Xilinx Chooses Idiom Technologies, Inc. for Globalization of Worldwide Web Site; WorldServer to Maximize Global Opportunities with International Audiences.

Business/Technology Editors

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2000

Idiom Technologies, Inc., the premier provider of Web globalization solutions, today announced that Xilinx, Inc., (NASDAQ: XLNX), the leading developer of complete programmable logic solutions, has chosen Idiom's Global Readiness Assessment(TM) program, WorldServer(TM) Web-based globalization technology, and implementation services to tailor its Web presence for an international clientele.

"Our goal is to provide integrated sites that are centered on our customers needs," said David Stieg, Director of Corporate Communication of Xilinx, Inc. "Idiom's products offer a technology solution that allows us to communicate existing and new Web-based information to the particular market of interest of all our stakeholders and prospects."

Xilinx chose WorldServer because of its unique Business Rule Linkage(TM) functionality that allows users to establish and maintain content rules for global collaboration and synchronization across multiple Web sites. Information such as press releases, company financial information and local newsletters, articles, career opportunities and training seminars will be localized in eight different languages.

"Xilinx is taking a strong leadership position in the global programmable logic solutions market as it meets the needs of its rapidly growing base of non-English speaking customers," said Fred Lizza, president and CEO of Idiom. "By utilizing our powerful WorldServer solution, Xilinx can manage high volumes of multilingual changes to its Web-based information, provide its customers with the benefit of a seamless Web experience, and continue to offer its customers the highest standard of customer care."

About Idiom Technologies, Inc.

Idiom is the leading provider of software, strategy and services for e-business globalization. Idiom WorldServer(TM) is Web infrastructure software for globalization that enables the coordinated and efficient development of multilingual, multicultural Web sites and automates and synchronizes their management. Idiom strategy and services offerings include WorldWise(TM) (www.idiominc.com/worldwise), the premier on-line resource center for e-business globalization, and the Global Readiness Assessment(TM) to help companies develop or expand a path to successful globalization. Idiom's customers include multinational companies and dot-coms such as Lycos(R), Staples.com(TM), Travelocity(TM), and Xilinx, Inc.(TM). Idiom is funded by Greylock, JAFCO Ventures, North Bridge Venture Partners, and Sigma Partners. Idiom was recently named one of Computerworld's "Top 100 Emerging Companies to Watch in 2000" and by UPSIDE Magazine as one of the "Hot 100 Private Companies." For information on Idiom products and services, call [phone], visit www.idiominc.com or email [e-mail].

Idiom, Global Readiness Assessment, and WorldServer are trademarks of Idiom, Inc. Other products and/or service names mentioned herein are or may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.