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Subject: [announce] RWS Group (translate.com) and 20/20 Labs Announce StrategicAllia nce for Localization and Quality Assurance Testing Services
RWS Group (translate.com) and 20/20 Labs Announce Strategic Alliance for Localization and Quality Assurance Testing Services SAN FRANCISCO, CA and CULVER CITY, CA - August 23, 2002 - RWS Group (translate.com) and 20/20 Labs, Inc. (2020labs.com), today announced formation of a strategic alliance that will provide global companies with integrated localization and quality assurance (QA) solutions. The partnership will significantly simplify the process of developing and releasing multilingual software, hardware, and websites in international markets. RWS Group is a leading global provider of translation and localization services and 20/20 Labs, Inc. is an independent provider of outsourced quality assurance (QA) testing services. Under the terms of the agreement, RWS Group and 20/20 Labs will integrate an experienced network of industry experts, project managers, in-country testing and linguistic resources, and worldwide technical facilities. RWS Group will provide localization, internationalization, cultural consulting and on-line linguistic verification services. 20/20 Labs will provide software and website functionality and compatibility testing against third-party products, including system platforms, peripheral subsystems, operating systems, applications and browser environments. Additionally, 20/20 Labs will provide standards and compliance testing as well as QA systems consulting and on-site QA personnel training. "At RWS Group, we strive to partner with the most innovative and successful companies involved in globalization, and 20/20 Labs has earned an excellent reputation in the industry. This alliance brings a seamless, integrated approach to our mutual clients - from the development through the international launch and implementation of their software and websites," said Lyra Spratt-Manning, chief executive officer, RWS Group, LLC. "We're excited to be working with RWS Group," said Lawrence Durham, 20/20 Labs' president and chief executive officer. "They are known for high standards of customer service, which is our number-one priority as well. Our services are a good fit, and working together we will make it easier for developers to obtain high quality localization and QA testing services. The key benefit for our mutual clients will be savings of time and resources--from the first phone or email inquiry to the final delivery of the work product." About RWS Group RWS Group (www.translate.com), an ISO 9000 company with four decades of experience and worldwide offices, provides clients with multilingual solutions. Total globalization services include localization of software and Web sites, patent translation and technical translation services. Services are supported by development of innovative technologies such as JCAT™, a JAVA-based ASP computer-assisted translation tool with XML capabilities, and RWS Localization Tools, designed to help in localizing software and document content. About 20/20 Labs, Inc. 20/20 Labs (www.2020labs.com) is a leading independent computer-product Quality Assurance test lab based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Established by industry veterans, the company is committed to total customer satisfaction and individual employee growth. 20/20 Labs offers a full range of testing services, including functionality, compatibility and usability testing. For additional information: Ken Caraska or Dianne Pierce, RWS Group, LLC at (415) 512-8800 or by e-mail at news@translate.com. John Locano, 20/20 Labs, Inc. at (310) 541-9799 or by e-mail at jlocano@2020labs.com.
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