CLS Communication Enters into Partnership with Across Systems

Switzerland's largest language service provider has chosen the Across Language
Server as the software platform for its translation process
KARLSBAD, Germany & ZURICH & LOS ANGELES--(Business Wire)--
CLS Communication, an international provider of multilingual communication
services, and Across Systems have announced that they have entered into a joint
strategic partnership, on the eve of the first Swiss Across User Conference. By
introducing the Across Language Server, CLS is looking to optimize processes and
integrate clients in an end-to-end linguistic supply chain. The Across
technology platform will enable seamless administration of translation
processes, client-specific terminology management and centralized access to
language resources. The Across User Conference will take place in Küsnacht,
Switzerland, near Zurich, on June 17, 2009.

CLS Communication specializes in the production, translation and management of
multilingual documentation, supporting its clients in a process-oriented way at
each stage, from text editing and translation up to and including final proofs.
Across will provide CLS with an open, independent platform that will enable
distributed collaboration across the company's 14 international locations on
behalf of its globally active clients.

The decision by CLS in favor of Across was also driven by a growing demand by
clients themselves. Thanks to Across technology, clients will be able to
automate processes and directly exchange data with CLS Communication`s server
via open interfaces and using special collaboration tools. Having end-to-end
processes will shorten lead times, reduce manual text-handling, increase
transparency for all parties involved and, ultimately reduce costs. On request,
clients can be provided with direct access to their own specific language
resources so that, for example, their corporate terminology can also be made
available to other departments within the company.

"With the Across Language Server, we can now implement an end-to-end linguistic
supply chain, from clients to CLS locations to individual freelance
translators," said Elisabeth Maier, CTO at CLS Communication. "For CLS,
deployment of the Across platform represents an important building block on the
path to maximizing process orientation which, in turn, will provide clients with
true added value in terms of flexibility, quality and efficiency."

About CLS Communication

CLS Communication is an international provider of multilingual communications
and technology services, primarily in the fields of finance and life science.

Headquartered in Switzerland, the company specializes in the production,
translation and management of multilingual documentation. The client base
includes over 400 well-known global companies, all of whom rely on the
partnership with CLS Communication to enhance the efficiency of their business
communications over the long term.

CLS Communication has over 350 in-house specialists in Europe, the US and Asia
as well as a global network of around 1500 professionals who all work together
to ensure that companies communicate consistently and efficiently.

CLS Communication offers a wide range of customised services and solutions for
all stages of the communications process. From copywriting, editing multilingual
annual reports and translating corporate communications texts, to localising
advertising and sales documents, machine translation and the outsourcing of
internal language services. CLS Communication applies state-of-the-art
technology and high security standards to all of the services it provides.

www.cls-communication.com

About Across Systems

Across Systems. based in Karlsbad, Germany, and in Glendale, CA, is the
manufacturer of the Across Language Server - the world's leading independent
linguistic supply chain technology.

The Across Language Server is a central software platform for all corporate
language resources and for controlling translation processes and workflows. The
system simplifies, accelerates, and improves the management, coordination, and
implementation of translations. Open interfaces enable the direct integration of
corresponding systems, e.g. CMS, catalog, or ERP solutions. By using Across,
translation costs can be cut drastically, and the investment in Across usually
pays off in a very short time.

www.across.net

Press contact America
Across:
Beth Walsh, Clearpoint Agency, Inc.
+1-858-724-2500
beth@clearpointagency.com
or
Reader contact at Across:
Across Systems, Inc.
Phone +1 877 922 7677
americas@across.net
or
Press contact at CLS Communication:
CLS Communication AG
Elisabeth Maier
Phone: +41 61 205 27 27
elisabeth.maier@cls-communication.com
www.cls-communication.com

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