5)

    ATLANTA & LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 17, 2005--

WHAT: Ross Systems, Inc. ("Ross"), a global provider of enterprise software solutions for manufacturers and a software unit of chinadotcom corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA), will demonstrate how its iRenaissance ERP suite addresses challenges unique to the chemical industry at the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association's (SOCMA) annual INFORMEX(R) tradeshow.

Chemical manufacturers and distributors face many distinct challenges, including meeting regulatory mandates set forth by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, OSHA and implementing quality standards among other good manufacturing practices ("GMP"). Ranging from single-plant companies to larger multinational corporations, Ross chemical customers rely on iRenaissance to achieve customer service, efficiency and profitability goals as well as adapt quickly to changing conditions essential to business growth.

WHERE: INFORMEX(R) 2005 Sands Exposition Center/Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas Stand #2435 (Sector 5)

WHEN: Monday, Jan. 17, 2005-Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005

ABOUT ROSS: Ross Systems, a software unit of chinadotcom corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA), delivers innovative software solutions that help manufacturers worldwide fulfill their business growth objectives through increased operational efficiencies, improved profitability, strengthened customer relationships and streamlined regulatory compliance. Focused on the food and beverage, life sciences, chemicals, metals and natural products industries and implemented by more than 1,200 customer companies worldwide, the company's family of Internet-architected solutions is a comprehensive, modular suite that spans the enterprise, from manufacturing, financials and supply chain management to customer relationship management, performance management and regulatory compliance. For more information, visit www.rossinc.com.

    About chinadotcom corporation

    chinadotcom corporation (NASDAQ: CHINA; Website: www.corp.china.com) is a leading integrated enterprise software and mobile applications company focused on China and internationally. The company has approximately 1,800 employees with operations in over 14 countries.
    For more information about chinadotcom corporation, please visit the Website http://www.corp.china.com.

    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 the ability of Ross to address the needs of its chemical customers, the ability of iRenaissance software to improve customer service and operational efficiencies, the ability of Ross solutions to allow manufacturers and distributors to achieve service and profitability goals, and the ability for customers to adapt quickly to changing conditions essential to business growth. 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 the chemical market; the continued ability of Ross' solutions to address industry-specific requirements (functional and informational) of chemical manufacturers; demand for and market acceptance of new and existing enterprise software and services and the positioning of Ross' solutions in the chemical industry. Further information on risks or other factors that could cause results to differ are detailed in filings or submissions with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission made by our parent, chinadotcom corporation, including its Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2003 on Form 20-F/A filed on July 8, 2004. 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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CONTACT: Articulate Communications Inc. Kara Schiltz, 212-255-0080 ext. 17 kschiltz@articulatepr.com

KEYWORD: NEVADA GEORGIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CHEMICALS/PLASTICS SOFTWARE TRADESHOW PRODUCT SOURCE: Ross Systems, Inc.

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