Tips for Internationalization on the Web
Below is a synthesis of issues to be considered to improve “internalization” on the Web. * Coding: for content, databases, etc., Unicode is recommended for
September 14, 2010
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Localization of Video Games
Today, there is a trend that is increasingly on the rise: the localization of video games. What does this mean? This entails adapting a video
August 25, 2010
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XBench
ApSIC XBench is a quality control tool created by ApSIC (a company specializing in technical translations and localization of software products). It is quite effective
May 12, 2010
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Internationalization and Localization
The terms internationalization and localization have taken on great importance in the world of translation. Internationalization is the process used to design software so that
May 6, 2010
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Lingobit Localizer
There are an array of tools to work with us when carrying out the tasks of translation and localization. Today I would like to discuss
April 26, 2010
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Petroleum and the Use of Quote Marks
Having recently worked on several documents for clients in the petroleum industry, and in light of the new charges brought against M. Khodorkovsky, a former
April 9, 2010
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Specialized Translation Agencies
Years ago we used to see that translation agencies in various countries of the world would only work with a few language pairs, three or
November 20, 2009
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Further Thoughts on Localization
Were you perhaps under the impression that localization meant customizing your message (website, documentation, sales material, etc.) to a foreign language-speaking market abroad? Well, despite
October 29, 2009
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Translations for India
India’s market is one of the largest in the world, with over 1 billion people and a growing economy. However, given the scope of its
October 28, 2009
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Language Map of Europe
The map of Europe posted above is an excellent example of why localization is so important. Translators and companies who are looking for translations should
October 23, 2009
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Internationalization First, Localization Second
In the present day and age, a large volume of translation projects are requested by customers that are intent on localizing their products, sales pitches,
October 21, 2009
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A Matter of Preference
As professional translators, we have to offer localized services depending on the public we’re dealing with. That’s why as native speakers of a given country
August 27, 2009
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