News Archive 2008

Find news stories and press releases from 2008.

Document Dialog Implements SDL Tridion / Pitney Bowes Solution TriDoc at De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar

16 December 2008 10:10

SDL Tridion, leading provider of Web Content Management Solutions, today announces that Document Dialog successfully implemented TriDoc at De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar. TriDoc is a SDL Tridion and Pitney Bowes combined solution which blends Output Management with Content Management. TriDoc allows De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar to improve its time to market and strongly increase the ease of use for its business users.

Yara selects Web Content Management Solution from SDL Tridion

12 December 2008 10:10

SDL Tridion, leader in global Web Content Management (WCM), and part of SDL, leader in Global Information Management (GIM), today announces that Yara International ASA, the number one global supplier of mineral fertilizers, has selected SDL Tridion’s content management solution to roll out 30 external websites, including yara.com and several country sites.

Nine CMS Awards for SDL Tridion Customers

05 December 2008 10:10

The fourth edition of the CMS Awards has again been very successful for SDL Tridion customers. Customers Fedict, Provincie Vlaams Brabant, Tessenderlo Group, De Lijn and Belcolade running on the Content Management System of SDL Tridion were rewarded nine awards in five out of six categories.

Big success Masterclass SDL Tridion for web consultants

11 November 2008 14:03

Last week six web specialists of SDL Tridion partner Getronics successfully finished an unique masterclass covering a full Tridion implementation.

WebAward 2008 for SDL Tridion customer Brussels Airlines

03 November 2008 14:05

SDL Tridion congratulates customer Brussels Airlines with its WebAward for the website brusselsairlines.com. The website - based on the content management system of SDL Tridion - is build by SDL Tridion partner Emakina.

Tessenderlo Group live on SDL Tridion

30 October 2008 14:07

SDL Tridion today announces the launch of the new Tessenderlo Group’s global website (www.tessenderlogroup.com) on its WCM solution, R5. SDL Tridion partner Amplexor was responsible for the implementation. The new website reflects the international character of the company and offers a highly user friendly web experience to all website visitors of the multinational with more than 100 branches in 20 countries.

Siteworx, Inc. and SDL Tridion Provide Web Content Management Solutions for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

22 October 2008 14:09

Siteworx, Inc., one of the largest independent Web design and application development firms in northern Virginia, and SDL Tridion announced today the implementation of SDL Tridion R5 for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s Web site (www.mandarinoriental.com).

TAKT Systems to be first SDL Tridion partner for Japan

09 October 2008 14:11

SDL Tridion, a leading global provider of Web Content Management (WCM) software solutions and part of SDL plc, a leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, today announces it has signed an agreement with TAKT Systems, one of the most experienced localization agencies in Japan. TAKT Systems will act as business and localization partner to launch SDL Tridion technology into the Japanese market.

WebAward 2008 for SDL Tridion customer Emirates

07 October 2008 14:13

SDL Tridion congratulates its customer Emirates with its WebAward for the website emirates.com. The website - based on the content management system of SDL Tridion - incorporates the airline’s complex booking and booking management engine and highlights the brand and its values and offers new perspectives. "With a mix of stunning destination imagery and friendly, exotic crew shots, the site opened a window onto an exciting brand and a luxury flying experience—while remaining functional and driving sales."

SDL Tridion appoints Jan Jaap Kolleman as new CEO of SDL Tridion

03 October 2008 14:21

SDL Tridion, a leading global provider of Web Content Management (WCM) software solutions and a division of SDL, today announces the appointment of Jan Jaap Kolleman as new CEO of SDL Tridion.

Customer Engagement 2.0 - Ready for the New Web Economy

01 October 2008 14:37

Are you struggling with the 2.0 possibilities the New Web Economy is offering? Register now for a very practical seminar with valuable business cases presented by ABN Amro, NXP (Philips semiconductors) and TNTpost and learn how to improve the efficiency of your online activities.

First SDL Tridion event in Tokyo

17 September 2008 14:10

Last Thursday, 11 September SDL Tridion organized its first, very successful event in Tokyo.

SDL Tridion signs partnership agreement with Getupdated

29 August 2008 15:26

SDL Tridion today signed a strategic partnership agreement with Getupdated, one of Sweden's foremost profilers of marketing and infrastructure building on the Internet.

Unica signs alliance agreement with SDL Tridion

23 July 2008 15:28

Unica Corporation (Nasdaq: UNCA), a leading global provider of software for enterprise marketing management (EMM), has signed an alliance agreement with SDL Tridion. Through the agreement, SDL Tridion’s Web Content Management System will be integrated with Unica’s NetInsight® analysis software. Joint customers will be able to provide website visitors with targeted content, based on their online behavior.

SDL Tridion Expands Northern European Team

17 July 2008 15:31

Appointment of New Sales Director to Drive Further Grow in the Region

WebTrends and SDL Tridion Offer Streamlined Combination of Online Analytics and Web Content Management

14 July 2008 15:35

WebTrends Inc., a leading provider of web analytics and online marketing solutions, and SDL Tridion, a global leader in web content management solutions, have introduced WebTrends Enabler, tagging code that streamlines the integration of their marketing technologies.

SDL plc - Trading Update

14 July 2008 15:33

SDL plc, the leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, today announced that revenues and profits for the six months ended 30 June 2008 are expected to be significantly ahead of analyst expectations, which will have a positive impact on the expected result for the full year.

SDL Tridion Announces Software Agreement with Yale School of Medicine

09 July 2008 15:40

The Yale School of Medicine (YSM) has chosen SDL Tridion Web content management software to improve the look, speed and functionality of its more than 300 websites and to reduce future Web building costs.

