Lightspeed POS Inc. is a Montréal-based tech company that provides point-of-sale and ecommerce software for small to medium restaurants and retailers. The company helps entrepreneurs work smarter, make data-driven decisions, and create the best possible experience for their customers.

In 2012, Profit ranked Lightspeed number 61 on its list of “Canada’s 200 fastest growing companies.” What began as a small Canadian start-up in 2005 is now a multinational company with 17 offices around the world, 800+ employees from diverse cultures, and users in roughly 100 countries. It’s a great “problem” to have, but it creates a huge need for localization.

Software localization is not without its challenges. It’s crucial that the translators always use the right terms, especially for user interface strings. If they’re mistranslated or the terminology is inconsistent, users can miss important information or get easily confused, which is not the seamless experience Lightspeed aims for.