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[United States] Virginia’s COVID-19 Vaccine Info Error Shows Dangers of Machine Translation

Around the world, many scientists, researchers, doctors and other specialists have been focused on one thing: developing a vaccine for COVID-19. And thanks to revolutionary medical and scientific progress, a vaccine has now been created. Is the vaccine required? No, but it is certainly necessary. This is an essential detail, but many Spanish-speaking people in Virginia didn’t get this message clearly because of a machine translation error that potentially caused confusion and spread misinformation. On the frequently asked questions page of the Virginia Department of Health agency’s website, one question

January 26, 2021 No Comments

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The Big Differences Between Translation and Interpretation

Communication is one of the cornerstones of society, and it is important for virtually every segment of business and infrastructure. In today’s world, interacting and communicating often means being able to bridge language barriers effectively. That is why translation and interpretation have become so vital. However, many don’t fully understand all the different elements involved in translation, or that there is actually a significant difference between translation and interpretation. Knowing what you need and what the differences and benefits of the two services are will help ensure that you get

January 11, 2021 No Comments

About ITC

Our words for you

In 2020, actions were driven by words and words were driven by actions. We’re not afraid of words anymore, even when they carry the weight of history. At ITC, we understand the importance of these words and the messages that must be conveyed. Every day, we carefully select the right words that will help our clients grow in very country and every language. For me, the year we’ve just come through, and the one ahead, can be summed up in three words: resilience, humanity, and agility. In 2021, let’s take

December 31, 2020 No Comments

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Why Text Expands and Contracts in Translation

Telecommunications, e-commerce and remote work have exploded, so it’s likely your company will need translation and localization services at some point. There are many variables that can have a direct impact on the overall quality and finished results of your translations. One thing that you should pay attention to is text expansion and contraction. What is text expansion and contraction? Although there are many complexities behind the concept, text expansion and contraction basically refer to the fact that differences among languages mean some words and phrases may end up being

December 23, 2020 No Comments

Audio and Video

How Dubbing and Subtitles Make Your Videos Successful Internationally

Today more than ever, the influence of foreign media is growing by leaps and bounds. This is especially visible in the increasing popularity of foreign language films and TV shows. The recent Oscar win of Parasite is a perfect example of how the world is shrinking. Being able to understand the dialogue and words on the screen is a must. Translation matters in a big way, and there are two primary options here. Those are dubbing and subtitles, and understanding each of them will help you see not just how

December 16, 2020 No Comments

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Infographic: the impact of COVID-19 on e-commerce

In the coming years, we will rely even more on digital, as COVID-19 has only accelerated the trends. 68% of consumers surveyed said that COVID-19 has intensified their expectations regarding the digital capabilities of companies. E-commerce in 2019 around the world 24 million e-commerce websites 2.05 billion online shoppers 3.5 trillion US dollars Since the COVID-19 pandemic… 25% of physical retail outlets have launched an e-commerce website 88% of consumers tried a new brand 24% of men and 18% of women increased their frequency of online shopping Local vs international:

December 3, 2020 No Comments

About ITC

ITC Global is ISO 17100 certified

ISO 17100 certification confirms the quality of our existing translation processes at ITC Global. What is the ISO 17100 standard? The ISO 17100 standard “provides requirements for the core processes, resources, and other aspects necessary for the delivery of a quality translation service that meets applicable specifications. [It also] provides the means by which a translation service provider (TSP) can demonstrate the capability of its processes and resources to deliver a translation service that will meet the client’s and other applicable specifications.” In other words, the goal of this standard

September 24, 2020 No Comments

Tips & Advice

Forewarned Is Forearmed

Good translators need to be professional, fully understand the languages they work with, stay focused on the task at hand and be talented writers to boot. To manage all this, they’ve developed some techniques to save time and increase efficiency. Our translators would like to share some of their tricks with you! A web browser that knows what you need Every day, over and over, you have to open up the same tabs in your browser—dictionaries, reference documents, email, XTRF, and so on. But did you know you can bookmark

September 23, 2020 No Comments