Tokyo, Japan – CSOFT International, Inc., a leading provider of multilingual localization, testing, and global communication services announced its plans to speak at the annual Japan Translation Federation (JTF) trade show in Tokyo, Japan on 29 November. At the trade show, CSOFT´s Vice President for North America Matt Arney will serve as a panelist in a discussion on trends in the worldwide localization industry. The panel is sponsored by the Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) and moderated by GALA Board Member, Aki Ito. CSOFT will also exhibit its terminology management and translation validation solutions at booth #3 and participate in networking activities.

“The JTF show marks CSOFT´s official kick off of expanding our operations in Japan,” said Shunee Yee, President and CEO of CSOFT. “In 2005, we proved our commitment to Japan by opening a production facility in Osaka. In 2012, we will increase the local representation and support for CSOFT´s rapidly growing client base in this marketplace.”

“As the world´s fourth largest economy, Japan represents a huge opportunity for CSOFT, but it will also benefit our customers,” says Mr. Arney. “Gaining a stronger foothold in Japan will enable CSOFT to better service our clients as they navigate entry into foreign markets.”

Mr. Arney worked in Japan for eight years as an entrepreneur, and is well versed in its business culture. He will spearhead CSOFT´s expansion efforts and the company´s overall strategy for this region.

“It is a unique opportunity to have someone with Matt´s Japanese and localization background at JTF,” says Mr. Ito from GALA. “We look forward to getting his perspective on the trends he sees shaping our industry.”

“I am honored to have the chance to speak at JTF to such an esteemed group, on a panel sponsored by GALA,” continues Arney. “GALA continues to be an invaluable resource for those of us in the globalization industry and I am happy to be making a contribution by speaking at the show.”

CSOFT invites you to stop by booth #3 at JTF expo on 29 November, where they will be exhibiting.