APC Latin America Expands Agreement With translations.com
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NEW YORK, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- translations.com, inc., a leader in the field of website globalization and language solutions, announced today that American Power Conversion Latin America has expanded its service agreement with the company to include all content localization and globalization efforts for markets in Latin America. This partnership will allow APC Latin America to expand their global destination network, including industry specific and technical terminology, to reach clients in Spanish.
``We required expertise in both language and technology to reach our customers in these markets, so we chose translations.com,'' stated Demetrio Gatos, spokesman for APC Latin America. ``translations.com combines the assurance of consistency in terminology with the ability to express our marketing voice effectively in Spanish during this crucial moment, saving us time and money.''
According to a study by Pyramid Research, the number of Internet users in Latin America will increase from the current level of 17.2 million users to over 162 million users by 2005. APC Latin America, with the help of translations.com, is reaching this critical market by speaking to customers and businesses in the languages that they prefer.
``APC is a leader in power management solutions,'' said Roy Trujillo, COO of translations.com, ``and we are happy to help them become a solution provider for their targeted Latin American markets.'' Mr. Trujillo continued, ``We will be using native Latin American linguists and proofreaders, with experience in both language and technology, to ensure the highest level of accuracy and consistency for APC's documents and website content.''
The most reliable power management company now has the most reliable voice to speak to Latin America. APC Latin America, with translations.com, has expanded their solutions to Latin America, in Spanish.
About translations.com, inc.
translations.com, inc. provides full-service Internet globalization and enterprise language solutions to clients in virtually every major industry. Current translations.com clients include Royal Caribbean International, The Home Depot, J.Crew and FleetBoston. translations.com's business services are focused on the strategic needs of organizations seeking to communicate and conduct business in international markets via the Internet and wireless networks. Today, translations.com, inc. has an established global presence on three continents and continues to pioneer new techniques and technologies for the rapid development of multilingual business solutions. For more information on the company, visit the translations.com web site at translations.com or e-mail the company at info@translations.com.
About American Power Conversion
Founded in 1981, American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC - news) is a leading provider of global, end-to-end availability enhancement solutions which include surge suppressors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), DC-based power systems, precision cooling equipment, cabling and connectivity solutions, power conditioning equipment, related software, professional and consulting services for Nonstop Networking(TM), as well as power purchasing solutions through energyOn.com, The World's Online Energy Store. APC's comprehensive products, services and accessory offering, which is designed for both home and corporate environments, improves the availability, manageability and performance of sensitive electronic, network, communication and industrial equipment of all sizes. APC, which is headquartered in West Kingston, Rhode Island, reported sales of $1.48 billion for the year ended December 31, 2000 and is a Fortune 1000 and S&P 500 company. |
