By Jane Crossley, ATC ISO Committee Understanding ISO 18587: A Process-Oriented Standard ISO 18587:2017 provides a framework for the post-editing of machine translation output (MTPE) and defines the qualifications of professionals involved in the process. The standard is aimed at…
*First published by ATC. The European Legal Interpreters and Translators Association (EULITA) has worked hard to address the complexities of legal interpreting and translation. Recognising the need for a standard for certified translations, EULITA launched the development of ISO/AWI TS…
The use of the word “Certified” in the translation industry is a frequent source of confusion because we use the same term for two different reasons. Here we explain the differences! What is a Certified Translation? When public authorities need…
The newly-published ISO standard 5060:2024 Translation services – Evaluation of translation output provides general guidance on the evaluation of output from human translation and post-edited or unedited machine translation. This blog outlines what guidance ISO 5060 includes, how it is…
ATC Certification specialises in providing ISO Certification to the Language Services Industry, but we also recognise that these specialist standards provide benefits to other industries that rely on language services when delivering their own products and services. This blog looks…
Karen Curtis’ MA Dissertation from the University of Surrey focuses on the potential value of ISO 20771 on legal translation, specifically for the UK’s legal translation market. The ATC’s CEO Raisa McNab welcomes the dissertation, “Karen’s research, initiated as part…
Collaborative ISO 20771 Certification from ATC Certification ISO 20771 is the internationally recognised standard for legal translation services, providing the responsibilities and requirements for operating a quality legal translation service. Although very similar to ISO 17100, ISO 20771 is designed…
Buying language services can be a challenge. How do you differentiate between prospective suppliers? How do you ensure that the supplier you choose will deliver the high quality of service you require? What to Look for When Buying Language…
