Introduction to Software Localization

is being presented by Sandra La Brasca, Solutions Development Director, with ForeignExchange Translations and airs on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010. For more details or to register for this event, please visit our website at www.fxconferences.com

Forethought and planning is beneficial with any translation or localization project. With software localization, it becomes paramount. This presentation focuses on the importance of proper preparation before launching any software localization project. The speaker provides concrete examples of the issues that can arise in the absence of adequate planning – issues related to terminology, tools to be used and technical considerations such as proper software internationalization. Additionally, the presentation outlines the steps involved in localization from translation through final testing, and discusses the ROI of proper preparation, showing the costs incurred for internationalization versus fixing internationalization bugs later in the development process.

Preparing to Translate: Tips for Faster, Easier, Cheaper Localization

We live in the era of globalization, when people are accustomed to dealing with colleagues and companies all over the world. and yet language barriers are still creating obstacles and challenges. In the life sciences and other industries where accuracy of information is paramount, getting your content to cross language boundaries flawlessly is still a difficult and often costly endeavor. Language will always have a human dimension, and communicating from one country or culture to the next requires planning, preparation and forethought. However, a little preparation can go a long way towards helping your company achieve substantial cost savings in the global market.

In this conference our speaker, veteran translation industry expert Sandra La Brasca, gives advice on how to prepare your materials for translation. She also illustrates how writing for translation ultimately results in cheaper, faster, more accurate global products.

Preparing to Translate: Tips for Faster, Easier, Cheaper Localization is being presented by Sandra La Brasca, Solutions Development Director, with ForeignExchange Translations, Inc. and airs on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. For more details or to register, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com