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Software Localization:
The Localization Industry Standards Association (LISA) defines
localization services as "the process of modifying products or
services to account for differences in distinct markets". Software
localization is thus much more than translating user interfaces from
one language to another. It is about adapting all cultural content
and technical issues to a specific audience in a given location.
localization means ensuring that your software "speaks" the language
of your customers. In a world of globalization, localization can
make the difference between success and failure in your target
markets. However, as the business environment becomes increasingly
competitive, the challenge of adapting software, documentation,
online help, Web pages and manuals to conform to the cultural,
linguistic and regulatory needs of each customer becomes formidable.
Localization has effectively become the cost of doing business in
the global market.
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Internationalization
Is the process of translating software UI (user interfaces) from one
language to another and altering it to suit foreign clients and their
culture norms. this in not just about translating languages, but
adapting from one culture to another.
Globalization makes your software ready for the global market.
Localization includes the program itself and any online or printed
documentation. As the competition among the many software developers
increases, software companies are increasingly challenged to localize
its software, documents, web pages, and manuals to each customer's
different cultural and language needs. In addition, there are increasing
regulatory, cultural and compliance pressures that companies need to
deal with. a well executed globalizations process can aid in opening new
markets and retaining current clients.
Localization is not limited to translating English into other languages
(as most software continues to be developed in the U.S.) but also
includes every language from French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, etc.
In2Sol with its Partners around the Globe provide Software localization,
globalization in over 40 languages. User interface localization,
cross-platform and BiDi functionality testing. Technical translation
services for a wide range of areas including medical, legal, and
biotechnology and computer hardware.
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