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i5/OS globalization
The i5/OS ® operating system is designed to support the culture and languages of many countries around
the world. As companies integrate e-commerce on a global scale into their fundamental business
processes, their prospective customers, established customers, and active partners can take advantage of
increased revenue and decreased expenses through software globalization.
Globalizing your e-business is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity. As the Internet transcends national
and geographical boundaries, the concept of doing business within a single country is quickly giving way
to the need to compete in an international marketplace.
Globalized software gives you the following advantages:
v Increased customer satisfaction that can increase sales
v Enhanced customer support communications
v Enhanced global information dissemination
v A better return on Information Technology (IT) investments
This information shows you how to:
v Create an application efficiently and at minimal expense.
v Retrofit existing applications for globalization and create new applications designed for globalization.
Designing an application for globalization, however, is usually less expensive than retrofitting an
existing application.
v Ensure that the application design does not interfere with the current or planned design of other
internationalized applications.
Note: By using the code examples, you agree to the terms of the “Code license and disclaimer
information” on page 449.
Related information:
Globalize your On Demand Business Web site
System i Globalization Web site
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