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Financial period ends – how can we help you?

14.11.2024 by Delingua

For many companies, the financial period is a calendar year, which means that the financial period ends at the turn of the year. At the end of the financial period, companies must remember to provide their auditor with, for example, receipts, possible loans, investments or changes in the activities of the company as well as to carry out an inventory.

The new financial period also brings certain things to remember. At the beginning of the year, an annual report on the previous year will be drawn up and a meeting of the Board of Directors and an annual general meeting will be arranged. It is a good idea for companies operating internationally to prepare the annual report in all of the languages used in the company to allow owners and investors to get acquainted with the figures and events of the previous year. If the company has foreign owners, it would also be advisable to arrange annual general meetings in such a way that everyone attending them understands what is being said. In such cases, professional interpreting is justified.

We are happy to help when you need to have the annual report translated or interpreting arranged for the annual general meeting. From us, you can order a translation of your annual report and interpreting for the annual general meeting. We have compiled a few tips below to keep in mind when the annual report and the annual general meeting are topical.

Tips for having an annual report translated

When ordering a translation of the annual report, it is worthwhile to get in touch early enough. Annual report projects are ordered and scheduled well in advance, and professional translation agencies will be busy in the first months of a new year. Be sure to be on time, allocate enough time for the translation and involve the translation partner already in the planning phase of the annual report.

Reference material makes translation easier, and annual reports are no exception. You can provide your translation partner with previous annual reports or other material in the target language, for example. This gives the translator an indication of the company’s terms, specialised terminology and style of the translation.

Also, decide in advance on the file format of the annual report. If possible, translations should be made directly in the original file format. The translation partner should also be informed of any exceptions, for example regarding the figures.

The annual report is often a highly confidential file and should not necessarily be delivered for translation by email. The file can be delivered over a secure connection through the translation agency’s ordering portal, for example. If the company does not have a written agreement with the translation agency, it is advisable to sign a possible non-disclosure agreement well in advance of the start of the translation project.

You will find more practical tips in our annual report guide (in Finnish).

Tips for interpreting for the annual general meeting

If international participants are attending the annual general meeting, they should be provided with professional interpreting. Conference interpreting, which practically means simultaneous interpreting, is the most suitable method of interpreting for an annual general meeting. In simultaneous interpreting, the interpreter interprets at the same time as the speaker speaks. The speech to be interpreted is transmitted to the interpreters’ headphones with the aid of interpreting equipment and interpreting is then transmitted by microphone to the listeners’ headphones. Interpreting can be arranged on site, as a hybrid model or entirely remotely. Interpreting can be arranged whether all of the participants or only some of them are physically present at the meeting or whether the meeting is held remotely.

When planning interpreting arrangements, the following factors, among others, must be taken into account: which languages the meeting will be interpreted into, what the main language of the meeting will be, and where and when the meeting will take place. It is also a good idea to provide the interpreters with advance material that will facilitate successful interpreting. Advance material may include the schedule as well as the documents and presentations of the meeting. Any other material in the target language also helps the interpreter to maintain terminological consistency.

Interpreting for foreign-language participants makes them feel that they have genuinely been taken into account in the arrangements of the meeting. We have prepared guides on interpreting for an event (in Finnish) and on remote interpreting. The guides will provide you with comprehensive information on what to take into account when arranging on-site and remote interpreting.

Delingua helps you at the end of the financial period

Now is a good time to order a translation of the annual report and arrange (remote) interpreting for the annual general meeting; we are happy to help. Contact us via email in matters concerning translation and interpreting; we promise to get back to you as soon as possible!

AI translation or machine translation: what’s the difference?

1.11.2024 by Delingua

While AI translation represents a significant leap forward in the field of machine translation, it shares common ground with its predecessors. At its core, both AI translation and traditional machine translation methods aim to facilitate cross-linguistic communication by automatically converting text from one language to another.

However, what distinguishes AI translation is its utilization of advanced neural networks and deep learning algorithms, enabling it to surpass the limitations of earlier approaches. This article explores the evolution of machine translation, highlighting how AI translation builds upon and enhances the foundations laid by its predecessors to redefine the way we break down language barriers in the modern world.

