Bilingual/multi-lingual business software: the spreadsheet

Author

Barbour, Robert H. ; Yeo, Alvin

Author_Institution

Centre for Sci., Math. & Technol., Waikato Univ., Hamilton, New Zealand

fYear

1996

Firstpage

63

Lastpage

71

Abstract

The problem of providing software across national and cultural boundaries is considered. Internationalisation, localisation and globalisation are three descriptors for recent information technology developments in this field. Current practice and advice for successfully providing software in places other than countries and cultures of origin is reported. An example spreadsheet with an English and Maori interface is demonstrated. Suggestions are made for further work in developing multi-lingual software

Keywords

business data processing; information systems; natural language interfaces; office automation; spreadsheet programs; English interface; Maori interface; bilingual business software; cultural boundaries; globalisation; information systems; information technology developments; internationalisation; localisation; multilingual business software; national boundaries; software development; spreadsheet; user interface; Application software; Computer science; Computer science education; Cultural differences; Educational technology; Global communication; Globalization; Information technology; Mathematics; Natural languages;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Information Systems Conference of New Zealand, 1996. Proceedings

Conference_Location

Palmerston North

Print_ISBN

0-8186-7710-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ISCNZ.1996.555270

Filename

555270