Trados, the industry-leading translation platform by RWS, has recently launched an innovative ‘AI Essentials’ add-on, simplifying the integration of AI into translation workflows. AI Essentials combines two groundbreaking capabilities introduced earlier this year – Generative Translation and Smart Review – designed to enhance translation quality, speed up time-to-market, and cut translation costs. With no separate LLM subscription required, this add-on empowers organizations to customize their Trados solutions in line with their unique business needs, unlocking new possibilities to translate everything efficiently.
Additionally, we have also released a collection of new enhancements to The Trados platform. Here are just a few of our latest innovations:
Improve quality and reduce turnaround times with better translation management
PerfectMatch for efficient translation: We have now introduced PerfectMatch in the browser as a new step in the workflow, bringing this powerful capability to the entire Trados portfolio.
Previously available in the desktop application, PerfectMatch is a form of context match that compares source files to existing bilingual files rather than to a translation memory. By identifying matching segments from the previous document and considering the surrounding context, it can provide a perfect match. These ‘perfect’ segments can then be locked, ensuring that translators do not waste valuable time re-translating content that has already been translated before. This allows project managers to better prepare files for translation and enables translators to focus their time on essential tasks, significantly boosting productivity.
Connect everyone in the supply chain and enhance translation collaboration
Simplified editing mode in online editor for SMEs: Technology is constantly evolving – cloud solutions are transforming how teams collaborate and share information, while advances in machine translation—especially with the integration of large language models— are achieving unprecedented accuracy. As a result, the translation review process is now more often about refining translations than performing extensive post-editing, leading to an increase in the use of subject matter experts (SMEs).
Recognizing the need for a professional yet user-friendly tool, we have developed a simplified editing mode in our online editor tailored specifically for SMEs. This new editing environment ensures that businesses can leverage the expertise of their SMEs without overwhelming them, streamlining the review process and enhancing overall efficiency. When combined with AI capabilities such as Smart Review, available in our AI Essentials add-on, SMEs can review, edit and improve translated material faster than ever before.
Speed up translation processes with new translation productivity features
Adobe InDesign Preview: Customers have long requested the ability to access an in-context preview of IDML files when working in the online editor and this is now a reality with our new Adobe InDesign Preview add-on. This gives users a real-time preview of their files in final format, allowing them to visualize what the finished version will look like and check everything looks correct.
The true power of in-context preview is evident when combined with AI features such as Generative Translation. For example, marketers can transcreate content while still benefiting from approved terminology and previous translations. The in-context preview then allows them to verify that the alternate translations work effectively in the target file.
Trados Studio 2024 is here: Finally, we are excited to announce the release of Trados Studio 2024. The latest version of the industry’s leading computer-assisted translation (CAT) tool builds on forty years of innovation and continues to address the diverse, evolving needs of users on multiple fronts. It offers access to cutting-edge AI capabilities, enhanced accessibility features and multiple usability improvements. If you are interested in purchasing Studio 2024, visit our store to access our exclusive 40th birthday promotions.
We hope you have enjoyed this quarterly round-up, and we look forward to bringing you our next round-up in October! For more information on all the enhancements we have made to Trados, please visit the RWS Community. As we continue our cloud-first strategy across the Trados family of products, we are excited to keep delivering features to help you achieve your business goals.
If your organization is not using Trados, please get in touch to find out more about the solutions we offer.
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Trados, the industry-leading translation platform from RWS, helps localization professionals translate everything. By offering a range of secure, intelligent translation products, we enable everyone across the global translation supply chain to streamline, centralize, and manage their translation work efficiently.
The Trados platform delivers an end-to-end solution for everyone involved in translation – whether a new translator looking to use their first computer-assisted translation (CAT) tool, a language service provider looking to collaborate more effectively with clients, or an organization looking to manage large volumes of multilingual content through a translation management system (TMS).