Case Study
Continuity2
Find out how MLC helped Continuity2 reach new markets by translating their website in 12 languages.
12 Languages
Website Translation
High Level Proofreading
Technology Translation
Client Overview
Continuity2 is a software company based in the UK. Founded in 2002, they offer software solutions for business resilience management, including MeridianBCMS, which is described as the world’s leading BCMS software. Continuity2 aims to provide intuitive and innovative solutions to reshape the business resilience industry through a focus on cutting-edge technologies and best practice.
“Service overall is great and a supplier which are a pleasure to work with. Communications throughout the start to finish is really assuring and the team also put time aside to QA test the translations once we’ve made them live within our software. Responsive, friendly, professional.”
Chief Operations Officer, Continuity2
Client Requirements & Challenges
Continuity2 (C2) sought a reliable language translation partner to undertake a critical project for a blue chip energy company operating globally. With strict time constraints and no room for error, the client needed their website translated into 12 languages to effectively communicate their new sustainable home energy systems to customers worldwide.
Furthermore, they required comprehensive support in integrating these translations onto their website, ensuring a seamless user journey that fostered understanding and engagement.
Our Approach & Solution
My Language Connection provided subject matter experts which increased the speed and accuracy in delivering technical energy translations. This enabled us to expedite the process while maintaining utmost accuracy.
Our team of bilingual and seasoned project managers devised a comprehensive plan, which was executed over several months, to deliver high-quality translations in the following languages:
Spanish
Portuguese
Dutch
Italian
German
Polish
Swedish
Croatian
Romanian
Hungarian
Czech
Arabic
In addition to ensuring the linguistic integrity of the translations, the MLC team conducted quality assurance checks before assisting C2 with the integration of the translated content into the energy giant’s digital presence.
The project was successfully completed within the specified timeframe and rolled out across various regions, enabling millions of energy customers worldwide to embrace and benefit from more sustainable heating systems.
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