Let’s say you want to purchase a product that is not made in China; you probably have to look twice as hard. That’s just the way things are. Many of the things we use, eat, and drink are either made in China, assembled in China or increasingly so, have been bought out by Chinese companies. […]
Round 2 of the I Translate campaign has officially closed. For this Halloween inspired round of competition, we asked respondents to answer the question “What’s the scariest thing that would happen in a world without linguists?” The contest was open to linguists and to those who understand and appreciate the importance of translation. Our winner […]
This Holiday Season, we’d like to invite you all to participate in our third I Translate I Transform competition. Both linguists and those who appreciate linguists alike understand how important translation is in our ever changing world. Please show your support and join us in the season of celebration by entering for your chance to […]
Marketing Translations have been crucial to the evolution of language online. With words such as “unfriend,” “selfie” and “lol” finding their way from our computer screens to our everyday vocabulary, there’s no denying social media has a significant impact on the way we communicate. It exposes language to a constant state of alternation, regeneration, and […]
IT translations lay at the heart of Shenzhen’s Innovation. Last week here on Simply CSOFT, we explored the differences and similarities between Shenzhen and Silicon Valley. Today, our juxtaposition of the two metropolises continues as the question “Should we call Shenzhen ‘The New Silicon Valley?’” lingers in the air.
Here at CSOFT International, you’re guaranteed multiculturalism. Our coworkers come from various parts of the world—China, Brazil, Mexico, Thailand to name a few. And if you experience life together with such a diverse group of people, your worldview may never be the same again.
For a few years now, technology and business journalists have been boasting about Shenzhen, proclaiming the erstwhile sleepy fishing village to be the Silicon Valley of the Orient. This bombastic designation, however, overlooks the nuances that define these two distinct centers of technological and commercial innovation. In order to appreciate the very individual natures of […]
“I translate, I transform.” What does this phrase mean to you? CSOFT’s very own Will Knight presented his panelists with that question at the recent CSOFT’s 11th Annual Summit in September. On the panel were Paul Liotti, technical communications and localization manager for Carestream, Annya Sedova-Bertram, senior manager at EMC, and Francois Zhang, director for […]
Imagine a time in which we are no longer lost in translation. With the current pace of technological innovation and translation technology, this might be the future we can look forward to in a few years. Avid travelers no longer have difficulties ordering food in restaurants nor make the mistake of walking into the wrong […]
Hi all! In today’s Simply CSOFT, we want to help you gain a better understanding of Chinese translations and Chinese culture by learning a series of Chinese idioms. Understanding Chinese traditions and customs can go a long way, especially if you are thinking of expanding your business to the Middle Kingdom. Today we are going […]
