Washington D.C. 2000

The Internet has created a variety of new ways to address the multilingual barriers separating cultures, businesses and employees. Electronic webs of communication are now enabling previous forms of incompatible technology to communicate instantly regardless of format, location or language. The digital form of this communication has become an increasingly valuable asset. This asset must be managed, manipulated, distributed, stored and retrieved in a vast variety of formats in order for a global enterprise to operate efficiently and be successful. The LISA Forum 2000 will focus on enterprise communication: The Resources, The Process and The Management necessary to be successful in transitioning from walls to webs.

Enterprise communication is at the forefront of global business. Success in the new millennium will belong to the companies who globalize their business processes and, master Internet-based multilingual products, services and support. It's not just about selling to foreign customers. It's about being aware of the social, cultural and technical norms of international markets - while responding to client and partner requirements and the demands within your own organization.

This challenge requires that all departments work together towards the same goal. It has to happen across the enterprise - or it will not happen at all.