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Software and Technology Localization into European Languages
Asiatis localizes software and technology content into European languages for SaaS companies, platforms and fintech firms operating from Singapore. Work covers user interfaces, API documentation, release notes and product marketing for European users. Every project is handled by localization specialists and revised by a second linguist before delivery.
By Asiatis Singapore · Last updated 24 August 2026
Why software localization is different
Software localization is an engineering workflow, not a document translation. Three constraints shape every project:
- 1
Strings are not sentences. UI strings have length limits, variables and plural forms; translated without context they break layouts or read wrongly. In-context linguistic review (LQA) is how this is caught before release.
- 2
Locale, not language. Dates, numbers, currencies and sort order follow the locale, using references such as Unicode CLDR; fr-FR and fr-CA are different targets, and getting the locale wrong is a functional bug.
- 3
Localization is continuous. Product ships weekly, so localization runs through connectors (GitHub, Figma, Phrase) and translation memory rather than one-off files, or it falls behind the release train.
What we translate
| Document type | Typical target languages | Typical constraint |
|---|---|---|
| User interface (UI) strings | All shipped locales | Length limits, variables, plurals |
| API and developer documentation | English plus key European locales | Code samples untouched, terminology |
| Release notes and changelogs | Shipped locales | Fast, recurring turnaround |
| In-app help and knowledge base | Market locales | Consistency with UI terminology |
| Product marketing and website | Target-market locales | Transcreation of taglines |
| Legal and policy pages (ToS, privacy) | Market languages | Precise, reviewed wording |
| Accessibility content | Shipped locales | WCAG-aligned alt text and labels |
How Asiatis handles these projects
Localization specialists only. Linguists working on software content have localization experience with strings, variables and CAT/connector workflows. Domain assignment is not optional.
TM and connector-based workflows. Translation memory plus connectors for GitHub, Figma and platforms such as Phrase let content flow both ways, so localization keeps pace with releases.
Two-linguist process with in-context LQA. Translation and revision, plus in-context linguistic review on the build or screen to catch truncation, wrong variables and ambiguous short strings.
Locale handling. Dates, numbers, currencies and sorting are applied per locale using Unicode CLDR conventions, so each market gets correct formats, not just correct words.
Confidentiality. Pre-release features and roadmaps are handled under NDA with restricted access.
Key facts
- Software content is handled by localization specialists, not generalists.
- String length, variables and plural forms are handled with in-context LQA.
- Dates, numbers and currencies are locale-correct per Unicode CLDR.
- Connector workflows (GitHub, Figma, Phrase) keep pace with weekly releases.
- Accessibility content is localized in line with WCAG.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you handle UI strings with variables and plural forms?
- Placeholders and plural rules are preserved and adapted per locale, then tested in context, so variables render correctly and plurals are grammatical in each target language rather than mechanically substituted.
- Can you integrate with our CI and design tools?
- Yes. Connectors for GitHub, Figma and localization platforms such as Phrase let strings flow to us and back automatically, so localization runs as part of your release process rather than as a separate hand-off.
- What is in-context linguistic review?
- It is reviewing strings where they actually appear — on the screen or in a test build — to catch truncation, wrong variables and short strings whose meaning is ambiguous out of context and invisible in a spreadsheet.
- Do you handle European locale differences such as fr-FR versus fr-CA?
- Yes. We scope by locale, not language, and apply the correct conventions for each; European French and Canadian French are separate targets with different vocabulary and formats.
- Can you help with WCAG accessibility content?
- Yes. Alt text, labels and other accessibility strings are localized to read naturally and to meet WCAG expectations in each language, alongside the visible interface.
Ready to start your project?
Contact our Singapore office to discuss your translation needs.
541 Orchard Road, #09-01, Liat Towers, Singapore 238881