Data localization laws can be a challenge for some and nearly nothing for others. After all, everything depends on where you are located and which sector you are making the data localization for due to some countries being more specific about it. It’s good to see that an increasing number of countries adopt data localization […]
More than 50% of online shoppers purchase from a company located outside of their home country. The marketing and selling of products beyond borders is a reality that even the smallest e-commerce company can benefit from. This is all possible because of constantly evolving technology. International markets that were previously inaccessible can now be engaged […]
Interview with industry experts Winnie Heh and Max Troyer at MIIS Twenty years ago, there was no opportunity to study for a degree or equivalent qualification in “localization” – it was a subject you picked up on the job, primarily by being a project manager. Now the importance of producing qualified job candidates who […]
Having a website well-optimized for SEO is the first step towards industry dominance. If your website ranks high for the most popular keywords within your client base in your home country, your revenue generation must be on a constant upward trajectory. And because you have conquered the local market, now could be the best time […]
During my last trip to the Nordics I had the opportunity to interview the Finnish LocLunch ambassador, Tarja Karjalainen. Tarja’s work in localization User Experience (UX) and Customer Experience (CX) is shaping the way Nordic tech companies such as HappyOrNot are welcoming and immersing new users in the global marketplace. Helsinki, the capital of Finland […]
Petra Wullings is responsible for bringing several top tier tech companies from the Nordics to the European market. Originally from Finland, and now located in the Amsterdam area, Petra is the CEO and founder of TradeMill, a Go-to-Market consulting firm that uses unique techniques to scale up businesses. Over the past two years she has […]
500 Globalization and Localization Professionals in Germany for a Key Industry Event From March 24thto 27th, the city of Munich hosted the 2019 edition of the GALA annual conference. With its unique networking opportunities, insightful discussions and moments of fun, the GALA conference proved again to be a must-attend event for globalization and localization professionals. […]
How many post-graduate internship programs does your company start in a year? And how many of your selected candidates are actually familiar with the industry’s technologies? Hiring managers probably think that taking the responsibility to train and form new people costs more money and energy than hiring someone who is experienced and can perform the […]
As LocWorld39 in Kuala Lumpur ends, another big event in the language industry is waiting to start. Swooshing across the globe from Asia to Europe, localization professionals will be meeting again at the end of the month to participate at GALA’s 2019 annual conference, taking place in Munich March 24-27, 2019. A jam-packed agenda has […]
Pressure caused by the ever-increasing need for faster, more efficient and more accurate communication is pushing tech writing professionals to reinvent their work. When it comes to versatile writing and international communication, Andrew Owenhas really seen it all. His career as a journalist, sailor and a tech writer (since 2006) has carried him from misty London […]