SDL International announces the launch of the new "FreeTranslation.com"

Website will cater for all translation needs and features "Click2Translate Express"

SDL Maidenhead , United Kingdom
16 February 2003

SDL Plc ("SDL"), the world's leading provider of multilingual solutions offering scalable translation technology and services, today announced the integration of a new range of automated translation solutions into its leading website - www.FreeTranslation.com

 With more than 1.5 million visitors per week, www.FreeTranslation.com is one of the most popular sites on the Internet. FreeTranslation.com now offers a comprehensive range of services for any translation requirement, from personal correspondence to the localisation of corporate websites.

"Click2Translate Express" is a new feature of FreeTranslation.com. This unique service provides the facility to either enhance computer-generated translation results, or to order professional translations of the original text.  

"By dynamically displaying the cost for both improved computer-generated and professional translation services on the same screen, we hope to educate potential customers on how inexpensive quality translation can be", says Rachael Allan, General Manager of FreeTranslation.com.   

"The new www.FreeTranslation.com is a unique and comprehensive resource for business", she continues.  "By offering a combination of automatic and human translation services through one portal, users can get what they want, when they want it and at a price they can afford."

Click2Translate Express currently offers 2 levels of service: -

  • Edited, for improved computer generated translation
  • Premium, for high quality professional translation

Both services are charged at highly competitive rates and can be ordered in 3 easy steps.

About SDL

SDL is the leader in Global Information Management (GIM) solutions that empower organizations to accelerate the delivery of high-quality multilingual content to global markets. Its enterprise software and services integrate with existing business systems to manage the delivery of global information from authoring to publication and throughout the distributed translation supply chain.

Global industry leaders rely on SDL to provide enterprise software or hosted services for their GIM processes, including ABN-Amro, Best Western, Bosch, Canon, Chrysler, CNH, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Philips, SAP, Sony, SUN Microsystems and Virgin Atlantic.

SDL has implemented more than 480 enterprise GIM solutions, has deployed over 150,000 software licenses across the GIM ecosystem and provides access to on-demand translation portals for 10 million customers per month. Over 1,000 service professionals deliver consulting, implementation and language services through its global infrastructure of more than 50 offices in 30 countries. For more information, visit www.sdl.com

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Nicola Bogle (SDL)
+44 (0)1628 417225
nbogle@sdl.com