GLOBALSIGHT LAUNCHES GLOBAL ALLIANCE PROGRAM WITH OVER 35 PARTNERS

Global Alliance Program unites leading-edge companies to deliver the industry's most extensive best-of-breed solutions for accelerating global e-business success.

San Jose, Calif., December 11, 2000 - GlobalSight Corp., the leading provider of infrastructure software and strategy for Web globalization, today announced the formal launch of the Global Alliance Program, which assists companies in achieving their global e-business objectives with the industry's top technology and service companies.

To further address the exploding global online marketplace, over 35 charter members have joined the new alliance program, including leading technology vendors, I-builders and localization firms. Through the program, partners will learn best practices of Web globalization strategies and technologies from the industry's leading authority. As a result, multinational companies will have access to the industry's most comprehensive collection of e-business solutions for accelerating their global Web presence.

 With the availability of GlobalSight System3 (See related press release at www.globalsight.com/news/press/system3.html ), alliance partners will be able to leverage the open, standards-based architecture to maximize their productivity, integrate their offerings and automate the complex process of delivering a globalized Web presence. For example, localization vendors can now view and edit dynamic content as it appears on the actual Web page, and enjoy real-time visibility into all localization operations - allowing project managers to efficiently manage assignments customized for each locale. System3's flexible and open architecture gives I-builders robust integration capabilities for rapid and flexible implementation. And technology vendors are now able to take advantage of System3's java-based architecture, with its improved interoperability and support of multiple data formats.

We are pleased to join GlobalSight's Global Alliance Program, where best-of-breed technologies and services meet to deliver leading-edge global e-business solutions," stated Martin Brauns, president and CEO for Interwoven. "We believe GlobalSight's next-generation software for globalization, System3, is a significant technological leap forward, and we are proud to offer a seamless integration of Interwoven TeamSite with System3, as both solutions are based on an open standards architecture."

The Global Alliance Program brings together vendors from the three major categories that comprise a complete Web globalization solution Ð technology vendors, I-builders and localization firms. Charter members include:

GlobalSight is continually advancing innovation in Web globalization solutions, and the Global Alliance Program helps further that cause," said Doug Chapin, president and CEO of GlobalSight. "Our open infrastructure software offers a crucial piece for companies with multilingual online audiences. However, we realize that ultimately, it is a comprehensive combination of cutting-edge technologies and services that will deliver the global e-business success of our customers.

Members of GlobalSight's Global Alliance Program receive such benefits as training, documentation, co-hosted seminars, co-development on product integration, an open forum for feedback, as well as joint case studies and value propositions for mutual customers.

Bowne Global Solutions is proud to be part of GlobalSight's Global Alliance Program," said Ken Behan, vice president of worldwide sales for Bowne Global Solutions. "Our aim is to help our clients profit globally by combining 'best of breed' technology with our global localization resources. GlobalSight's System3 technology forms part of Bowne's multilingual Web solution, 'DotGLOBAL,' which offers clients both the technology and services required to set up and maintain a global Web presence."

Working with GlobalSight is an incredible opportunity, both for us and for our customers. Their next-generation globalization software, System3, is indicative of their dedication to staying on the cutting edge of the industry," stated Richard A. Bennion, president and CEO of Broadchoice. "Broadchoice shares this commitment to innovation. Together we can deliver interactive and engaging content that addresses a multitude of markets and cultures."

About GlobalSight
GlobalSight is the leading provider of infrastructure software and strategy required to develop and maintain global Web sites. The company’s globalization management system (GMS), GlobalSight System3, automates the localization, leveraging, and global management of e-business content for delivering timely, relevant information online to multilingual, multicultural audiences. GlobalSight’s comprehensive solutions help multinational companies increase international revenues, strengthen customer and partner loyalty, and build more consistent global brand. GlobalSight customers include Hewlett-Packard, GE, Palm Inc., Imation and Mercury Interactive. Investors include Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Deutsche Bank Capital Partners, Whitney & Co., 3i Group and Protégé. Visit GlobalSight at www.globalsight.com or e-mail info@globalsight.com.