Hey! Translations: the blog

As a professional translator, I’m always on the lookout for tools that can make my workflow more efficient and improve the overall quality of my translations. After several months of using memoQ 11, I have had the chance to explore its new features and upgrades. While the buzz around memoQ AIGT (Artificial Intelligence Guided Translation) is real, there are many other improvements in memoQ 11 that deserve attention and can make a big difference in our day-to-day work. Here’s a breakdown of the most interesting updates for translators and project managers alike. 1. Improved Translation Memory (TM) Performance One of the first things I noticed when using memoQ 11 was the speed and accuracy of its Translation Memory (TM) . MemoQ 11 has significantly optimized TM performance, especially with large translation databases. I often work on projects with extensive TMs, and previously, I sometimes experienced slow searches or lag when retrieving matches. With memoQ 11, the searches are lightning...

As a professional translator, I encounter the challenges of multilingual communication firsthand. Like many in my field, I turned to machine translation tools to assist with my work. Among the various options available, DeepL has quickly gained prominence, thanks to its ability to produce translations that are smooth and natural. However, despite its many strengths, it’s important to acknowledge that DeepL, like any technological tool, has its limitations.   DeepL: A Specialized NMT for Translation DeepL operates on a neural machine translation (NMT) model, specifically designed and trained to excel in the task of translating between different languages. Unlike more generalist translation tools, DeepL’s model is trained on vast datasets of bilingual text, which allows it to learn language correspondences with impressive precision. This model is finely tuned for translation, focusing on aspects like context understanding, linguistic nuances, and continuous improvement based ...

Tracking the Latest Trends in Translation Technology Hello everyone, and welcome to my blog dedicated to the fascinating world of translation technology! I am Jérémy Callier, a professional translator with nearly 10 years of experience and a lecturer at the University of Liège. Through this blog, I aim to share my insights, discoveries, and thoughts on the tools that are transforming our profession. A Constantly Evolving Profession Over the past decade, the landscape of translation has changed dramatically. Translation tools, commonly referred to as CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools, have become essential. These tools not only make the translator’s job easier but also reinvent how we work. The Rise of New Technologies While traditional CAT tools like SDL Trados Studio and MemoQ remain foundational, the integration of new technologies is my passion. Here’s a brief overview of some of the cutting-edge developments in Translation: 1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning AI...