Mac based TMX viewer

Just this week one of our long time clients asked “How can I view our translation memory as reference when I build new projects?” (more…)

The high cost of tweaks to content

I was preparing a quotation for a client today and the question came up – “Why aren’t the number of 100% match deductions higher? I was sure we didn’t make many changes to the content.” (more…)

Per word cost of translation

Many of the things we buy today have a specific unit of measure relative to cost. Commodity traders deal with oil by the barrel, gold by the troy ounce and corn by the bushel. Translation has historically been purchased by the word. (more…)

Five tips for launching a MadCap Flare translation project

MadCap Flare™  is a powerful application for writing and managing user documentation for help systems and printed documentation. Many of our prospective and current  clients have switched to this technology and we are often asked  – “What should I consider before launching a translation project with Flare?”. (more…)

Argo Translation, Inc. Announces Client Savings Since 2007

Argo Translation, Inc. announced today that they have been able to save their clients over three million dollars due to their technology advances over the past 4 years. (more…)

Three questions to ask your translation vendor about data security

Translation firms are often entrusted with very sensitive information. Translation projects might include sensitive legal documents, software code for important products and proprietary internal sales training materials. But confidentiality shouldn’t be your only concern. (more…)

Argo Translation, Inc. Now Offering Automatic Quarterly Reports

Argo Translation, Inc. announced today that they are offering an automatic quarterly report for all current and future Argo clients and customers (more…)

Automatic Quarterly reports now featured for our clients

We recently reformatted our estimates to simplify and consolidate the information to make the information easier to understand. As part of that project we were able to also compile data by contact and by client into very useful quarterly reports. (more…)

New estimate format

Estimates for translation services can be difficult to understand. We have simplified our estimates to offer more concise information about breakdown of gross costs and discounts offered due to translation memory technology. (more…)

Misleading advertising in translation

Xerox recently launched a national ad campaign relative to translation services with some interesting claims. …”And the lead time for user manuals has gone from fifteen days to just one.” While this is certainly possible, it requires some explanation. (more…)