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November 2002 |
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Launch
of SDL on-line translation service site
SDL International, provider of multilingual management solutions, has
launched its new on-line translation site, Click2Translate.com, which
offers three levels of translation service: professional human translation,
edited translation and automatic computer-generated translation. Click2Translate provides over 90 language combinations across its three
service levels. Additionally, there are free call back and estimate
request services. Customers can choose to be billed in one of three
currencies: sterling, US dollars or euros. The site also uses a flat-rate
charging model, so there are no hidden costs or additional fees. Click2Translate's workflow is managed by SDL Agency, which was formed
to provide fast turnaround translation and multilingual electronic
publishing. The division consists of an integrated group of project
managers, translators, engineers and DTP/graphics personnel. For further information, visit http://www.click2translate.com. New director of technology for ABLE Innovations, Inc. ABLE Innovations, Inc., a provider of technology-enhanced localisation solutions, has hired Chris Langewis as director of technology. Langewis will be responsible for managing the integration of key language technologies into processes that support clients' needs to prepare world-ready products better, faster and cheaper. ABLE has integrated its translation and localisation expertise with specialised language technologies to offer the market its "Service with Technology Built-In" capability.Prior to joining ABLE, Langewis spent over 20 years in executive and management positions in the localisation, high tech and software industries. He has led teams in the development and implementation of new technology for machine translation, computer-aided translation tools and localisation process management. STAR Opens New Subsidiary in Ireland11 November 2002 - The STAR Group announces the founding of its 34th subsidiary. Based in Dublin, Ireland, the new company will be known as STAR Technology Solutions Ltd. It's mission will be to establish better communication with STAR's clients in Ireland and to provide high level consulting services and system integration in software localisation at local level. Headed by Damian Scattergood and Paul Quigley, the new company will commence its business activities on November 11, 2002. The two directors both have software development backgrounds and are knowledgeable insiders of the localisation industry. For further information, contact Damian Scattergood. Alchemy and ClientSide Excellence AwardsAlchemy Software Development is proud to be nominated as a finalist for a ClientSide Excellence Award in the category of Best Software Localization Tools and Technology of the Year. Out of hundreds of nominations, Alchemy CATALYST was selected as one of three to move to the voting phase of the awards program. Voting finishes on November 15th, 2002. |