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Idiom, Inc. Named One Of Computerworld's "Top 100 Emerging Companies To Watch In 2000"

Idiom Playing A Role In Shaping the Future of Global eBusiness With Its Web Globalization Solutions, Promises To Be A "Company To Watch"

Cambridge, MA - November 23, 1999 - Idiom, Inc., the premier provider of Web globalization solutions, has been named to Computerworld's "Top 100 Emerging Companies to Watch in 2000." Idiom is the only Web globalization solutions provider featured on Computerworld's hot companies list. This honor recognizes emerging technology solutions companies that have made a significant impact on today's marketplace and marks the latest accolade received by Idiom for its innovative approach to the opportunities in global eBusiness conducted over the Web.

"This recognition is extremely gratifying and highlights the importance of the Web globalization category," said Eric Silberstein, Idiom founder and chairman. "We've been working with numerous Global 2000 and Dotcom organizations looking to accelerate their global eBusiness. We believe that Web globalization is the next major opportunity for companies to maximize online revenue and global branding, and that Idiom offers the most comprehensive solution to address this trend."

Computerworld is a leading weekly newspaper for IT leaders providing news and analysis of the computer industry. Companies named to Computerworld's "Top 100 Emerging Companies to Watch in 2000," must have demonstrated at least 50 percent growth over the past two years and either $1 million in revenue or $5 million in financing. Computerworld editors and other industry influencers were asked to identify the emerging companies that they felt would have an impact on the computer industry and were offering demonstrable solutions that address problems faced by corporate IT operations and IT managers. Panelists that selected the companies included Robert Metcalfe, vice president of technology at International Data Group; Frank Gens, senior vice president of internet research at International Data Corp; Priscilla Tata, executive director of Technology Managers Forum International; Howard Anderson, president of Yankee Group; Peter G. W. Keen, chairman of Keen Educational and Charles Feld, CIO at Delta Air Lines Inc.

"We created Computerworld's "Top 100 Emerging Companies to Watch in 2000" as a part of our commitment to raising the profile of emerging companies that provide real solutions for IT Leaders," said Peter Horan, Computerworld senior vice president and publisher. "The fact that Idiom was selected from more than 600 nominees demonstrates the need for Web globalization solutions in the marketplace today."

Winners of the prestigious award are usually independent start-ups or established companies that have re-invented themselves. Winners of the award were feted at an awards ceremony at Fall Comdex. The complete list of Computerworld's "Top 100 Emerging Companies to Watch in 2000" is available in the November 15th edition of Computerworld.

About Idiom, Inc.
Idiom is the world's premier provider of Web globalization solutions for conducting global e-business. Idiom's approach encompasses strategy, technology and services that enable organizations to deploy a multilingual and multicultural Web presence, thereby increasing revenue, improving customer loyalty and reinforcing brand. Idiom's flagship WorldServer™ product allows organizations to maintain a Web architecture that functions on a global scale, providing distributed control and collaboration among managers and contributors worldwide.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Idiom was founded in January 1998 by a team of Harvard alumni led by Eric Silberstein. Today, Idiom's experienced management team brings extensive globalization, Internet and operational expertise, positioning the company at the forefront of the exploding Web Globalization category. Idiom is funded by Greylock, North Bridge Venture Partners, and Sigma Partners. For information, call (617) 456-3000, visit http://www.idiominc.com or email to info@idiominc.com.