2007 Press Releases
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As the leader in Global Information Management, SDL continues to set the pace and make headlines. Find out what people are saying about us, and the conferences and seminars at which we’ve been sharing our knowledge and expertise.
The “corks pop” for SDL Passolo
Dates 28/02/2008 09:00:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, together with PASS Engineering are celebrating ten years of success for SDL Passolo ®, their award winning software localization tool. This occasion has given the management the opportunity to reflect on the journey so far, but also to promote new ideas and prepare for future opportunities.
SDL announces availability of SDL Passolo 2007
Dates 14/12/2007 09:00:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions and world’s largest provider of software localization tools, today announced the launch of SDL Passolo 2007, the latest version of the award-winning visual software localization tool.
European Institute of Romania Uses SDL to Manage Terminology
Dates 11/12/2007 09:00:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that the European Institute of Romania (EIR) relied on SDL to streamline the country’s accession to the European Union. Working to strict and unmovable deadlines, this public institution has used SDL technology to manage the terminology contained within the voluminous Acquis Communautaire, the extensive documentation which outlines the common rights and obligations which bind all the Member States within the EU. By standardizing EU legislative terminology in Romanian, the Translation Coordination Unit of the EIR was able to accelerate the completion of the Acquis, maximize the accuracy and consistency of target texts, and make a significant contribution of validated terms to the general public.
Wyeth Research (Europe) selects SDL technology
Dates 06/12/2007 09:00:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that Wyeth Research Europe (Wyeth) has awarded SDL a significant contract for technology and consulting services to implement a system that meets the new Regulatory Translation Management requirements in Europe, particularly in view of the emergence of PIM the new XML based standard for the EMEA centralized procedure.
SDL launches XML based solution to submit product information in 24 languages
Dates 03/12/2007 09:00:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, today announced that through the use of SDL’s GIM technology, the first new product approval in 24 languages has been completed following the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) new Product Information Management (PIM) standard.
SDL launches SDL TRADOS Certification 2007
Dates 30/10/2007 09:00:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today the launch of SDL TRADOS Certification 2007.
SDL opens new office in Brazil to drive South American business
Dates 16/10/2007 09:00:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that it has opened a new office in São Paulo, Brazil.
CNH North America expands deployment of SDL Global Information Management solution
Dates 16/10/2007 09:00:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, today announced that CNH (Case New Holland) North America has standardized on an SDL Global Information Management solution for the delivery of multilingual content.
Atlas Copco creates a showcase Global Web Content Management System with SDL
Dates 09/10/2007 09:00:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, today announced that Atlas Copco has adopted the SDL global web content management solution. The off-the-shelf integrated solution of the SDL Tridion® R5 web content management system and the SDL Translation Management System™ (SDL TMS™), allows global web content to be created and maintained in one seamless integrated platform.
Agfa HealthCare Reaches Market 60% Faster with SDL
Dates 18/09/2007 09:00:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that Agfa HealthCare has improved time-to-market by 60% with solutions from SDL. By implementing SDL MultiTerm ® to manage corporate terminology and SDL Passolo ™ for visual software localization, the leading global imaging and healthcare IT systems provider has also increased localized content quality from 75% to 95%.
Eastern Europe and China dominate 2007 translation trends
Dates 12/09/2007 09:00:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions today released the SDL 2007 World Language League Table – cataloguing the languages most commonly translated through its systems.
Corporations lack understanding of communication technologies to take them global
Dates 06/09/2007 09:00:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), UK
New research has highlighted that the growth of global businesses is hindered because decision makers have little knowledge of the core technology and budgets to help them communicate.
Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2007
Dates 03/09/2007 07:00:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL plc (“SDL” or “the Group”), a leader in the emerging market for Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2007.
ProZ.com Integrates SDL TRADOS Certification into Translator Search Criteria
Dates 14/08/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
Maidenhead, UK – 14 August 2007 - SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with ProZ.com, the Internet's leading Web 2.0 platform for the exchange of translation services and resources, including the integration of the SDL TRADOS® Certification credential into the world's largest translator community.
SDL wins innovation award for automated translation system
Dates 02/08/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions today announced that it has won the 2007 International Stevie® Award for “Most Innovative Company in Europe”. The award was given to SDL due to its work in delivering publishable quality automated translation with SDL Knowledge-based Translation System™ (SDL KbTS™). This innovative solution has established itself over the last three years as the market leading solution delivering substantial Return on Investment (ROI) to customers worldwide.
SDL translation technology gives organizations quantum leap in global brand management
Dates 31/07/2007 11:39:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), UK
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, today announced the three-year anniversary of its Knowledge-based Translation System™ (SDL KbTS™). Based on a combination of translation technology and human skills, KbTS has outperformed other automated services on the market.
SDL collaborates with Microsoft® to deliver Windows VISTA™ Language Interface Pack into emerging languages
Dates 17/07/2007 11:37:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), UK
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, today announced that Microsoft and SDL are collaborating to enable the delivery of the Windows Vista Language Interface Pack into a number of emerging markets languages.
SDL plc - Trading Statement
Dates 16/07/2007 11:36:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), UK
SDL plc, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, today announced that profits for the half year ending 30 June 2007 are expected to be ahead of market expectations.
Study Shows Organizations Struggling to Manage Brands on a Global Scale
Dates 10/07/2007 11:32:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), UK
Less than a quarter of American companies are able to offer a consistent online customer experience in multiple languages, according to a study by Forrester Consulting commissioned by Global Information Management specialists SDL.
