Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Amber Jayme
Convey Software, Inc.
415-371-0000
pr@conveysoftware.com

FIRST MODULAR, FULLY INTEGRATED SOFTWARE SUITE AVAILABLE FOR LARGE-SCALE LOCALIZATION EFFORTS

Convey Localization Suite optimizes globalization initiatives, helps corporations speed content to market cost-effectively

San Francisco, CA (February 20, 2002) - Convey Software, a leading provider of globalization technology and services for the Fortune 1000, today announced the availability of Convey Localization Suite, a set of three products that integrates with existing enterprise software and scales to handle all of the users, projects and languages involved in large-scale localization efforts.

· Convey Content Director is a web application that enables content managers to automatically and securely access, submit, track, detect changes to and manage content for localization.

· Convey Global Project Manager is a web application that provides extensive workflow technology, resource management, language processing, reporting and content filtering capabilities, enabling project managers to monitor and manage multiple projects.

· Convey Localization Toolkit is a set of desktop applications to increase translator productivity through a seamless integration with existing Computer Aided Translation (CAT) tools.

Industry-leading companies-including Avis, Compaq, and Interwoven-use Convey technology to help them manage their localization initiatives. Geraldine Rossiter, Director of Compaq eServices Delivery said “Local language content enables our global customers to easily and efficiently access and leverage Compaq’s leading-edge, web-based support information, enabling them to maximize their productivity and system performance. The highly scalable architecture of the Convey software provides us with an efficient method of localization and translation for Compaq’s eService and Support tools.”

"Smart businesses use technology to reduce localization costs, increase speed to market and improve the quality and consistency of localized content. Convey Localization Suite is the technology of choice for these organizations," said Janet Heppner, President and CEO, Convey Software. "Businesses that use our technology typically cut localization costs almost in half and complete projects 40% faster than employing manual efforts. They can trust Convey to help them reap the financial benefits of globalization."

John Doumani, Web Operations Manager at Interwoven declared, "As the leading provider of Enterprise Content Management Solutions, we deliver the highest quality, most cost-effective solutions to our customers as they expand their global reach. We chose to automate our globalization process with Convey Localization Suite. Convey's solution addresses each stage of the localization process and targets the needs of the localization team. We chose Convey Software because they understand the complexities and economics of localizing content. This understanding is well represented in their product suite."

About Convey Localization Suite
Convey Localization Suite is the result of collaboration between experienced localization professionals and commercial software developers. The only integrated product suite created specifically for the three key participants in the localization process, Convey Localization Suite uses a modular approach to allow organizations to build a localization process that supports their business needs.

Information is exchanged in a secure environment using XML over HTTPS. Web-enabled technology enables around-the-globe access. Convey Localization Suite integrates with enterprise applications and content management software including Documentum, Interwoven, Vignette and Oracle.

Pricing and Availability
Convey Localization Suite is available today.
· Pricing is based on selected product functionality and number of servers.

"Convey Software provides the type of solution that automates the localization process, reducing costs by increasing the efficiency of enterprise-wide globalization efforts," said Steve McClure, a Program Vice President in IDC's Software Research Group . "Studies show that there are significant benefits from these systems including a substantial ROI and higher quality of a company's localization efforts."

About Convey Software
Convey Software is the leading provider of globalization technology and services for the Fortune 1000. The company's localization software solution enables organizations to increase global revenues, capture market share and streamline their business processes. Convey generates significant ROI for its clients by reducing the cost of localization, increasing speed to market and improving the quality of communications worldwide. Headquartered in San Francisco, Convey Software has offices worldwide. More information can be found at www.conveysoftware.com.