AI translation vs machine translation

AI translation and machine translation are terms that are often used interchangeably in discussions about automated language translation technologies. However, there are nuanced differences between the two, primarily in terms of the technology and methodologies they employ. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for appreciating the advancements in the field of language translation and the capabilities of current technologies.

Machine translation (MT)

Machine Translation refers to the use of software to translate text or speech from one language to another without human intervention. Historically, MT has evolved through several stages, each marked by different approaches and technologies:

Rule-based machine translation (RBMT)

This approach relies on a comprehensive set of linguistic rules and bilingual dictionaries. It translates by analysing the source text based on these rules and then applying the corresponding rules in the target language. While RBMT can be highly accurate for languages with a limited scope and well-defined rules, it struggles with the complexity and variability of natural language.

Statistical machine translation (SMT)

SMT models translations based on the analysis of large amounts of bilingual text data. It uses statistical methods to predict the likelihood of certain words or phrases being a correct translation. SMT marked a significant improvement over RBMT, offering more flexibility and better handling of languages with less rigid structure. However, it still faced challenges with context, idioms, and linguistic nuances.

AI translation

AI Translation is an advanced translation technology. It incorporates artificial intelligence, especially deep learning, and neural networks, to model the entire process of translation in a way that mimics human brain functions.

Here are the key features that distinguish AI translation:

Contextual understanding

Unlike its predecessors, AI translation can consider the entire context of a sentence or paragraph, rather than translating piece by piece. This holistic approach allows for more accurate and natural translations, especially in complex or ambiguous situations.

Continuous learning capabilities

AI systems are designed to learn and improve over time. By analysing vast datasets and learning from corrections, AI translation models continually refine their understanding of languages, idioms, and cultural nuances. This self-improvement aspect is a hallmark of AI technology.

Adaptability

AI translation models can be adapted and specialized for different domains (e.g., legal, medical, technical) much more effectively than traditional MT systems. They can learn the specific vocabulary and stylistic preferences of a field, leading to higher quality translations in specialized areas.

AI translation is machine translation evolved

While machine translation laid the groundwork for automated language translation, AI translation has significantly advanced the field. The key differences lie in AI translation’s ability to understand and translate text in context, learn from interactions, and improve over time. These capabilities make AI translation a more dynamic, accurate, and effective tool for overcoming language barriers, especially in professional and specialized setting.

This article was originally published by LanguageWire Company (Verity Hartley).

AI-powered subtitling, dubbing and interpreting

28.10.2024 by Delingua

Video is becoming the dominant form of communication and will transform the way we produce and consume content. Learn more about how video is revolutionising global communication and how AI-powered solutions such as subtitling, dubbing and interpreting can improve global reach.

Data shows that 89% of customers want to see more videos from brands, and 90% say that videos influence their buying decisions. Videos help consumers visualise and simplify purchasing processes and understand the different features of products and services, increasing their confidence in making choices. (The State of Video, HubSpot 2024)

But is video more than just advertising? Yes, it is! Video is a powerful tool for creating engaging content that catches the eye, but it also provides a great solution for simplifying complex subjects and introducing new processes. Video can be used for things such as internal communications, onboarding and training – you name it.

Video is here to stay – how can LanguageWire help?

Today’s fast-paced communication environment requires adaptability. It is evident that video is becoming the dominant form of communication and will change the way we produce and consume content. But the best part? You don’t have to navigate this shift alone!

Let us walk you through three of our AI-powered video solutions that can increase efficiency and break down language barriers to reach a broader, global audience.

Solution 1: AI-powered subtitling

Studies show that 85% of people watch social media videos on mute. Unfortunately, this often leads to videos losing their meaning when a lot of information is missed. Media consumption is booming, and the flood of information is huge – how do we stand out?

That’s where LanguageWire‘s unique value proposition comes in: AI-powered, human-refined subtitling solutions that blend together the best of two worlds. They seamlessly localise video content across multiple languages and diverse audiences, whilst maintaining accuracy, quality and brand consistency.

Our Smart Editor offers an innovative approach to subtitling. It simplifies complex video localisation workflows for global enterprises and combines the best of AI and human expertise to generate high-quality, contextually accurate subtitles. Smart Editor integrates with your existing linguistic assets, like Translation Memories and Termbases, and ensures that your subtitles use the correct terminology and tone throughout the video.

