Tag Archives: translation memory

Updating translations with translation memory

Posted ago by Stephen Whiteley

QuickSilver makes use of state-of-the-art translation software in order to streamline the translation process and ensure consistency across all the translations we undertake for you. Every time we translate a document for a particular customer, the Translation Memory (TM) we …

Adding value in translation

Posted ago by Stephen Whiteley

It is often with a certain degree in incredulity and skepticism that I get asked what the added value in translation is. “A translation is a translation, right? As long as it´s correct (see my concept of “quality” further down), …

Speeding up the translation process

Posted ago by Stephen Whiteley

Most projects are “urgent”. Sometimes this is entirely justified, as in the case of an imminent trade fair, client presentation, website launch, or contract signing. By contrast, some deadlines are entirely unjustified, often because they have been randomly set by …

Translating for the textile industry

Posted ago by Stephen Whiteley

QuickSilver partners with a number of leading textile and clothing companies, including Inditex, Bershka and Blanco. One of the keys to these companies’ success is their ability to respond rapidly and effectively to the market – the Inditex group, for …

Translation Memory: potential pitfalls

Posted ago by Stephen Whiteley

We have emphasised the many benefits associated with using translation memories and other computer-assisted translation technology. But, of course, there are certain pitfalls to be avoided when working with TM. The first, most general, doubt people have about TM is …