Massimo Ghislandi's Blog

In the last few weeks SDL Language Technologies has launched what I think is an incredibly exciting program which I personally think can change the translation software industry: SDL OpenExchange.

Perhaps I should start by briefly introducing it and by explaining what it is. With SDL OpenExchange we are releasing our Software Development Kits for SDL Trados Studio. This mightn’t mean much to the less technical among you but it will have a real impact on how translators and organizations who use SDL Trados Studio work.

Massimo Ghislandi, Director – Field Marketing writes: It seems to me only a few weeks ago that the SDL Language Technologies marketing team was preparing for the launch of SDL Trados Studio 2009.

It was an incredibly busy time as we had so much to work on: new web pages, flash demos, emails, internal documentation and so on. And then the 4th June came and SDL Trados Studio was launched.

Massimo Ghislandi, Director – Field Marketing writes: Before I joined SDL and entered the world of translation memory and CAT tools I used to be slightly puzzled by a term which was often used: File Filters.

I guessed what it meant but it wasn't until I learned more about the industry and translation software that I fully understood their importance. SDL Trados Studio features one of the most extensive file format support frameworks available on the CAT tools market meaning that our product can open many different file types.

Massimo Ghislandi, Director – Field Marketing writes: Want to find out how to translate 1,000,000 words in 60 seconds but only have 20 minutes to spare?

Massimo Ghislandi, Director – Field Marketing writes: I’m often asked about Computer Aided Translation (CAT) tools when I’m out at conferences so I thought it would be a good idea to create a quick introductory FAQ about CAT tools and automated translation:

Massimo Ghislandi, Director – Field Marketing writes: I am an avid reader of blogs, forums and all the wonderful social media that surround us. Our community is vibrant and I wanted to start making my little contribution to it - my insider view of SDL!