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Automating Globlisation. LRC XI, 26 th October 2006. Agenda/ Objectives. Agenda Technology overview What Translation companies need Optimizing Globalization Networked organizations Objectives To show a model for automating globalization
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Automating Globlisation LRC XI, 26th October 2006
Agenda/ Objectives • Agenda • Technology overview • What Translation companies need • Optimizing Globalization • Networked organizations • Objectives • To show a model for automating globalization • To show how translation companies and Idiom can work together in a mutual beneficial partnership.
Translation companies’ Hierarchy of needs Integrated System Advanced TM technology/ MT Cost effectiveness Workflow technology Project Costing system TM technology Email, Spreadsheet Ledgers etc Basic translation tools Dictionaries, Computer etc.
WorldServer Optimizes Globalization Publish Create Translate & Localize
Networked Organizations • Most translation companies are already networked organizations • Translators working as independent vendors • Small translation companies being single language vendors for large translation companies • Small to medium companies need access to technology and expertise to compete • Developing own workflow, Advanced TM technology needs adaquette resources • Standards would not be possible without networked organizations
Results so far • Issues with program • This is not for everyone. Support at C-Level and technical expertise needed • Benefits to Translation company • Improvement in processes and technology • Ability to compete with larger LSPs • Benefits to Idiom customers • Improved quality of WorldServer • Benefits to Idiom • Partnering with entrepreneurs • Access to technical expertise
Discussion Peter Reynolds: preynolds@idiominc.com