What is Language Globalization?

In the global information processing space, Globalization (G11n) can best be thought of as a process that includes several important and related procedures. To globalize is to plan the design, development, and business elements for a product or content in advance with a multicultural and multilingual audience in mind. The end-goals of Globalization are cost-effective and efficient Localization (L10n), and truly "world ready" products and/or content. Associated benefits of a purposeful Globalization strategy include superior language quality & market acceptance, reduced time to market, the ability to coordinate marketing efforts, and consistent legal/regulatory compliance.

Darrin Wittwer

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