February 20, 2008

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The members of OASIS, the international open standards consortium, have approved the XML Localisation Interchange File Format (XLIFF) version 1.2 as an OASIS Standard. Developed through an open process by the OASIS XLIFF technical committee, the new standard defines a vocabulary for storing localizable data and carrying it from one step of the localization process to another. The new standard defines how to mark up and capture localizable data that can interoperate with different processes or phases without loss of information. Tool-neutral, XLIFF supports the entire localization process, including common software, document data formats and markup languages. It provides an extensibility mechanism to allow for the development of tools compatible with an implementer's data formats and workflow requirements. The extensibility mechanism supports controlled inclusion of information not expressly defined in the specification.

OASIS, E-mail: info@oasis-open.org, Web: http://www.oasis-open.org

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Pangeanic, a provider of translation, publication, software localization and manual-making services, has obtained a double certification under EN 15038 (translation services) and ISO 9001 standards after an independent audit by the multinational certifier EQA. Both certifications are also guaranteed by the Spanish Federation of Globalization, Internationalization, Localization and Translation Companies and the Spanish Association of Translation Companies of which Pangeanic is an active member.

Pangeanic, E-mail: central@pangeanic.com, Web: http://www.pangeanic.com

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Neotech, a technical translation company, has successfully completed its sixth ISO 9001:2000 audit. The auditors gave positive feedback regarding Neotech's i-Pie information system, noting that the system contributes to process management and aids employees in carrying out both the requirements of standard ISO 9001:2000 and internal requirements.

Neotech, E-mail: post@neotech.ru, Web: http://www.neotech.ru

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Word Works S.L., a translation company, has announced the promotion of Ic?ar del Campo from production manager to vice president of operations. Word Works currently serves over 500 customers worldwide in the industrial, automotive, energy and life sciences markets. The company has recently been awarded ISO 9001:2000 certification for its quality management system and the new EN 15038 European quality standard for translation services.

Word Works S.L., E-mail: info@wordworks.es, Web: http://www.wordworks.es

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Jonckers Translation & Engineering, a provider of software, e-learning and multimedia localization services, has announced the adoption of Borland SilkTest for automated software testing. SilkTest is designed to deliver stability and support for major enterprise environments in a cost-effective package, thus making automated regression and functional software testing a key capability instead of an expensive option.

Jonckers Translation & Engineering, E-mail: info@jonckers.com, Web: http://www.jonckers.com

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Welocalize, a provider of integrated globalization services, has announced the acquisition of Sinometrics, a multilingual software localization firm based in Seattle, Washington. Sinometrics will work closely with the Welocalize office in Portland, Oregon, on a number of customer-focused initiatives, from technology integration to marketing outreach efforts.

Welocalize, E-mail: info@welocalize.com, Web: http://www.welocalize.com

Sinometrics, E-mail: information@sinomet.com, Web: http://www.sinometrics.com

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Commit, a language service provider, has installed Plunet's BusinessManager software for its project management and workflow requirements. Plunet GmbH is a software supplier for the translation and documentation industry.

Plunet GmbH, E-mail: info@plunet.de, Web: http://www.plunet.de

Commit, E-mail: info@commit.gr, Web: http://www.commit.gr

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SDL, a provider of global information management solutions, has acquired Idiom Technologies, Inc., a provider of software-as-a-service translation management systems. SDL has acquired Idiom for a consideration of $21.7 million (?11.1 million) plus the assumption of debt and working capital of $4.9 million (?2.5 million). The transaction will see Mike Iacobucci continue to serve as CEO of Idiom, reporting to Mark Lancaster, chairman and the CEO of SDL.

SDL, E-mail: nbogle@sdl.com, Web: http://www.sdl.com

Idiom Technologies, Inc., E-mail: info@idiominc.com, Web: http://www.idiominc.com

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Clay Tablet Technologies, a provider of integration software that connects any content management system with any translation system, has signed a channel partner deal with Detroit Translation Bureau (DTB), a provider of translation management services and solutions to the auto industry. Clay Tablet's channel partners include translation service providers, system integrators, translation consultants and technology vendors.

