NEW YORK, October 14, 2009 – Translations.com, a leading provider of enterprise language services and translation-related technology products, today announced that it has been awarded preferred vendor status by Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management.
Under a new Global Services Agreement, Translations.com is providing CWT with a range of language and technology services to support their ongoing global communication initiatives. In addition, CWT can manage translation projects through Translations.com’s GlobalLink™ GMS system, which enables CWT employees to receive quotations, track requests, and access translated content via a centralized gateway on the web.
According to Nathalie Wilson, Senior Director, Global Program Services Support, “CWT has clients around the world. In order to help them optimize their travel programs, we provide a great deal of expert information on our products and services, industry trends, and best practices. So it is important we communicate with our clients in their native language whenever possible. Translations.com was an ideal choice based on their offering and experience in the travel industry.”
Translations.com Co-CEO Phil Shawe added, “We’re excited that Carlson Wagonlit Travel chose us as their preferred provider for language services. We look forward to working with CWT on their ongoing global initiatives.”
About Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) is a global leader specializing in business travel management. Present in more than 150 countries, CWT serves companies of all sizes, as well as government institutions and non-governmental organizations. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and leading-edge technology, CWT helps clients derive the greatest value from their travel program in terms of savings, service, security and sustainability. The company is also committed to providing best-in-class service and assistance to travelers. CWT services and solutions comprise four lines of business: Traveler & Transaction Services, Program Optimization, Safety & Security, and Meetings & Events. In 2008, sales volume for wholly owned operations and joint ventures totaled US$27.8 billion. For more information, please visit www.carlsonwagonlit.com.
About Translations.com
Translations.com is a leading provider of software, website, and enterprise-wide localization services, as well as localization-related technology products. Translations.com solutions allow customers to conduct business more effectively in international markets. The company has a global presence on four continents and services a variety of clients with dedicated practice groups for every major industry. Translations.com is part of the TransPerfect family of companies. For more information, please visit www.translations.com.