Translation¶

Document Translation¶

Translation Services areas of expertise:

Marketing/Economy - Press releases - Brochures, leaflets and other sales/promotional material - Business/managerial documents - Meeting summaries - Magazine articles and features - Presentations (PowerPoint and multimedia) - Catalogues - White papers - Business plans - Marketing collateral - International development/cooperation

IT/Internet - e-Books - Catalogues - User guides/manuals (network, LAN/WAN, security, etc.) - Product catalogues (quick installation guides, user’s guides, etc.) - Manuals - Product descriptions - SAP training and manuals

Sport - Product catalogues - Sporting events (World cup, UEFA cup, Olympic Games, etc.) - Team promotional materials

Technical - Release notes - Patents - Software documentation - Procedures - Functional specifications - Design specifications - Technical reports - Manuals and user guides - Car servicing manuals

Tourism - Brochures - Catalogues - Websites - Offers

Whether you have a single page or a thick user manual, or need to create a persuasive presentation for a conference, our translators are ready when you call. We guarantee that we will respond quickly to your request for quote, respect the agreed deadline and produce the high-quality work you demand, while maintaining affordable prices.

Our global network of freelance translators can handle nearly any type of document. Whether you need translation services for commercial documents and business communication, multilingual website translation services or assistance with adapting advertising and marketing materials, PTS Translation can provide the quick, accurate service that your growing business needs. By relying on translators experienced in the given subject matter for every translation, we can guarantee the accuracy of every document.

Website Translation¶

Cost-effective website translation¶

Website translation is one of the most cost-effective methods used today to reach international markets. While it is true that English is one of the most prevalent second languages, and people in many lands read and understand English, cultural differences can lead to misunderstandings that interfere with your message. Also, people feel more comfortable buying your products and services if you speak to them in their own language. Just think about how convenient it is for them!

Partial of complete website translation¶

Many companies and organizations have already realized the benefits of translating their websites, partly or entirely. While we recommend the translation of the entire website , you may decide to translate only core pages on which you highlight your international offerings. Choosing key pages to translate may be an alternative solution that suits your needs.

In order to proceed with the translation of your website , we generally adopt one of the following two approaches. The content to be translated can either be sent to us with all encoding or markup languages removed (.txt, .doc, .rtf), or we can proceed directly with the translation of the sources files (.asp, .php(l), .php, .xml, java and many more). In the latter case, we will download your site, perform a word count and send you the details so that you can accept the word count or delete unnecessary files. We can then confirm our final price.

Website translation in the source code or in Word format?¶

We will gladly translate text from source code if you wish. However, please note that we must request a 20% surcharge compared to translation into simple text, since the translation process is slower and a quality audit is required.

Graphical elements¶

Regarding the translation of your graphical elements (.jpg, .gif, .png, Flash, Illustrator, Director), we can either provide you a translation in an Excel spreadsheet so that you can localize the content in-house, or let us handle the job through an external webmaster or DTP (desktop publishing) specialist. If you prefer that we take care of this task, simply send us your source files (.psd, .fla, ai, png, etc.) and we will ensure that all your graphics files are adapted correctly.

Software Translation¶

PTS Translation can work on nearly every commercially available hardware and software platform. For proprietary environments, it develops filters for extracting and reinserting text, exploiting open technologies like XML and UNICODE.

The strong points of our localization process include:

Well-tested, reproducible methodology
Careful attention to the terminology and style of your existing text
Translation in environments equipped with spell checkers, translation memories and terminology management
Complete compliance with international standards and industry terminology
In-house product testing
Experience in localizing millions of words for major software producers

Technical Translation¶

In order to provide quality technical translation services, we need to be very particular about the translators we work with. Our translators are (in most cases) qualified chemists, biochemists, physicists, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers, medical doctors etc. with appropriate language skills, and translators with years of experience in their respective specialist fields. We only use native speakers, and they have generally learnt their technical translation skills on the job in foreign countries.

When you are having manuals, user guides or any other technical documents translated, it is absolutely essential that the translators themselves have proven expertise in the given field. Whether it be engineering, medical or any other specialist subject the technical translation must be perfect. Only a person with a proven track record and solid technical understanding can achieve this.

PTS Translation work with over 5,000 translators from around the globe, giving us access to every conceivable type of industry specific knowledge. All translators are thoroughly checked to confirm their technical expertise.

We will always work with you, and where possible your in-country reviewers to ensure the style and knowledge of the translators involved meets exactly with your requirements

PTS Translation has a 5 year track record in providing technical translation services in all major world languages. Our services are respected globally for accuracy, tight turnaround times and our experience with a variety of technical translation media and formats.

We provide technical translation services to varieties of companies in the following areas: ‧ Industrial concerns ‧ Technical manufacturing businesses ‧ Medico-pharmaceutical firms ‧ Hardware and software producers ‧ Commercial firms ‧ Advertising agencies ‧ Publishers ‧ Legal and patent attorneys

Generally, the material they ask us to translate falls under the following categories: ‧ Manuals ‧ Technical specifications ‧ Invitations to tender ‧ Tender documents ‧ Contracts ‧ Licences