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Monday, June 21, 2004
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VOLUME 1
ISSUE 14
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Why should website localization matter to you?
by Myriam Siftar
The global economy is more than a catchy phrase. According to IDC's Software research group, “The reality is that over the past decade the percentage of companies in the United States engaged in international trade has increased from 8% to 25%" (Steve McClure, VP, February 2003).
Some of the factors leading to greater globalization: global supply chain, increase of Internet use, e-commerce and trends towards global outsourcing. Organizations seek partners all over the world for the right product at the right price with quality. Telecommunications have made it easier to work with suppliers located in different time zones.
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Welcome WirWIT!
WorldWIT is excited to announce the launch of our newest chapter WirWIT, which encompasses Germany. WirWIT, WorldWIT's 71st local chapter, joins existing European chapters EireWIT (Ireland), OuiWIT (France), ItalyWIT, BritWIT (UK), SwitzWIT, PolskaWIT (Poland), and DutchWIT. Heading up WirWIT as Co-Executive Directors are Sandra Iris Eilenstein and Tasha Kostantacos.
Sandra Eilenstein, owner and director of ITPR (Information-Travels Public Relations) is German born but moved to the US at a young age where she lived for 21 years until she returned to Europe in 1991. As co-Executive Director of WirWIT, Eilenstein plans to use her multicultural upbringing and over 20 years in various marketing, communications and sales positions to "build the bridge" between both German and English speaking business women in Germany.
An international marketing consultant, Tasha Kostantacos develops go-to-market strategies and channel marketing programs for B2B software companies in target European markets. She works ad specializes in the German market having lived and worked there for almost 15 years. Now based near Boston, USA, her co-Executive Director role in WirWIT includes facilitating the networking of business and professional women seeking contacts in the USA or Germany. Tasha elaborates "My experience of living and working in Germany confirms that WirWIT can play a vital role for women focused on advancing their careers and collaborating on a range of issues. As a global networking community, WorldWIT also provides a unique channel for USA-based women with German interests and I am particularly excited about promoting that connection."
WorldWIT founder Liz Ryan is thrilled that these two extraordinary women are sharing the role of Executive Director and is looking forward to exciting exchanges, opportunities and resources that the WirWIT chapter will provide.
Welcome WirWIT members!
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