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The Evolution of Localization Department Tools: BDO Case Study
Feb 8, 2022

The Evolution of Localization Department Tools: BDO Case Study

The journey to efficiency in translation is a unique story for every company out there looking to expand to international markets. Natalia Garbuz, Head of Data Processing Department at BDO Ukraine went through so many different stages, the final one being Smartcat.

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
4 min read
A Step-By-Step Guide to Website Localization
Feb 2, 2022

A Step-By-Step Guide to Website Localization

You’d like to localize your website, but don’t know where to start. In this article, we’ll show you how to do it, step-by-step.

  • Daria Andronova
    Daria Andronova
7 min read
15 key translation and localization events for language professionals in 2022
Events Jan 23, 2022

15 key translation and localization events for language professionals in 2022

Here are the top translation and localization events to attend in 2022. Make connections and learn new skills to take your career or business to the next level.

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
  • Leo Hellenbrand
    Leo Hellenbrand
4 min read
Winning New Markets With Hyper-Localization - Canva’s Experience
Jan 21, 2022

Winning New Markets With Hyper-Localization - Canva’s Experience

Your company's customer data can seriously help you make informed decisions and take the necessary steps when entering a new market. In this article, I'll share some field-proven insights on what it means

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
6 min read
How Software Companies Can Make Localization and Agile Get Along – Infobip’s Story
Jan 14, 2022

How Software Companies Can Make Localization and Agile Get Along – Infobip’s Story

Let me tell you a little bit about the approach to localization at Infobip. As a global communications platform for businesses and developers, we’re always looking to improve our localization process, especially

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
7 min read
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Project Managers
Dec 24, 2021

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Project Managers

2021 is nearly over and it’s time to start thinking about what the new year will bring. We wish you productivity and success, and we think we can help you with that!

  • Daria Andronova
    Daria Andronova
8 min read
Localizing Your Product Into Dozens of Languages: Quadcode Case Study
Brand Dec 15, 2021

Localizing Your Product Into Dozens of Languages: Quadcode Case Study

As an IT professional, you might often be faced with the challenges of localizing your product and various related materials to many languages in a very short period of time.

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
4 min read
Localization Testing: A Step-By-Step Guide and Checklist
Dec 10, 2021

Localization Testing: A Step-By-Step Guide and Checklist

Want your website or app to reach potential customers around the world? Then localization is crucial. And testing plays a key role in ensuring that localization is done right, i.e. that you’

  • Daria Andronova
    Daria Andronova
6 min read
4 Easy Steps to Translate Articulate Rise Courses with Smartcat
Technology Dec 2, 2021

4 Easy Steps to Translate Articulate Rise Courses with Smartcat

Localizing Articulate Rise courses can be hard with most CAT tools. Now XLIFF files are easy to parse with Smartcat — fewer tags, less clutter, better translations.

  • Leo Hellenbrand
    Leo Hellenbrand
5 min read
Localization management – 4 Smartcat updates that will boost your game
Brand Nov 29, 2021

Localization management – 4 Smartcat updates that will boost your game

To run one or multiple localization projects successfully you need to build a flawless workflow where all parties involved (e.g., translators, proofreaders, editors, etc.) can work together in synchrony. A critical part

  • Daria Andronova
    Daria Andronova
4 min read
All You Need to Know About XLIFF Files and How to Translate Them
Localization Nov 19, 2021

All You Need to Know About XLIFF Files and How to Translate Them

If you’re looking to localize your software to different languages, you may have run across the term ‘XLIFF file’. XLIFF (short for XML Localization Interchange File Format) is a translation industry standard

  • Daria Andronova
    Daria Andronova
4 min read
5 Free Tools to Translate PDF Files
Localization Nov 18, 2021

5 Free Tools to Translate PDF Files

The best thing about translating PDFs automatically is the lack of hassle in the process. Question is, which tool will be the right one for the job? We’ve decided to make a shortlist of popular PDF translation tools. All of them are free to use.

  • Daria Andronova
    Daria Andronova
5 min read
Yandex Go: Smartcat — the Uber of the translation market
Case Studies Aug 25, 2021

Yandex Go: Smartcat — the Uber of the translation market

An interview with Yandex.Taxi’s localization manager on the localization process in place and Smartcat’s role in it.

