Terminology systems and translation workbenches

Translation technology offers solutions to a variety of multilingual documentation problems which may vary considerably from one prospective user or user organisation to the other. An example of a solution we designed for one of our multinational clients is discussed. It illustrates the most crucial steps, embracing: an analysis of the user requirements; an evaluation of the relevant technology; and recommendations and an implementation plan. As our evaluation was based on the requirements of a specific client, it cannot be generalised. Although we developed global evaluation criteria for translation technology, which were, for instance, applied as a basis of our “OVUM Evaluates” report, the choice of a particular solution depends on the requirements of a given company. There is no global “best solution” or “best product” on the market