Title :
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
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;
Conference_Titel :
Information Systems Conference of New Zealand, 1996. Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Palmerston North
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7710-4
DOI :
10.1109/ISCNZ.1996.555270
