Wednesday, April 21, 2007
6:30pm – 8:30pm
(Refreshments served)
Localization in the Trenches
The “Secret Weapon” in your Global Product Release Plan
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Product development professionals recognize the importance of localization when marketing products internationally. However, the details of the localization process, particularly in terms of schedule and metrics, are often not well-defined.. especially in the early stages of product development. This month’s program identifies what elements of a localization plan and schedule must be incorporated into the overall global release plan right from the start. You’ll learn to ask and answer important localization questions during the planning phase of products that can help insure your product’s international success and keep your global release on track.
The presentation will include the following takeaways:
- How long does translation take? What buffer is needed?
- How useful are metrics?
- How to break down each localization task into subtasks and why?
- How to assess the suitability and user acceptance of the localized version?
- What tasks should be done internally?
- How to manage the quality of the localization?
Our Speakers:
Sarah Kittredge, Localization Manager, SumTotal Systems
During her 6 years at SumTotal, Sarah has held many different positions including Training Manager, Program Manager, and Localization Manager. In her current position, Sarah manages the localization of the SumTotal Enterprise Suite into 20+ languages as well as many other custom language projects.
Andrew Jones, Senior Project Manager, Rubric
Andrew Jones has worked on localization projects for Rubric for the past 8 1/2 years. His long list of clients includes Toshiba, Adobe, Computer Associates, Sonic Solutions, SumTotal Systems, Evergreen Solar, Bose and SuccessFactor. Educated at Oxford University, Andrew is also Director of Music at "Shakespeare's Church", Stratford-upon-Avon, UK.
Agenda
6:30 – 7:00 Networking & Refreshments
7:00 – 8:30 Program
Cost
$25 Members & Partners
$35 Non-members
$5 More at the door
Location and Map
Intuit Campus
Building 5 - Shasta Conference Room
2550 Garcia Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043