viaLanguage.com -Press Release

viaLanguage Launches New Online Translation Service Features

Manages Complex Translation Projects Easier and Faster

Portland, Ore. – January 13, 2005 – viaLanguage, a leading provider of global online translation services, today announced the addition of major new features to their Online Language Services platform including, multiple file upload, instant file quoting for PDF file format, custom reporting and other major improvements. Now, complex translation projects can be managed online, bringing tremendous savings and an easy-to-use, highly efficient translation service to customers.

The demand for online translation services continues to rise. Growing global ebusiness opportunities and an increasing limited-English proficiency population are some of the factors driving this demand. An IDC report forecasts that by the end of this year 1 billion people will have access to the Web, but less than 25 percent will live in the United States and more than 70 percent will speak a language other than English. Additionally, according to the 2000 U.S. Census, 13 percent of the U.S. population is foreign born.

“We count on viaLanguage’s online translation services for the translation of our clients’ 401(k) plan materials,” said Shannon Retrum, Senior Communications Manager, The 401(k) Company. “viaLanguage has enabled us to reduce language barriers and more effectively communicate with our non-English proficient 401(k) participants.”

“Our mission is to provide high quality, cost-effective, professional web-based translation services that allow customers to easily order and manage their multilingual projects online,” said Chanin Ballance, CEO of viaLanguage. “That’s why customer and reseller demand finalized our decision of what new features to offer.”

New Features

Multiple File Upload and Instant PDF File Quoting: Support for multiple file upload of any file types. For example, a customer can upload a Word document, PowerPoint and PDF file to be translated in Spanish and French. The quote comes back itemized per language. By automating the entire quoting process, viaLanguage offsets the industry norm of ordering by phone and/or email and waiting 1-3 days to get a quote. Additional benefits include:

Ability to make changes to your quote by removing documents and languages from the original order.
Ability to save the quote for review or decision later, so one doesn’t have to repeat the process.

Improved Reporting: OLS 3.0 offers improved reporting capabilities that allow customers to customize and export data based on their needs to streamline their order management and tracking process.

Other improvements:

Simplified process for ordering manual estimates of web localization projects.
Improvements to viaLanguage’s Velocity Translation Suite™-- including administrative, translator, project manager and reporting interfaces.
Industry-specific portals for Healthcare, Government and K-12 customers.

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About viaLanguage

viaLanguage is a leading provider of online language translation services for marketing collateral, technical documentation, presentations, reports, general correspondence, Web and software content. The viaLanguage Online Language System (OLS) provides desktop access to high-quality translation and editing services. Clients include: BASF, Citibank, DaimlerChrysler, Freightliner, General Motors, Hewlett-Packard, NetIQ, healthcare organizations and State governments. For more information, contact viaLanguage at (503) 243-2007.

Contact: Rachel Weikum,
Public Relations Weikum Communications
Rachel@weikumcommunications.com
503/636-4762


	Press Release viaLanguage Launches New Online Translation Service Features Manages Complex Translation Projects Easier and Faster Portland, Ore. – January 13, 2005 – viaLanguage, a leading provider of global online translation services, today announced the addition of major new features to their Online Language Services platform including, multiple file upload, instant file quoting for PDF file format, custom reporting and other major improvements. Now, complex translation projects can be managed online, bringing tremendous savings and an easy-to-use, highly efficient translation service to customers. The demand for online translation services continues to rise. Growing global ebusiness opportunities and an increasing limited-English proficiency population are some of the factors driving this demand. An IDC report forecasts that by the end of this year 1 billion people will have access to the Web, but less than 25 percent will live in the United States and more than 70 percent will speak a language other than English. Additionally, according to the 2000 U.S. Census, 13 percent of the U.S. population is foreign born. “We count on viaLanguage’s online translation services for the translation of our clients’ 401(k) plan materials,” said Shannon Retrum, Senior Communications Manager, The 401(k) Company. “viaLanguage has enabled us to reduce language barriers and more effectively communicate with our non-English proficient 401(k) participants.” “Our mission is to provide high quality, cost-effective, professional web-based translation services that allow customers to easily order and manage their multilingual projects online,” said Chanin Ballance, CEO of viaLanguage. “That’s why customer and reseller demand finalized our decision of what new features to offer.” New Features Multiple File Upload and Instant PDF File Quoting: Support for multiple file upload of any file types. For example, a customer can upload a Word document, PowerPoint and PDF file to be translated in Spanish and French. The quote comes back itemized per language. By automating the entire quoting process, viaLanguage offsets the industry norm of ordering by phone and/or email and waiting 1-3 days to get a quote. Additional benefits include: Ability to make changes to your quote by removing documents and languages from the original order. Ability to save the quote for review or decision later, so one doesn’t have to repeat the process. Improved Reporting: OLS 3.0 offers improved reporting capabilities that allow customers to customize and export data based on their needs to streamline their order management and tracking process. Other improvements: Simplified process for ordering manual estimates of web localization projects. Improvements to viaLanguage’s Velocity Translation Suite™-- including administrative, translator, project manager and reporting interfaces. Industry-specific portals for Healthcare, Government and K-12 customers. # # # About viaLanguage viaLanguage is a leading provider of online language translation services for marketing collateral, technical documentation, presentations, reports, general correspondence, Web and software content. The viaLanguage Online Language System (OLS) provides desktop access to high-quality translation and editing services. Clients include: BASF, Citibank, DaimlerChrysler, Freightliner, General Motors, Hewlett-Packard, NetIQ, healthcare organizations and State governments. For more information, contact viaLanguage at (503) 243-2007. Contact: Rachel Weikum, Public Relations Weikum Communications Rachel@weikumcommunications.com 503/636-4762