What has been announced today?
Answer: Translations.com and Alchemy Software Development have announced a merger between both companies. Alchemy Software Development will operate as a division of Translations.com.
Who is Translations.com?
Answer: Translations.com is a leading provider of software, website, and enterprise-wide localization services, as well as localization-related technology products.
Who is Alchemy Software Development?
Answer: Alchemy Software Development is the world’s largest developer of visual localization technology for software, web and online help systems.
Why did the two companies merge?
Answer: The combination of Translations.com's GMS technology, GlobalLink with Alchemy CATALYST and Alchemy Language Exchange will enable our clients to work on virtually any localization project and help them achieve greater levels of efficiency in their localization process.
What does the merger mean for Alchemy Software Development?
Answer: By merging with Translations.com, Alchemy will gain from access to Translations.com's global presence and the financial investments of one of the world’s fastest growing GMS technology providers. Additionally, combining elements of Alchemy CATALYST and Alchemy Language Exchange into Translations.com's GMS product suite, GlobalLink, Alchemy's existing clients will be able to avail of enterprise level workflow solutions within their localization process.
As an Alchemy customer, what does it mean to me?
Answer: We remain firmly committed to our partners, customers, and all the markets we are currently serving. Our sales, support, and products are unaffected. An additional key benefit is the global network of sales, service and support that our clients will have access to and the benefit of a global company with 50 offices and 750+ employees.
What will happen to the management team of Alchemy Software Development?
Answer: Tony O’Dowd will continue as a Divisional President of Alchemy Software Development and join the senior translations.com management team as a Vice President. Enda McDonnell will continue as Chief Architect of the Alchemy product technologies.
Will you continue to develop and support Alchemy CATALYST?
Answer: We are committed to the continued development and support of existing and future versions of Alchemy CATALYST and Alchemy Language Exchange. With the additional benefit of integrating these technologies into a world leading GMS solution (GlobalLink), clients will benefit from increased localization efficiency and technology innovation.
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