Garmin Selects SDL Technology and Services

Garmin Selects SDL Technology and Services

Efficient Translation Management provides key element in global strategy

SDL International, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that Garmin International Inc. has chosen SDL’s technology and services to deliver a Translation Management strategy which will enable the efficient flow of information in multiple languages across its global markets.

Garmin International Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN) group of companies that designs, manufactures, and markets navigation and communications equipment for the consumer and aviation markets.

“We chose SDL because they offer the knowledge, technologies, and services that Garmin needs to serve our worldwide customers more efficiently and consistently,” said Julie Medlock, Manager of Language Services for Garmin. “Using SDL to centralize our translation requirements can provide Garmin with the high-quality and timely deliverables that our worldwide customers want and deserve.”

Garmin chose SDL Translation Management System and SDL MultiTerm to enable the centralization and efficient management of all multilingual assets across the corporation. In addition, Garmin has selected SDL services for translation delivery.

SDL Translation Management System unifies the translation supply chain, providing the collaboration, control, integration and process flow required to prepare content for a global audience. It integrates with enterprise data, content and applications, wherever they are located, and manages the complex translation and localization processes. SDL MultiTerm provides a central repository for approved internal corporate terms. This system decreases the possibility for incorrect terms to be published within corporate communications, ensuring the delivery of accurate and consistent messaging and branding. Further, it integrates directly with the SDL Translation Management System to ensure consistent terminology is applied across multiple languages, from within one centralized enterprise solution.

“For businesses entering the 21st century, global information management is the battlefield,” said Dr. Chris Boorman, Chief Marketing Officer for SDL International. “Language expertise along with cultural understanding will make the difference between winning and losing and we are delighted to be partnering with Garmin to help them differentiate and compete in the global market.”

About Garmin

Garmin International, Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq:GRMN) group of companies which designs, manufactures, markets, and sells navigation, communication and information devices and applications — most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin is a leader in consumer and general aviation navigation and its products serve the automotive/mobile, outdoor/fitness, marine, and aviation markets. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

About SDL plc

SDL International (London Stock Exchange: ‘SDL’) is the leader in global information management (GIM) solutions that empower organizations to accelerate the delivery of high-quality multilingual content to global markets. Its enterprise software and services integrate with existing business systems to manage global information from authoring to publication and throughout the distributed localization supply chain.

Global industry leaders rely on SDL to provide enterprise software or hosted services for their GIM processes, including Audi, Bayer, Best Western, Bosch, Canon, Deutsche Bank, Kodak, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Reuters and SAP. SDL has implemented more than 150 enterprise GIM solutions, has deployed over 130,000 software licenses across the GIM ecosystem and provides access to on-demand translation portals for 10 million customers per month. Over 1000 service professionals deliver consulting, implementation and language services through its global infrastructure of more than 50 offices in 30 countries. For more information, visit www.sdl.com.
Contacts

For more information on Garmin, please contact:
Garmin International
Ted Gartner, 913-440-1240
ted.gartner {at} garmin(.)com
or
For more information on SDL, please contact:
SDL International
Dr. Chris Boorman
cboorman {at} sdl(.)com
or
SDL International
Nicola Bogle,+44 (0)1628 417225
nbogle {at} sdl(.)com