Case Studies Apr 8, 2021 The Law of the Jungle: How one small translation agency tackles government contracts In this case study, we take a look at how Jungle Communications, a small California-based translation agency focusing on the government sector, managed to cut their pricing by 50% and still make a profit — while enjoying a quick and effortless process of finding new vendors at the same time.
Technology Apr 2, 2021 Internationalization: What it is, why it matters, and where to start The terms “internationalization” and “localization” are often used interchangeably, which leads to some confusion, especially among software developers. This article explains what internationalization really is, and how to best approach it in your
Case Studies Mar 18, 2021 Up to 60% increase in productivity: Translation Assist case study Translation Assist was using manual workflows that didn’t scale as their business grew. Switching to Smartcat helped increase their productivity by up to 60% thanks to the platform’s robustness, transparency, and integrated marketplace.
Events Feb 26, 2021 Stronger by sharing: Key quotes from the 3rd #LocFromHome We picked the best quotes from among the 100,000+ words said at the latest #LocFromHome conference and share them with you to make you stronger!
Localization Jan 20, 2021 How to develop your software with localization in mind In this guide, we’ll discuss why it makes sense to develop your product with localization in mind, what approaches exist, some dos and don’ts, and a few tips to get you started.
LSP Dec 17, 2020 TMS, client portal, business intelligence: Top Smartcat highlights in 2020 In 2020, we did our best to make our offering more all-inclusive for all the companies and teams in the localization industry. Here are the main highlights.
Localization Dec 9, 2020 Continuous localization of Google Docs: How we do it at Smartcat, and how you can do it too Google Docs is the go-to tool for a massive number of businesses. But when it comes to translating your Google docs, the process can become frustrating. Let’s see how you can make it smoother with continuous localization.
LocFromHome Sep 1, 2020 Localization as a living organism: Seven aspects of life we’ll talk about at the second LocFromHome conference Let’s get down to business and see how each presentation and panel brings home the idea of localization as a living organism.
LSP Jul 2, 2020 Translation management systems: What are they — and do you really need one? Translation management systems are the black horse of the translation industry. What are TMSs for? And do you really need one? Let’s find out.
LocFromHome May 3, 2020 Changes, challenges, and opportunities: 10 takeaways from the #LocFromHome conference Key #LocFromHome conference highlights and advice from top language industry experts.
LocFromHome Apr 11, 2020 Loc from Home: Three ways the language industry can save the day in trying times In this article, we take a look at what the translation industry can do to mitigate the negative effects of COVID-19, both within and outside the industry, as it keeps spreading across the
Case Studies Apr 1, 2020 Localizing big & agile software: Kaspersky case study Leading the localization efforts of a large software company is challenging in itself. What happens when this company switches to Agile practices? Well, the challenges get even more challenging, and you have to
Smartcat Apr 1, 2020 CovidTM: Translating faster when speed is of the essence In this article, we introduce CovidTM, a publicly available translation memory for coronavirus-related content. We hope this move will allow language service providers to translate coronavirus-related content faster and more accurately.
Connected Translation Feb 13, 2020 5 reasons Smartcat is unlike any other translation platform or tool Chances are you ran across Smartcat while searching for a solution to localize your content. Or maybe you are a translation company yourself, looking to automate processes and increase productivity. In either case,
Case Studies Feb 6, 2020 3,400,000 words in 10 days: Localex post-editing case study Just a few years ago, a story about a boutique LSP handling a multi-million-word project in a couple of weeks would sound insane. These days, it’s becoming a reality thanks to technology
Smartcat Dec 27, 2019 2019: A year of Connected Translation Time for a yearly recap, isn’t it? Smartcat has been around for quite a while, doing something revolutionary all along. But what has that something been, exactly? Without a term for it,
Freelancers Dec 13, 2019 Top 15 websites to get freelance translation jobs Okay, we know you want translation jobs, you know you want translation jobs, so let’s skip the banal lead-in and go straight to the meat of the matter. Table of Contents: 1.
Technology Nov 28, 2019 Google Translator Toolkit is shutting down — here’s how to rescue your work Google Translator Toolkit was one of the pioneers of (free!) online computer-aided translation, and it was (mostly) good while it lasted. For better or worse, the tech giant is moving on to other
Case Studies Nov 21, 2019 Light as a feather: How Smartcat helped streamline localization of the Flo app Where healthcare applications are concerned, the accurate translation of medical terms is paramount in ensuring that users feel as comfortable as possible when using the service. This is especially true when the application
Freelancers Oct 24, 2019 160+ translation terms you should know: The translation industry glossary The language industry might seem confusing to a newcomer, with lots of unknown terms and scientifically sounding jargon coming at you from all sides. I compiled this short (ha-ha) glossary to make things
LSP Aug 15, 2019 Freelancer to LSP manager: cng.plus case study For many freelance translators, starting a translation agency seems like a natural thing to do. Luckily, with modern tools such as Smartcat this transition no longer requires a huge investment. We talked to
Case Studies Jul 24, 2019 Sobald du dir vertraust: Christian Faust on trust, disruption, and surfing In the language industry and beyond, people often think that disruption is for the young and reckless, while the more mature and conservative of us should stick to the “good old” ways of
Technology Jul 23, 2019 Continuous localization: Smartcat vs generic CAT+TMS vs Unbabel-like As content becomes the number one factor driving the global economy, time-to-market is shrinking more than ever. This means that, unless your company works exclusively with one market, you need to be able
CAT tool Aug 15, 2018 Support for Trados packages in Smartcat Trados Packages are a half-cure for SDL users and a headache for the rest. However, you can create Smartcat projects from them. What are Trados packages? Let’s say, you are a project
Translators Oct 31, 2017 Top 7 pitfalls translators face in the most demanded language pairs Have you ever exclaimed to yourself, “Damn, why is my language so hard to translate into?!” Well, you’re not alone. Whatever your target language, there are always some things that make translation
