Language Technology & Assets

Translation Memory

Translation Memory (TM) is a language asset that stores your approved translations for future reuse. As your content library grows, Translation Memory helps reduce duplication and support faster turnaround times on repeat or updated content.

Omni can work with your existing Translation Memory resources or create new ones as part of your project workflow.

We can also assist with Translation Memory migration from other systems, helping preserve the value of previous translation investments. Importantly, your Translation Memory remains your asset and your property.

 

Glossary Development

Omni develops and manages multilingual glossaries that capture your approved terms, preferred translations, and project-specific language requirements.

Translation glossaries can be created for individual projects or maintained across ongoing localization programs, helping ensure that key product names, technical terminology, and brand language are used consistently throughout your content.

 

Terminology Management

Terminology management provides a structured approach to multilingual content by maintaining approved terms across documents, teams, and markets. This is particularly valuable for technical and high-volume content where consistency is essential.

Our team can create, maintain, and update terminology databases as your organization grows, helping translators work from the same approved language resources.

 

Machine Translation and MTPE

Machine Translation (MT) uses technology to generate a translation automatically. It can be a useful option for certain types of content; however, the suitability of machine translation depends on the content itself, the intended audience, and the level of accuracy required.

At Omni, we provide honest guidance on whether machine translation is appropriate for your project. Some content may be well suited to machine-assisted workflows, while highly technical materials may benefit from a greater level of human involvement.

When machine translation is used, we often recommend Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE).

 

xFer

Omni has developed xFer, a proprietary copy transfer workflow that helps streamline translation and multilingual production across a wide range of file formats.

xFer supports Omni’s broader focus on coordinated project delivery and in-house production. 

How xFer Works

1. Content Extraction
   Text is securely exported from the source application, including platforms such as Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Visio, Photoshop, and other design or publishing tools.
2. Translation and Review
   The extracted content is presented in a translator-friendly format for translation, editing, and quality review. Client reviewers can also review and approve content before production begins.
3. Content Reintegration
   Approved translations are transferred back into the original source files.
4. Production and Quality Assurance
   Final multilingual files are reviewed by Omni’s production team to ensure the localized version is ready for delivery.

 

Programming and Markup Languages

XML, Java, HTML, JavaScript, ASP, ActionScript are just a few of the programming and markup languages that define the functioning and display of the data and text in applications, websites, and eLearning courses.

Our processes and translation tools deliver seamless and effective localization that protects your coding and ensures that your translated content successfully integrates into your CMS, LMS, or website.

 

Localizing XML

Because XML tags are created by the user and thus incorporate very few predefined tags, they allow the programmer a great deal of flexibility and customization. However, this custom approach to programming makes localizing XML content challenging and, if not done correctly, can result in foreign language content that doesn’t come close to meeting your expectations.

To properly prepare the files for localization, several steps must be taken. Most importantly, the coding must remain intact. If it is disrupted or altered in any way, it will undoubtedly lead to disaster—especially for an XML script that is hundreds of pages long.

Searching for corrupt coding within an extensive document will result in substantial delays in delivery, and this can translate into unhappy clients.

Omni has spent a considerable amount of time developing a process for seamless and effective localization of XML content.

See how Omni provides localization solutions to our XML-based Xyleme clients. 

 

AI-Powered Language Solutions

Omni supports a range of AI-powered language solutions, including live captions, subtitles, voiceovers, and machine translation workflows.

Our approach is practical and consultative, so we provide honest guidance on where AI can add value and where greater human involvement may be appropriate. 

Where appropriate, AI-generated content can be enhanced through human review and quality assurance, helping ensure the final output aligns with your objectives and communication standards.