by Asif Afzal | Nov 27, 2018 | Language, Localization, Translation
Researchers at Dublin City University have released results of a study that suggests that, despite the hype surrounding Artificial Intelligence and Machine Translation (MT), technology struggles to complete with human expertise when translating literary texts. The...
by Asif Afzal | Nov 23, 2018 | Doing business, Language, Localization
It has never been easier to access overseas audiences with the globalised world we enjoy at present. However, this interaction has presented some new challenges for businesses who want to make the most of these opportunities. Brands must translate effortlessly from...
by Asif Afzal | Nov 21, 2018 | Language, Translation
Google Translate can be an extremely useful tool when used for simple translations such as, helping the kids with their French homework, or deciphering a common phrase from another language while you’re on holiday. However, if you require an accurate, eloquent, or...
by Asif Afzal | Nov 20, 2018 | Doing business, Language, Translation
Fears that the importance of the English language throughout Europe would diminish amid the Brexit turmoil, have been deemed unfounded, according to a recent article online. France had hoped, with the exit of Britain from the EU, that the French language would once...
by Asif Afzal | Nov 13, 2018 | Doing business, Language, Translation
While we are all still waiting for the Brexit negotiations to be finalised, there have been frantic behind-the-scenes consultations by big business, regarding potential moves from the UK, once the deal has been brokered. Lloyd’s of London confirmed they will open a...
by Asif Afzal | Nov 12, 2018 | Cross-Cultural Training, Language, Translation
There are many benefits to learning a new language. From improving your health (both physical and mental), to increasing your cultural awareness, and giving you the opportunity for enhanced interaction with other people, learning a foreign language can be fun,...
by Asif Afzal | Nov 7, 2018 | Doing business, Localization, Translation
The demand for translation services has never been higher than in today’s global marketplace. Business are finding that offering a one-language-fits-all perspective just won’t cut it when it comes to encouraging customers to purchase products and services from a...
by Asif Afzal | Oct 29, 2018 | Copywriting, Doing business, Translation
We all know that writing engaging, accurate and contemporary web copy (or content) is essential to your online success, and while writing it yourself might seem like a good idea at first, it can soon become time-consuming, and challenging. Another factor to consider,...
by Asif Afzal | Oct 24, 2018 | Doing business, Language, Localization, Translation
When considering multilingual design for an international audience, your first port of call may not necessarily be your translation provider. They have perhaps, helped you with translating some of your content for your website, or assisted with localised copywriting...
by Asif Afzal | Oct 17, 2018 | Interpreting, Language, Translation
The world’s first translation machine, designed specifically for translating British Sign Language (BSL) into written English, is being designed by the Centre for Vision Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP) at the University of Surrey. The project, worth around £1...
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