Globalization Partners International - Resourceshttp://globalizationpartners.comTue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTGPILatest news, articles, white papers from Globalization Partners InternationalenTop 10 Reasons to Choose FrameMaker for Multilingual Document Authoringhttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/top-10-reasons-to-choose-framemaker.aspxTue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/top-10-reasons-to-choose-framemaker.aspxThe world of multilingual documentation is full of authoring choices for technical writers and desktop publishers …ArticlesThe world of multilingual documentation is full of authoring choices for technical writers and desktop publishers.  Choices from industry standard word processors like Microsoft Word, to powerful desktop publishing packages, such as QuarkXpress, certainly offer the user a wide range of options.  Why then has the bulk of the industry migrated to FrameMaker as the authoring tool of choice for documentation? If you are not currently a FrameMaker user, or are contemplating switching to FrameMaker, this article is written for you.

We will explore what we believe are the top 10 reasons you will want to consider using FrameMaker as your authoring tool of choice, especially if you intend to produce documents that will eventually be translated into another language.

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]]>Website globalization for the United Arab Emirateshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/website-globalization-for-the-united-arab-emirates.aspxMon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/website-globalization-for-the-united-arab-emirates.aspxThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) is part of a traditional society full of symbols, rituals, values and contextual elements, as well as surprisingly unique patterns in consumer behavior …ArticlesThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) is part of a traditional society full of symbols, rituals, values and contextual elements, as well as surprisingly unique patterns in consumer behavior. According to the UAE Ministry of Planning, the UAE is the most wired nation in the Arab world and also one of the top nations in online presence worldwide. In order to reach this potent market, a company's website should be reviewed for both cultural customization and correctness, as well as be localized into the target languages for the locale.

Read the complete article by downloading it as PDF. Articles provided courtesy of Multilingual Magazine.

]]>Website globalization and e-business for Chinahttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/website-globalization-and-e-business-for-china.aspxMon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/website-globalization-and-e-business-for-china.aspxChina is an emerging global economic power with a gross domestic product of $7.8 …ArticlesChina is an emerging global economic power with a gross domestic product of $7.8 trillion in 2008. The Economist predicts that China's growth rate will be 8% in 2009. This means that China has a purchasing power parity second only to the United States and a population of 1.3 billion (www.cia.gov). Last year alone, Chinese online users spent almost $12.5 billion on internet purchases. According to a Credit Suisse First Boston report, the Chinese consumer is going to replace the US consumer as a primary engine of global growth by 2014. In order to reach this potent market via the web, a company's website should be reviewed for both cultural customization and correctness.

Read the complete article by downloading it as PDF. Articles provided courtesy of Multilingual Magazine.

]]>Website globalization for Argentina and Brazilhttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/website-globalization-for-argentina-and-brazil.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/website-globalization-for-argentina-and-brazil.aspxBrazil and Argentina represent two of the strongest economies in South America and also encompass the two main languages of the continent …ArticlesBrazil and Argentina represent two of the strongest economies in South America and also encompass the two main languages of the continent. Due to the fact that it has both abundant natural resources and a well-educated workforce, Argentina is one of South America's largest economies. The retail sector of Brazil is considered the largest in Latin America and has continued to expand rapidly since 2004. From 2000 to 2005, credit card use has doubled as the result of partnerships with big retailers.

Read the complete article by downloading it as PDF. Articles provided courtesy of Multilingual Magazine.

]]>Website Globalization and E-Business Serieshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/website-globalization-and-e-business-series.aspxFri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/website-globalization-and-e-business-series.aspxThe Website Globalization and E-Business Series includes a series of brief reports on country-specific website globalization and e-business topics. This …White PapersThe Website Globalization and E-Business Series includes a series of brief reports on country-specific website globalization and e-business topics. This series of reports is meant to be a primer on e-Business as well as a collection of language, culture and website globalization facts by country. These reports are by no means a complete coverage of these topics. For more comprehensive or customized reports on country-specific Website Globalization and E-Business topics, please email mspethman@globalizationpartners.com.

Each research report is 15+ pages and contains:

  1. Market Introduction and Stats
  2. Culture and the Online Consumer
  3. Culture and Values
  4. Insights into Consumer Values
  5. Insights into Consumer Decision Making
  6. Consumer Segments
  7. Language Facts
  8. Website Globalization
  9. Cultural Correctness and Web Customization
  10. Internet and Search Engine Marketing
  11. Top Country Search Engines
  12. Country Specific Useful Links

The series includes:

  • Website Globalization and E-Business: Argentina
  • Website Globalization and E-Business: Brazil
  • Website Globalization and E-Business: China
  • Website Globalization and E-Business: France
  • Website Globalization and E-Business: Germany
  • Website Globalization and E-Business: India
  • Website Globalization and E-Business: Japan
  • Website Globalization and E-Business: Russia
  • Website Globalization and E-Business: United Arab Emirates
  • Website Globalization and E-Business: United Kingdom
  • Website Globalization and E-Business: US Hispanic Market
  • Website Globalization and E-Business: US Hispanic Market - In Depth

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]]>Arabic Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/arabic-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/arabic-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe Arabic Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe Arabic Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

]]>Basque Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/basque-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/basque-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe Basque Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe Basque Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

]]>Brazilian Portuguese Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/brazilian-portuguese-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/brazilian-portuguese-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe Brazilian Portuguese Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe Brazilian Portuguese Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

]]>Simplified Chinese Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/simplified-chinese-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/simplified-chinese-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe Simplified Chinese Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe Simplified Chinese Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

]]>Catalan Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/catalan-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/catalan-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe Catalan Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe Catalan Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

]]>Czech Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/czech-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/czech-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe Czech Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe Czech Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

]]>Traditional Chinese Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/traditional-chinese-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/traditional-chinese-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe Traditional Chinese Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe Traditional Chinese Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

]]>Danish Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/danish-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/danish-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe Danish Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe Danish Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

]]>Dutch Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/dutch-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/dutch-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe Dutch Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe Dutch Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

]]>Finnish Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/finnish-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/finnish-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe Finnish Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe Finnish Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

]]>German Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/german-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/german-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe German Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe German Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

]]>French Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/french-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/french-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe French Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe French Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

]]>Greek Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/greek-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/greek-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe Greek Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe Greek Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

]]>Hebrew Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/hebrew-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/hebrew-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe Hebrew Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe Hebrew Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

]]>Hungarian Translation Quick Factshttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/hungarian-translation-quick-facts.aspxWed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMThttp://globalizationpartners.com/resources/hungarian-translation-quick-facts.aspxThe Hungarian Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This …Quick FactsThe Hungarian Quick Facts includes brief information on country-specific globalization and other topics. This Quick Facts is meant to be a collection of language, culture and globalization information by country. These facts are by no means a complete coverage of these topics.

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