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What Do We Mean by “Quality” in Translation?
You may have heard us talk about the exceptional quality of our translation work. What does "quality" mean when talking about translation? Don't other companies provide quality as well? What sets Avantpage apart? Over the years, we've built a stellar industry...
Is Your Business Ready for Localization?
Localization is the process through which businesses customize their products, services and Internet presence to reflect differences in distinct markets - for example, when branching out to reach non-English-speaking or international markets. Localization involves...
In the Health Care Industry, Language Barriers Endanger Patient Health
There are approximately 47 million people in the United States who speak a language other than English. Effective communication is critical to safe, quality health care, yet many health care organizations fall short when it comes to caring for Limited English...
New “Hidden” Language Discovered in India
Last month, I read a fascinating article in The New York Times* about the discovery of a new language, spoken by a remote group of about 1,000 people in India. There are approximately 7,000 recorded languages in the world, yet many are rapidly disappearing. On an...
What Is the Difference Between Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese Text?
There are over 1 billion people in the world who speak some form of Chinese. The most popular Chinese spoken languages are Mandarin (the official language of the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China), Cantonese, Wu, and Min. No matter what spoken...
Our Solution for School Accountability Report Cards
As educators know, bare-bones budgets and reduced funding mean that California's schools have to do more with less, cut corners where they can, and make every last dollar count. As districts across California ready their systems and personnel to produce this school...