In order to ensure
that your Finnish software translation is accurate and fully adapted to
Finland, you must have your software fully "globalized." While the term
"globalization" has many definitions outside of the translation
services industry, inside the industry it refers to the basic process of
creating software that functions in any market in the world.
Not every
translation company is equipped to perform Finnish software translation, with
its many complexities. When searching for a company to translate your software
into Finnish, you should investigate their capabilities in the following areas:
1. Finnish
Software Translators
Finnish software
translation projects should be executed by professional, native-speaking
software translators who specialize in the specific professional and technical
areas of your company. They should be experienced with issues related to
software translation in particular, such as the proper translation of dialog
boxes, error messages, and buttons, standard user interface terminology, and
software localization workflows.
2. Finnish
Software Terminology Management
Finnish software
translators should utilize translation memory tools such as Trados to translate
the text strings that have been externalized from the various file formats,
resulting in client-specific glossaries and terminology databases. The valuable
data contained in the translation memories, which becomes the proprietary
property of the client, ensures consistent translations throughout the
components, and creates an authentic user experience.
3. Finnish
Software Component Translation
Frequently, a
Finnish software translation project will also involve translation of related
components such as online help and printed documentation such as user guides or
packaging. Your software translation company should have the capability to
translate text from such source files as Java, VB and ASP, XML and ASP, C/C++,
Visual Basic, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and others. Common documentation
file types include FrameMaker, InDesign, QuarkXpress, Illustrator, and Word.
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