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Keeping industry professionals up-to-date with the latest news affecting life science translations Other ResourcesWhat is Software Translation?
Is it simply translating the User Interface content? No, it is more involved than that.
Studies show that the number one factor affecting translation quality is the inconsistent and inaccurate translation of terminology. The traditional process to software string translation involves isolating all text elements first such as GUI strings, dialog box messages, and menu text into external resource files. These files are then sent to the localization service provider (LSP) for translation, typically in a static Excel file or RC (resource file) in either TXT or XML format.
read moreWhat’s so special about Life Sciences Translation?
Life Sciences is a highly regulated industry. I for one am glad that it is. Without proper guidelines and control mechanisms to ensure safety and quality, dangerous products could be marketed to unassuming customers. Life sciences companies, especially larger ones...
read moreLife Sciences in The Digital Age: Fast Changes in a Slow Environment
Traditionally speaking, everything about the life science sector is slow moving. From research and development to regulatory changes and clinical testing, the sheer volume of tasks associated with the production of medical devices and pharmaceuticals make for a...
read moreDIA Global Conference 2018 – Boston June 24th-28th
It's that time of year again! In just a few short weeks the city of Boston will play host as thousands of people attend DIA. The 2018 annual meeting of the Drug Information Association will be held from June 24th to 28th this year and bring together life science...
read moreMedL10N Provides Live Interpretation Services at the 10th DIA China Annual Meeting
From May 23-25, CSOFT’s MedL10N Life Sciences Unit attended and exhibited at the 10th DIA China Conference held at the Beijing International Convention Center. This year’s event attracted thousands of pharmaceutical R&D professionals from around the world to...
read moreA Picture is Worth a Thousand Words – Infographic
Earlier this week I stumbled upon an interesting article on Visual Capitalist (Visualcapitalist.com) about the world's languages. Did you know that 23 languages make up the mother tongue of more than half of the world's population? The infographic shares a unique way...
read moreHow AI is Changing the Face of Translation
As the demand for quality affordable translations is ever increasing, the technology to deliver better and faster results is continually being improved upon. Companies are moving beyond traditional translation memory and terminology management systems to find new ways...
read moreConsiderations When Planning for Spanish Translation
When someone thinks of translating content into Spanish, it seems like a relatively easy task. After all, Spanish is spoken all over the world, we even see it on a daily basis as an alternative-to-English translation in a lot of marketing within the US. The reality,...
read moreBig Changes & Growth Coming in 2018 for CSOFT & MedL10N
Last week I had the privilege of traveling to CSOFT offices in San Francisco to meet with colleagues for a variety of meetings, team building exercises, and industry events. It is always an exciting time to meet with colleagues from around the world to celebrate our...
read moreAfter Brexit – What It Means for Life Sciences
Last week we briefly looked at the many official languages of the EU and how that can affect planning for translations. This week I'd like to take a look at the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, "Brexit”, and the implications for life sciences. Due to the...
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