SDL Sdl Plc

RNS Number:5967G
SDL PLC
20 December 2004


             Microsoft Selects SDL in Multi-Million Dollar Contract

      Signs 3 year "premier supplier" agreement for language services


Maidenhead, UK - 20 December 2004 - SDL International, the world's leading
provider of translation services and technology solutions, announced today that
it has been appointed as a "premier supplier" of translation and localization
services to Microsoft. The agreement, which is not constrained by language or by
Microsoft product, includes a multi-million dollar minimum commitment each year
for 3 years.


"Following SDL's high quality performance as a preferred supplier, and its
development of innovative technical solutions to improve the localization
process, Microsoft is very pleased to make SDL one of its premier suppliers of
translation solutions," commented Lori Brownell, General Manager, Global
Platforms, Technologies and Services Group at Microsoft. "With SDL's extensive
language translation network and its investment in technology, we are confident
it can provide the quality, performance and scalability of service that we
require."


"It is rewarding for both our shareholders and staff to start to see the returns
from our investments in infrastructure, process and technology," said Mark
Lancaster, Chairman and CEO of SDL International. "Having invested over $20m in
R&D to increase quality and productivity, and built the world's largest network
of local offices, this 3 year commitment from Microsoft, one of the most
experienced localization outsourcing companies, is a tremendous endorsement for
our long term strategy."


About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software,
services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full
potential.


About SDL International

SDL International (London Stock Exchange: 'SDL') is the world's leading provider
of translation services and technology solutions. Employing over 1300 staff
worldwide, its comprehensive and integrated offerings include translation
memory, adaptive machine translation, a full range of localization services and
the world's first knowledge-based translation system.


Whether insourcing or outsourcing, organizations benefit from enhanced
translation productivity through SDL's commitment to continuous innovation in
software and service delivery. Its customers span consumer, SME and enterprise
markets, including global industry leaders Adobe, Bayer, Bosch, Canon, DAF,
Kodak, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Reuters and SAP. SDL International is
headquartered in the UK and has more than 40 offices across North America, Asia
and Europe. For more information, visit www.sdl.com.



For further information please contact:

Financial Dynamics
Edward Bridges / Ben Way
Tel: 020 7831 3113




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