Services: Translation Validation
Validation stage can slow down product launches if not managed properly
Getting materials translated by either in-house or outsourced resources is often just the first step. You may require additional validation or approvals to ensure that the translations are technically accurate, or in the case of life sciences, that the material meets in-country healthcare regulations.
Whether you lose time dealing with a shortage of qualified experts or through language quality debates between the source translator and validating expert, in-country translation validations can delay the launch of your product.
Maintain quality and keep projects moving throughout validation
Tek’s translation validation services reflect your real-world business needs, which vary by industry and project. We have the flexibility and depth of services to successfully manage your company’s entire validation workflow or to quickly arrange for a single translation review by a third-party expert.
- No matter what your translation validation needs are, partnering with us is simple. We:
- Maintain a database of proven linguistic resources or Subject Matter Experts for any language covering a wide range of technical and scientific subjects
- Determine and retain the best resource for your validation project
- Manage project workflow and centralize communication Provide certificates of accuracy as required
- Send final validated translations to you.
Tek Language Quality Service for extra assurance
You may want to check on the translation quality of a new provider. Or the technical nature of your subject matter may warrant extra scrutiny even when using your own proven in-house or outsourced translators. Whenever you need an independent review, Tek Language Quality Service is available.
- We arrange for a neutral third-party review of your translation so you can be assured of the highest quality in translation. We select an in-country linguist or subject matter expert with proven expertise in your specific industry who then:
- Thoroughly and impartially reviews the translation
- Reports on translation quality in an unbiased fashion
- Detailed reports including Categorization and Classification of mistakes
- Makes any necessary changes to the translation.
Tek Validation Management Service boosts your staff, fast
Validation management can be time consuming, burdening your already overextended staff and leading to delays in product launches. A better option is to have Tek manage your validation cycle with a structured solution that provides a consistent, measurable result at the validation stage.
- By working to agreed language quality standards and metrics, Tek Validation Management Service:
- Eliminates disputes between translators and validators
- Significantly improves time-to-market
- Substantially reduces management time required
- Improves consistency with on-going training and a centralized workflow
- Provides a single point of contact for all validators
- Gradually decreases the validator’s workload thanks to translation memories and glossaries which ensure consistent use of approved translations/terms.
On-demand tracking for effective project management
The online Validation Management Module of Tek’s OneWorld Platform fully integrates validation with the rest of the localization process.
- Better business intelligence
- Business intelligence reports showing the time your validators spend approving translations, provide you with productivity and planning statistics you need for effective business decisions.
- Efficient processes
- Entire project team has online access to project schedules for streamlined workflow coordination and tracking
- Files for translation approvals and certification are exchanged quickly via the platform
- Validators have access to online linguistic assets such as glossaries, reference material and style guides for increased consistency
- Translated files can be validated online providing a fast, easy-to-use translation approval system.
- Improved communication
- Queries and comments on the translations and terminology are exchanged via the platform for quick response and clear documentation
- For early warning, dashboard notifications and alerts are sent to localization managers in the event that the validation process is behind schedule.
Tek Medical Validation Service: Expert certification of translations
Medical devices and diagnostics, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies face strict regulatory hurdles when bringing products to the global market. If you lack qualified validation resources or need to speed up your translation approval and certification process, Tek Medical Validation Service provides specialized in-country resources (Reviewers and SMEs) and streamlined workflow processes.
