Are Translation Tests a Good Idea? #3
Part 3 of our series about translation tests explaining how translation tests can be improved to serve their purpose better.
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Steven Bussey
Are Translation Tests a Good Idea? #2
Part 2 of our series about translation tests where we consider some alternatives to translation samples.
Are Translation Tests a Good Idea?
It is common for buyers of translation services to resort to free or paid tests as part of the procurement process to check if the agency is worth its salt. After all, if you wanted to hire a mechanic
Localization for Startups
If you are about to create your own startup, then keeping possible international growth in mind from the beginning is a good idea. Whether or not it will succeed is another matter, but when it does, y
30th Anniversary of Trados - What's Next?
In 1984, Jochen Hummel and Iko Knyphausen registered TRADOS GmbH in Stuttgart, Germany. The name of the company came from the three words: TRAnslation & DOcumentation Software, and the company's initi
What I Wish I Knew About Selling Localization When I First Started
I am now VP of Marketing at Andovar, but I worked as a Business Development Manager before for four years. I have to admit - I didn’t really know what I was doing in the beginning. But over time I gai
Mobile Apps and Their Global Growth
It is no surprise to hear nowadays that tablets and cell phones have out-sold desktops and laptops in worldwide sales. In this modern era everybody wants to stay connected and small portable devices a
The Past and the Future of eLearning
One of the definitions of eLearning is: “The use of technology in learning and education.” Indeed, new technological advancements have shaped what eLearning can and cannot do for decades. There has b
What is HTML5 and What Does It Mean for Localization?
For the last 18 months or so there’s been a steadily increasing hum around HTML5 and it’s potential to disrupt delivery of internet content. It’s being driven by mobile computing, a taste for open sta
Challenges of Localization for the Burmese Market
The country almost entirely missed the computer revolution that swept most of the world in recent decades. Although character codes for Burmese languages have been allocated in Unicode since 1999, lac
