Translation | Localization | Adaptation

Attention to detail

Proofreading in context and functional testing are essential steps in any localization project, whether involving documents, software, or Internet or multimedia content.

Errors or inaccuracies that seemed insignificant at an earlier stage may jeopardize the proper operation or use of the finished product. This can have significant financial consequences.

Localization, a complex process

All standardized localization cycles involve several specialized operations that are essential to the quality of the finished product.

Procedures for testing and validation in context, after re-engineering and layout for example, are a crucial step requiring real expertise.

Quality assurance at every step

We perform quality control checks at each stage of the project, from proofreading up to the final check. With the extensive use of ad hoc tools, we control the risks associated with direct translation in the native file or source code.

Finally, we recommend establishing validation procedures to be carried out by experts in the target countries, whom we support with our know-how.

Our specialties

• Proofreading
• Quality control
• Proofreading by specialists
• Linguistic and functional testing

Layout and graphic design in all formats

Translating technical documents—whether product manuals or product marketing brochures—often requires the reproduction, or even creation, of more or less complex formatting and layouts.

Other content, such as websites or online help, requires adaptation of the code tags that determine the formatting. As for multimedia content, it often requires graphic design work. Finally, illustrations such as diagrams, images, and screenshots often accompany the content and must also be translated or adapted.

Providing a final result that is true to the original

We have the technical and linguistic capacity to manage all these aspects and work with all common file formats:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, etc.)
• Professional DTP formats (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Framemaker, QuarkXPress, etc.)
• Image files (TIF, JPG, EPS, etc.)
• CAD files (DWG, etc.)
• Online help systems (XML, HTML, etc.)
• Animation files (Flash, etc.)
• PDF files

The result? We deliver content and documents that match the original, or adapt documents according to the needs of our customers.

Our specialties

• Documentation for print
• Documentation for digital publication
• E-marketing content
• Video, Flash animation
• Multimedia presentations

High-quality, proactive service

Exponential growth in amounts of information content and the need to share this content quickly have led to significant changes in translation practices.

At PassWord Europe, we have always attached great importance to the efficiency and quality of our service. We are constantly evolving to meet the new demands of our customers, or to stay one step ahead of them!

Best practices

Selection of the right human and technical resources, combined with effective organization, are key to the success of any translation project.

Working with many different types of content including technical manuals, websites, and multimedia, or even software interfaces, we choose specialists, determine the necessary translation resources (glossaries, references, instructions, etc.), and solicit validation by the customer to make sure that each project is completed successfully.

Finally, we comply with language service standards, including the ISO 17100:2015 standard on translation services and requirements for service delivery.

Translation technologies

The day-to-day management of what is now referred to as translation resources, such as translation memories and dictionaries, is essential to overall quality.

No matter what the requirements of our customers and the characteristics of each project may be, our goals in using these various tools and environments remain the same: to optimize the translation process, ensure consistent quality, and reduce costs.

Our specialties

• Translation, editing, and proofreading
• Creation of glossaries, multilingual dictionaries
• Creation of style guides
• Creation and maintenance of translation memories
• Linguistic and functional testing

PassWord Europe, with you every step of the way

Although we started out by offering language services geared toward the European market, over the years we have built a vast worldwide network of translators and qualified partners, to satisfy needs in any language combination, for any target market.

Our team is made up of translators and language professionals who are trained in project management and have a variety of specialized skills.

We offer proven expertise—both organizational and linguistic—to successfully deliver multilingual projects in languages that include:

• French
• English
• German
• Italian
• Spanish
• Dutch
• Danish
• Swedish
• Norwegian
• Finnish
• Czech
• Slovak
• Russian
• Ukrainian
• Greek
• Turkish
• Hebrew
• Chinese
• Japanese

and many more!