Claris Corp. has released Japanese FileMaker Pro 3.0 last year. The product hit the market with a big bang. FileMaker Pro 3.0-J is now the most popular database application on the Mac and the 2nd most popular database application on Windows in Japan. Kenny Tung will discuss the development strategy used for the 3.0J cross platform release and give you a demo of the features in the Japanese product. These sites provide users with access to local language content and information services.
Japan is now the largest web site outside of North America.
This balance is maintained by product groups in the U.S. working in tandem with full product groups in the local countries. Maury will speak about the philosophy and design behind these sites. Randy will speak about the business relationships and how we go about selecting partners. Maury Zeff, Senior Producer, heads up the product integration efforts in these new markets. Apple's two most recent additions to its line of Language Kits are the Korean Language Kit and the Indian Language Kit.