Internationalization Whitepapers

The following is a growing series of informative reference materials that detail the business and technical aspects of software internationalization, i18n, and localization designed with one goal in mind: to help you sort through the complex software localization issues that can stand in the way of your global objectives.

Lingoport continues to add to this library of internationalization i18n whitepaper content so please check back often for updates.

Internationalization and Localization: Partners in Successful Globalization: How i18n and l10n work together to accelerate time to global markets

Internationalization Primer: A technical presentation providing an overview of architectural and code level processes for internationalization and localization

Business Perspectives on Internationalization: Internationalizing your software products changes how your development team and entire company works

Globalization ROI: Planning and return on investment calculation to get your internationalization and localization projects approved

How Internationalization Complements Software Localization for Better Global Results: (recorded webinar; WebEx player required). If your global business plans include localizing your critical software applications, join ENLASO and Lingoport for this informative introduction to best practices in this area.

Survey: Localization Readiness: In the Eye of the Beholder: This October 2007 report examines the "perception gap" between technology companies and their localization service providers when it comes to internationalization issues. It discusses threats to ongoing l10n efforts through time-to-market risks.

Internationalization Services: Should you 'Go it Alone' When Going Global? This white paper outlines the realities of internationalization project work, and how outside support services can make it all come together - on time, and in budget

Enhancing Internationalization Productivity: Alternatives for making the most of your internal i18n investment

Globalyzer Internationalization Help: The definitive help system of internationalization across multiple programming languages and technologies. Tutorials, examples and help on methods and functions are all here