1. Automating Globlisation LRC XI, 26 th October 2006

2. Copyright © 2006, Idiom Technologies, Inc. - 2 - Idiom Colors R 0 G 55 B 150 R 155 G 175 B 215 R 235 G 190 B 0 Agenda/ Objectives l Agenda –Technology overview –What Translation companies need –Optimizing Globalization –Networked organizations l Objectives –To show a model for automating globalization –To show how translation companies and Idiom can work together in a mutual beneficial partnership.

3. Copyright © 2006, Idiom Technologies, Inc. - 3 - Idiom Colors R 0 G 55 B 150 R 155 G 175 B 215 R 235 G 190 B 0 Technology overview

4. Copyright © 2006, Idiom Technologies, Inc. - 4 - Idiom Colors R 0 G 55 B 150 R 155 G 175 B 215 R 235 G 190 B 0 Translation companies’ Hierarchy of needs Basic translation tools Dictionaries, Computer etc. Email, Spreadsheet Ledgers etc TM technology Project Costing system Advanced TM technology/ MT Workflow technology Integrated System Cost effectiveness

5. Copyright © 2006, Idiom Technologies, Inc. - 5 - Idiom Colors R 0 G 55 B 150 R 155 G 175 B 215 R 235 G 190 B 0 WorldServer Optimizes Globalization Create Translate & Localize Publish

6. Copyright © 2006, Idiom Technologies, Inc. - 6 - Idiom Colors R 0 G 55 B 150 R 155 G 175 B 215 R 235 G 190 B 0 Networked Organizations l Most translation companies are already networked organizations –Translators working as independent vendors –Small translation companies being single language vendors for large translation companies l Small to medium companies need access to technology and expertise to compete –Developing own workflow, Advanced TM technology needs adaquette resources l Standards would not be possible without networked organizations

7. Copyright © 2006, Idiom Technologies, Inc. - 7 - Idiom Colors R 0 G 55 B 150 R 155 G 175 B 215 R 235 G 190 B 0 Results so far l Issues with program –This is not for everyone. Support at C-Level and technical expertise needed l Benefits to Translation company –Improvement in processes and technology –Ability to compete with larger LSPs l Benefits to Idiom customers –Improved quality of WorldServer l Benefits to Idiom –Partnering with entrepreneurs –Access to technical expertise

8. Copyright © 2006, Idiom Technologies, Inc. - 8 - Idiom Colors R 0 G 55 B 150 R 155 G 175 B 215 R 235 G 190 B 0 Discussion Peter Reynolds: preynolds@idiominc.com