SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that Lloyd International Translations (LIT) has purchased SDL Translation Management System™ (SDL TMS™) and has joined as one of the top tier Premier Language Service Providers in SDL's rapidly growing Language Service Provider (LSP) Partner community.

United Kingdom-based LIT has invested in the leading, enterprise workflow application for managing all aspects of clients’ global information aiming to deliver a superior customer experience. As a Premier LSP Partner, Lloyd will benefit from close technical and commercial collaboration with SDL and is looking forward to building the team’s expertise in the revolutionary SDL Trados Studio 2009 and GIM technology. Additionally, the new Premier Partner intends to be fully involved in the SDL Technology beta programs, to be at the forefront of new technologies and to quickly pass on the resulting benefits to its clients.

“LIT is constantly looking for innovative ways to automate and optimize its processes, in order to improve its service and benefit its clients,” said Mike Lloyd, Chairman of Lloyd International. “Investment in GIM technology and the SDL LSP Partner Program proves the extra commitment by the company to optimize the quality and value of services offered, through the skilled use of the industry-leading translation technology tools.”

“What stood out for me during our many conversations with Mike and his team has been the continued dedication to quality and consistency for their customers – I also see them as one of the leading experts in the area of terminology management processes,” said Keith Laska, Vice President of SDL TRADOS Technologies. “I am very impressed with the company’s dedication to quality and consistency in the translation process and look forward to continuing to build a close, collaborative relationship with LIT."

The SDL LSP Partner Program is experiencing exponential growth worldwide with over 70 members and growing corporate interest. To find an SDL LSP Partner or to see how the Program can add value to your business, please visit http://www.lspzone.com/lsp-partners-overview.asp