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Lionbridge Named a Preferred Globalization Partner for Siemens Medical

Posted on: Monday, 17 May 2004, 06:00 CDT

WALTHAM, Mass., May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lionbridge , today announced that Siemens Medical Solutions, one of the largest suppliers of healthcare equipment, has signed a master agreement that names Lionbridge as an external globalization partner.

With the agreement, Lionbridge will help Siemens Medical Solutions further its European and Asian market strategy by localizing syngo, Siemens' software platform for medical systems and applications and LEONARDO, the syngo-based workplace for intelligent post-processing. Lionbridge is localizing the user interface, online help and Web documentation of the software suite into several European and Asian languages. Lionbridge will also provide ongoing services for Siemens, including localizing marketing materials, online documentation, support and other content.

"Lionbridge is providing the reliability, process efficiency and industry expertise we need to support our complex, international product cycles," said Robert Hebel, Vice President Marketing for Software Components, Siemens Medical Solutions. "By working with Lionbridge we are able to meet the regulatory needs of a growing number of markets and further our proven reputation for delivering the most advanced, highest quality medical software products in the industry. With Lionbridge as a long-term localization partner, we are reducing costs, enhancing quality and speeding our time to market."

Lionbridge is working with Siemens Medical Solutions to enhance and implement a highly reliable localization process and methodology. This, combined with Lionbridge's technology-based service model, is enabling Siemens Medical Solutions to shorten its product release schedule, improve operational efficiencies while ensuring consistency of product content across all languages and end markets.

"Siemens Medical Solutions is ensuring the integrity of its flagship medical products globally," said Rory Cowan, CEO, Lionbridge. "Lionbridge is driving new value for Siemens Medical Solutions as they enhance their international market presence with quality localized products. This partnership speaks to the value Lionbridge continues to provide for global companies that are driving market leadership and increasing customer satisfaction worldwide."

About Lionbridge

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. is a provider of globalization and testing services. Lionbridge combines global onshore, near shore and offshore resources with proven program management methodologies to serve as an outsource partner throughout a client's product and content lifecycle - from development to globalization, testing and maintenance. Global organizations in all industries rely on Lionbridge services to increase international market share, speed adoption of global products and content, and enhance their return on enterprise applications and IT system investments. Based in Waltham, Mass., Lionbridge maintains 21 solution centers in 11 countries and provides services under the Lionbridge and VeriTest brands. To learn more, visit http://www.lionbridge.com/.

About Siemens Medical Solutions

Siemens Medical Solutions is one of the largest suppliers to the healthcare industry in the world. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting, and support services, to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. From imaging systems for diagnosis, to therapy equipment for treatment, to patient monitors to hearing instruments and beyond, Siemens innovations contribute to the health and well- being of people across the globe, while improving operational efficiencies and optimizing workflow in hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, and doctors' offices. Employing approximately 31,000 people worldwide and operating in more than 120 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 7.4 billion EUR, orders of 7.8 billion EUR and group profit of 1,1 billion EUR for fiscal 2003. Further information can be found under: http://www.siemens.com/medical

Lionbridge is a trademark or registered trademarks of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact:

Sara Buda

Lionbridge Technologies

(781) 434-6190

sara_buda@lionbridge.com

Lionbridge

CONTACT: Sara Buda, Lionbridge Technologies, +1-781-434-6190,sara_buda@lionbridge.com

Web site: http://www.lionbridge.com/

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