Translation Blog

Santa brings early holiday joy to hardworking translators

There are only 10 days left until Christmas, and Santa Claus together with the AIT team are ready to bring early holiday joy to hardworking translators. We would like to wish all translation project managers, in-house and freelance translators, quality assurance experts, proofreaders, editors, and translation students around the world peace, joy, and all the best for this wonderful holiday. May this magical time of giving and spending time with family bring you cheer and charge your energy to last...

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Now Legal: International Translation Day greetings from AIT!

If previously you had to hide in the kitchen to celebrate International Translation Day (since the European Community hadn’t officially approved it), now you can come out in the open and throw a party. On May 24, 2017, the United Nations General Assembly officially confirmed that 30 September is International Translation Day, which makes the day even more special. The UN affirmed that professional translation brings nations together, facilitates understanding and collaboration, and strengthens world peace and security. Whether you are...

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Multi core

How many cores do translators use for word count?

Did you know that your PC may have more than one 'brain' inside? Well, It is still one physical chip but there are more than 1 logical 'core'. Most modern computers ship with multi-core processors. E.g., Intel Core i3 processor has 2 cores, Core i5 processor - between 2 and 4 cores, Intel Core i7 processor - between 2 and 4 cores. And know what? (more…)

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Happy New Year Greetings from the Makers of the Translation Management Systems

Happy Holidays!

Dear Colleagues in the Translation Profession: Translation Project Managers, In-House Translators, Freelance Translators, Quality Assurance Experts, Proofreaders, and Translation Students around the world! As 2011 approaches the finish line, it is time to take a quick look at the past, celebrate the achievements, learn from the errors, and make plans for 2012! According to the Chinese Zodiac Calendar, 2012 is the year of the Water Dragon. The dragon is the only legendary animal in the Chinese calendar. Let's make 2012 the legendary year...

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1 Euro Translation Management Tool for Translators

Technology is only a tool and you need time to learn it and start reaping the benefits. That's why we have decided to make our bestselling tool for translators available for the initial investment of EUR1 only. You can get a full license in exchange for euro coin now and pay the rest later, in 6 small installments spread over the time. Get TO3000 for 1Euro This special is available only in November extended - to those who have found this article, which...

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Translation Technology & Human Rescue

Are you only considering investing in translation memory software or a translation management system? Have already bought some of the solutions on the market? The following information will be of great value to you. After 15 years in the translation management technology business I have a confession to make: TECHNOLOGY ITSELF DOES NOT BRING VALUE.   TRANSLATION TECHNOLOGY ALONE DOES NOT BRING VALUE.   and logically enough...   TRANSLATION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY DOES NOT BRING VALUE ON ITS OWN.     (more…)

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Translation Management Blog is now live!

Hello and welcome to Translation Management Blog! Translation World Why start the translation management blog? My idea is very simple to: Hear your opinion on your translation management workflow; Share my experience of creating a translation agency from scratch and its transformation into a translation management research lab; Hear your thoughts about best translation management practices; Share my experience with creating translation management systems for 700+ translation agencies; Improve the translation management software we publish based on your inputs.   (more…)

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