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What is the Difference Between Translation & Localization While localization and translation are two very different aspects of communicating between two languages, they ultimately serve the same purpose, to give the recipient of the translation the best understanding of what they are reading. Translation Translation is a written communication of a document, assuring that the […]

Using Translation Memory for Your Translation One very beneficial aspect of working repeatedly with the same translation service provider, such as EPIC Translations, is that we employ the use of TMs when working on your translation. A TM is a translation memory. This means that when your document is uploaded to translation software and properly

When handling documents dealing with the law, it is imperative that the translator is not only fluent in both the source and target language, but also has a deep knowledge of the legal system being dealt with. Legal Translations also hold much responsibility, because legal documents are often dictating a person’s rights. It is the translator’s

Universal language translations Universal language translation is becoming a top priority for the Pentagon. The U.S. Department of Defense, by way of DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), is seeking $15 million in next year’s budget request to devote to a new project they have entitled BOLT. BOLT stands for the Boundless Operational Language Translation.

 Translating Documents by Internal Employees When the need for translating documents arises at companies, the natural instinct is to use in-house employees for various reasons: Employees are easily accessible Employees understand the company products/services Employees understand the preferred lingo While these are all very good reasons to use in-house employees for translating documents, there are also

Did you know that currently there are more than 100,000 million people in China living below the poverty line as defined by the UN? According to  Chinese President Hu Jintao’s remarks at BRICS Leaders Meeting “China has a large population and a weak economic foundation. Our development is uneven and per capita GDP low. We

Creation of BRICs No time in history have the world’s economies been so connected and interdependent as the current time. This translates to many opportunities for your company. The first decade of the new century was a witness to the creation of BRICS – a grouping of countries that consists of Brazil, Russia, India, and

Acquiring Translation Service Almost 100% of the companies who are starting out acquiring translation service from a language service provider think that translation process is like a black box. You send the source files via e-mail. And then you receive the translation back after some time. But did you know that there are lot of things

Preferred Language Services Provider Many small to mid-sized businesses are depending more on sales and revenues from outside of the USA. As a result, they’re deepening their relationship with the preferred language services provider. While this is a crucial relationship, something that’s even more crucial is taking the time to develop terminology that is specific

Private equity investments in Asia investments in Asia Investing in undervalued companies and assets is a fine art when doing it in your native country. Trying to do it in another country, particularly an Asian country, is much more of a challenge then you can imagine. There are various factors, such as: Unfamiliar culture; Unfamiliar

As translation providers, we all know the importance of listening to our clients to make sure we are serving their best interests, but many companies leave out the vital step of educating clients about the translation industry and how our industry dynamics have an effect on their requests. Clients often come to us with little

Patent Translation: The Key to Global Patent Protection The patent industry is becoming increasingly globalized and therefore, the need for a highly qualified patent translation company is greater now than ever before. The evolution of the internet and its widespread use across all countries makes protecting your novel invention that much more important. World Intellectual