Learn more about our AI-powered subtitling solutions.

Solution 2: AI dubbing

If you want your video to reach every potential customer, you have to speak their language. Due to increasing demand for multilingual content, the AI dubbing market is expected to grow exponentially in the upcoming years.

AI dubbing is the automatic translation and replacement of spoken audio with synthetic voices in other languages. AI dubbing uses technology like machine learning, speech recognition and AI voice generation to create a voiceover that matches the timing, tone and message of the source video. The content is reviewed by our experts and post-edited to ensure quality and accuracy.

AI dubbing eliminates language barriers and makes content more accessible, engaging and personalised. For brands, this means faster and more affordable localised content with a consistent brand voice.

Solution 3: AI interpreting

The demand for remote interpreting solutions has increased significantly in recent years, and studies show that AI-related services, including AI interpreting, are expected to expand massively. The AI remote work market is set to grow annually by 18% from 2024 to 2033 (Slator interpreting report, 2024).

AI interpreting, also known as AI speech translation, is a technology that provides a fully automated and real-time translation of live speech. From speech, AI interpreting starts with automatic speech recognition, moving into speech-to-text and machine translation, and then finally into speech synthesis.

Thanks to hybrid and remote solutions, interpreting is easy and affordable and can effectively reach participants across geographical boundaries. AI-powered interpreting opens the doors to a multilingual audience and offers flexible solutions tailored to the customer’s needs, according to the type of event, budget and schedule.

Let us help you take the first step!

AI is breaking barriers for multilingual content production and the shift from text-to-video isn’t just the future – it is happening as we speak.

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22.10.2024 by Delingua

Engage your global audience with AI-powered subtitling solutions

21.10.2024 by Delingua

In today’s digital-first world, video content is a necessity. It’s one of the most powerful tools for businesses to stay competitive and connect with global audiences. But to truly maximise reach and engagement, it must be accessible to everyone, everywhere.

That’s where LanguageWire’s unique value proposition comes in: AI-powered, human-refined subtitling solutions that blend together the best of two worlds. They seamlessly localise video content across multiple languages and diverse audiences, whilst maintaining accuracy, quality and brand consistency.

Our Smart Editor offers an innovative approach to subtitling. It simplifies complex video localisation workflows for global enterprises and allows businesses to scale their content effortlessly across regions. We ensure that the video content reaches a broader audience and engages them meaningfully.

Here’s how our approach sets us apart — and how it can transform the way you think about video localisation.

Simplifying complex subtitling workflows

One of the biggest challenges for global enterprises is managing the complexity of localising video content for multiple markets. 

Between handling different languages, adhering to brand guidelines and business terminology, and ensuring consistency across regions, localisation can feel like a daunting task. That’s where our end-to-end subtitling solutions come in. 

We take a hands-on approach here. Customers can simply upload their videos to our platform, leaving the heavy lifting to us. From the moment a video is submitted, our process kicks into high gear, combining the best of AI and human expertise to generate high-quality, contextually accurate subtitles.

With Smart Editor in subtitling mode, we create captions ensuring cultural nuances, technical terminology and brand voice are respected. 

The best part? Our customers can stay hands-off for most of the process but are invited to collaborate when it matters most – during validation and styling.

A customer-first collaboration experience

What makes LanguageWire’s subtitling so special is its interactive validation and styling phase.

Once AI and human linguists create the captions, customers can review the subtitles in our Smart Editor for accuracy, consistency and brand alignment. This is a simple and powerful step. And it’s designed to keep your team in full control without the complexities of managing the full process.

The Smart Editor presents subtitles intuitively, allowing for quick edits such as adjusting text, merging or splitting segments or synchronising timestamps – all with just a few clicks. Segment-by-segment synchronisation ensures that reviewing each caption feels seamless and efficient.

Styling is another powerful feature that allows customers to customise subtitles effortlessly. They can adjust font size and type, background color, text alignment, and screen position, ensuring that subtitles look professional and align with their visual identity.

This level of customisation can be applied to individual segments or across the entire video, giving customers the flexibility to create tailored subtitles that meet their specific needs.

