Globalization Insider

In this issue…

Language Fever (premium) • John Freivalds, JFA
Director’s letter (premium) • Michael Anobile
Language Professionals and Telematics in the New Economy (premium) • Dr. Gideon Strauss, University of the Free State, South Africa
Little Fish and Large Blue Chips (premium) • Robin Bonthrone, Fry & Bonthrone Partnerschaft
The Future of the Localization Industry (premium) • Roger Jeanty, President, International Communications, Inc.
Korean Localization Standards (premium) • Christopher Chung, Microsoft
Other Things Being Equal, Choose the Best (premium) • Tai Young Kwon, Prolangs

The Future of the Localization Industry

IPO Games or Genuine Consolidation?

Roger Jeanty, President, International Communications, Inc.

In this article, Roger Jeanty expands on the ideas he put forward in the panel discussion on "Industry Consolidation: Death, Rebirth, or Confusion" at the LISA Forum - Europe in Mainz in March 1997. In his view, growth strategies must be based on firm ground and enhance value for customers if they are to succeed. Thus while some of the current wave of consolidation will pass the test of time, some will not.

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