Case studies

ITR’s linguistic and technical expertise spans over 50 global markets and numerous industrial sectors. We have a proven track record in managing technical translation or software localisation projects of a multilingual, high-volume, or technically challenging nature.

Whether you need multilingual DTP or localisation of a software application, a website or an eLearning module, ITR has the necessary skills and experience to take your project through to successful completion.

To find out more about the type of technical translation or software localisation projects we manage, read our case studies or contact ITR.

Case study 01: Software localisation for mobile telephony client

Project type: Software localisation. Client sector: Mobile telephony. Project components: UI strings for push-email application. Timescale: 3.5 weeks. Languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Slovenian, Spanish, Ukrainian. Deliverables: 14 localised and tested applications for UIQ, S60, S80 and Windows Mobile and J2ME devices.

Case study 02: Software and user assistance for developer of virtual data rooms

Project type: Localisation of software, user assistance and user guide material in multiple formats. Client sector: IT (virtual data rooms). Project components: User Interface (Java, Flex and C#) Online help systems (Proprietary CMS system format and compiled HTML Help) Documentation (FrameMaker 9) comprising multiple versions of user manuals heavily reliant on conditional formatting. Timescale: 8 weeks.

Case study 03: Product data sheets in 8 languages for network security client

Project type: Documentation (product data sheets). Client sector: IT (network security). Project components: Multiple data sheets in multiple languages. Timescale: 8 weeks. Languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish. Deliverables: Print-ready InDesign files.

Case study 04: Driver handbooks in multiple languages for automotive client

Project type: Documentation (car owner literature). Client sector: Automotive. Project components: Driver handbooks for 5 vehicle models in multiple languages. Timescale: 6-8 weeks. Languages: Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, French Canadian, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican Spanish, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish.

Case study 05: Software and documentation for mail solutions client

Project type: Localisation of software and documentation. Client sector: Mailing equipment and mailroom solutions. Project components: UI strings (XML format) Operator Manual (InDesign CS5 format) Timescale: 12 weeks. Languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish.

Case study 06: SharePoint Website localisation for international client

Project type: SharePoint-based website localisation. Client sector: Plastics & Polymers. Project components: Workflow development Website localisation Linguistic test plan program. Timescale: 99 days. Language: Simplified Chinese.