Microsoft Certification Program for ISV Solutions

1. Microsoft Certification Program for ISV Solutions Certified For Windows VISTA Applications Specifications Alexis Evrard Solutions Architect Global Development & Test Solutions Certification Programs Sept 29th, 2006 - Warsow

2. Agenda • Introduction : VeriTest and certification • Certified for Windows Vista specifications • FAQ, Submission Process and Available Resources

3. Stable, Public Company (NASDAQ: LIOX) $400M+ in 2005, profitable Continued growth expected in 2006 Recent acquisition of Bowne Global Solutions created one of the world's largest globalization and offshore services company Global IT Outsourcing Solutions Application Development & Maintenance (Lionbridge) Content Development, Conversion & Enhancement (Lionbridge) Globalization (Lionbridge) System, Application, Product, and Localization Testing (VeriTest) Lionbridge Technologies: Continues to Grow Continuing Revenue Growth 14 of the world’s 20 most valuable companies are Lionbridge customers. BusinessWeek 2004

4. Putting it All TogetherNew Lionbridge Service Alignment A Trusted Partner Around the World Global Development & Testing Solutions Global Language & Content Solutions Application Development Testing & Certification Maintenance & Support Technical Publications eLearning Courseware Localization/Translation Interps Software Development Lifecycle Full Content Lifecycle • Off-shore platforms leverage more than 1,300 staff in China, India, and Eastern Europe • Global footprint enables local interaction and facilitates worldwide release and support • Trusted, US-based public company protects against IP loss • Localization services spanning more than 80 languages • Proprietary web-architected TM and terminology solution accelerates production and improves consistency • Authoring and eLearning development services integrate seamlessly with localization to address global demand

5. The Lionbridge TeamLocal Connections, Global Efficiency 4,000 Worldwide Staff 1,300 in India and China Presence in 25 countries Experience and Efficiency

6. VeriTest: Independent Quality Assurance and Software Testing Test Automation PerformanceTesting QA Consulting Certification FunctionalTesting InteroperabilityTesting Localization Testing

7. MS Certification Programs @ VeriTest MS Platform Test for ISV solutions 20 pts to 60 pts From $800 60 pts, $20k to $50k 20 pts, $5000 60 pts, 10000

8. Agenda • Veritest Overview • Certified for Windows Vista • FAQ, Submission Process and Available Resources

9. Certified for Windows Vista Mindset Requirements for the Windows Vista Logo Program for Software 1st version of the final requirements Feedback possible to wvlogofb@microsoft.com Goals To increase the quality of applications across the Windows eco-system. To make applications more compatible, reliable, and secure when running on Windows Vista Independently tested by a Microsoft approved testing vendor A public logo document about the application’s behavior Windows Vista Ultimate (used for pilot program) Coverage Security and Compatibility Installation Reliability

10. Certified for Windows Vista Security and Compatibility 1.1 Follow User Account Protection Guidelines 1.2 Support 64-bit Versions of Windows Vista 1.3 Sign Files 1.4 Sign Drivers 1.5 - - removed - - 1.6 Perform Version Checking Properly 1.7 - - removed - - 1.8 Support Concurrent User Sessions 1.9 - - removed - - 1.10 Avoid Loading Services and Drivers in Safe Mode 1.11 Follow Anti-Malware Policies

11. Certified for Windows Vista Installation 2.1 Use Windows Components for Installation 2.2 Support User Account Control for Installation 2.3 Install to Correct Folders 2.4 Sign ClickOnce Manifests 2.5 Keep ClickOnce Installations Isolated 2.6 - - removed - - 2.7 Correctly Configure Package Identity 2.8 - - removed - - 2.9 Install Windows Resources Properly 2.10 Follow Best Practices for Creating Custom Actions 2.11 - - removed - - 2.12 Avoid Reboots During Installation 2.13 Support Command Line Installation 2.14 Follow Component Rules

12. Certified for Windows Vista Reliability 3.1 Maintainable Software: Eliminate Unnecessary Reboots 3.2 Recoverable Software: Restart after Shutdown and Failures 3.3 - - removed - - 3.4 - - removed - - 3.5 - - removed - -

13. Agenda • Veritest Overview • Designed for Windows Vista • FAQ, Submission Process and Available Resources

14. FAQ, Submission and Resources • Which Application to submit ? • It must run on Vista • Costs ? • To be determined ($800 < CFW Vista < $5000) • What happens if it fails ? • reTest based on days • How to register and submit my application ? • Web based process

15. FAQ, Submission and Resources • Online registration : https://cert.veritest.com/register 3 items • Vendor Questionnaire • Software delivery : FTP or mail • Payment : online

16. FAQ, Submission and Resources Total time: 30 minutes Once you’ve entered this information, you can always come back later to make changes. Finalize the registration Create your company profile Give details about the test Create your product profile Select your test

17. FAQ, Submission and Resources • VeriTest web site http://ww.lionbridge.com/certification/microsoft • Certified for Win Vista pages: http://microsoft.mrmpslc.com/VistaPlatformAdoption/Overview/CertifiedFor.aspx • MS Partner web site - https://partner.microsoft.com/global/40018567?PS=3 • Windows Vista SDK :http://windowssdk.msdn.microsoft.com/library/ • ClickOnce Information : http://msn.microsoft.com/clickonce • Windows Installer Information: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=3985

18. Thank you! alexis.evrard@lionbridge.com