Clay Tablet Technologies, E-mail: info@clay-tablet.com, Web: http://www.clay-tablet.com

Detroit Translation Bureau, E-mail: info@dtbonline.com, Web: http://www.dtbonline.com

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across Systems GmbH, a manufacturer of corporate translation management systems, has been selected by Skrivanek s.r.o, a provider of localization solutions, for a company-wide implementation. Skrivanek opted for the across Language Server for its independent and open technology platform.

across Systems GmbH, E-mail: info@across.net, Web: http://www.across.net

Skrivanek s.r.o., E-mail: info@skrivanek.com, Web: http://www.skrivanek.com

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TEMIS, a provider of enterprise text mining and text analytics solutions, and ANTIDOT, a provider of enterprise search solutions specializing in intranet and web searches, have signed a technology and business partnership agreement. To address worldwide corporations, ANTIDOT has integrated XeLDA, the semantic engine from TEMIS, to embed a cross-lingual search functionality into its solution, thus enabling users to submit a single query and get multilingual results.

TEMIS, E-mail: info@temis-group.com, Web: http://www.temis-group.com

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euroscript International S.A., a provider of content life cycle solutions, has named Amedeo Clara as managing director of syselog Canada Inc. He succeeds Beno?t Laxenaire, who is now concentrating on his role as chief sales officer of euroscript. Clara is a business development and technical systems professional with extensive experience in computing and engineering systems, and simulation technology. He comes to euroscript from Utility Consulting International, where he was a lead consultant to utility companies worldwide.

euroscript International S.A., E-mail: contact@euroscript.com, Web: http://www.euroscript.com

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Ocean Translations S.R.L., a translation and desktop publishing company, has redesigned its desktop publishing and software engineering unit. Barry Pfanns, a graphic designer, has been hired to manage the new in-house team of desktop publishers and software engineers.

Ocean Translations S.R.L., E-mail: info@oceantranslations.com, Web: http://www.oceantranslations.com

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nCore Ltd., a provider of localization software solutions for embedded devices, has developed a multilingual messaging software suite designed for mass market phones. Messaging Suite provides all major functionality required for native rich-text messaging for any mobile device. Combined with a text editor such as nScript, Messaging Suite's wide language support enables messaging in native languages.

nCore Ltd., E-mail: ncore@ncore.fi, Web: http://www.ncore.fi

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Kilgray Translation Technologies, a developer of translation productivity tools, has developed a language service provider (LSP) integration package for MemoQ. The integration package is a collection of application programming interfaces that provide access to all of MemoQ's functions, including the server project functionality that enables real-time collaborative translation. The LSP integration package is specifically targeted at LSPs that have invested in workflow management tools and want to add automated translation memory and terminology-related functionality to translation project management.

Also available is MemoQ version 2.3 — a unified translation environment designed to provide real-time document preview functionality. It introduces support for Chinese, Japanese and Korean as source languages and languages for alignment, allows the customization of the translation environment layout, and enhances TTX compatibility.

Kilgray Translation Technologies, E-mail: info@kilgray.com, Web: http://www.kilgray.com

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The Institute of Localisation Professionals (TILP), a nonprofit organization for individual professionals working in localization, has announced the 2008 roll-out of Certified Localisation Professional (CLP) courses for members of the localization community in multiple locations worldwide. In collaboration with in-country partners, TILP will offer the Level 1 CLP Courses as a combination of online and onsite training modules.

TILP is collaborating with the European Commission's TechLink project, government and development agencies, as well as with localization tools developers and localization companies on this project. TILP will organize special training sessions for trainers who wish to become involved in the delivery of the onsite modules of the course and welcomes expressions of interest from professionals.

The Institute of Localisation Professionals (TILP), E-mail: info@tilponline.org, Web: http://www.tilponline.org

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Epic Translations, a translation, transcription and interpretation services provider, has launched a new service called EpiConference. The service is over the phone interpretation where an mp3 file of the session is delivered along with a transcript immediately upon completion of the session. Epic Translations has implemented this service offering with the Michigan Department of Health. EpiConference is offered in more than 40 languages, including French, Arabic, German, Spanish, Urdu and Punjabi.