Top ‘bimbo’ website traits unveiled

26 June 2008 16:26

~ Survey reveals ‘all front and no substance’ websites annoy the most ~

Websites that are attractive but have no real substance – the ‘bimbos’ of the web world – are the most frustrating online experience according to research carried out by SDL Tridion.

SDL Tridion ranked as Top ICT Employer 2008

16 June 2008 16:29

CRF has ranked SDL Tridion as Top ICT Employer 2008.

WSPA goes global with online animal welfare

10 June 2008 16:31

The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) has launched a new website in the UK, with websites in six other languages due to be launched by September. The new site has been developed using SDL Tridion software.

Websites ‘still tug-of-war between marketing and IT’

06 June 2008 16:21

Fifty per cent of marcomms managers never get the full look and feel they require for company websites because of technical restraints. Research for SDL Tridion[1] has found that websites still fall victim to a tug-of-war between IT and marketing stakeholders, with a raft of misunderstandings creating websites that satisfy no one.

UK shirks responsibility for website management

04 June 2008 16:23

88 per cent of UK senior marcomms managers are not involved in managing their website, versus 67 per cent in the US, research for SDL Tridion has found. Furthermore, with 77 per cent of senior IT managers in the US getting involved, compared with just 37 per cent in the UK, US businesses are leaving the UK trailing behind when it comes to prioritising website communications.

Belgium.be Government Portal Live on SDL Tridion

03 June 2008 16:33

On May 29 the new Belgian federal portal, www.belgium.be, was launched by Yves Leterme, Prime Minister of Belgium. The new portal is a result of close cooperation between the Belgian Federal Government Services for ICT (Fedict) and the Department of External Communication of the chancellery and provides access to all online information and services of the government. Belgium.be runs on SDL Tridion’s Web Content Management solution. Partners IBM and Amplexor were responsible for the integration.

SDL Tridion launches Website Standards & Integrity Solution

28 May 2008 15:29

SDL Tridion announced today that it has launched a new Website Standards and Integrity Solution. It is the first solution to provide an integrated platform for Website standards compliance and website archiving. The solution ensures customers’ web content is trustworthy and meets content guidelines across languages, regions and departments, as well as through the complete lifecycle, from creation to archiving.

Hanley Wood Selects SDL Tridion for Speedy, Customized Web Publishing

29 April 2008 16:40

Easy Content Repurposing Across Channels and Better Advertiser Experience

SDL Tridion strengthens market presence in Asia Pacific

24 April 2008 16:38

SDL Tridion today announces the official opening of its new office in Tokyo, Japan and the appointment of Hans de Groot as Vice President Sales Asia Pacific & Middle East.

SDL Tridion is the first to offer fully integrated Global Web Content Management and Translation Management

16 April 2008 16:42

SDL Tridion announced today the release of Translation Manager 2.0. With this release, SDL Tridion provides a complete solution for organizations who want to provide an enriched customer experience for global markets.

Philippine Airlines chooses SDL Tridion to strengthen international online presence

03 April 2008 16:44

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has chosen the Content Management System of SDL Tridion to strengthen its Web presence in support of the ongoing ambition to improve service to their growing online audience.

SDL Tridion and Building Blocks Announce Consulting Partnership

31 March 2008 16:45

SDL Tridion and Building Blocks, a leader in Web Content Management consulting services, have formed a partnership to offer project management and implementation services to SDL Tridion’s customers in the UK.

SDL Tridion and Nedstat sign strategic partnership

18 March 2008 16:58

SDL Tridion today announces it has signed a formal partnership with Nedstat, European leader in web analytics. The partnership includes an integrated tag management approach for SDL Tridion R5.3 and Sitestat, the core web analytics product of Nedstat. The integrated web analytics software is called the ‘Sitestat Enabler’.

CareerOneStop Launches Customized, Integrated Web Site With SDL Tridion R5 WCM Software

13 March 2008 17:01

CareerOneStop – a U.S. Department of Labor-sponsored national Web portal – has launched a newly-enhanced version of its Web site, based on SDL Tridion Web Content Management (WCM) software. CareerOneStop attracts more than 20 million visitors a year and offers vital career information including salaries, education, training, and job-seeking skills for the U.S. workforce and employers. The updated CareerOneStop Web site creates a single, streamlined system to facilitate frequent updates to both its Web page and applications content, including Web applications from its America’s Career InfoNet and America’s Service Locator Web sites. The production version went live on February 29, 2008.

SDL Tridion opens new office in Germany

03 March 2008 17:04

SDL Tridion today announced the official opening of its new sales office in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, to support the company’s expanding European customer base.

SDL Preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2007

26 February 2008 17:07

SDL plc (“SDL” or “the Group”), parent of SDL Tridion and a leader in the emerging market for Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, is pleased to announce its unaudited preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2007.

Acquisition of Idiom for $22m (£11m)

11 February 2008 16:02

SDL plc (“SDL”), parent of SDL Tridion and leading provider of Global Information Management (GIM) solutions, announced today that it has acquired Idiom Technologies Inc (“Idiom”), one of the leading providers of “Software as a Service” translation management systems. SDL has acquired Idiom for a consideration of $21.7m (£11.1m*) plus the assumption of debt and working capital of $4.9m (£2.5m*). The transaction will see Mike Iacobucci continue to serve as CEO of Idiom, reporting to Mark Lancaster, Chairman and CEO of SDL.

SDL Tridion announces record-setting financial results in 2007

23 January 2008 17:12

SDL Tridion today announces that the company achieved record-setting financial results in 2007. Revenue growth continued to accelerate from 2006 and profitability hit record levels. The SDL Tridion announcement follows one week after the trading statement of parent company SDL plc who reported total revenues and profits for the year ended 31 December 2007 are expected to be ahead of analyst expectations.