The 3 Benefits of E-Learning

The modern classroom is no longer defined by four walls and an instructor. Instead, classrooms are now the subway, the backyard, the local coffee shop. Simply, E-learning allows education to take place anywhere you might need it.

Five Times Machines Were Hired to Do a Human’s Job

For millennials, it’s hard to remember a time when machines weren’t already doing the jobs of humans. After all, almost every daily activity is automated these days; we use machines to withdraw money, buy train tickets, and scan groceries. Machines even answer our queries on the phone, as well as assemble our cars. As a […]

The Personal Touch: 3 Positives to Human Translation

With the advent of technology, the speed at which ideas are formed and exchanged between individuals, groups, and corporations now moves at an incredible pace.

Human Translation vs. Machine Translation: Interview with Anna Paolucci, Translator

Today, we sat down with CSOFT Translator, Anna Paolucci, to learn about her experience with machine translation (MT). Can you describe the differences between “human translation” and “machine translation”? Well, if “machine translation” is used, it should only be the first step taken during translation. MT is a process that translates a source quickly to […]

Stepes: Can Human Translation be as Efficient as Machine Translation?

In the modern world, there are few people who have never required the use of translation services. Whether on vacation, travelling for work, or communicating internationally for business there are now so many situations where you might find yourself in need of a translator. No time for human translation services? Never fear. Thankfully, we live […]

How to Leverage Machine Translations (MT)

CSOFT has always been excited to debate the topic of man vs. machine translation, and to discuss its implications for businesses and translators alike. In today’s global world, machine translation has become a common aspect in both businesses and daily life. For people travelingMachine Translation abroad, for example, translation apps — which are based on machine translation — are the fastest and most cost effective solution for traversing foreign lands.

3 Common Problems of Machine Translation Services

On January 7th, 1954, a massive IBM computer, dubbed the “polyglot brainchild”, translated over sixty sentences from Russian to English. This computer, the IBM 701, marked the first publicly announced instance of machine translation services. Lauded as a miracle and a massive advancement in the fields of both computer science and linguistics, this achievement sparked […]

10 Inspirational Quotes About Human Translations

As companies expand and go global, they often struggle to make the decision between machine and human translation. However, good translation is an art-form which needs more than a simple formula: it requires intuition and thought.

Shenzhen 100 Report Launched at Inaugural China Globalization Forum

The world is becoming increasingly multipolar with the locus for world-changing innovation shifting to the Chinese city of Shenzhen, concluded industry leaders in business, finance, and government at the first annual China Globalization Forum. Business leaders, analysts, and policymakers discuss China’s entrepreneurial landscape at China Globalization Forum. “Anyone who stepped foot into Silicon Valley in […]

5 Key Steps Companies Overlook When Going Global

Entering a foreign market can be daunting, even for the biggest of businesses. While a company may have success back home, being prosperous in an unfamiliar landscape has entirely new challenges that need to be prepared for accordingly; because of this, we have put together a list of 5 key steps companies often overlook when going global.

3 Mistakes Companies Should Avoid When Going Global

Taking your company to the global market can be a very exciting time for you and your business. However, going global isn’t always as easy as it may seem. To help you navigate this path, we’ve put together a list of three key things to avoid when taking your company to the next level.

From Domestic to Global: Investing in Globalizing Companies

When looking to invest in globalizing companies that are about to go global there are many important factors to take into account. These factors can determine whether a company will thrive abroad, or sink under the pressures of a foreign market. Before investing, it is imperative to fully evaluate the plethora of influences that can […]