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Ambow Announces Launch of Cisco and Apple Training Facilities on Dalian Career Enhancement Campus

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Press Release Source: Ambow Education Holding Ltd. On Wednesday July 27, 2011, 4:00 am EDT
BEIJING, July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Ambow Education Holding, Ltd. (NYSE:AMBO - News) announced today the launch of Cisco unified networking and Apple authorized training facilities on its Dalian career enhancement campus. This is another example of Ambow's strategy of integrating world class information technology (IT) resources with its IT training and education expertise to help university graduates and professionals attain better careers.

Ambow's career enhancement center in Dalian has the capacity to serve up to 5,000 students. It is currently focused on IT career enhancement services and software outsourcing training.

Ambow's joint efforts with Cisco and Apple will improve the quality of regional IT education. It will also enable Ambow to meet increasing demand for higher level IT talents as China moves from a labor intensive to a technology driven economy.

Cisco Unified Networking Lab is one of the most advanced training facilities in China. It is equipped with a comprehensive array of Cisco router, switch, security, voice, wireless and Tele-Presence equipment. It enables hands-on training for a variety of Cisco certificate programs such as CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional), CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional), CCVP (Cisco Certified Voice Professional) and CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert). The lab's advanced networking platforms also allow Ambow to offer enterprise-grade training programs tailored to meet corporate needs.

Apple Authorized Training Center offers an open environment providing training in mobile application development, graphic design and video production. The facility consists of 5 different labs: iPhone/iPad development, video production standard, video production pro, Apple motion graphics and Apple servers. The facility is equipped with a total of about 300 Apple computers, 100 video production workstations and related development applications. It enables students to gain practical experience while training for a wide variety of Apple certifications.

These two facilities fully demonstrate Ambow's leadership, commitment to and capability in career enhancement training.