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.

Signing this first partner agreement is part of the company’s strategy to aggressively expand its operations in Japan. Hans de Groot, Vice President Sales Asia Pacific & Middle East at SDL Tridion: “With our recently opened office in Tokyo and dedicated Japanese sales, consultancy and support team in place, expanding our partner network will spearhead our ability to capitalize on the increasing number of opportunities in Japan and provide local support to our global customers. Web globalization and localization is rapidly developing in the Japanese market and with TAKT Systems and their extensive experience in the localization of software packages, they are perfectly placed to help organizations realize their full potential throughout Japan.”

Since its’ founding in 1986, TAKT Systems has provided software localization, support and consulting services for the finance, insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and services industry. “We are very excited about our new partnership that will benefit many organizations in Japan.  Our localization expertise combined with the excellent, high feature SDL Tridion technology will deliver a seamless capability for driving performance”, says Michiyoshi Ishimaru, director of TAKT Systems.

A second partnership with DOE, a leading interactive agency in Japan, is expected to be formalized soon. Kuniyoshi Mabuchi, Director of DOE: “For Japanese companies, multilingual and multi-brand websites are rapidly becoming more important in our global economy. We’re looking forward to partnering with SDL Tridion, whose Web Content Management System is well accepted in the European market and will be a great solution for these companies.”