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Our mission is to experience the exhilaration of using advanced technology for the benefit of our customers who are expanding into the global marketplace. Our technology and partners will ensure that our customers can develop localized goods and services and assist them in expanding their presence in International markets.



Alchemy Software Development - The Company


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

With over 12,000 licenses worldwide, Alchemy Software Development is the dominant visual localization technology among professional development companies, localization service providers and global technology leaders such as Siemens, Corel, Philips, Canon, JD Edwards, VistaTec, Lionbridge and SDL.

Alchemy's technology is designed to boost the efficiency and quality of globalizing software products and is used by software development and globalization companies worldwide. With over 12,000 licenses installed worldwide, Alchemy CATALYST product is used by translators, software engineers, quality assurance specialists and project managers and is referred to as the Gold Standard in Localization.

Alchemy has led the localization technology since it’s formation with the first XML based solution, the first visual technology, the first to offer plug in components, the first fully endorsed Trados integration and the first engineering tools for localization layout.

Alchemy Software Development has its headquarters in Dublin, Ireland at Harcourt Business Center, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, and has offices and facilities in Europe, Asia-Pacific and the United States.




The Company Founders


The original founders of the company have been leading visionaries in the exploitation of technology in the localization industries over the past two decades.

   Enda McDonnell - Director of Engineering
   Tony O'Dowd - CEO and President

Tony O'Dowd, Bsc. Computer Science, previously General Manager and Executive Vice President of Corel Corporation, has over 16 years experience as a senior manager within the localization industry. Previous to working with Corel Corporation, he was Technology Manager for Symantec Corporation and Lotus Development Corporation and developed their internal localization technology and strategies.

Enda McDonnell, BE, previously Technology Manager for Corel Corporation, has over 11 years experience as a technologist within the localization industry and was the principal architect behind the localization technology used by Corel Corporation in achieving simultaneous release of all their products.




The Company Board of Directors


The Board of Directors are :

David MacDonald - Chairman of the Board

Previously held positions :

  • MD Lotus Development Corporation, Ireland
  • CEO ICL Ireland
  • CEO International Translation Publishing
  • Frances Carmichael - Board Director

    Previously held positions :

  • CEO Equity Link International
  • Director, Corel Corporation
  • Director, Ontario Security Commission
  • Peter Davitt - Board Director

  • CEO FIT Ltd.
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    Alchemy Software Development Ltd.

    Harcourt Business Centre
    Harcourt Street
    Dublin 2, Ireland


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    www.alchemysoftware.ie

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