Automating Globlisation LRC XI, 26 th October 2006
Copyright © 2006, Idiom Technologies, Inc Idiom Colors R 0 G 55 B 150 R 155 G 175 B 215 R 235 G 190 B 0 Agenda/ Objectives l Agenda –Technology overview –What Translation companies need –Optimizing Globalization –Networked organizations l Objectives –To show a model for automating globalization –To show how translation companies and Idiom can work together in a mutual beneficial partnership.
Copyright © 2006, Idiom Technologies, Inc Idiom Colors R 0 G 55 B 150 R 155 G 175 B 215 R 235 G 190 B 0 Technology overview
Copyright © 2006, Idiom Technologies, Inc Idiom Colors R 0 G 55 B 150 R 155 G 175 B 215 R 235 G 190 B 0 Translation companies’ Hierarchy of needs Basic translation tools Dictionaries, Computer etc. , Spreadsheet Ledgers etc TM technology Project Costing system Advanced TM technology/ MT Workflow technology Integrated System Cost effectiveness
Copyright © 2006, Idiom Technologies, Inc Idiom Colors R 0 G 55 B 150 R 155 G 175 B 215 R 235 G 190 B 0 WorldServer Optimizes Globalization Create Translate & Localize Publish
Copyright © 2006, Idiom Technologies, Inc Idiom Colors R 0 G 55 B 150 R 155 G 175 B 215 R 235 G 190 B 0 Networked Organizations l Most translation companies are already networked organizations –Translators working as independent vendors –Small translation companies being single language vendors for large translation companies l Small to medium companies need access to technology and expertise to compete –Developing own workflow, Advanced TM technology needs adaquette resources l Standards would not be possible without networked organizations
Copyright © 2006, Idiom Technologies, Inc Idiom Colors R 0 G 55 B 150 R 155 G 175 B 215 R 235 G 190 B 0 Results so far l Issues with program –This is not for everyone. Support at C-Level and technical expertise needed l Benefits to Translation company –Improvement in processes and technology –Ability to compete with larger LSPs l Benefits to Idiom customers –Improved quality of WorldServer l Benefits to Idiom –Partnering with entrepreneurs –Access to technical expertise
Copyright © 2006, Idiom Technologies, Inc Idiom Colors R 0 G 55 B 150 R 155 G 175 B 215 R 235 G 190 B 0 Discussion Peter Reynolds: