To have an idea of the spectrum of the activities involved in the software localisation process, let us examine it in the context of the process for developing products for the global market.
Localisation and internationalisation are not only additional steps that have to be considered in one of the development stages of a software product. They are essential parts in the whole process of software development, from the analysis of product requirements (local/global), through the modelling, design, implementation and testing, to product maintenance and quality assurance (cf. Fissgus et. al, 2005:190-191).