Articles and Whitepapers

Acclaro is pleased to make the following resources written by Acclaro's staff and business partners available to current and prospective clients.

An Introduction to Translation and Localization for the Busy Executive

For the busy executive stepping into a new role with responsibilities for developing global markets for their products and services, the prospect of localization can seem a bit daunting at first. Like any industry, it has its own jargon, list of players, common business practices, current issues, and a set of “do’s and don’ts” that affect your costs and outlook for success.

Insider Tips for New Localization Managers

Mika Pehkonen, Localization Manager of F-Secure (www.f-secure.com), a fast-growing Finnish developer of antivirus and intrusion prevention software, shares his thoughts on based on his 7 years experience in localization.

The LISA Localization Primer

Compiled by the Localization Industry Standards Association (LISA), this 26-page primer gives the reader a solid understanding of the Globalization, Internationalization, Localization, Translation industry including discussions on the localization process, tools, pricing, and best practices.

21 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Localizing Documentation and Online Help

You're using translation memory technology, terminology management and you've improved your translation process to remove any waste from the localization process - what do you do next to reduce your costs? In this whitepaper, our translation and desktop publishing specialists at Acclaro give you 21 new ideas on how to go even farther.

First Steps to Creating an International Website

You're selling your products in global markets but you're not quite ready to localize your website? Check out the abstract for this helpful whitepaper from industry expert Jakob Nielsen on how to make your pre-localized site more global-friendly. If you like it, you'll find a link to the Nielsen Norman Group where the full version is available for purchase.

Selecting the Right Localization Vendor – RFP Optional

Selecting a localization service provider can often be a difficult task. What are the right questions to ask? What are the best answers to those questions? It can be daunting. This article provides some thoughts and insights on how to flesh out the information you need in order to make the best decision on a vendor that is right for your organization.

Preparing Your Website for Localization

This whitepaper provides advance planning and preparation tips that will help you prepare for successfully translating and localizing your website into the language and culture of your global markets.

The Business Case for Rapid Localization

In recent years, localization has enjoyed major gains in mindshare with many C-level executives. In this article, we attempt to increase that awareness by discussing localization tactics and strategies that can reduce localization lag time and maximize global revenue from localized products.