Website and software localization has always been a specialty of MTM LinguaSoft. Our technically-oriented team enjoys the challenges at the intersection of language and technology. And localization of mobile applications is becoming more and more essential. Mobile computing technology has spread faster than any other consumer technology in history. According to the GSMA Mobile Economy 2018 …Read More
Translating your website is a big step. You’ve probably put a lot of thought into whether or not you need an online multilingual presence. Are you breaking into a new market, or are you improving service to clients who already know and trust your brand? Either way, a localized and search-optimized website makes sense. Estimating …Read More
If someone at MTM LinguaSoft tells you they are running a pseudo-translation on your content, don’t worry. It doesn’t mean that we’re off our game or that we don’t care about your project. Pseudo-translation is a process that allows us to spot potential problems in the layout or display of your translated document, website, or …Read More
Our client, a global manufacturer, needed translation and localization of e-learning courses on business ethics into Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), and Spanish (Latin American). The English version had been authored using Articulate Storyline 360. The English training module totaled about 11,000 words with 35 minutes of recorded narration. We had 4 weeks …Read More
India is vast and diverse. The UN predicts that by 2024, India will overtake China and become the most populous country in the world. It’s already the largest democracy in the world. If you are interested in expanding your global business into new markets, consider these facts: By 2030, India will be the world’s largest …Read More
Are you considering using video to create user manuals and training materials? According to the Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) Forecast, the shift to video will continue to accelerate. By 2021, video will make up 82% of all IP traffic. Currently, YouTube is the second most popular search engine in the world after Google. This …Read More
Navigating the United States healthcare system can be a daunting task for native English speakers, but it can become a true barrier to medical care for Asian Americans with limited English proficiency. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.6% percent of the U.S. population identifies as Asian or Asian American, with the three largest ethnic …Read More
An earlier version of this post appeared on the Society for Technical Communication – Philadelphia Metro Chapter blog. Most e-learning clients only think about translation and localization after they’ve already designed a course in English. We suggest reversing the process, because designing with localization in mind saves time and money. Here are issues that e-learning …Read More
Digital video is everywhere. Demand for translated subtitles and foreign language voice-overs is growing. Typically, global businesses need multimedia translation for training videos, e-learning modules, product demonstrations, market research, and marketing/advertising. If you have an video that is already completed, how should you go about translating it? Is it scripted? Instructional media, e-learning and training, …Read More
E-learning localization has a lot of moving parts: translation, voice-overs, animation and graphics localization, integration, and testing. But before any of these can take place, it’s important to evaluate the English source version and make sure that it can be localized. Is the content and format appropriate for the culture you are trying to reach? …Read More
