As we have mentioned in one of the previous articles about POLOT, so the Polish Association of the Language Service Providers, their goal is to fight for a better tomorrow for the entire translation industry in Poland. Each company tied with this sector may apply for membership and partake in the exchange of ideas and experience. It is an inspiring example of cooperation above divisions and fear of competition. POLOT is a unique organisation on the Polish translation scene. Its priority lies in the improvement of the Polish translation sector by shaping a single, uniform voice of the companies active within it. POLOT’s founders believe it to be the only way to actually influence the shape of the industry and its future. Since 2019, POLOT has been uniting companies offering high-quality translation services and promotes good practices among other institutions. This organisation is also a safe space for companies that
Read more →The beginning of a new calendar year is always a moment of reflection on the past twelve months as well as looking into the future and setting new goals. This January was particularly motivating to our company as we have had the honour of being admitted to Związek Przedsiębiorców Branży Tłumaczeniowej POLOT. This organisation was established in the spring of 2019 as a response to the need for uniting the translation industry and adopting a common stance in issues of importance. POLOT is a platform where competing companies can safely discuss the future of the sector, adopted strategies, modern solutions and any other issues that trouble its members. The founders of POLOT are active entrepreneurs in the translation industry. Their activities are supported by over a dozen entities who share their vision of the industry. The organisation wants to support good practices in the translation industry and develop projects that
Read more →A year ago, when we were making plans for the new year, none of us expected what could unfold. 2020 will be a year to remember for all of us. COVID-19 changed our lives and the way we think. Even during such challenging times, MD Online found many reasons to stay positively challenged. Here are some of the highlights of this passing year. Even though we could not hold our annual retreat, we have organised online training for our translators. This year we have cooperated with over 500 professional translators coming from all over the globe who skillfully work with most major CAT tools. MD Online Academy training sessions showed how CAT tools can make translations much more efficient and accurate. The sessions were led by Magda Hądzlik-Białek, a PhD candidate and our quality control specialist. Those webinars received very positive feedback from translators. If you did not manage to
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