Enabling Language Translation with XML Tools and Standards 
Maintaining consistency between a source document and its translated counterparts can be complex and troublesome. Innumerable challenges can arise with character sets, version control, text in graphics, tables, expansion of text, updates, and so on. Using XML for translation can help overcome some of these challenges. In this article, I explain how XML tools and standards can help remedy tricky issues related to translation.
Schnabel, Bryan. ComTech Services (2003). Articles>Content Management>Localization>XML