WALTHAM, Mass. - June 25, 2002 - Expanding its long-standing relationship with Microsoft, Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIOX), a provider of solutions for worldwide deployment of technology and content, today announced a new contract with Microsoft® Great Plains® Business Solutions. With the agreement, Lionbridge will translate Microsoft Great Plains financial business applications, eEnterprise and Dynamics Version 7.0 into French, German, Spanish, Dutch and Portuguese, including software and User Assistance.
Lionbridge was selected for the project based on its proven track record of providing translated solutions for mid market and corporate scale financial products and services, and its reputation for on-time, on-budget services for other Microsoft business units.
"Lionbridge has committed to a long-term relationship with Microsoft Great Plains. They not only provide depth of experience in financial services and software, but also the capacity to manage the breadth of languages within a cost-effective and high-value offering," comments Andy Smith, European Product Development Director at Microsoft Great Plains.
"Microsoft Great Plains selection of Lionbridge is a testament to the value Lionbridge services bring to Microsoft and their customers," said Rory Cowan, Chairman and CEO, Lionbridge. "With our proven methodology that ensures consistency and quality across all locations combined with our in-depth expertise in financial services and software and knowledge of Microsoft requirements, Lionbridge is helping Microsoft Great Plains bring new value to its customers worldwide."
About Lionbridge
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. provides solutions for worldwide deployment of technology and content to global 2000 companies in the technology, life sciences and financial services industries. Lionbridge testing and compatibility services, globalization solutions and multilingual content management technologies help clients reduce cost, speed time to market and ensure the integrity of global brands. Based in Waltham, Mass., Lionbridge maintains facilities in Ireland, The Netherlands, France, Germany, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil and the United States. To learn more, visit www.lionbridge.com.