In the news release "Noah Education to Embed Trolltech's Qt to Develop
Next Generation Learning Devices" issued earlier today by Noah Education
Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NED) over Xinhua PR Newswire, we are advised by the
Company that the paragraph below "About Trolltech" should read:
"Trolltech provides cross-platform software development frameworks and
application platforms. Trolltech's Qt is used in popular software such as
Skype, Google Earth, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Lucasfilm and by more than 5000
customers worldwide. Trolltech's Qtopia has enabled a new generation of
exciting consumer devices such as mobile handsets, video-phones, set-top boxes
and media players. Trolltech's software has shipped in more than 15 million
devices. Trolltech was acquired by Nokia (NYSE: NOK) in June 2008. For more
information about Trolltech please visit the company's website:
http://trolltech.com/ or http://trolltech.com/lang/cn ,"
as apposed to what was originally issued inadvertently.
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Noah Education to Embed Trolltech's Qt to Develop Next Generation Learning
Devices
SHENZHEN, China, July 9 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Noah Education Holdings Ltd.
(NYSE: NED), China's leading provider of supplementary education content and
services, today announced that it has partnered with the software company
Trolltech to develop a new generation of multi-functional learning devices for
the China market. Trolltech's flagship product, Qt, is a cross-platform
application framework for desktop and embedded development. Noah will employ
Trolltech's Qt for Embedded Linux, which will allow Noah to build off the
embedded, free and open-source Linux operating system to create more advanced
applications and state-of-the-art interactive features for the company's
digital-learning devices ("DLDs").
''We are confident this partnership with Trolltech will enable us to
develop new products with even higher levels of technical facility,'' said
Zheng Wei, senior vice president of Noah. ''The unique and rich user
experience brought by the Trolltech Qt for Embedded Linux will help us to
rapidly build applications and stylish user interfaces, effectively shortening
the product development cycle and enhancing the Noah user experience.''
Mr. Dong Xu, Noah chairman and chief executive officer added, ''Noah is
the market leader in terms of sales in China's DLD market and a nationally
recognized brand. Our company is known for delivering the highest quality
educational content on effective and engaging platforms. Students today expect
and respond to cutting-edge, interactive technology in their studies. The
incorporation of Trolltech's framework into Noah's new products will further
enhance our offerings and create an even more captivating learning experience
for students.''
About Trolltech
Trolltech provides cross-platform software development frameworks and
application platforms. Trolltech's Qt is used in popular software such as
Skype, Google Earth, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Lucasfilm and by more than 5000
customers worldwide. Trolltech's Qtopia has enabled a new generation of
exciting consumer devices such as mobile handsets, video-phones, set-top boxes
and media players. Trolltech's software has shipped in more than 15 million
devices. Trolltech is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker
symbol TROLL. For more information about Trolltech please visit the company's
website: http://www.trolltech.com/ or http://www.trolltech.cn .
About Noah
Noah Education Holdings Limited (''Noah'') is a leading provider of
supplementary education content to China's elementary and middle school
students. Noah develops and markets interactive educational content, software
and delivery platforms that combine traditional education content with digital
and multi-media technologies to cater to students' interests and enhance
academic efficiency and performance. Noah employs a nationwide sales network,
powerful brand image, and accessible and diversified delivery platforms to
attract students to its innovative content. Noah delivers its education
content via Noah electronic educational products, Noah's online website and
after-school tutoring centers. The interactive and comprehensive structure of
Noah's offerings encourages students and teachers to form knowledge-sharing
communities around the Noah brand. Noah was founded in 2004 and is listed on
the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NED.
For more information about Noah, please visit http://en.noahedu.com.cn .
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
In China:
Wendy Li
Noah Education Holdings Limited
Tel: +86-755-8204-3465
Email: lixin@noahedu.com
Helen Plummer
Ogilvy Financial (Beijing)
Tel: +86-10-8520-3090
Email: helen.plummer@ogilvy.com
In the United States:
Jessica Barist Cohen
Ogilvy Financial (New York)
Tel: +1-646-460-9989
Email: jessica.cohen@ogilvy.com
In China: Wendy Li of Noah Education Holdings Limited, +86-755-8204-3465, or
lixin@noahedu.com; or Helen Plummer of Ogilvy Financial (Beijing),
+86-10-8520-3090, or helen.plummer@ogilvy.com; In the United States: Jessica
Barist Cohen of Ogilvy Financial (New York), +1-646-460-9989, or
jessica.cohen@ogilvy.com
