Local product testing and QA

Following the actual localization process, the localized product version must be subjected to rigorous testing. In addition to technical and linguistic quality assurance, which may be performed in-house and/or by the localization service providers concerned, such tests often involve some sort of in-country validation or acceptance testing by local subsidiaries, distributors, or end users. In many cases, the results obtained from one language version are made available to localizers of other versions and developers via a central “bug database” or similar mechanism, in order to cut overall troubleshooting time.

Business practices

As an emerging and fast-moving industry, localization needs to develop and disseminate best business practices rapidly. By defining a project’s deliverables in terms of its languages, engineering, technology, and documentation requirements; customers and their service partners are in a good position to establish reasonable time, cost, and quality parameters for any type of localization project.

LocaWorks Quality Policy

Quality is the major issue when handling any type of work. In LocaWorks we have designed a tight quality management system (QMS), quality policy, quality procedures to be followed with every tiniest task, so that keeping an eye on any project phase will be so easy. The QMS of LocaWorks is totally complying with ISO 9001 Standard and DIN2345 international standard for translation services. The Head of the Quality Assurance Department, a lead auditor, has designed the customized quality management procedures of LocaWorks.

Quality management

Given the high volumes, fast turnaround times, and vital importance of localized products— sophisticated and consistent quality management procedures are a must. In practice, LocaWorks uses internal QA system based on one or more of the international standards. This has the advantage of producing highly customized quality assurance procedures that can be rapidly revised when procedures change.