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On January 7th, 1954, a massive IBM computer, dubbed the “polyglot brainchild”, translated over sixty sentences from Russian to English. This computer, the IBM 701, marked the first publicly announced instance of machine translation services. Lauded as a miracle and a massive advancement in the fields of both computer science and linguistics, this achievement sparked […]
The world is becoming increasingly multipolar with the locus for world-changing innovation shifting to the Chinese city of Shenzhen, concluded industry leaders in business, finance, and government at the first annual China Globalization Forum. Business leaders, analysts, and policymakers discuss China’s entrepreneurial landscape at China Globalization Forum. “Anyone who stepped foot into Silicon Valley in […]
Entering a foreign market can be daunting, even for the biggest of businesses. While a company may have success back home, being prosperous in an unfamiliar landscape has entirely new challenges that need to be prepared for accordingly; because of this, we have put together a list of 5 key steps companies often overlook when going global.
Taking your company to the global market can be a very exciting time for you and your business. However, going global isn’t always as easy as it may seem. To help you navigate this path, we’ve put together a list of three key things to avoid when taking your company to the next level.
When looking to invest in globalizing companies that are about to go global there are many important factors to take into account. These factors can determine whether a company will thrive abroad, or sink under the pressures of a foreign market. Before investing, it is imperative to fully evaluate the plethora of influences that can […]
The People’s Republic has seen a lot of foreign companies find success in recent years, but a shift is happening in the market. It involves less foreign expansion into China and more innovation coming out of the country. Technology is at the forefront of the shift, with Chinese tech companies beginning to outperform their foreign counterparts. […]
There are many factors to consider when looking at a companies global readiness. So, as a business owner, how do you determine when to take the plunge and attempt to cross the border into another country? In order to measure how prepared a company is to globalize, there are several factors that must be considered. These […]
Taking your business into the global marketplace can be a daunting task, but its rewards outweigh the risks. Here we have put together five inspirational quotes for businesses seeking to break into foreign markets. If you think your company has what it takes to go global, then strategize and execute. Be prepared for mistakes and […]
Approximately 1.2 billion people, almost 16% of the world’s population, speak Chinese as their first language, making localizing in Mandarin essential for communicating with this unique demographic. While Chinese is spoken across Asia, when referencing the “Chinese” language, we are generally referring to the Mandarin language, the standard language of China. The majority of China […]
The global market is increasingly competitive, but in the age of social media, companies are given the chance to stand out, once and for all. Brands have the option of connecting with consumers on their level – be it through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat. The number of social media platforms available makes it seem […]