Consistent, on-brand messaging

We understand that localisation is not just about translation. It’s about capturing your brand voice in a way that resonates with audiences, no matter the language.

Our Smart Editor seamlessly integrates with your existing linguistic assets, like translation memories and termbases. This integration ensures that your subtitles use the correct terminology and tone throughout the video, providing a consistent experience for your global audience.

Whether you’re producing marketing videos, e-learning materials, technical content, or internal communications, your subtitles will align with your brand’s voice and technical specifications. 

The full end-to-end process

Our customers love that we handle the entire subtitling workflow, from initial submission to final burn-in of the subtitles. After reviewing and approving the final product, we then deliver the highest quality content.

We ensure a smooth subtitling process, whether our customers are working on one video or hundreds. This level of efficiency and accuracy helps global enterprises scale their content localisation with ease, saving time and money with better processes and minimal time investment from their internal team.

Increasing engagement with subtitles

Did you know 89% of people use subtitles or captioning when consuming media?

Subtitles are invaluable for making video content easier to follow, hear and understand. Adding localised subtitles goes beyond accessibility. It also drives deeper engagement. Studies reveal that videos with subtitles are not only watched for longer durations but are also more likely to be shared across platforms.

By making your videos accessible to non-native speakers, hearing-impaired viewers and those who prefer watching without sound, global enterprises are broadening their audience and increasing both reach and impact.

Discuss your next subtitling project with LanguageWire

Ready to simplify your video localisation process and reach global audiences with ease?

LanguageWire’s subtitling solutions are here to help. We combine next-generation technology with human expertise, ensuring your subtitles are tailored, accurate and impactful.

Interested in learning more? Request a personalised demo and take the first step toward optimising your video content for the global stage.

This article was originally published by LanguageWire (Verity Hartley).

The difference between a termbase and a translation memory

18.10.2024 by Delingua

If your business regularly works with translations involving multiple languages, you may have already encountered the terms “termbase” and “translation memory”. While both are essential tools for translators, they each serve a different purpose.

In this straightforward guide, we’ll explain the basics of termbases and translation memories, the differences between the two, and how they can help to improve your translations.

What is a termbase?

A termbase (TB), also known as a terminology database, is a collection of specific words and expressions used in a particular subject area, industry, or company. A term entry may include definitions, examples as well as the corresponding translations of these words and expressions in other languages. The primary purpose of a termbase is to ensure consistency and accuracy in translations by providing a reference for the translator.

For example, when translating a legal document, the corresponding termbase might include terms like “jurisdiction,” “liability,” or “indemnity.” When translating a marketing brochure for a technology company, on the other hand, it may include terms like “cloud computing,” “cybersecurity,” or “digital transformation.”

What is a translation memory?

A translation memory (TM) is a database that stores previously translated content in the source and target language. The content is stored as bilingual segments – or translation units – in the database for future use. When a translator encounters the same or a similar sentence or string in a new translation, the translation memory will provide the previously translated version as a suggestion for the translation, saving time and improving consistency.

For example, if while translating the user manual for a product, the sentence “Press the red button to start the machine” has already been translated, the translation memory will provide the stored translation as a translation suggestion for a new sentence like “Press the green button to activate the machine.”

How do they differ?

While both termbases and translation memories are databases used in translation, they serve different purposes. A termbase is a reference tool used to ensure consistency in terminology across translations, whereas the purpose of a translation memory is to reuse previous translations and thereby save time.

How do they work together?

Termbases and translation memories work together to improve the quality and efficiency of translations. For example, a termbase can be integrated into computer-assisted translation software to ensure consistent terminology across translations, improving the accuracy of the translation memory suggestions.

How can they benefit your business?

Using a termbase and translation memories can benefit your business in several ways. By ensuring consistent use of terminology, you can improve the accuracy of your translations, making your content easier to understand for your target audience. Additionally, by reusing previous translations, you can save time and reduce translation costs.

Using these tools can also help you maintain brand consistency across languages, strengthening your corporate voice and ensuring that your messaging is clear and effective in every language. This can improve customer satisfaction.

Want to know more about our advanced solutions for termbase management and translation memories? Reach out to us and we will be in touch shortly.