Lionbridge Enhances T/R Systems' Global Efforts with Localized Digital Document Software

WALTHAM, Mass. - December 17, 2001 - Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIOX), today announced that it has been selected to provide localization and linguistic testing services for T/R Systems, Inc., a leader in developing innovative solutions for the management and production of digital documents. To help T/R Systems expand its reach into new markets, Lionbridge is localizing new releases of T/R Systems software products into French, German and Japanese.

"We chose Lionbridge because we wanted a high quality partner and a trusted and recognized leader in localization," said Mike Barry, Senior Vice President, Development and Engineering at T/R Systems. "Lionbridge brings a unique combination of technology and services to the localization process. With this partnership, we've been able to reach international markets much faster than we anticipated while enhancing the value we bring to our customers throughout the world."

T/R Systems' suite of Integrated Digital Document Solutions helps organizations eliminate communication barriers by making it easier to produce and distribute documents within and across organizational boundaries.

"By providing a highly effective, streamlined localization process Lionbridge is helping T/R Systems take advantage of the increasing demand for digital document solutions in Europe and Asia," said Rory Cowan, president and CEO of Lionbridge. "As T/R Systems' premier localization partner, Lionbridge looks forward to furthering the company's global initiatives."

About Lionbridge
Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. provides solutions for worldwide deployment of technology and content to global 2000 companies in the technology, life sciences and financial services industries. Lionbridge testing and compatibility services, globalization solutions and multilingual content management technologies help clients reduce cost, speed time to market and ensure the integrity of global brands. Based in Waltham, Mass., Lionbridge maintains facilities in Ireland, The Netherlands, France, Germany, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil and the United States. To learn more, visit www.lionbridge.com.

About T/R Systems
T/R Systems (www.trsystems.com) is a leader in developing innovative software solutions for the management and production of digital documents that optimize workflow from the point of document creation until the document reaches its final destination. T/R Systems' software products overcome the limitations of hardware through advanced functionality and superior design so that customers benefit from easy-to-use, easy-to-grow and easy-to-manage applications.

T/R Systems solutions are used by a broad spectrum of customers, including corporations, colleges and universities, facilities managers and print-for-pay service providers. Despite the seemingly different requirements of each of these groups, the one constant is their desire to provide effective and efficient document production services to their customers. For additional information, contact Keisha Simmons of T/R Systems, Inc. at 1300 Oakbrook Dr., Norcross, Georgia 30093, USA; Phone: +1 770-448-9008; Fax: +1 770-448-3202; e-mail: ksimmons@trsystems.com or visit T/R Systems' home page: www.trsystems.com.