Globalization, Internationalization, and Localization: What’s the difference?
At first glance, globalization, internationalization, and localization appear to be interchangeable terms. However, although the three concepts complement each other, they have very distinct characteristics. Together, they're essential to the overall process of...
Text Expansion and Contraction in Translation
When you’re thinking of translating your organization’s materials into one or more foreign languages, what’s typically top-of-mind is the quality of translation service to be provided. You’ll want a language-service provider who you can trust to assign qualified and...
What to Consider When Translating Technical Text
Technical writing has become a highly sought-after skill in the professional world. As ever more innovative software, solutions, and technology become available, demand rises correspondingly for accompanying documentation that offers explanation, instruction, and...
eLearning Trends to Watch in 2022
Over the last decade, the eLearning industry has seen significant growth as people turn to the internet for valuable and accessible educational growth opportunities. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, eLearning has become even more sought after following the shift to remote...
When Should You Use a Translation Service for Legal Documents?
Whether their contents relate to a business transaction, provide evidence for a legal case, or outline instructions for handling personal affairs, there’s a lot riding on every legal document, so each one must be thorough and accurate in order to avoid possible...
4 Common Mistakes Made When Translating Contracts
As globalization increases and more cross-border legal agreements are made, translating contracts is in high demand. Contracts often consist of details regarding a deal, consequences for not fulfilling expectations, and information to ensure that both parties fully...
Translation and International Logistics
Both translation and international logistics present special challenges. Logistics, defined as the process of efficiently transporting and storing goods from their point of origin to where they will be used, are instrumental throughout all phases of international...
What to Consider When Translating Your Employee Handbook
Translating your employee handbook lays the foundation for an inclusive and collaborative work environment and enable non-native speakers to easily navigate company policies and benefits irrespective of language backgrounds. In addition, they help ensure that all...
Translation Services are Growing: 2022 Translations Predictions
While the pandemic may have negatively impacted many industries, COVID-19 dramatically impacted the translation industry in a good way. According to Forbes, translation services are growing at twice the rate compared to the global economy. By 2025 the industry is...
How to Localize a Game
Video games have come a long way over the past 50 years. The industry has grown significantly with the growing popularity of smartphones and mobile, computer, and console games. By 2025, the global gaming market is expected to amount to $868.8 billion annually, up...