SDL introduced the SDL Partner Program for technology partners. "This new initiative is designed to accelerate the delivery of innovative GIM [global information management] solutions that remove the barriers faced by organizations that operate in international markets."

"CITGO Petroleum Corporation plans to begin distributing heating oil at discounted prices next week as part of an initiative aimed at helping poor communities in areas of the country most affected by cold winters."

"CSN Events, a division of ClientSide News, announced the launch of its fourth annual GILT industry awards event, ‘The ClientSide Excellence Awards.’"

Basis Technology (solutions for multilingual computing and information retrieval) and TEMIS (text mining enterprise solutions) announced a new business alliance. The companies said their "objective is mutual technology integration and the development of innovative new multilingual text mining applications for government and commercial markets."