New solutions that are changing translation and localization workflows
GARRY LEVITT(Garry Levitt is a localization project manager at LinguaPoint. He can be reached at garry_levitt@linguapoint.de )
Internet-based translation memory (TM) sharing will constitute the next big cost-saving improvement to localization workflow since the introduction of translation memory itself. This article explains the extent of the changes to [...]
When and how to use TM for a successful translation project
STEVE IVERSON(Steve Iverson is president of Iverson Language Associates, Inc. He can be reached at steve@iversonlang.com)
Translation memory (TM) has become a common term in the translation and localization industry and has led to confusion on the part of clients and service providers alike. There is [...]
An overview of currently available solutions
GARRY LEVITT(Garry Levitt is a localization project manager at LinguaPoint GmbH. He can be reached at garry_levitt@linguapoint.de)
In “Internet-based Sharing of Translation Memory” (MultiLingual Computing & Technology #57 Volume 14 Issue 5, http://www.multilingual.com/levitt57), the concept of sharing translation memory (TM) over the Internet was discussed, and the benefits, drawbacks and obstacles [...]
Relatively unnoticed from relevant press and online communities, Yves Champollion seems to have released a new version of his TRADOS-compatible CAT-Tool Wordfast last week. Information gathered from his unfortunately unclear and not very informative website shows that a new version Wordfast 5.1m6 has been put online for download on September, 18th 2005.
Also, Champollion seems [...]
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Translit solution integrates into your Microsoft Office 2003 seamlessly. No need to install anything - just [...]
The OmegaT Project recently released a new stable version of its CAT-Tool OmegaT. Version 1.4.5.04 has been published August, 11th and is available at the SourceForge.net Project Site.
OmegaT is a free translation memory application written in Java and distributed under the Gnu Public License (GPL) allowing free use even for commercial users. Intended for professional [...]
Irish visual localization solutions provider Alchemy Software Development Limited released CATALYST 6.0. With this new generation of visual localization technology, the software contains new features for more productivity and more flexibility for project managers, localization engineers and freelance translators. CATALYST 6.0 supports all aspects of the localization workflow-from translation, engineering and testing to project management. [...]
