WorldLingo and Coconut - a partnership made in paradise
A new partnership between WorldLingo and Coconut will give customers a multilingual email service that can be integrated into a Website.
The email system will combine WorldLingo's extensive translation service, which covers almost 80% of Internet user's native languages, and Coconut's web based email, which can be customized to match a business or individual's on-line image.
WorldLingo's email translation is becoming increasingly crucial to a company's marketing efforts, with the percentage of non-English speaking users on the Net rising.
Forrester Research has found that only 50% of Internet users speak English, and by 2005 it is estimated only one-third of Net surfers will use English for online communication.
The Chairman of WorldLingo, Phil Scanlan, said the email translations will open up new international markets for businesses.
"Businesses can now send and receive orders in other languages, which will have a huge impact on sales figures," Mr. Scanlan said.
The Coconut integration will also help with company promotion by providing businesses with a branded email system.
Coconut CEO Simon Linford said " we offer highly customizable services which can be completely and seamlessly integrated with customer websites, making our customers' email service unique and individual."
"Whether you are a corporation wanting to outsource your messaging function, an established portal site wanting email to generate extra loyalty or revenue, or a venture wanting to cash in on the demand for web based email, we have a solution for you."
The integration of WorldLingo's email translations will give customers the option of having a branded email system that can communicate to the World.
Research from the International Data Corp. has highlighted the financial cost of concentrating solely on English speaking customers.
IDC said that by 2003, Internet spending would reach $1.64 trillion. Two-thirds of this projected amount will come from outside the US, with Japan and Western Europe expected to make up 47% of this on-line spending.
WorldLingo's email translations will allow businesses to tap into the 66 percent of revenue that will be generated by non-English speakers.
"The partnership with Coconut will help companies increase branded awareness to all Internet Users," Mr. Scanlan said.
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About Coconut
Coconut has a complete range of services for companies who want to offer own-brand email. Whether you are a corporation wanting to outsource your messaging function, an established portal site wanting email to generate extra loyalty or revenue, or a venture wanting to cash in on the demand for web based email Coconut has a solution for you.
About WorldLingo
WorldLingo is a leading provider of integrated, online translation solutions. The company's services range from cost effective machine translation solutions, to professional human translation and culturally sensitive localization. A global network of over 5,000 professional translators produces human translations. WorldLingo also offers unique, real-time translation solutions for two-way email and instant messaging. These solutions make it easy for businesses and professionals to interact with internal and external multilingual audiences anywhere in the world. By combining accurate and cost effective translation, WorldLingo is taking great strides towards breaking down language barriers in the world of commerce.
WorldLingo produces thousands of translations every day. Clients include AT&T, Sony, Eli Lilly, Belkin, Cadbury Schweppes, Qualcomm, Priceline, and Tribal DDB. WorldLingo is also an official supplier of translation services to the European Union. In addition, Microsoft has integrated WorldLingo's technology into Office XP and Word 2002. WorldLingo is a global organisation with offices in the US, Australasia and Europe.
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