Model Development

What we do and how we do it largely depends on where your company is in the localization maturity model hierarchy. By adopting an internationally recognized framework of localization maturity models, EQHO can give you a precise indication of where you are right now. This framework is broken down into six levels of localization maturity, with each level placing emphasis on the following criteria:

- Scalability and adaptability
- Source (Beta/Delta) to foreign language (Alpha) release “lag time”
- Software, website and rich-media development practices
- Internationalization and localization best practices
- Localization standards, tools and process optimization
- Human capital and internal structures needed to support localization efforts
- Localization cost reduction and increased efficiency

In taking this structured approach, you’ll have a much more controlled and predictable pathway to stable, cost-effective growth. You’ll know exactly what budget to allocate for localization as well as the type and number of resources that will be needed to support your growth goals. Most importantly, your managers and staff will have a tangible set of metrics to work through while being given a snap-shot of what’s needed to move your company “up” the Localization Maturity Model hierarchy.

Project Elements

- A standardized localization model framework following industry accepted criteria.
- An audit of your company’s ability to efficiently “go global”.
- An understanding of what resources will be needed to support the localization process.
- The factors needed in order to scale quickly with controlled costs and without quality compromises.

Project Deliverables

- An in-depth comparative analysis report giving you clear indications of where you are now and where you could be with regards to set criteria.
- A consultation meeting or tele-conference call to discuss the action items arising from the internationalization evaluation and subsequent report findings.
- A tangible localization maturity model road-map which is reviewed with you periodically to assess performance and plot the next steps and strategies.

Benefits

- A sensible localization road-map based on tangible growth goals that provide a clear pathway with lower risk.
- Predictable costs for each step of the six levels of localization model maturity.
- A holistic localization road-map that all stakeholders can follow in unison.
- Increased efficiency in all areas from development and authoring through to localization.
- A thorough understanding of all aspects of development-to-localization to ensure that you are heading in the right direction.