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5 Translation Terms You Should Be Familiar With

As a business or brand looking to expand into global markets, you’ll need to take several active steps. We’ve mentioned this in previous posts, and it’s worth mentioning again now, because not enough people understand the importance, not to mention the benefits of moving into international markets. Step 1 is to find a translator, or translators, who can bring you forward into whatever target culture you have in mind. The key here is deciding how you wish to expand. Once you’ve mapped out and designed a plan, you can contact

December 17, 2013 No Comments

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6 Benefits Of Working With An LSP

If you’re looking to expand into global and international markets, then you know and understand why translation is so important. Communication is the great equalizer—we all need it to function in society, be it communication between customers, employees, vendors, etc. Here are 6 reasons why you may want to consider working with a language service provider like ITC Global to take your business or brand global. When a product or service is translated into the native language of the customer, they are far more likely to purchase said product or

December 16, 2013 No Comments

Translation

Should I Be Worried That My LSP Utilizes CAT Tools?

The truth that so many translators would prefer not to admit is that CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools are effective for some forms of translation. They are, of course, no replacement for a skilled translator who is familiar with the ins and outs of Arabic regional spoken language or the specifics of dialect between Mandarin and Cantonese. But you shouldn’t discount your LSP entirely if there is some utilization of CAT tools. Computer skills are not only a vital resource for translators to have, but they’re widely used by translation agencies

December 9, 2013 No Comments

Interpretation

Stylistic Translation & Accuracy

We at ITC Global know that, when it comes to picking a language service provider that will be a great match for you and your project, you need to consider many variables. So why should you choose ITC simply because we tell you to? The answer is that quality, especially in the world of translation, matters. It matters, and ITC knows this. ITC Global has experienced translators that have expertise in two primary areas: accuracy and style. This is important. Stylistic Necessity Although your project may already be on paper,

December 2, 2013 No Comments

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Why Is A Project Manager Necessary?

“But why is a project manager necessary for my text’s translation?” Have you asked your Language Service Provider this? You may be wondering. And that’s good. Wondering is a great thing for your project. It means you’re invested. The good news is that, if you have a project manager on your side, you won’t be the only invested one. What Is A Project Manager? Here’s what we at ITC Global can tell you about it: Our translation project managers fulfill the role of client’s first point-of-contact. And this relationship runs

November 22, 2013 No Comments

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Translators vs Interpreters – What’s The Difference?

When it comes to the field of linguistics, there’s a common discrepancy that many are unaware of. One of which is the difference between an interpreter and a translator. But it’s important for you to know the difference because when you’re looking to move your business or brand into the international markets, your switch from the source culture to the target culture will depend on the skill and quality of a translator. Are you sure you’re not mistaking one for the other? What’s The Difference? The truth is that the

November 22, 2013 No Comments

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Translation’s Misconceptions

Here are 3 common misconceptions in the realm of translation. 1. CAT tools will replace translators Though CAT (computer-aided translation) tools are incredibly advanced these days, they’re no substitute for translator that has experience in the target and source languages of your project, as well as your specialization. Are you a pharmaceutical company? If so, that’s going to mean you’ll need a translator that has taken the time, effort, and energy required to familiarize themselves with pharmaceutical practices, policies, procedures, and terminology. The more keyed to your field the translator

November 22, 2013 No Comments

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Machine Translations – More Harm Than Good?

Whether you’re translating technical content, medical documents, or a marketing ad campaign, there are just some substitutions you should definitely avoid. In terms of online machine translation, you typically want to avoid the simple route—and by “simple,” we certainly mean the convenient access to things like Google translate. For a quick translation—or even a simple reference point—the online tool may suffice. However, there is no real substitute for a real, true and tested language service provider. Trust your project to the experienced hands of a human translator like the ones

November 19, 2013 No Comments