SDL Confirms Translation Technology Leadership with Localization of SDLX into Chinese
Global Leader in language translation software recognizes China as area of "considerable" economic growth and opportunity
SDL Peking ,Donnerstag, 4. November 2004
SDL International - the world’s largest provider of language translation software - has announced today the launch of a Chinese version of its popular Translation Memory tool, SDLX. This represents the first time a major translation technology player has localized its product for the growing Chinese market, and provides an insight into SDL's strategy on the importance of China as a global economy and key player in the field of localization.
“China’s economy has shown tremendous growth and continues to be one of the fastest growing in the world. This expansion is driving the need for increased international communication with other economies of the world,” said Keith Laska, General Manager of SDL Desktop Products. “China’s recent accession to the World Trade Organization and the opening up of the Chinese market to foreign competition will fuel the demand for high quality translations into Chinese. To survive in this competitive environment, translators will need to look to technology to improve efficiency and quality. SDL is securing its leadership in this market by being the only major translation technology provider to localize its software for the Chinese market. ”
According to the Hong Kong Trade Council, China's translation industry currently accounts for $1.5 billion annually, and that number is expected to grow to $2.5 billion by 2007 with the Translation Association of China stating that there are currently over 3,000 translation companies operating in China.
About SDLX 2004
SDLX 2004 is a complete and secure translation environment for corporations, translation companies and freelance translators wishing to boost the quality and productivity of their translation activities. SDLX has become the fastest growing Computer Aided Translation (CAT) tool, recognized for its easy-to-learn user interface, scalable performance, and compatibility with other systems based on modern technology and open standards such as TMX*. SDLX dramatically improves productivity of the total translation process, from project creation to translation and quality assurance. Find out more at http://cn.sdlx.com.
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SDL Desktop Products is the localization tools division of SDL International (London Stock Exchange: ‘SDL’), the world’s largest provider of language translation software. Its clients include global corporations, software publishers, translators and localization service providers worldwide, all of whom benefit from standards based software that maximizes language translation productivity while protecting investment in translation assets. Its range of products includes SDLX, the industry leading translation memory tool with TMX* compatibility, and SDL Localization Suite, the most comprehensive range of localization productivity tools on the market today. For more information on SDL Desktop Products, visit www.sdl.com/products.
