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Idiom Chosen For Xerox Web Globalization

Extending the Range of Services, Knowledge Tools and Technologies to International Audiences

Cambridge, MA - February 2, 2000 - Idiom, Inc., the premier provider of Web globalization solutions, today announced it was chosen by Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX), to assist in the globalization of www.xerox.com, extending the depth and breadth of services to international audiences via the Web.

Playing in the global economy means preparing Web sites that speak to customers and communities all over the world. Xerox has chosen Idiom's Global Readiness Assessment™, WorldServer™ Web-based globalization technology, and implementation services, to help ensure that the xerox.com site functions as an effective means for channeling corporate information to customers worldwide. Idiom's products and services enable organizations to maintain a Web architecture that functions on a global scale, providing distributed control and collaboration among managers and contributors worldwide.

"Xerox has embarked on a strategic initiative to create a consistent, coherent image of Xerox on the global Web - "one Xerox on the Internet," said Betty Bloom, vice president of web operations for xerox.com. "Incorporating Idiom's products with our Web infrastructure will enhance our key existing Internet activities and enable the development of new e-business and e-service opportunities for the international markets."

"Being selected by Xerox is very rewarding," said Fred Lizza, CEO and president of Idiom. "Xerox takes pride in delivering the best possible products and services and we believe the selection of Idiom's globalization solutions will help them stay on the forefront of even higher standards for customer relationship care that is essential in the global e-business economy."

About Idiom, Inc.
Idiom is the world's premier provider of e-business globalization solutions. Idiom's approach encompasses software, strategy, and services that enable organizations such as Charles Schwab, Lycos Tripod®, Travelocity.com™, Xerox™, EMC Corporation™ and Xilinx, Inc.™, to deploy a multilingual and multicultural Web presence, thereby increasing revenue, improving customer loyalty and reinforcing brand. Idiom's flagship WorldServer™ product is Web-based software that allows organizations to maintain a Web architecture that functions on a global scale, providing distributed control and collaboration among managers and contributors worldwide. Idiom is funded by Greylock, North Bridge Venture Partners and Sigma Partners. Idiom was recently named one of Computerworld's "Top 100 Emerging Companies to Watch in 2000." For information, call (617) 456-3000, http://www.idiominc.com or email to info@idiominc.com.