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This presentation shows at a glance the principle behind computer assisted tools and provides a short review of the main professional solutions available in the market.

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CAT tools* at a glance *Computer-assisted translation tools

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INTRODUCTION

CAT = Computer-Assisted Translation TM = Translation Memory TU = Translation Unit TB = Terminology Base

Glosssary

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CAT tools are specialised software that make life easier for translators and linguists.

Automatic translation means translating a text using a computer programme WITHOUT human input.

Assisted vs Automatic

INTRODUCTION

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Translation Memories =

initially EMPTY

INTRODUCTION

TMs are updated gradually: they are built up with each translation or with pre-

existing bilingual content that has not been translated using a CAT tool.

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The text is broken down into segments (parts of sentences or full sentences) and translated in such a way as to form translation units (source and target segments) that are then entered into a database known as a translation memory.

CAT tools… the underlying principle

1

SEGMENTS 2

TRANSLATION UNITS

3 TRANSLATION

MEMORY

HOW DOES IT WORK?

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In practice

HOW DOES IT WORK?

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Translator

Source Language Text

Target Language Text

Perfect Match (to validate)

accepts /modifies/translates

Upload Translation Memory (source/target)

Fuzzy Match (suggestions to revise)

No match (to translate)

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The 4 main categories

Automatic translation tools that allow a text to be translated on the basis of integrated dictionaries.

CAT TOOLS

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Terminology management tools that ensure the consistency of the terms used throughout a translation.

CAT TOOLS

The 4 main categories

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Translation memories that make it possible to save the translation segments and retrieve them as needed.

CAT TOOLS

The 4 main categories

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Localization tools that make it possible to translate the text encapsulated in user interfaces, web sites, embedded applications, etc.

CAT TOOLS

The 4 main categories

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Overview of the main professional solutions

Software and Application suites On-line solutions

CAT TOOLS

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Software & application suites

CAT TOOLS

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On-line solutions

CAT TOOLS

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• the #1 reference professional CAT tool • offers a complete environment covering all aspects of translation • supports files in standard formats: DOCX, PPTX, XLSX, HTML, XML... • compatible with the OpenExchange App Store • allows the processing of virtually all languages • solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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• an undisputed leader in the professional CAT tools market • offers a complete suite of tools for all types of translations • supports all standard formats, in particular DOCX, PPTX, XLSX,

HTML, XML... • runs on Windows, Linux and Mac • solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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• a major leader in the professional CAT tools market • offers a complete platform for multilingual production and

management • supports all formats of standard files • resource, training and certification centre • solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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• an undisputed leader in the professional CAT tools market • offers a complete platform for multilingual production and

management • supports files in standard formats • allows the processing of almost 190 languages and variants • solution targeted at medium-sized and large enterprises

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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• a complete CAT tools solution used by thousands of freelance or internal translators

• configurable interface including the essential functionalities for professional management and translation

• supports most standard formats and compatible with other leading solutions such as SDL Trados, Transit and Wordfast

• solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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• a recognised player in the professional CAT tools market • offers a complete platform covering multilingual production and

management • supports most standard files and formats • resource and training centre • solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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• a competitive player in the U.S. CAT tools market • offers a complete platform for multilingual production and

management • supports all standard file formats • capable of processing more than 30 different languages • economical, intuitive and efficient solution • solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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• a competitive CAT and publication solution • software comprises the features necessary for professional

management and translation • supports most standard file formats and compatible with other CAT tools solutions • configurable, intuitive and efficient interface • solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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• a dominant leader in multilingual localization • offers a visual localization platform covering all aspects

of translation • supports more than 170 different applications • compatible with all standard and open file formats • solution adaptable to all types of companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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• a reference player for the IT and Telecoms industry (France) • offers a suite of proprietary tools allowing the complete

management of multilingual localization • supports standard formats and compatible with other CAT tools

solutions such as SDL Trados • full training and certification programme • solution for technology-oriented companies

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

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• offers a comprehensive solution for the translation and the collaborative management of multilingual documentation

• 2 options: XTM Suite (server-based) or XTM Cloud (access via internet)

• technology derived from open standard solutions (non proprietary)

• price according to the number of users and the volume translated

CLOUD SOLUTIONS

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• web-oriented solution (access via the internet) • offers an all-round translation & multilingual documentation

management solution • price according to the number of users and the volume of

storage used

CLOUD SOLUTIONS

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The ideal solution = What best suits each need.

CONCLUSION

Essential selection criteria = Features + interoperability of the files. Not the price.

Freelance, Internal translator or SME? Most of the solutions offer a free trial period.

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Do you regularly produce multilingual content?

We advise you free of charge and offer you customised solutions

Book now your free consultation

CONCLUSION

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Thank you!

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