Machine translation (MT) involves the use of programs which produce draft translations of a document. The programs are written to recognize rules of grammar, parts of speech, and multiple word meanings. They analyze the source sentence using a variety of criteria and attempt to construct a corresponding equivalent in the target language. Human editors are then required to put the raw translation into a smooth, literate form.

Translation Memory is the approach that we favor at Global. Translation Memory (TM) programs are databases containing matched source and target texts. The program compares a source text to the existing database. It then checks whether the sentence or a similar phrase exists in the database, and suggests it to the user as a possible translation. TM programs can be used to compile customer-specific databases of translations and terminology, which maintain the consistency of future translation and make faster, more accurate, and more economical updates possible.

Some of the popular translation memory programs include Deja Vu and Trados/SDL.

In addition to utilizing the latest translation tools, today's translators must also be able to work in a variety of document formats. To meet our customers' needs, we handle files in MS Word®, WordPerfect®, Interleaf®, PageMaker®, FrameMaker®, electronic publishing formats and more.

Other important advances have been made in file transfer technology. To ensure problem-free receipt and delivery, Global supports electronic file transfer via e-mail attachment, FTP transfer, CD-ROM, and DVD ROM. Upload options are available via our web site.

Global is committed to keeping pace with the latest technology, in order to facilitate every step of the process and provide our clients with the best translation possible.