Automation in translation part 2: focus on connectors
How connectors for technology make the translation process quicker, easier and cheaper In the fast-paced, constantly evolving world of global business, streamlining processes has never been more essential. Speeding up time to market and ensuring that people can use their human skills in the most effective way possible is paramount in today’s modern business environment. […]
French Language Day – t’works in France
Celebrating both the beautiful French language and our Paris-based affiliate, Lexcelera On 20th March every year, we celebrate French Language Day. Each of the United Nation’s six languages has a designated day and signifies the UN’s commitment to multilingualism within its organization and its focus on using all its official languages equally. Of course, here […]
International Mother Language Day 2024
How can technology benefit language diversity? A quick look at the ways new technologies like AI and machine learning can open up access to knowledge in more languages. When we celebrate International Mother Language Day, we celebrate the huge diversity of the world’s (roughly) 7,000 languages. Every one of these languages is important and offers […]
Localizing for China: 3 important considerations
Entering the Chinese market is a tempting prospect, but overcoming the language and cultural differences will require in-depth research and a mindful strategy. Over 1.1 billion people speak Mandarin or Standard Chinese as it’s also known, the majority of them as a first language. That’s a very big chunk of the world’s total population and […]
Language and translation in 2024
5 predictions for the World of Languages this Year It isn’t overstating things to say that without communication across languages, the world would be a very different place. Translators are one of the engines behind successful global collaboration and they play a significant role in helping us create the inter-connected, multicultural and exciting world we […]
Words of the Year
What are they for 2023 and why do they matter? The standout word Has anyone ever told you you’ve got great rizz? Or have you ever rizzed someone up? You may well have experienced the power of ‘rizz’ in abundance but it’s unlikely that you would have used this word to describe it. Before now […]
Taking stock of the language industry in 2023
What have been the overriding trends and how has generative AI shaped the year? The LLM era Much like many sectors around the world, 2023 has seen the language industry reacting to the emergence of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Llama and PaLM and finding out about how this new technology can add […]
Do sustainability reports have to be translated?
Obligation to provide information on sustainability aspects and new rules for companies with more than 250 employees Starting in 2024, stricter reporting standards will be introduced for companies in the areas of the environment, corporate governance and working conditions. In Germany, this will affect around 15,000 companies and in Austria, the number of companies that […]
The t’works Group takes over translation management for Götz & Weise
We would like to inform you that our long-standing partner, Götz & Weise GmbH (Nuremberg, www.goetzundweise.de), is handing its translation management over to us on 1 September 2023. ProLangua | t’works has been Götz & Weise’s trusted partner for translations and localisation in over 50 languages for more than 15 years and will be looking […]
The benefits of multimedia localization are hard to ignore
Business communication both internal and external today takes many forms. There is now less reliance on standard email and phone calls as organizations turn to social media, video conferencing, online messaging platforms, e-learning, podcasts, blogging and so on, to reach out to and engage with customers, employees and other stakeholders.