System Multilingualization

If you are looking for a translation agency for the first time, here are some hints to help you make the best choice.

There are plenty of reasons why you should choose ACCENT.

Multilingual systems without touching your source code

Conventional multilingualization means extracting text strings from source code, translating them, putting them back into the code, and then retesting the entire system for every language. ACCENT’s approach builds a translation dictionary from the text displayed on screen and switches languages at display time. Because the original system is left untouched, both lead time and cost are greatly reduced.

How it compares

	Conventional approach	ACCENT
Process	Extract strings from code and databases, translate, then re-embed in code	Extract on-screen text and build a translation dictionary
Source code changes	Required	Not required
Testing	Full regression test for each language	Quality check of translated screens
Typical lead time	6–8 months	6–8 weeks
Typical cost	–	1/2 to 1/3 of conventional

* Lead time and cost depend on the number of screens and the scope.

Key features

Translated by professional translators, not machine translation. Because the dictionary is prepared in advance, there are no mistranslations or display delays
No access to source code or databases needed. The solution runs in your own environment, so your data never leaves your company
Works with SSL and with pages whose content changes dynamically
Glossaries and translation memory keep terminology consistent across screens and versions
When features or screens change, only the new text needs translating

Example systems

In-house web applications, SaaS and packaged software
E-commerce sites, member portals and online banking
Attendance, HR and payroll systems and intranet portals
Knowledge and document management systems

How we work

STEP 1Free assessmentWe review the target system and number of screens, then provide a quote
STEP 2Text extractionWe extract the text to be translated from the screens
STEP 3Translation & dictionaryTranslators translate the text and build a terminology-consistent dictionary
STEP 4Quality check & go-liveWe check the translated screens and apply the dictionary to your production environment

Recommended for

Companies that want to launch their SaaS or packaged software in new markets
Companies with growing numbers of international employees who need internal systems in English or other languages
Companies put off by the cost and time of modifying their systems for multiple languages

Talk to us first — it’s free

You don’t need a detailed plan. Tell us about your challenge and budget, and we will propose the best way forward.

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1-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo, 100-6208 JAPAN

E-mail: inquiry@accent-corp.com