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oneword at the 2022 tcworld conference
After being forced to take two years off, what will the first in-person industry event be like? Can it take place, are there restrictions, will there be many visitors? When we decided, half way through the year, to participate in the first tcworld conference after the coronavirus break, we could not be sure whether it would be worthwhile. But we had high hopes, and the risk was worth it to us.
Quality time: Talk with the RisikoScouts about complaints and how to avoid them
It's "quality time"! We're launching our new series of expert talks on topics related to translation quality and quality management in the language services sector. To kick things off, Eva-Maria Tillmann, Head of Quality Management at oneword, spoke with Dr. Carmen Canfora and Angelika Ottmann from RisikoScouts, who advise companies on the risks involved in translations. The conversation was about complaints and order specifications.
New DIN standards manual: maximum information content at a minimal cost
The new, revised and significantly expanded edition of the handbook "Standards for Terminology Work, Technical Writing and Translation" was published in September. It contains a large number of German-language standards across almost 600 pages, including eight new documents. The standards included are relevant to creating specialised texts, their translation and other aspects of the translation process. The handbook is recommended for a large group of experts in the fields of translation, terminology and technical communication. We explain why.
Subtitle localisation with oneSuite: optimal processes in one tool
Video subtitling at oneword level. We present the numerous challenges that have to be overcome in the complex translation and localisation process of videos, present our tool that can implement all these aspects and give a little practical insight with an application example.
Error sources in machine translation: How the algorithm reproduces unwanted gender roles
Teachers at primary schools are female, at universities male. In hospitals, the nursing staff is female, the medics are male. Women are pretty, men are successful. And German government officials are female, even if they are called Olaf. Welcome to the machine.
“Health, after all, is the summum bonum.” What matters in medical translation
The full Healthcare Marketing interview with oneword director and language expert Andrea Modersohn.
Use machine translation professionally, securely and in compliance with technical documentation standards
We recently explained how machine translation can be used in a professional business context and how the IEC/IEEE 82079-1 documentation standard ensures that technical documentation is comprehensible and usable in all languages. Now comes the reality check: How exactly do you use machine translation for technical texts, technical documentation and communication and what do you have to do for it?
Medical translation is about quality and responsibility: oneword in healthcare marketing
The trade magazine Healthcare Marketing has published an article in its latest print edition that deals with the high demands of professional, reliable and safe translation in the international medical-pharmaceutical sector. The article includes an interview with Andrea Modersohn, director of oneword. We share the essentials.
Updating and tuning the engines: what is new in machine translation?
In the ever-changing field of machine translation (MT), hardly a month goes by without news: new providers, new functionalities, new languages, new thoughts on how MT can be integrated even better into everyday translation. Since we do just that and use the technology continuously in a wide variety of applications, we are close to the developments in the industry and have taken a closer look at some of the innovations.
Join in now: Comment on DIN draft standard for evaluating translations
As a permanent DIN member, oneword has been actively contributing towards shaping new norms and standards in the translation industry since 2019. ISO 5060, an important new standard for evaluating translations, is currently nearing completion. Experts and future users now have the opportunity to comment on the standard in its draft status. We warmly invite you to do this.
Reduce the risks of translation errors and additional costs through translation-oriented writing
At the beginning of July, the new DIN 8579 standard "Translation-oriented writing - Text production and text evaluation" was published. We take a look at the details and explain why authors of technical texts requiring translation cannot avoid this standard.
The best of both worlds: How machine translation (MTPE) and IEC/IEEE 82079-1 fit together
The IEC/IEEE 82079-1 documentation standard defines requirements for user manuals for reducing or verbalising risks when using products. This also applies to translated instructions, which is why translation processes play a crucial role, especially when using machine translation (MT). We explain how both worlds can be reconciled and give tips on what to look out for when using MT in the context of the documentation standard.
What technical translation does for the global standard of electrical engineering and electronics
High-quality translation of technical texts, documentation and communication in electrical engineering and electronics is crucial for the clear understanding and reliable operation of all applications in all languages involved, especially for German suppliers who act as pioneers and quality leaders among international competitors and operate in or expand to different countries’ markets. We explain what is important here.
How does technical translation support international quality leadership in mechanical engineering and plant construction?
The translation of technical texts, technical documentation and communication is as demanding as it is responsible. Especially in mechanical engineering and plant construction, where high-quality products are in demand worldwide and must therefore be understood and reliably operated in all languages. We explain the specific requirements in this key industry.
What is technical translation?
The translation of technical texts, technical documentation and communication is as extensive as it is detailed and comes with great responsibility. We explain the essential factors and explain what to look out for to achieve optimal results in every respect.
Advantages of localisation tools: when translations need specialised knowledge and precise tools
The localisation of software products is a complex process with individual specific characteristics and requirements. It requires highly specialised knowledge and corresponding processes. Localisation tools can provide substation support for this by facilitating workflows, reducing effort and increasing precision. We show the possibilities and tool variants.
Synthetic content: aside from machine translation, what can artificial intelligence do and what does it need?
Companies can use synthetic texts and translations, images, videos and voices created by artificial intelligence to great effect with minimal effort. Nicole Sixdorf, our expert for translation management, explains what to look out for and how this works in a sensible, targeted and successful way.
Check, evaluate and ensure translation quality: the way to the perfect result
Offering perfect translation quality is elementary for us as a language service provider. But how can it be measured? There is no one straightforward answer to this, explains Nicole Sixdorf, our expert for translation management. For this reason, she explains here which individual factors and requirements determine the path to a perfect result in terms of quality and content, and what ensuring translation quality has to do with diligent checking, assessment and evaluation.
Software localisation and machine translation – does it work?
In the right conditions, machine translation can make a significant contribution to localising effective and user-friendly software products in any desired language. We explain how this works best.
Six tips for successful software localisation
Software localisation is the key to ensuring software can be used around the world (usability) and a consistently high level of user satisfaction (user experience). We have helpful tips for optimal preparation and implementation.
Five challenges for technical writing and technical translation
Technical communication is critically important in all areas. While industries drive development, it is up to intermediaries to keep pace to make products and results understandable and accessible to users in different languages. The challenges for technical writing and technical translation are correspondingly high.
8 good reasons to choose oneword.
Learn more about what we do and what sets us apart from traditional translation agencies.
We explain 8 good reasons and more to choose oneword for a successful partnership.