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Lionbridge's GeoFluent Real-Time Translation Solution Now Available on Microsoft AzureWALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LIOX) today announced that its GeoFluent real-time translation solution is now available on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform to support its global clients. The availability of Azure from 30 regions across the globe allows Lionbridge to support GeoFluent customer data residency requirements and preferences for data storage. Customers also benefit from Azure's world-class reliability and performance. This is especially important for the growing number of European customers who are using GeoFluent to address their pronounced language challenges. These clients will use GeoFluent delivered from Azure regions throughout Europe, to allow for real-time translation services across borders and in compliance with European personal data transfer requirements. Lionbridge will replicate this model to support GeoFluent customers in other parts of world, leveraging regional datacenters to support appropriate data privacy requirements. "Lionbridge's patented advances have made real-time translation a viable alternative to hiring bi-lingual agents," said Tom Tseki, Vice President and General Manager, GeoFluent, Lionbridge. "In addition, the move to Azureensures that we are able to optimize GeoFluent to meet the security and privacy requirements of each client in each region." "We're pleased to see Lionbridge deliver GeoFluent on Microsoft Azure as a key component to meet local compliance requirements," said Chris Niehaus, Senior Director, National Cloud Programs, Microsoft Corp. "The global scale and agility of Azure, combined with Lionbridge's industry expertise, will help to enhance the overall experience for our mutual customers." GeoFluent, a SaaS offering from Lionbridge, eliminates language as a barrier between organizations and customers. By providing omni-lingual support across the omni-channel, companies improve customer experience (CX), increase revenue and decrease cost and risk. GeoFluent plugs into leading contact center, service management, collaboration and other communications platforms to maximize customers' existing investments, enabling them to support over 100 global languages across any interaction channel. For more information, please visit www.geofluent.com. About Lionbridge Media Contacts: "Lionbridge" and "GeoFluent" are registered trademarks of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other countries. To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lionbridges-geofluent-real-time-translation-solution-now-available-on-microsoft-azure-300369875.html SOURCE Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. |