SDL Translation Management System

Unify the Translation and Localization Supply Chain

The SDL Translation Management System is the global information management application that unifies the translation and localization supply chain, providing the collaboration, control, integration and process flow required to prepare content for a global audience. It integrates with enterprise data, content and applications, wherever they are located, and manages the complex translation and localization processes.
Deliver global information faster to generate increased revenues from global markets

Increase translation throughput
Eliminate unnecessary steps
Automate manual processes
Shorten time to market

Improve quality and consistency

Ensure translations conform to quality criteria
Adhere to legal requirements
Support global branding

Achieve rapid ROI

Deploy in weeks, not months or years
Connect your existing systems via Web-based user interfaces
Support industry standards like XML, TMX and DITA
Scale using a proven XML architecture

"AMD is continually looking for innovative ways to make our Internet marketing campaigns sizzle with regional content for our global visitors and customers. To keep up with the pace of change for our global Web sites, we are optimizing our project management and content supply chain using outsourced and in-house processes managed by the SDL Translation Management System. This gives us the flexibility to automate or outsource part or all of the process to achieve faster time-to-market for our global content."
Shannan Kurz, Global Internet Marketing, AMD
SDL Translation Management System provides greater management visibility through real-time reporting of performance metrics for continuous process improvement. Centralized translation memory (TM), terminology and dictionaries together with automated QA checks maximize leverage from your global information assets. Tight integration of authoring and content management with translation assets ensures previous translations are re-used wherever possible.

Features:

Translation Memory and Terminology Management
Project Management
Process Automation
Task Automation
Vendor Management
Quality Assurance
Multi-vendor support and organizational isolation
User portals
Online or offline translation
Reporting
Industry Standards Support
Hosted or on-site deployment

Integrates with Enterprise Content Management Systems

Astoria Software
Day Software
EMC Documentum
IBM
Interwoven
Microsoft
Red Dot Solutions
Tridion
Trisoft
Vasont
XyEnterprise

Platforms

Operating System: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
Database Servers: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition, Oracle 9i and above