The Future of Translation: Exploring the Latest Translation Technologies and Trends The field of translation is constantly evolving, and new translation technologies and trends are emerging all the time. This article will discuss the latest developments in translation technology, such as machine translation, natural language processing, and other AI-driven approaches. We will also explore how these trends are impacting the
Translation Services for Nonprofits: Understanding Your Challenges Many nonprofit organizations serve a diverse population, including individuals who have limited or no English language skills. For those organizations, high-quality translated materials are key when it comes to serving their target population. For a healthcare clinic in British Columbia, that might mean translating brochures and intake forms into Punjabi and Tagalog. For
Translation can be a powerful investment in your business, generating significant ROI. However, decision-makers tend to view it as a cost center. To win approval for key translation projects, you need to understand how translation rates are determined, what factors go into pricing a project, and how you can make smart decisions that keep translation costs at a minimum. How
In today’s global marketplace, your company can participate in competitive bidding processes worldwide. But when responding to a request for proposal (RFP) from a company in another country, you need to submit a compelling proposal that communicates clearly in their target language and avoids cultural pitfalls. When responding to a request for proposal from a client who uses a different
“Language is the source of misunderstandings.” Antoine de St. Exupery, The Little Prince In our daily work, we often see our clients confusing CAT tools with machine translation, so in this article, we would like to explain what exactly CAT tools are and how they are different from machine translation. Let’s first look at machine translation. What is Machine
Globalization is taking hold faster than ever, increasing the need for linguistic diversity Never has there been a time in history when businesses were so connected across borders, time zones, and cultures. And never has translating a website been so important. Recent events, most notably the global pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns of brick-and-mortar businesses, have thrown this global connection
What exactly is terminology management in translation? To understand the importance of terminology tools, let’s turn back the clock a few decades, before personal computers became a vital part of the translation industry. Imagine that you have a document you need to translate from German into English—a 60-page operating manual, for example. You fax (or mail) the manual to a
Machine translation (MT) is a hot topic these days. Computers and algorithms can produce better translation results than ever before. But what does this mean for the client who requires high-quality translations in a timely manner? Advancing from Statistical Method Translation (SMT) to Neural Machine Translation (NMT) A significant advance in automated translation dawned in 2016 when Google Translate adopted
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