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Localization Perspectives Episode 5

In the penultimate episode in our series, and with Localization World in Seattle just around the corner, Renato and Kirti discuss industry events.

Selling localized software in Canada

Here at Milengo, we assist clients with their language support commonly after LingoPort has finished their work. And we too notice clients’ needs for Canadian Language support is different when it is deal-based, rather than as part of a broader sales plan, so I too will focus my ideas on that part. I wanted to use this blog to illustrate some examples of projects we’ve worked on to give readers ideas on what processes and technology are available and what is do-able, to help stretch your budget when sales lands a big new deal in Canada.

Creation of common EU patent system faces setback – Translation Implications

Since May 1, 2008, the London Agreement, meant to reduce costs relating to the translation of European patents, has been in effect. The London Agreement provides for patent claims to be available in the national language of the states where the European patent is registered, while the description — which represents the bulk of the text of a patent — can be made available in English, French, or German, the official languages of the EPO (European Patent Office).

Localization Perspectives Episode 4

In this weeks episode Renato & Kirti are joined by Bob Donaldson from text & form to discuss dis-intermediation. With current business models in the localization industry changing as technology advances, who will be left without a seat when the music stops?

Milengo Japan Moves to the Heart of Tokyo

Berlin, Tokyo – 17 August 2010 Milengo, a worldwide language service provider (LSP) has recently moved its Japan office to a new location in Shibuya, Tokyo. Famous for its manic 5 way pedestrian crossing and as one of Tokyo’s biggest cultural hubs, Shibuya is also an important business district with many international companies basing their [...]

Localization Perspectives Episode 3

The third episode in our six part series, Localization Perspectives, is now live. In this episode Renato joins Kirti to talk about standards and what they mean for the localization industry. Watch the video below to find out more and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel over at youtube.com/milengoTV

Localization Perspectives Episode 2

The second episode of Localization Perspectives, our 6 part video blog, is now live! This weeks episode features Renato & Kirti talking about innovation in localization, or the current lack of, and how companies outside the industry like Google are spearheading technological advances.

Visit MilengoTV, our brand new Youtube channel.

Today Milengo launched MilengoTV, our brand new Youtube channel. A place for news and entertainment, MilengoTV brings you all the latest topics in the localization industry. Our first 6 part series ‘Localization 101′ features our resident host and CEO, Renato Beninatto. We’ll be releasing a new episode each week and to kick things off Renato joins Kirti Vashee [...]

How four translation specialists created the next generation of LSP

Milengo, a worldwide language service provider (LSP), has engaged a trio of specialized translation services and technology providers to create an end-to-end translation solution that delivers on the promise of the next generation of translation advances.

“It Might Not Be Right, but It Sells”

We all seem attracted to foreign words. Psychologists tell us that people associate positive ideas with words that they do not understand. In the United States, if you add an accent to a word, you can raise your prices — even if the word has no accent in its original form (check how many grills [...]