How do the brains of polyglots work?
Polyglots, people who are fluent in several languages, have always been fascinating. How do they manage to learn so many languages effortlessly and switch back and forth between them? The answer lies hidden in the unique structures and functioning of their brains. Neuroplasticity and language learning One of the main reasons for the impressive language […]
What factors influence the quality of post-edited texts?
For us at The Post Editors, the quality of the end result is always our top priority. But which aspects influence the post-editing results? The quality of post-edited texts depends on various factors. We have summarised the most important ones here: Quality of the source text A well-structured, error-free source text is the basis for […]
Data security at The Post-Editors: DeepL and general security precautions
As a post-editing agency in Switzerland, it is supremely important that we ensure data security when using machine translation technologies such as DeepL. But even beyond DeepL, we routinely expect optimal protection of your data at all times. Here are some of the key points we consider: Encryption of data All translation data that we […]
The AI revolution: How artificial intelligence is changing the world of work
Artificial intelligence (AI) has had an unprecedented impact on the world of work in recent years and will play an ever-increasing role in the workplace of tomorrow. While the translation and writing industries were among the first to be revolutionised by this technology, the influence of AI now extends to a variety of other professional […]
Neural Machine Translation: The revolution in translation technology
In the world of translation, a quiet revolution has taken place in recent years that has fundamentally changed the way we translate and understand languages. This revolution has a name: Neural Machine Translation (NMT). At The Post-Editors, we have put this technology at the centre of our work to provide our clients with translations of […]
Post-Editing for SEO: How optimised content can improve your ranking
In the world of online marketing, search engine optimisation (SEO) is crucial to the success of a website, and one of the most important components of SEO is the quality of the content presented on a page. This is where post-editing comes into play – an essential step in ensuring that your content is not […]
Enhancing Machine Translation and Post-Editing: Effective Strategies for Text Preparation and PE Techniques
In this guide, we will delve into the integration of machine translation with the expertise of professional linguists, emphasising essential practices for both pre- and post-editing stages. Understanding Post-Editing of Machine Translations In recent times, machine translation has advanced to a level where it transcends mere approximation of text meaning. The emergence of neural machine […]
A look into the world of AI translation with DeepL: history, functions, tips & tricks
The development of DeepL: From Linguee to industry leader Founded in 2009 in Germany under the name Linguee, DeepL originally began as an online dictionary with the ambitious goal of developing a neural machine translation system that would surpass the quality of traditional statistical machine translation. The engineers at DeepL utilised the latest deep learning […]
Post-editing: spotlight on post-editing in 6 questions and answers
Post-editing? Definition and benefits for companies In the age of artificial intelligence, post-editing has become a key topic. This service, which focuses on the revision of machine-translated texts, has developed in response to the exponential increase in multilingual content. Let’s take a closer look and explore your options, which will vary depending on your organisation’s […]
Artificial intelligence vs. human translation: weighing up the pros and cons
Two titans face each other in the world of language translation: artificial intelligence (AI) and human translation. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, and the decision on which method to use depends on various factors. AI translation in the spotlight AI has revolutionised translation technology in recent years. AI translation uses advanced machine learning to […]
