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In the highly competitive global translation market quality may be the main differentiator – a factor that makes the difference between success and failure. Quality assurance (QA) in translation may be defined as the act of maintaining translation services to ensure conformance to customer requirements or other specifications. QA is implemented by the translation service […]
What is translation project management? It’s a good question if you’re not in the field. You’ll be surprised how integral this is to project managers and the organization alike. Learn more here. http://www.brighthubpm.com
Once your marketing material has been translated or transcreated and proofread, it’s time for the approval cycle to commence. This stage can be tricky, we know. So how do you manage it? Home | Insight-driven localisation
We said it before here — In machines translation you get what you pay for! Takeda Random House Japan Co., Ltd has been forced into bankruptcy with 930 million yen in liabilities. About the Author Ivan Vandermerwe is the CEO of SAECULII YK, the owner of Japan Translation Services TokyoVisit SAECULII for the latest professional […]
Standing out in a competitive market is a must, no matter the industry you work in. The translation industry is no exception, and it’s not just translation companies that need to stand out, but translators too, maybe even more so, especially if your language combination is not exactly rare. http://caroltranslation.com
Considering the intense pressure to maximize corporate localization budget utility and speed products to foreign markets, it is no surprise that Machine Translation (MT) often comes up in our business conversations. It is well known that an MT engine can translate more quickly: tens of thousands of words overnight. http://info.moravia.com
(e-book extract) A. Linguistic stages The various linguistic stages are directly linked to the text content to be translated. (…) B. Technical stages The technical stages involved in a project depend above all on the actual project components. It goes without saying that certain projects do not have a technical stage. The translation […]
1. Remember to leave white space. Most foreign languages will run 20-25% longer than written English. If a formatter has to add space to a translated document for it to fit, time lines will increase and so will costs. http://www.thegeogroup.com
Have you heard of the latest trend in the translation industry? It’s called PEMT and it stands for post-editing machine translation. This is when clients use a program to translate their text before sending it to a translator for the final edit. Some clients use more sophisticated MT (machine translation) than online offerings, … […]
Our guest writer Ricardo Souza discusses the role of the translation and localization project manager in the contemporary translation industry. http://www.translationclientzone.com
The section describes models of budgeting resources as well as budget items that may need to be included for translation (see Tenders, Bids, and Contracts for overall survey budgeting). http://ccsg.isr.umich.edu
Can translation quality be inferred from where a translator is located? Does it matter where translators live? The fabled in-country translators “We only work with translators who are native speakers and live in the country you want to connect with!” Home
This is a personal reflection I would like to share with you… When I finished my degree in Translating & Interpreting I strongly believed that I had been taught everything I needed to carry out a good job as translator. I had a good command of English & German, I had practiced much with Multiterm […]
Common monetization strategies used by app developers should always include the quickest and most cost-effective method for global growth, increased revenues and better user engagement: localization. This article discusses the numerous benefits of translation and localization for applications. Home page Image credit: Death to the Stock Photo
Online resources; MediLexicon; Software; Books … http://www.goldsmithtranslations.com
When a medical report lands in my inbox I know it’s going to be a challenge. It’s probably going to be a scanned PDF or image file. If the client is the patient, he or she will need to be guided through the translation, invoicing and payment workflow. The report itself may be full of […]
Translation memory (TM) and machine translation (MT) continue to change the translation industry. Pricing is evolving, too, as clients, translators, and agencies offer and accept consideration for translation services. But what goes through the minds of the players as we haggle? One way to puzzle this out is to consider how the players view the […]
Last week, I found myself suddenly rolling out a blog post because of an unpleasant experience involving machine translation (or should I say machine pseudo-translation), which I wanted to share with you all. This week I’m shaking my head at yet another affront to our profession, … http://nikkigrahamtranix.com
Marketing oriented translation work is beset with potential hazards. Whether you are concerned with packaging, signage, ad copy, or an international website’s user interface, you know that the path is challenging. (Those compliance and training people don’t know how good they’ve got it.) Glyph Localization and Translation Services
Sound project management is crucial to taking possession of a quality, error free project. If you’ve undertaken a translation or localization project, even a small project, without the aid of a project management system, you may be guilty of contributing to translation errors that have cost your company in lost revenue. http://japan-translators.saeculii.com
This blog post is a spiritual successor to my 10 Simple Rules Every Translator Should Live By which pretty much went viral (well, at least by translation industry standards) with hundreds of awesome people sharing it in their social networks and leaving their comments. http://bestrussiantranslator.com
Language Intelligence employs several professional Localization Project Managers to manage our clients’ complex projects. A Localization Project Manager handles the project from beginning to end including: source content analysis, project initiation, project planning, assembling translation teams and managing in-country translation review. Let’s get into each of these activities in a little more detail… […]
How long does it take to complete a (good) translation? “I could translate 2,000 words in less than 30 minutes”, a potential client said to me, declining my offer to deliver the job within close of business on the same day. “Wow, how quick you can type!”, I thought*. http://www.francescaairaghi.it
The key to a successful translation project is getting the right people to do the job. Highly qualified translators make up the core of a translation team. Certified Translation Services
We consider translation project management absolutely critical for an agency to consistently deliver quality translations on time and on budget. In our opinion some of the most successful language service providers have made translation project management a core competency… http://blog.mundabla.com
When you request a translation quote, you are given a price you probably do not understand. You also want to know why translators ask you about the number of words in your document, why the type of file matters and why some translators ask for a minimum charge. Let us then take a closer look […]
