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• January 2008 - Language Line Services acquires TeleInterpreters and Lingo Systems
• January 2007 - Lingo Systems', "Guide to Translation and Localization," Wins Two Awards from the Society for Technical Communication.
• March 13, 2006 - Lingo Systems’ Guide to Translation Wins Two STC Awards
• November 2005 - Lingo Systems and MultiLingual Computing, Inc., release the fifth edition of The Guide to Translation and Localization: Preparing for the Global Marketplace

LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES ACQUIRES TELEINTERPRETERS AND LINGO SYSTEMS

MONTEREY, CA – (January 11, 2008) – Language Line Services today acquired Coto Global Solutions and its subsidiaries TeleInterpreters and Lingo Systems, forming the premier provider of language services to the nation’s growing population of Limited-English speakers and the organizations who serve them. The announcement was made by Dennis Dracup, Language Line Services’ chairman and chief executive officer: “This acquisition strengthens Language Line Services’ phone and video-based services, adds document translation and face-to-face interpretation, and solidifies our position as the leading language company in the world.”

Founded in 1982, Language Line Services provides interpretation services in more than 175 languages and counts more than half of the nation’s Fortune 1000 companies among its customers. Sparked by favorable market conditions and an evolving suite of innovative product offerings, Language Line Services’ business has expanded considerably in the last several years making it the largest global player in over-the phone interpretation services.

TeleInterpreters, a Language Line Services’ competitor, was founded in 1987. It is a top-tier language services company that provides over the phone interpretation, document translation and face-to-face interpretation services. In 1998, Teleinterpreters expanded upon its language services model to serve industry and government sectors with on-demand, telephone-based access to language services and support the rigorous requirements of the medical and legal industry sectors.

Founded in 1992, Lingo Systems is one of the world's leading providers of translation and localization services. The company specializes in the localization of technical documentation, software, on-line applications, all types of multi-media output, training materials, e-learning solutions, and business systems.

“This acquisition will fuel Language Line Services’ growth plans and better meet the needs of Language Line Services’, TeleInterpreters’ and Lingo Systems’ global customers and the nation’s growing number of limited-English speakers,” said Dennis Dracup, Language Line Services’ chairman and chief executive officer. “Our goal is to continue to build a truly great company.”

The acquisition will give Language Line Services’, TeleInterpreters’ and Lingo Systems’ clients access to expanded resources and expertise. TeleInterpreters and Lingo Systems will begin operating under the Language Line Services name immediately with integration of customer service and operations completed during 2008.

About Language Line Services (LLS)
Language Line Services, the world’s leading provider of language-based services, is a trusted partner to thousands of organizations throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom whose focus is to effectively serve the rapidly expanding market of limited English speakers. The company delivers a dynamic suite of solutions spanning phone and video interpretation, document translation, interactive software-based translation, and interpreter training and certification programs, enabling clients to communicate with customers in their preferred language. Through its leading-edge technology infrastructure, Language Line Services delivers support for over 175 unique languages to its industry-leading portfolio of clients across markets including healthcare, financial services, government, telecom, packaged goods, insurance services, travel, and more. For information on how Language Line Services is helping clients achieve their strategic multi-cultural marketing and regulatory compliance objectives, please call 1-800-752-6096 or visit http://www.LanguageLine.com.

Lingo Systems', "Guide to Translation and Localization," Wins Two Awards from the Society for Technical Communication.

Portland, OR - Lingo Systems, and Multilingual, are pleased to announce that the sixth edition of the "Guide to Translation and Localization - Communicating with the Global Marketplace," has received two prestigious awards from the Willamette Valley Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication (STC). The guide received an Excellence Award for overall book design and content, and the cover artwork was awarded a Merit Award. The judge's comments were very enthusiastic and the Lingo Systems staff was acknowledged for their contributions and teamwork. Four previous editions of the Guide have also received these prestigious awards. The Guide is widely regarded within the translation and localization industry as the premiere resource and is used by many corporations and universities as part of their curriculum for training employees and educating students.

Lingo Systems is a Coto Global Solutions Company providing translation and localization services in more than 100 languages. Multilingual is the magazine of record for the translation and localization industry. See www.multilingual.com for more information.

Visit www.lingosys.com for your complimentary copy of The Guide to Translation and Localization: Communicating with the Global Marketplace.

Lingo Systems’ Guide to Translation Wins Two STC Awards

Portland, OR (March 13, 2006) - Lingo Systems announces that their fifth edition of “The Guide to Translation and Localization - Preparing for the Global Marketplace,” was recently awarded two prestigious awards from the Society for Technical Communication. The awards were presented to Scott Ludwigsen, Roger Thompson, Willy van Grunsven, and Jeff Williams at a banquet held Thursday March 16, 2006 in Portland, OR held by the Willamette Valley Chapter of the STC.

The fifth edition of the Guide was co-published in November 2005 with Multilingual Magazine, and won the Excellence Award for Technical Publications. The guidebook was also given a Merit Award in the Technical Art category for the cover design. Three previous editions of the Guide have also won awards from the STC.

Lingo Systems is proud that this edition of the guidebook has been acknowledged by the leading technical communication organization in the world.

Contact:
Jeff Williams
503-419-4813
info@lingosys.com

Lingo Systems and MultiLingual Computing, Inc., release the fifth edition of The Guide to Translation and Localization: Preparing for the Global Marketplace

Portland, OR - Lingo Systems, a premier provider of translation and localization services, and MultiLingual Computing, Inc., have published the fifth edition of The Guide to Translation and Localization: Preparing for the Global Marketplace. For readers who are new to localization, this 128 page guide defines key terms, explains the various options for translating materials, identifies issues to consider when selecting a vendor, describes the localization process itself, and provides tips to control costs and improve quality. Localization veterans will find useful information on emerging trends, as well as technical discussions about software localization and the latest publishing techniques.

The previous four editions of The Guide to Translation and Localization were all award winners. New for the fifth edition, Lingo Systems has expanded the scope to include guest chapters from other industry leaders with proven solutions for helping companies expand globally. Among the topics they address are single-source content management, testing and integration of hardware and software, developing a global brand, cultural training and awareness, and the future of the localization industry.

"We are very proud of The Guide to Translation and Localization", says Scott Ludwigsen, Lingo Systems' President. "Over the last six years we have distributed more than 15,000 copies, and we are told that many readers consider it to be the definitive source for information about localization. The inclusion of guest chapters and the resulting opportunity to present broader globalization solutions for companies expanding into new markets is especially exciting. We are confident that you will find these contributions to be both informative and entertaining."