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Vendor Management Aug 23, 2021

Where to find English to German translators?

In this short article, you will learn how to hire a german translator for English to German language pair in your specific domain, what traits and signs you should be on the lookout for, and see our own selection of specialists available in the Smartcat translator marketplace.

LSP Jun 22, 2021

Stop losing time and customers: Why small and midsize LSPs need a customer portal

How can small and midsize LSPs compete with large providers in an increasingly time-sensitive market? In this article we look at one way to do it: a customer portal that allows you to offer customers a full-service experience, no matter how small your operation.

Companies Apr 29, 2021

Translating subtitles: What tools to choose and why

Translating subtitles can be frustrating because it requires constantly switching focus. Let’s compare some of the most popular subtitle translation tools.

CAT tool Apr 14, 2021

Introducing in-context preview for Microsoft Word documents: See source text in its original layout

In-context preview gives translators a visual guide so they can see the source text in its original layout. Read how it works.

Companies Jan 28, 2021

#LocFromHome III: What’s in, and why join

Learn how #LocFromHome can help you become a better localization professional and forge new connections with people from across the world.

Events Jan 18, 2021

19 key translation and localization events for language professionals in 2021

Here are the top translation and localization events to attend in 2021. Make connections and learn new skills to take your career or business to the next level.

LSP Dec 10, 2020

5 biggest pitfalls of localization managers, and how you can overcome them

Localization managers often fall into the same traps, from too much manual work to faulty planning and communication. In this article, we explore how you can avoid them with a proper approach & tools.

LSP Dec 2, 2020

5 ways LSP businesses can increase productivity in 2021

“How can my business be more productive?” If you want your LSP to grow, you’ll have to ensure your productivity levels are in check. Let’s find out how.

Localization Nov 17, 2020

What is machine translation?

Machine translation is gaining traction in the localization industry as companies seek to reduce costs and scale output. But what is it exactly and how does it work?

Technology Nov 13, 2020

How to translate your website content to reach the global marketplace

In this article we look at what localization is and how you can leverage localization and translation technologies for the most common CMS systems powering websites and their content globally.

Smartcat Aug 6, 2020

CSA Research recognizes Smartcat’s boosted TMS capabilities

CSA Research has recently published an article highlighting how Smartcat has spent the last few months working hard to enhance its all-in-one translation management tool.

Glossaries Aug 5, 2020

Making the perfect glossary

Creating and maintaining glossaries is essential to the translation process. Here, we share some best practices of working with glossaries in Smartcat so you can make the most out of them. Glossaries, which

Technology Jul 7, 2020

Smartcat without the CAT: Just Smart?

Smartcat is much more than just a CAT tool. In this article, we explain how to use it as a translation management system for other CAT tools — or with no tools at all.

LSP May 29, 2020

Keep calm and make better lemonade: Five takeaways from Michael Klinger’s LocFromHome presentation

We continue the series of our LocFromHome follow-up articles with this summary of the sobering but inspiring speech by Michael Klinger of Language Transactions, which closed the event.

LSP May 13, 2020

Small is the new big: Making crisis and opportunity meet

Following the #LocFromHome conference, we asked the speakers to share their reflections to complement the highlights we wrote about the other day. Here’s what Katja Virtanen of Delingua makes of the current situation.

Smartcat May 6, 2020

Smartcat sets out to conquer APAC with Into23’s Richard Delanty

Language industry veteran Richard Delanty, who has been running the translation company Into23 for the last three years, has joined Smartcat as an official Technology Partner to spearhead the company’s growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

LSP May 2, 2020

10 questions to ask yourself when preparing a quotation for translation services

One of the most common and drudging challenges a project manager faces in their daily work is getting a quotation — or many quotations — assessed, produced and delivered to their clients and prospects. Especially

Case Studies Apr 11, 2020

Technology, storytelling, and networking: Lichi Translations case study

As a translation professional, you’re probably aware of the fact that the language services space is extremely crowded, which makes it difficult for many to set themselves apart from the competition. For

Localization Apr 8, 2020

Should you use XLIFF for software localization?

In this article, we take a look at the pros and cons of one of the most popular formats for storing and handling localized strings to help you decide if it’s a

Apr 2, 2020

Smartcat’s special anti-crisis offer for freelancers

Smartcat has always provided its core technology stack for free to freelancers. This will not change — Smartcat's tech stack will remain free for you, always, as well as our marketplace being an excellent

Case Studies Mar 27, 2020

Going against the flow: How Translating Stars thrives on Smartcat in an adverse economy

In today’s connected society, translators and linguists play an essential role in helping individuals and businesses connect with one another. Thanks to the Internet, experts across the globe can offer translation services,

Case Studies Mar 26, 2020

Building a translation agency that makes a difference: The story behind Navitas Group

The translation industry is a unique space because there’s no single path that leads to success, and while there are plenty of ways for translators to learn essential skills in the classroom,

Smartcat Mar 12, 2020

Forbes names Smartcat among America’s Best Startup Employers for 2020

Smartcat, the all-in-one platform enabling Connected Translation, has been named among the best startup employers in the USA for 2020. The prestigious award, prepared annually by the Forbes business magazine and the Statista

Smartcat Feb 26, 2020

4 new ways to handle localization in Smartcat + backups

Setting up effective localization workflows can be a challenge. That’s why we’re working hard to give you the expertise and technologies you need to crush localization projects with less effort and

Localization Jan 27, 2020

What is software localization? Top 5 questions (and answers) to get it right

When you’re just starting to develop a software product, you might not give a second thought to providing it in multiple languages. But the bigger you grow, the more critical it becomes.

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