Localisation has become an essential tool for SMEs looking to expand their reach and gain a competitive edge on a global scale. With the right strategies in place, companies can tap into the vast potential of international markets, connecting with new audiences and...
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An Overview Of The Best B2B Localisation Practices
Globalisation is playing an increasingly important role in the B2B space, with both large and small companies finding success through well-planned B2B localisation strategies. But what are the key factors for success when it comes to localising your B2B products and...
Localisation 101 – Translation vs Transcreation
When it comes to translation vs transcreation, how do you know when your project calls for one versus the other? These similar-sounding processes serve very different purposes, yet both play a vitally important role in the localisation industry. It is important to...
The Foundations Of Multimedia Localisation
Multimedia localisation is essential for companies who want to expand into new markets and increase customer engagement and loyalty. In this article, we explore some of the key concepts involved in multimedia localisation, including what kinds of projects need to be...
The Future Of Localisation Management Technology
Businesses today are increasingly reliant on localised content to reach global consumers, and Localisation Management Technology (LMT) offers a way to streamline the process of localising content, making it faster, easier and more efficient. By improving localisation...
The Fundamentals Of Video Game Localisation
Video game localisation is the process of producing a video game for a different market than the one it originated in. Everything to do with the game is changed to suit the new market, from the name to the artwork on the packaging, the language in the game and...
Zendesk: An Interesting Approach To Localisation Strategy
In this article, we take a look at a recent piece by SmartCat, on how Zendesk, a global service-first CRM company, approaches its localisation strategy. Founded in 2007, Zendesk now has over 6,000 employees and 111,000 customers in countries all over the world — this...
The Biggest Challenges Of Localisation Project Management
In this article, we examine the complexities and challenges of localisation project management, looking closely at the role of Localisation Project Managers (LPMs). LPMs are responsible for executing an organisation’s localisation strategy on a tactical level, a role...
Tips For Strengthening Your Global Localisation Workforce
Managing a global localisation workforce comes with its fair share of challenges, from navigating local legal hurdles to overcoming language differences and cultural barriers. However, with the right approach and strategies, it is possible to build a strong, cohesive...
Cosmolocalisation – How The Metaverse Could Change Localisation
Lately, we’ve been hearing a lot more about the metaverse, but for many, the concept is still somewhat shrouded in mystery. What we do know is that it has the potential to completely change the way we work, communicate and live our daily lives, and in the context of...