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Microsoft TechEd Berlin

by Charlie Jolly November 17, 2010 Education

Given the importance that technology has in any organisation, our IT Manager David Brooks and myself were sent to Microsoft TechEd 2010 in Berlin. Our goal was to learn, research and connect with like minded people and to bring back new ideas and technology. Like many trips, there was not much time left to explore. [...]

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Microsoft to Translate Windows 7 into 10 African Languages

by Richard Brooks December 1, 2009 Localization

Microsoft has joined the cause of linguistic diversity. The software giant just announced that it will be releasing its new product, Windows 7, in 10 different African languages by 2011.

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Chicago Overcome Olympic Translation Problem

by Richard Brooks March 17, 2009 Localization

Chicago is bidding to host the 2016 Olympics but they have had to change their official slogan from ‘Stir The Soul’ to ‘Let Friendship Shine’ over problems with mistranslation in some countries.

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In a Global World, Localization Still Matters

by Richard Brooks December 5, 2008 Localization

English is the most widely taught second language around the world. However, new research from Common Sense Advisory has confirmed that even when people are confident speaking English as a second language, they feel more comfortable buying products with labels and instructions in their own language.

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