Localization & Globalization:

Web developers and testers have known about the subject of "Localization" or "Globalization", which basically involves the translation of web pages into various languages, thereby allowing companies to reach a "global public". More recently, companies have begun applying this technology to their GUI and Legacy applications in greater numbers as they enter into the global marketplace. This presents some new issues for software testers, adding yet another degree of complexity to their already demanding jobs. We have devoted this page to presenting a number of relevant and useful links on the subject. If you know of any additional links that you think would be of interest, submit them to us, and we'll include them on this page.

Articles & Information:

	VeriTest Tester's Network has some articles on this subject - must register.
	18ngurus.com Open Internationalization Resources Directory
	*Localization Testing by Hua Yang* - See his entire presentation on Common Software Errors**
	Articles on Localization - from the Lycos Directory
	Quality Issues in Internationalization and Localization by R.Howard and Tiziana Perinotti
	How to Prepare Your Website for Localization - by Myriam Telles
	*Software Internationalization - by Wilson Mar* - www.wilsonmar.com**

Related Books:

	Testing Computer Software by Cem Kaner and Hung Quoc Nguyen

Training & Workshops:

	Software Testing Techniques by Testware Associates
	Silicon Valley Localization Forum by TGP Consulting

Localization Tools:

	Localization Tools - products by Language Partners
	Other Localization Tools - a list presented by TGP Consulting

The Following Companies Provide Localization Testing Services:

	KeyLabs, Inc.		QA Labs, Inc.
	QualityLogic, Inc.		LogiGear, Inc.
	VeriTest / Lionbridge		Sykes Enterprises, Inc.
	ABC Translations		WeLocalize.com

The Following Companies Provide Translation / Localization Services:

	Scribe Consulting, Inc.		RWS Group
	North Shore Translators		Lingo Systems
	SimulTrans, L.L.C.		Foreign Exchange Translations, Inc.
	Media Movers, Inc.		Globalization Partners, Intl.
	LanguageIntelligence, Ltd.		Awangarda
	Asian Absolute Asian Language Translation Services		Oxford Conversis
	Interworld Translations		XTRA Translation Services, GmbH
	ToLocalise Translations, Interpreters, Recruitment		International Translation Organization
	London Translations		WeLocalize.com
	Applied Language Solutions		Trusted Translations
	Temple Translations

Related Links:

	Language Partners International
	Localization Industry Standards Association