Epic Translations, E-mail: info@epictranslations.com, Web: http://www.epictranslations.com

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thebigwordGroup, a global translation and language services company, has taken a customer-centric approach to the recent industry buyout and will offer free-of-charge the standard version of its own translation management platform LanguageDirector. The platform allows customers to choose the technology that best fits their organization's needs. It integrates with customers' systems such as content management, document management or e-procurement platforms.

thebigwordGroup, E-mail: info@thebigword.com, Web: http://www.thebigword.com

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The Montr?al-based company Jean Media has launched the website of its web-based translation agency Translationjm.com. The new website will showcase the different language services offered, including document translation, website and software localization, proofreading and editing as well as audio and video transcription.

Offering translation and other language services for over two years, Jean Media targets mainly web-based companies, websites and start-ups.

Translationjm.com, Web: http://www.translationjm.com

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Elanex, Inc., a provider of language translation services, has introduced ElanexINSIDE, a new managed services platform offering a pay-as-you-go model. It is designed to offer the benefits of the Elanex technology platform and outsourced services, combined with the flexibility of internal resources, with no incremental costs or switching complexity.

Elanex, Inc., E-mail: info@elanex.com, Web: http://www.elanex.com

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Translations.com, a provider of technology-enabled language solutions, has created a program for companies considering migration from the technology involved in the SDL/Idiom merger. The Safe Passage Program is designed to help companies develop a strategy and to introduce them to the concurrent release of an upgraded version of its flagship GlobalLink GMS platform.

Translations.com, E-mail: info@translations.com, Web: http://www.translations.com

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The organizers of Translation World have announced the keynote sessions for the conference. The SDL acquisition of Idiom is the subject of much interest in the language industry. Translation World has put a keynote panel together to address "Consolidation on the Tools Front: What are the implications?" The panel will be moderated by Daniel Vincent of the Language Technologies Research Centre in Gatineau. Panelists include Alain Chamsi of JiveFusion Technologies, Daniel Gervais of MultiCorpora R&D, Massimo Ghislandi of SDL Trados Technologies, Robinson Kelly of Clay Tablet and Paula Shannon from Lionbridge Technologies. The conference will begin with a keynote by Yves Champollion on "Translation in the Age of Globalization." Champollion, a relative of the Rosetta Stone decipherer, Jean-Fran?ois Champollion, is well-known in the translation industry as a linguist and creator of Wordfast.

Discounted hotel reservations are available through February 21, 2008. Translation World is a collaborative effort of Association de l?industrie de la langue/Language Industry Association (AILIA), The Localization Institute and MultiLingual Computing, Inc.

Translation World, E-mail: info@translationworld.com, Web: http://www.translationworld.com

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LUZ, Inc., a translation and localization service provider to life science companies, has openings for a project manager and a project coordinator for its Lausanne, Switzerland, location.

For more information and contact details, visit http://www.multilingual.com/careers

LUZ, Inc., E-mail: recruit-ch@luz.com, Web: http://www.luz.com

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Jonckers Translation & Engineering, a software localization, translation and technical documentation company, has vacancies in Brno, Czech Republic, for several localization project managers and localization engineers.

For more information and contact details, visit http://www.multilingual.com/careers

Jonckers Translation & Engineering, E-mail: recruitment@jonckers.com, Web: http://www.jonckers.com

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IDEXX Laboratories, a developer of innovative products and services for veterinary, food and water applications, has an opening for a project manager, translation and localization, for its Westbrook, Maine, location.

For more information and contact details, visit http://www.multilingual.com/careers

IDEXX Laboratories, Web: http://www.idexx.com/aboutidexx/jobs

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TippingSprung, a branding services company, is looking for project managers and linguist interns, for its New York City location.

For more information and contact details, visit http://www.multilingual.com/careers

TippingSprung, LLC, E-mail: excellence@tippingsprung.com, Web: http://www.tippingsprung.com

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