  • Natalia Hajdu
    Natalia Hajdu
6 min read
Where to find English to German translators?
Vendor Management Aug 23, 2021

Where to find English to German translators?

In this short article, you will learn how to hire a german translator for English to German language pair in your specific domain, what traits and signs you should be on the lookout for, and see our own selection of specialists available in the Smartcat translator marketplace.

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
4 min read
#LocFromHome IV takeaways, as seen by an industry initiate
LocFromHome Jun 24, 2021

#LocFromHome IV takeaways, as seen by an industry initiate

At more than 4000 words, this article is filled with insights into the localization industry, inspiring quotes, and actionable advice for both newcomers and industry veterans.

  • Kate Alekoglu
    Kate Alekoglu
18 min read
Stop losing time and customers: Why small and midsize LSPs need a customer portal
LSP Jun 22, 2021

Stop losing time and customers: Why small and midsize LSPs need a customer portal

How can small and midsize LSPs compete with large providers in an increasingly time-sensitive market? In this article we look at one way to do it: a customer portal that allows you to offer customers a full-service experience, no matter how small your operation.

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
3 min read
Localization project managers: Who are they, and where do you get a good one?
Companies May 27, 2021

Localization project managers: Who are they, and where do you get a good one?

A good localization project manager can increase your global audience by up to 30 percent. But how do you find a good one? Let’s find out.

  • Vova Zakharov
    Vova Zakharov
7 min read
Continuous localization in marketing: Dataduck case study
Case Studies May 27, 2021

Continuous localization in marketing: Dataduck case study

Continuous localization is often associated with software companies. Anastasia Taimanova of the Dataduck publishing studio shares how it can be useful even to a marketing agency.

  • Natalia Hajdu
    Natalia Hajdu
3 min read
Translating subtitles: What tools to choose and why
Companies Apr 29, 2021

Translating subtitles: What tools to choose and why

Translating subtitles can be frustrating because it requires constantly switching focus. Let’s compare some of the most popular subtitle translation tools.

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
3 min read
Simple: On mobile app localization, the I’s in team, and the fire of Prometheus
Case Studies Apr 23, 2021

Simple: On mobile app localization, the I’s in team, and the fire of Prometheus

Read how the creators of Simple: Intermittent Fasting App localized it to six languages and why they think a well-built team is a key to success.

  • Natalia Hajdu
    Natalia Hajdu
7 min read
Becoming a better-rounded company: How pivoting to translation helped one interpreting agency make it through the pandemic
Case Studies Apr 22, 2021

Becoming a better-rounded company: How pivoting to translation helped one interpreting agency make it through the pandemic

When the pandemic hit, Selin Cacao had to make a hard decision. As the CEO of Focus Interpreting, a language agency with 80% of business coming from on-site interpreting, Selin had to change his business model to suit the situation.

  • Lyla Rozelle
    Lyla Rozelle
2 min read
Introducing in-context preview for Microsoft Word documents: See source text in its original layout
CAT tool Apr 14, 2021

Introducing in-context preview for Microsoft Word documents: See source text in its original layout

In-context preview gives translators a visual guide so they can see the source text in its original layout. Read how it works.

  • Smartcat
    Smartcat
2 min read
The Law of the Jungle: How one small translation agency tackles government contracts
Case Studies Apr 8, 2021

The Law of the Jungle: How one small translation agency tackles government contracts

In this case study, we take a look at how Jungle Communications, a small California-based translation agency focusing on the government sector, managed to cut their pricing by 50% and still make a profit — while enjoying a quick and effortless process of finding new vendors at the same time.

  • Vova Zakharov
    Vova Zakharov
3 min read
Internationalization: What it is, why it matters, and where to start
Technology Apr 2, 2021

Internationalization: What it is, why it matters, and where to start

The terms “internationalization” and “localization” are often used interchangeably, which leads to some confusion, especially among software developers. This article explains what internationalization really is, and how to best approach it in your

  • Vova Zakharov
    Vova Zakharov
4 min read
Up to 60% increase in productivity: Translation Assist case study
Case Studies Mar 18, 2021

Up to 60% increase in productivity: Translation Assist case study

Translation Assist was using manual workflows that didn’t scale as their business grew. Switching to Smartcat helped increase their productivity by up to 60% thanks to the platform’s robustness, transparency, and integrated marketplace.

  • Vova Zakharov
    Vova Zakharov
3 min read

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