Commercial Cross-Language Search
Páraic Sheridan, Centre for Next Generation Localisation, Dublin City University, Ireland
Abstract
This session will begin by examining the economic imperatives of Multilingual Information Access. We will examine trends in participation and make-up of those acting as publishers and consumers of information on the World Wide Web, and the languages they are using. We will see examples of innovative use of technologies (e.g. Machine Translation) and user participation to break down language barriers and provide access to information across languages and markets. I will also present some analysis of the Enterprise Search market from the viewpoint of Multi-Lingual Information Access. Where are MLIA features being used? What are customers’ expectations? Who are the players in this space and what do they offer? I will conclude by asking, “For researchers and developers, where are the opportunities?” and provide some ideas based on my own experience and observations in this field.
Course Material
Commercial Cross-Language Search
Páraic Sheridan, Centre for Next Generation Localisation, Dublin City University, Ireland
