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Idiom Technologies Names China-based hiSoft an Authorized Solutions Provider and Advances Company to Platinum Tier of LSP Partner Program

Idiom Enters Lucrative Market for Outsourced Translation and Localization Services in Asia through Expanded Partnership with One of China's Largest IT Outsourcing Service Providers

Waltham, Massachusetts, USA - August 21, 2007 - Idiom® Technologies, Inc. (Idiom), the leading independent supplier of SaaS and on-premise server-based globalization management systems (GMS), today announced that it has named hiSoft, one of China's largest IT outsourcing services providers and a long-time member of the Idiom LSP Advantage Program, an "Authorized Solutions Provider." Idiom today also named hiSoft to the Platinum tier of its LSP Partner Program, recognizing hiSoft's deep Idiom WorldServer™ expertise and its continued commitment to increase the use of modern GMS solutions and globalization best practices within its client base. Through hiSoft, Idiom now has a firm foothold in China's lucrative and rapidly growing market for outsourced translation and localization services.

"We've worked closely with hiSoft for years as a valued LSP partner, and now the company is stepping up to deliver a unique offering - and a new revenue stream - based on WorldServer," said Dave Rosenlund, vice president, marketing & new business development, Idiom Technologies. "As momentum continues to build for Idiom in the Asian market, we'll be well served by hiSoft's proven experience in building and managing outsourced globalization and localization operations with WorldServer at the core. hiSoft has proven to be a very valuable partner for us, and we're pleased to recognize this commitment to our partnership by awarding hiSoft the Platinum tier status."

The Platinum tier of the Idiom LSP Partner Program recognizes those partners, like hiSoft, that have contributed substantially to the program and show the greatest capacity to accelerate the adoption of WorldServer GMS solutions in the translation and localization industry. In recognition of hiSoft's contribution, the two companies will engage in joint marketing, business development and technology development activities on an on-going basis.

As an Idiom Technologies Authorized Solutions Provider, hiSoft will leverage its IT services expertise to create and offer hosted WorldServer GMS services. For each customer, hiSoft will bundle its award-winning managed services around a WorldServer license, saving implementation time, expense and the need to acquire the requisite translation, localization and globalization expertise.

"We are delighted to take a next step in our relationship with Idiom, especially as demand continues to grow for outsourced IT services centered around translation and localization," said Arthur Lin, hiSoft. "Knowing that our customers are specifically seeking WorldServer expertise, we've already established a successful model for outsourced services that are powered by WorldServer. We look forward to capitalizing on the tremendous revenue opportunity in front of us."

hiSoft, one of the pioneers in the China IT outsourcing market, was just ranked number three in the 2006 Annual Ranking of China Software Outsourcing Industry. The award is given annually by the China Software Industry Association, which highlights the elite players leading China's software industry. The Association also recognized hiSoft CEO Loh Tiak Koon as one of the Most Successful People in China's ITO Industry for 2006.

About hiSoft
hiSoft Technology International Ltd. is a premium global IT service provider with offices in China, Japan, and the U.S. With over 2,400 IT professionals, a comprehensive solutions platform, and mature delivery model, hiSoft has rapidly grown to become one of China's leading IT services companies. hiSoft provides full application lifecycle services including enterprise solutions consulting & implementation, application development & management, application testing, software testing, software globalization & localization.

About Idiom Technologies, Inc.
Idiom® Technologies is the leading independent supplier of SaaS and on-premise software solutions that enable our customers and partners to accelerate the translation and localization process so that content rapidly reaches markets worldwide. Unlike other companies serving this market, Idiom offers freedom of choice by embracing relevant industry standards, supporting popular content lifecycle solutions and partnering with the industry's leading language service providers.

As a result, WorldServer™ GMS solutions are fast becoming an industry standard, allowing customers to expand their international market reach while reducing costs and improving quality. WorldServer is used every day by organizations possessing many of the most recognizable global brands to more efficiently create and manage multilingual websites (e.g., AOL, eBay and Continental), localize software applications (e.g., Adobe, Beckman Coulter and Motorola) and streamline translation and localization of corporate and product documentation (e.g., Autodesk, Cisco and Business Objects).

Idiom is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, with offices throughout North America and in Europe. WorldServer solutions are also available through the company's Global Partner Network™. For more information, please visit www.idiominc.com.

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