“We have had a lot of success working with GlobalVision… They are very receptive to our feedback during the project, and delivered a translation localization that was careful and deliberate.”
“GlobalVision has been a great fit for our translation localization needs. We deliver a technically complex, high-value product, and we need translation quality that reflects that value.”
“GlobalVision understands the ramifications of incorrect technical data to a company that does a lot of engineering. Fortunately, they seem to get it right every time.”
“I’d like to thank you and your team for a job well done. Speaking on behalf of the team you’ve made this a pleasant, efficient and painless experience.”
“… GlobalVision has been our sole translation partner for all major releases and service packs since then. They are very cost-competitive, with strong project management skills…”
“We are very impressed with GlobalVision’s professional approach to localization. Our product-update localization efforts and costs have gone down by as much as 30%.”
“Working with GlobalVision is a breeze, I wish all our suppliers had the same work ethic! I never have to worry about prompt delivery and they provide us with excellent and thoroughly checked translation services.”
“I am quite positively impressed. You met a very demanding schedule with a minimum of fuss required on my part. That is a big bonus for me. I haven’t had to nurse this project along…”
“GlobalVision’s attentiveness to our needs and wants has made them an easy choice for our company’s translations. We can send them a document and it comes back ready to use, no extra work on our end.”
“…we solely use GlobalVision for all our translation needs, software, marketing materials and product specs. The delivery was always on time (many times ahead of time)”
“Highly recommended! … They have always been a pleasure to work with, and have provided our company with high-quality finished products.”
“While GlobalVision has provided excellent translation work for us, they also have very strong project management that allows them to meet their commitments on cost and delivery.”
“We have been extremely pleased that we have found the right company to go to as we expand into other international markets.”
“GlobalVision have the experience, expertise and takes pride in what they do and it shows in their professionalism in managing the project and delivering quality results on time… Highly, Highly recommended!”
“Translation is often a very difficult and challenging endeavor. GlobalVision always takes on the task with a high degree of initiative, thoroughness and professionalism.”
“The work completed by GlobalVision was done on time, in budget, and conducted in a very professional manner. We would highly recommend GlobalVision as a supplier to any company needing translation services…”
“… Now that we have used GlobalVision to translate work into 13 differed languages our Customers tell us that they could not have done a better translation.”
“GlobalVision was a key part of launching our company’s international strategy. Their superior team helped us translate key web pages into eight foreign languages quickly and professionally.”
“We do appreciate how easy they have made this entire effort. Also, they were exceptionally pleasant to work with. Thank you.”
“After ten years of partnership with GlobalVision, SolidWorks can clearly attest to the success of the working relationship… The quality of the language translations has been high…”
“I always recommend GlobalVision to both clients and colleagues because I know their translations are accurate… they have not let me or my clients down!”
“GlobalVision is a top-notch company who not only delivers quality translations that meet or often beat deadlines, but also gives peace of mind that you are always receiving the best value in the industry.”
“The service and professionalism of the staff was A+ … the staff maintained continued contact until the job was 100% complete.”
“GlobalVision always showed professionalism along with a detailed status of how the job was progressing. Their pricing was very competitive and projects were done on time.”
“I have worked with several translation agencies before discovering GlobalVision, and I can attest that GlobalVision’s quality of customer service is unparalleled.”
“Product section looks really good, I’m impressed by the good translations!”
Enabling Globalization
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SolidWorks and GlobalVision Follow Localization Process and Localization Methodology
It is necessary to establish a localization methodology when creating international products, a strategy forged and followed in the partnership between SolidWorks Corp., a leading provider of mechanical CAD software tools on the Windows platforms, and GlobalVision International, Inc., a specialist in software localization and translation services.
Why should one establish a localization process?
As software companies focus on their core competencies, they steadily become more receptive to the idea of outsourcing non-salient requirements to partners and vendors. With time-to-market pressures increasing, one area of obvious consideration is the outsourcing of some or all of the software localization and translation activities.
Software localization vendors create and maintain voluminous glossary databases and specialize in software localization and translation issues. Therefore, they are well equipped to handle large volumes of translation in short periods of time. Since translation is often the critical path in all software localization projects, outsourcing will help expedite the completion of the software localization efforts and possibly enable simultaneous releases of English and foreign language versions.
A typical localization process may include some or all of the following steps:
A Success Story
SolidWorks, a leading provider of Mechanical CAD tools on the Windows platforms, has permanent staff assigned to the localization of the resource files and online help. Through its partnership with GlobalVision International, Inc., SolidWorks outsources some of the localization efforts (manuals), and is able to simultaneously release its software in 13 languages. The software used in the localization process described here includes: gvAccess, gvConnector, gvTerm, RC-WinTrans, XMetaL, FrameMaker, Trados Workbench and Collage Complete.
To insure that the efforts of SolidWorks and GlobalVision are synchronized and to minimize unnecessary translation efforts, we adopted a localization methodology that integrates our tasks together while leveraging each company’s work and expertise.
All the translators involved in each of the languages can leverage the translation database throughout the entire project. Once a database is available it can be processed by eliminating any unnecessary tags and then reused in the translation of other supporting manuals or online help files.
Once the manuals’ translations are finished, they are reviewed and the final result is optimized for layout in the proper DTP tool.
Conclusion: Process is King
Establishing a comprehensive localization process between a software company and its localization vendor is critical to reducing costs and time to market, while maintaining the desired quality level and control.
A localization process may not be a core competency for a software company. Don’t you think however that it is a core competency that your localization vendor should have?