Partnering with translation companies has many benefits over using freelancers and Google Translate.
High Quality Translations
A UK translation company offers many benefits, including the high quality of their work. Three components distinguish translation companies: accuracy, speed and quality.
A Vendor Manager is the first component. Vendor managers vet each linguist who joins the team in order to make sure they are qualified for the specific vertical or project.
The second component is the Project Manager (PM), and Account Managers (AM). The AM and PM oversee projects according to the client’s instructions. The AM often communicates with the client in a language, format and time frame to the PM. The PM will select the most qualified linguist or subject matter expert to assist with the project.
The final component of a translation business is the sales team. The Sales team does more than just negotiate deals. They are able to keep their fingers on the pulse of all verticals and know the intricacies of the language services industry. They communicate the strengths of the company and address any concerns or questions that prospects may have. The Sales team will help clients and prospects better understand the process of translation and uncover needs that they didn’t even know existed. Multiple points of contact can positively impact the quality and ease of doing business.
Timeliness
No matter the project’s complexity or size, a translation company is able to take on any project and meet deadlines quickly. Translation companies have the infrastructure and the resources to quickly handle new projects. If necessary, projects can be turned around faster because there may be more linguists involved.
Specialized Linguists
Highly technical industries can be handled better by translation companies. Many translation companies employ linguists with technical expertise in addition to their linguistic skills. This is an advantage for industries that have complex scientific texts or strict guidelines like HIPPA laws. It’s a great benefit to work with linguists who can offer this extra insight.
Technology
The agency’s ability to access technology is a significant benefit to using a translation firm. Different translation agencies will use technology to the client’s advantage. Machine translation and AI are two examples of how AI can be used to improve efficiency in translating projects. Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT), tools will also be used to speed up and make accurate translations. The more data the CAT tool receives, the more precise the translations will be. Translation companies often have all the necessary technology and equipment to produce any deliverable, from graphics to recordings. Translation companies can also offer additional services that are not offered by other translation options. This includes voice-overs, DTP, quality control, DTP and proofreading. This streamlines the process, making a translation agency a one-stop shop for all your translation needs.