Philips drives global growth with on-demand translation services
Dates 26/06/2007 14:30:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), UK
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that Royal Philips Electronics has standardized on its on-demand Global Information Management technology to handle translation for its Consumer Electronics, Domestic Appliances and Medical Divisions around the globe.
SDL Encourages Consumer 'Democracy' with ideas.sdltrados.com
Dates 20/06/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), UK
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, today announced the launch of ideas.sdltrados.com – an online customer suggestions portal for the SDL TRADOS technology community.
SDL extends Global Information Management capabilities with acquisition of PASS Engineering
Dates 19/06/2007 13:04:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), UK
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, today announced the acquisition of PASS Engineering, the developers of the highly acclaimed visual software localization tool PASSOLO.
Kyocera Mita makes market-ready products available to the customer 30% faster with SDL
Dates 18/06/2007 13:04:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), UK
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that Kyocera Mita is accelerating the time–to-market for its products by 30% using SDL technology.
SDL TRADOS Certification Momentum Drives Local Language Requirements
Dates 15/06/2007 13:04:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), UK
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today availability of the industry’s most popular technology certification program in German, Japanese and Chinese languages.
SDL launches guide to successful global Web marketing
Dates 12/06/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, has launched a guide to help companies master global brand management online. Compiled by SDL OneWebTM industry consultants, ‘The strategic delivery of local web content’ guide provides companies with the steps and knowledge required to expand their enterprise into a global online market, while avoiding the common pitfalls.
Global collaboration and knowledge sharing still a myth – not a reality
Dates 07/06/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that insufficient collaboration and knowledge sharing is a major challenge for U.S. enterprises striving to grow their brands globally.
Completion of Acquisition
Dates 18/05/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL Announces SDL Translation Management System 2007
Dates 01/05/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, today announced the release of SDL Translation Management System 2007™ – a new release of its industry leading on-demand solution which empowers companies to create and reuse multilingual content throughout the complete global content lifecycle.
Preliminary Results for the Year ended 31 December 2006
Dates 01/05/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
Companies sharpen language technology skills for global competition
Dates 04/04/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL International, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today the mass adoption of the SDL TRADOS Certification program across the translation supply chain.
Garmin Selects SDL Technology and Services
Dates 21/02/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL International, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that Garmin International Inc. has chosen SDL’s technology and services to deliver a Translation Management strategy which will enable the efficient flow of information in multiple languages across their global markets.
Firms show brand police the door
Dates 15/02/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
Businesses across the world are taking a more consensus driven approach to corporate branding according to research conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions.
Research finds brand beauty is only skin deep
Dates 25/01/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
Companies are fighting to present a unified brand as the pressures of globalization and multiple channels to market take hold. These are the findings of ‘Guarding the Brand’, an Economist Intelligence Unit report, sponsored by SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions.
RS Components slashes time to market with SDL
Dates 23/01/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
RS Components, global supplier of electronic and electrical components, is using SDL Knowledge-based Translation System (SDL KbTS) to help drive business growth
SDL CEO Mark Lancaster to present at Localization World Berlin
Dates 07/06/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that Mark Lancaster, CEO and chairman, will be delivering a keynote at the localization world conference in Berlin on June 21st.
SDL CEO scoops top award for technology innovation
Dates 19/03/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL International, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that CEO Mark Lancaster has been awarded ‘Technology CEO of the Year’, at the UK Technology Innovation and Growth 2007 Awards, hosted on the 13th March.
SDL International and Tridion Form Strategic Partnership
Dates 06/02/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL International, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that it has entered into a strategic relationship with Tridion, a leading global provider of web content management software solutions, to enable corporations to more effectively combine modern web content management with efficient language delivery to drive business advantage on a global basis.
SDL Introduces The New Way of Working with SDL Trados 2007
Dates 06/03/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL International, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today SDL Trados 2007 – a critical solution to ensuring automation of the translation supply chain for global corporations. SDL Trados 2007 allows global corporations to consistently deliver high quality multilingual content to local markets through full integration with the translation supply chain of over 140,000 translators skilled in SDL Trados technology.
SDL launches terminology management for global communications
Dates 12/03/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL International, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today the release of SDL MultiTerm 2007, a major new release of their market-leading terminology management solution.
SDL to acquire Tridion for €69 million (£47 million)
Dates 24/04/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL International, one of the leading providers of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that it has signed an agreement which is subject to, inter alia, Shareholder approval to acquire Tridion, one of the leading providers of enterprise class Web Content Management (WCM) solutions.
SDL Warns Businesses to Think Global When Migrating to XML
Dates 08/05/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today the findings of a research project into the use of XML in delivering global content across multiple channels.
Translation errors cause lost revenue In 80% of global firms
Dates 30/03/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
Eight out of ten international businesses are suffering because of translation errors, causing lost revenue, delayed product launches or even fines for non-compliance.
U.S. Based Language Service Provider Iverson Language Associates, Inc. becomes SDL TRADOS Certified
Dates 16/02/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL International, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that Iverson Language Associates, Inc. has qualified as an SDL TRADOS Certified Language Service Provider in the United States. The SDL TRADOS Certification program is the industry’s premier technology based certification which provides a recognized standard of excellence in SDL TRADOS software knowledge.
Spanish leaves global marketers lost in translation
Dates 05/02/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
Siemens A&D endorses SDL TRADOS Certification Program
Dates 17/01/2007 14:26:00Location SDL Maidenhead - (Maidenhead), United Kingdom
SDL International, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that Siemens Automation & Drives (A&D), one of the world's largest electrical engineering and electronics companies, has endorsed the SDL TRADOS Certification program as part of its implementation strategy to ensure the quality and efficiency of delivering multilingual content through their localization providers.
