Alchemy CATALYST first to be certified for Windows x64 applications
Alchemy Software Development certifies its technology for Intel and AMD x64 computing platforms

Dublin, Ireland — May 10th, 2005 — Alchemy Software Development has announced that it has certified Alchemy CATALYST 5.03 for use with 64-bit applications and computing platforms. Microsoft Windows x64 is the next generation computing platform based on Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) 64-bit processors and is designed for faster and more efficient use of computing power in high end enterprise level applications, especially in the medical, engineer and digital content markets.

Commenting on the certification of Alchemy CATALYST 5.03, Tony O'Dowd, CEO and President of Alchemy Software Development said, “We decided to certify Alchemy CATALYST 5.03 as early as possible on x64 platforms to guarantee to our largest corporate clients that they can localize 64-bit applications with the same ease and efficiency they've previously enjoyed on 32-bit platforms. ”

“Many of our largest clients are exploring the possibilities of migrating their applications to this next generation computing platform, so it was vital that we could provide them with a solution that would secure their existing investment, not only in their translations but also in our visual localization solution”, said Enda McDonnell, Chief Architect of Alchemy CATALYST.

For more information on Alchemy Software Development Ltd., please go to www.alchemysoftware.net.

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 11,000 licenses worldwide, Alchemy CATALYST 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, Bowne Global Solutions 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 is used by translators, software engineers, quality assurance specialists and project managers and is referred to as the Gold Standard in Localization.

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.

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