In the last few months, the matter of artificial intelligence was thoroughly discussed and scrutinised as deeply as possible. However, it still stirs great controversy and inspires fear of a new technological revolution which is happening right before our eyes and might have consequences that are hard to predict. …
In some industries it’s the power of image that matters the most. In others, it’s all about the words. And then, there are unique spaces where these two components are of equal importance – and that’s where we can find the beauty industry. Today’s article explores the role of…
The translation business is a unique sphere where creativity and passion for words meet modern technologies on a daily basis. Veteran translators that can boast extensive track record of finished translations have experienced many groundbreaking advances in their work. Young language professionals, on the other hand, work not only on their translation skills, but also try to make the most of cutting-edge tools that come in handy when tackling everyday tasks. Undoubtedly, the emergence of Computer-Assisted Translation – CAT tools – was a milestone in the history of translation. Such software significantly supports the work of both individual translators and agencies, contributing to shorter lead times and perfect consistency of terminology. It also enables the creation of a reliable translation memory tailored to our needs. Many professionals, however, face the everlasting dilemma: which software should they choose? Today, we will attempt to answer this question by comparing two of the most popular programs available on the market – SDL Trados and memoQ. How does Computer-Assisted Translation work? In such translation environment everything starts with creating a project. Once the source and target languages are selected and files are uploaded, we can choose either an existing term base and translation memory or create entirely new assets. Computer-Assisted Translation is priceless when it comes to the completion of multi-stage projects that require consistent terminology while translating similar files. Previously translated segments will appear in the new project and terms found in the term base will provide automatic suggestions with correct translation. These fundamental rules of operation are similar for most CAT tools. What is memoQ and how is it used? The first version of memoQ was launched back in 2006, with available tools tailored mostly to the needs of translators and project coordinators. Intuitive user interface, as well as possibility to work with both desktop and cloud-based solutions made memoQ a real threat to the unrivalled king of CAT software, Trados. The advantage of memoQ lies in a wide…
Once a privilege of digital nomads, freelancers, and those involved in widely understood liberal professions. Often associated with freedom and enticing, picture-perfect views that bring to mind beach workation or office with a view of magnificent mountain ranges. For some, remote work is a miserable, daunting task. Others find…
Choosing one’s professional path is always a tough decision. The ultimate choice is a unique combination of aptitude, predispositions, and hard work put into perfecting one’s skills. Some professions allow for clear distinction of subsequent stages of education and practice; others come with much more complex ways of gaining experience.…
Over the last few months we’ve noticed the influence of reliable medical translations on our daily life. Before, these used to be linked with translation of medical files prepared ahead of consultations or treatment abroad. In fact, medical translations cover a wide range of services provided not only to medical and pharmaceutical industries, but also for the academia and the world of science. Thanks to them we are able to quickly share information regardless of language barriers, which significantly contributed to seamless work on clinical trials and launching new products on the market. Due to immense responsibility that comes with such services, medical translations require the utmost precision and broad knowledge regarding the realities of healthcare industry around the world. How can we find a reliable specialist that we could trust with your documents? Medical translations: what are the most sought-after language solutions? Apart from translations of medical history prepared for individual clients, the pharmaceutical industry is the one where translations are required most often – especially when it comes to clinical trials. In this case, maintaining appropriate lexicon and seamless information flow are key – but they’re not everything it takes to prepare a great translation! The documents are often presented to various target groups: researchers, regulatory bodies, legal entities and patients themselves. So our work on the text is not limited to translation from English to Polish (or many other languages), but also adjusting it with regard to linguistic and cultural context. Finding appropriate equivalents to the precise terms is just half the success – metric units, for example, also need adjustments. In Europe, kilograms will be definitely easier to understand than pounds. Translators also contribute significantly to advancements in science by preparing translations of scientific journals and post-conference reports. For their authors, such works pertaining to science usually result from years of intense and demanding work; that’s why it’s so important to cooperate with a reliable specialist boasting appropriate competences who will ambitiously approach the…
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