Blog: Translation Services

When we talk about documents with legal content, having the correct words and phrases in place is highly important. One small mistake can lead to a criminal getting off on a technicality or an innocent man being sent to prison. When it comes to translating legal material, ensuring that the exact meaning is carried across to another language is of the upmost importance.

Document translation is one of the most common types of translation. As a business develops and grows, the amount of paperwork involved inevitably increases. Once an organisation is successful enough to begin operating overseas, it will have built up even more documentation, much of which may need to be translated for its new markets.

The review process is usually the final stage in the overall translation process and can be the hardest bit. From our experience of working with a variety of clients with international operations, we have put together some tips on how the process can be managed to avoid the bottlenecks and get the content ready for

Comtec has successfully translated content supplied in PowerPoint to be used for a wide range of purposes, including company presentations, training content and product promotion.
To fully translate a PowerPoint file, all elements need to be considered, including the slide text, content included in the notes section, images and the animation built into the presentation. Here are some of the ways we can help with translation of your PowerPoint files, hassle free!

Content included in PDF format may need to be translated as part of a translation project.
Whether it is a financial statement, industry report, market research paper, or legal contract, the content may only be available in PDF format. PDFs cannot be edited, and while it is preferable to translate directly from an original, editable source document, this is often not always possible as the original may not be available.
Not a problem. Being top-notch problem solvers, Comtec is here to give you the low-down on how to translate the seemingly untranslatable PDF.

Don’t fall down where other companies do. Follow Comtec’s step-by-step approach to website translation and localisation, and see how it will boost sales overseas.

The man, who was interpreting the General Assembly speech by Libya’s Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, this time last year, reportedly broke down towards the end of the 96-minute speech saying “I just can’t take it any more”.

Translating web and marketing content can be a tricky business. But there are a number of things companies can do to reap the rewards.

Comtec supports customers from a wide range of sectors to translate technical manuals in formats including InDesign, Quark and FrameMaker. With highly specialist, sector specific terminology involved, Comtec selects a translation team with the right knowledge and experience to ensure accurate, professional translation.

Our highly skilled technical translators are experts in their specific fields, and possess both the relevant linguistic talents and specialist knowledge of the technical terminology for your industry.