Defining and implementing optimal localization strategies using the latest tools and processes
In the current economic
climate many organizations wonder if they can increase market coverage
and at the same time optimize their total cost of localization through
the use of automated translation, community translation and possibly
translation marketplaces. However most organizations do not know how to
choose the right mix of localization models for their company's needs.
International Consulting can assist you in the creation of a balanced localization strategy using those latest developments in translation management systems, automated translation, sharing of translation memories, community translation, and translation market places. In particular this would involve:
Audit of existing localization processes, infrastructure, tools and vendors in order to determine localization maturity
Execution of a content value analysis of corporate and user generated content and match content with optimal localization models including use of machine translation and community translation
Development of best practice localization processes based on findings from the aforementioned audit
Recommendations for infrastructure changes and possible tool acquisitions based on findings from the aforementioned audit
Development of a set of metrics to track localization expenditures, localization model productivity, vendor performance and to confirm/re-align best practices
Training on localization best practices and localization management
International Consulting can provide customized, on-site training for your localization staff on topics such as:
Developing a balanced localization strategy using the latest industry developments, including automated translation, sharing of translation memories, community translation, translation market places, etc.
Best practices for localization processes including vendor selection, vendor management, financial localization management, Key Performance Indicators, managing stakeholders' expectations, risk management and quality management.
Advanced localization
project management based on the Project Management Institute′s A Guide
to the Project Management Body of Knowledge.