SDL Sdl Plc

RNS Number:7015O
SDL PLC
31 July 2000


                       SDL plc WINS MICROSOFT CONTRACT                        

                                                                             
SDL plc ("SDL International"), the globalisation products and solutions
company, today announced the signing of a multi million dollar  contract  with
Microsoft Inc. ("Microsoft"), the world's leading business and personal
software company, for the globalisation of a number of its leading games
software titles.   The contract is the culmination of a 2 year working
relationship between SDL International and Microsoft. 


SDL International was selected as one Microsofts' preferred globalization
partners because of its core skills as both a leading globalization product
and services company, and having the required expertise in the rapidly
expanding field of online and entertainment software.  The contract, which
will involve the localization of Microsoft's online and games software titles
into multiple languages, will run at least until September 2001.  

"SDL International regards this contract win as a significant endorsement from
one of our most valued customers," commented Mark Lancaster, CEO of SDL
International.  "This is an important contract for us confirming the
increasing need for the online globalization solutions we offer.  SDL
International looks forward to a continued partnership with Microsoft in
bringing advanced products to market in multiple cultures."

Commenting on the SDL International contract, Anil Singh-Molares, Director of
Vendor Relations at Microsoft, said: "The online and entertainment industry is
one of the fastest growing software sectors. Microsoft is committed to this
exciting market and to embracing global cultures. By working with SDL
International we can deliver our products to the entertainment hub and to the
living room in what will be a rich, compelling gaming experience in anyone's
language." 


For further information:

Bobby Morse                                   Philippa Thomas
Merlin Financial                              SDL International
Tel: +44 20 7606 1244                         Tel: +44 1628 410100
Email: bmorse@merlinfinancial.com             Email: pthomas@sdlintl.com


About SDL International

SDL International (http://www.sdlintl.com), quoted on the London Stock
Exchange, is a leading globalization solutions provider. Its unique
combination of products and services provide the customer with the total
solution to target an international audience. With employees and offices
throughout the USA, Asia and Europe, SDL International provides multilingual
business-to-business solutions through state-of-the-art technology such as
SDLWebFlow and SDLX Translation Memory, as well as in-house translation
services in the world's languages.

SDL's clients include companies such as Adobe, Corel, eBay, Oracle, HP,
Leisureplanet, Microsoft, Seagate and 3Com.

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