Fidel Softech Newsletter Q3, 2024-25

As the year progresses and we embrace the changing seasons, it’s a great time to pause and reflect on recent developments and upcoming opportunities in the industry. We are excited to bring you our latest newsletter, filled with the latest news, events, and trends from the language industry.

A Glance at Fidel's News & Work in the Last Quarter (Jul. 24 - Sep. 24)

Fidel is pleased to announce the opening of our new office in the USA, enhancing our ability to support clients and prospects with a nearshore presence. Please visit the site for more details.

In Q2 (2024-25), we successfully executed several major projects. One highlight was completing an English-to-Japanese localization project of 1,186,777 words in record time. Additionally, we collaborated with a leading digital transformation company to localize a mental health support application for an International Government Organization (IGO) in 15 languages. This project, which included languages from Indian, Asian, and European regions, was delivered on time and met the highest quality standards, showcasing our expertise in the life sciences domain and our ability to manage large-scale multilingual projects efficiently.

Navigating Frontiers: Fidel Insights and Impact at Key Industry Events

Fidel at SAMVāD: CITLoB’s Annual Conference 2024

Fidel proudly participated in SAMVāD: CITLoB’s Annual Conference on 30th September 2024 in New Delhi, India. The event, organized by the Confederation of Interpreting, Translation & Localisation Businesses (CITLoB), brought together professionals from across the language services industry.

The conference offered valuable insights into the latest trends and innovations in translation, interpretation, and localization. Fidel’s team, led by CEO Mr. Sunil Kulkarni, along with key members, actively engaged in networking and discussions with industry leaders. The event highlighted the importance of leveraging new technologies to enhance the efficiency and quality of language services.

Evaluating Translations Objectively with ISO 5060 by Christopher Kurz

In the latest Slator podcast, Christopher Kurz discusses the evaluation of translations with ISO 5060, a standard aimed at objectively assessing translation quality. Key points include the role of translation management and the development of ISO 5060, which involved addressing various challenges in the creation of ISO standards. The conversation covers different types of ISO standards, the complexities of error typology and severity levels, and how users adapt to these standards. Kurz also highlights evaluation methodologies and the importance of implementing robust quality evaluation processes. Additionally, the growing role of AI in quality assessment is explored, along with the future directions for ISO 5060 in enhancing translation quality standards globally. Please click the link for more details.

Recent Blog post

Advantages and Disadvantages of Internationalization

Internationalization (i18n) is the process of designing products, services, or content to cater to diverse global markets, while allowing for easy adaptation to specific locales. The advantages of internationalization include broadening a business’s outreach, increasing brand recognition, gaining a strategic edge over regional competitors, and fostering cultural sensitivity. These benefits can lead to higher engagement, improved customer relationships, and stronger global market presence. However, internationalization also presents challenges. It involves dealing with complex local cultural and linguistic nuances, potential cultural inaccuracies, and significant costs for adaptation, translation, and compliance. Additionally, businesses must consider the protection of intellectual property in international markets to prevent issues like counterfeiting or trademark misuse. While the benefits of expanding globally are substantial, companies must navigate these disadvantages carefully to succeed. For more details please check the link.

Thank you for being part of our journey, we hope you found our newsletter informative and valuable. Stay tuned for more updates!