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 →At MD Online, we put a lot of weight on highest possible quality of translation. Therefore, the decision to work in CAT tools was a natural one for us. Yet, we are also aware that beginning the work in a new software can be overwhelming. This is why we decided to create a series of webinars on translation software, directed to translators collaborating with us. Why CAT tools matter? CAT (Computer Assisted Translation) tools are computer software created to suit the needs of translators. These programs aid translation in a way that helps maintain the quality of translation and simultaneously speed up the translation. CAT Tools provide a variety of functionalities aimed at increasing the consistency of terminology and automatizing the formatting to help translators provide translations of highest quality, even in the shortest deadline. With translation software, having to translate fast, no longer equals lower quality standards. Webinar series
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
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