Alchemy CATALYST™ supports next generation mobile phone technology

Alchemy CATALYST™ now offers extended support for Microsoft SmartPhone Technology

SALEM – February 24, 2003 – Alchemy Software Development has announced that Alchemy CATALYST™ now provides localization and engineering support for Microsoft SmartPhone™, one of the next generation mobile phone technology platforms.

Using Alchemy CATALYST™ 4.0, it is now possible to translate, engineer and test mobile phone applications built using the Microsoft SmartPhone™ Software Developer Kit. With Symbian/OS support already integrated into the Alchemy CATALYST™ environment, it is the only translation technology solution that supports all 3G mobile phone software development platforms.

“Mobile phones were the fastest selling consumer item this year and developing multilingual versions of phone applications is essential for Software Publishers if they are to compete successfully in this fast moving industry sector”, said Craig Myers, Vice President of Alchemy Software Development Ltd., “now using the sophisticated technology of Alchemy CATALYST™, these publishers can accelerate their revenue growth opportunities by penetrating international markets quicker and more cost effectively”.

Alchemy Software Development Limited
Multinational enterprises developing applications for Java, Windows9x, NT, ME, CE, 2000, XP, SymbianOS, MS.NET, MS SmartPhone™, and XML, use Alchemy technology to accelerate entry to international markets, improving revenue growth opportunities and reducing their costs.

With over 8,000 licenses worldwide, Alchemy CATALYST™ is the dominant choice among professional development companies, localization service providers and global technology leaders such as Siemens, Corel, Philips, Canon, JD Edwards, VistaTec, Bowne Global Solutions and Berlitz.

Corel Corporation Limited holds a 24.9% stake in Alchemy Software Development Ltd.

Alchemy Software Development has offices and facilities in Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the United States.

For more information on the company and its products, please refer to www.AlchemySoftware.ie