2018 was a big year for traveling for the team at MTM LinguaSoft. Myriam traveled to Muscat, Oman to see friends and explore the gorgeous landscape. Ken visited family in Penshan, Sichuan Province, China. He and his family also enjoyed an extended stay at a Buddhist monastery. Jen went to Mexico City to visit her …Read More
In the past few years, neural machine translation (NMT) has advanced dramatically. MT with or without post-editing has become a viable, cost-efficient alternative to human-translated texts. Next-level translation technology Digital technologies have always been central to our business. For example, we use Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools to maintain translation memories. Translation memories are databases …Read More
Our clients in architecture, engineering, industrial design, and manufacturing often need translation and localization of CAD drawings. Teamwork and communication between the translation project manager and the client is essential. What files do we need? For almost all projects, we use translation project management software called a CAT (Computer Aided Translation) tool. These tools are …Read More
In the United States, autumn brings to mind spectacular displays of fall foliage, the somber turning of the seasons, and spooky Halloween festivities. In other parts of the world, a bounty of national and religious holidays fall within a three-week period from mid-September to early October. Sometimes this succession of holidays makes my job as …Read More
Currently, more than 55 million Hispanics living in the United States represents a growing market for health care. However, barriers of language and culture can make it difficult to navigate the U.S. healthcare system. Translating content into Spanish is only one way for the healthcare industry to reach out this growing demographic. Marketing to Hispanics …Read More
Over the years we’ve seen organizations take a variety of approaches to translating content. Although some of these may be okay for companies with small, infrequent translation requirements, we’ve run into four methods that often hang on long after some businesses’ translation needs have become regular and extensive. Using these tactics may seem cheap, but …Read More
If you’re heading a start-up company with limited resources and an unproven product, going international is probably not at the top of today’s agenda. But your product may have potential to sell in global markets, and you will be better positioned to realize that potential if you keep localization in mind from the start. This …Read More
When a new client needs a quote for multilingual e-learning, we’ll ask these questions to guide the translation process. We’ll also make suggestions for controlling integration costs. Advance preparation can streamline the process and ensure a great outcome. Estimating cost and turnaround time for e-learning translation: What version of Storyline did you use to build …Read More
If you are developing e-learning modules and plan to use or market them in another country, translation and localization is a crucial step. People who are taught something in their second language, regardless of fluency, often think they understand more of the content than they actually do. To maximize impact, a well-implemented e-learning course should …Read More
Why wait until clients ask for multilingual content? Here are six reasons why connecting with a professional translation partner now is a good idea. A partner for proposals If an RFP includes translation, fast access to solid information about process and pricing will give you an edge over your competition. We’ll work with you to …Read More
