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If you want to convince someone that machine translation (MT) is a technology best left well alone, you will find countless examples online to prove your point — just browse through one of the many websites dedicated to collecting content that has truly been "lost in translation" when proc… Continue reading this post »
Posted by Daniel Brockman in Language Technology , Localization , Tips and Tricks
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I had the pleasure of flying down to Los Angeles recently and speaking with William Wong, SDL’s Vice President of Customer Solutions for Language Technologies, on how an organization or individual can determine whether human or machine translation, or a combination of the two, is a better … Continue reading this post »
Posted by Brittany Benson in Innovation , Language Technology , Localization , Machine Translation , SDL Research , Translation
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As businesses enter new global markets, whether through the traditional brick and mortar route or by launching their first website, communicating in the language of the customer has never been more important. What shouldn’t be overlooked as companies expand globally, is the need to communi… Continue reading this post »
Posted by Brittany Benson in Cloud Computing , Global Content , Innovation , Language Technology , Localization , Machine Translation , Social Media
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2013 could be referred to as the year of the Croatian translator. So why is the Croatian Language so important? Croatia is expected to join the European Union on 1st July 2013. This means that Croatian will become the 24th Official Language of the European Union. As a result the Croatian p… Continue reading this post »
Posted by Marion Shaw in Localization , Translation
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Big Data used to be about tackling the three Vs – volume, variety and velocity of information. Now, there’s a fourth: vernacular. Big Language means that business needs to act faster, listen more intently, and better understand customer intent – in dozens of languages.Customers who rely on… Continue reading this post »
Posted by Keith Laska in Big data , Cloud Computing , Innovation , Language Technology , Localization , Machine Translation , Predictive Analytics , Sentiment Analysis , Translation
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Advanced language technologies, such as machine translation, have a direct impact on the business value and future of an enterprise. Our scientists contribute to this innovation by implementing advanced computer science and applying their discoveries into SDL products used in the market. T… Continue reading this post »
Posted by Brittany Benson in Innovation , Language Technology , Localization , Machine Translation , SDL Research
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While I was at a Social Media training session here at SDL few weeks ago, listening to creative ideas on how to apply social media across various business units within SDL, I was wondering: Are translators using social media to grow their business? According to a poll on Proz, only few of … Continue reading this post »
Posted by Anna Markova in Localization , Social Media , Tips and Tricks
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Today’s consumer expects information at any time via any channel they desire – this is the norm. This has created new challenges for global companies. In fact, 49% of business executives have admitted that a language barrier has been an obstacle in a major international business deal.While… Continue reading this post »
Posted by Brittany Benson in Big data , Innovation , Language Technology , Localization , Machine Translation , Translation
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A quick stroll through the local shopping mall is enough to remind one that the holiday season has begun. Though December is often filled with the wonderful things Michael Bublé croons about, like sugar cookies, snow and sleigh rides, this time of year also seems to simultaneously bring a … Continue reading this post »
Posted by Brittany Benson in Machine Translation , Customer service , Innovation , Language Technology , Localization , Translation
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As 2012 comes to a close we are capping off a great year with an exciting webinar series on automated translation solutions to improve global customer experience.Improve Customer Experience with Translation December 11th at 8:30am EST/ 13:30 UK and December 13th at 8:30am PST/ 11:30am ES… Continue reading this post »
Posted by Brittany Benson in Machine Translation , Customer Experience Management , Global Content , Language Technology , Localization , Translation
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