Alchemy CATALYST™ most widely used visual translation memory technology

Alchemy CATALYST™ freelance translator community reaches 20,000 registered users

DUBLIN and SALEM – April 12, 2007 – Alchemy Software Development Ltd., the world leader in visual localization solutions, today announced that its community of Alchemy CATALYST™ Translator/LITE users reached 20,000 registered and activated licenses. This makes it the most widely used visual translation memory technology within the freelance translator community.

Since its original launch in 2001, Alchemy CATALYST™ has been both the market and innovation leader in visual translation memory technologies. Having pioneered free software for freelance translators, a model now widely adopted in the industry, Alchemy Software has consistently been the first to introduce key localization technologies and support in their products over the years.

“Our most recent release, Alchemy CATALYST™ 7.0, is defining a new standard for language tools that support software, web site and online help translations.”, said Craig Myers, Vice President at Alchemy Software Development, “we're rapidly emerging as a new choice for forward looking ISVs and Freelance translators that want to move away from older, text-based, non-visual TM solutions. Alchemy leads, where others follow.”

“We're experiencing strong growth in demand for our technology worldwide”, commented Robert Martin, head of International Sales and Marketing, “driven by improved economic conditions and the growing importance of globalization. Many of our clients see it as strategically important to their business development plans to introduce localized software, help and web sites in international markets quickly and cost effectively. Alchemy CATALYST™ makes this important corporate goal achievable.”

About Alchemy Software Development
Alchemy CATALYST™ is the world's most recognized visual localization technology. 80% of the world's largest software companies use Alchemy CATALYST™ to accelerate entry to international markets, improving revenue growth opportunities and reducing their costs.

With over 15,000 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, Lionbridge Technologies and SDL International.

For more information on the company and its products, please refer to http://www.alchemysoftware.ie/