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Translation service combinations: find your perfect match
Reading time 4 mins In our previous article, we explained the main differences between text improvement services to help you make an informed decision that best fits your needs. Even though all of these services can stand alone, they are in many cases bundled with a translation service. As the end result and price, will differ depending on which combination you opt for, here are some recommendations on what to pick based on your wishes [...]
Proofreading, revision, editing, and post-editing: do you know the differences?
Reading time: 4 mins Just as tiling contractors can surely tell the difference between furan and epoxy grouts or tailors know how a cross stitch differs from a slip stitch, in the language service industry we can differentiate between various text- and language-related services in our sleep. As with any professional, it is our job to provide you, our clients with a service that best fits your needs. If we clearly communicate what you can [...]
Can you work with that? A guide to translating various document formats
Reading time: 6 mins In the modern world, very few jobs exist that do not require the use of a computer and in many cases industry-specific software. Most of these programs rely on a native document format, tailored to that specific tool. Some of these formats work fairly well with a range of computer programs, while others cannot be opened by anyone who does not have access to the associated software. In this article, we [...]
Translating clinical trial documentation: 2 main challenges
Reading time: 6 mins Translating with the target reader in mind is never simple. Not only does the translator need to transfer the meaning of the source text to the target language correctly, they also need to “hit” the target register just right. In short: the right message needs to be communicated in the right way. This is especially important when working with clinical trial documentation. Broadly speaking, most clinical trial documentation falls into one [...]
Oh, what fun it is to… localise the holidays!
Reading time: 5 mins Before yet another year slowly comes to a close and we take some time off to spend with family and friends, most of us in the business world reflect on the past year and our successful cooperation with our partners. We wish to express our gratitude and good wishes for the future. But - have you ever asked yourself if by sending your foreign friend or business partner holiday greetings you [...]
Machine translation today: to automate or not to automate?
Reading time: 6 mins In recent years, the drive to automate as many processes as possible, using rapidly-developing technology and artificial intelligence, has led to many breakthroughs. Machine translation (MT) is surely one of them. Last month, we briefly explained what machine translation is, how it works, and which tools are the best and most used. In this article we explore the contexts and applications where machine translation is useful, as well as cases where [...]
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