Five Qualities of a Document

Translation Service Provider

Any business that is looking to grab a share of the global market will find
document translation necessary. Everything from legal documents to
marketing materials and from training manuals to communication
documents needs a translation.

But, there are hundreds of agencies offering document translation services

in Dubai. How do you know which is the right one for you?

Here are five qualities of a document translation service provider that you
should know.

#1 Specialization

Translating from one language to another is the basic skill of a translation

agency. But, an agency with specialist knowledge is the need of the hour
in the business world.

If your translation project requires a deep understanding of the subject, not

everyone can do it. Only a translator with a specialization in that subject
can do it.

Thus, find an agency that has this key quality of specialization.

#2 Localization

This is an important quality you need to look for in a translation agency. A

good agency will not only translate the text, but it will also provide
localization.

In localization, the text will be translated keeping in mind the cultural

context of the target audience. The anecdotes, symbols, etc., in the
translated text, will be based on the local culture. An agency with such
native-language skills is rare.
#3 Industry Experience

Industry experience is an important quality to look for in an agency.

Document translation is a delicate job, cannot be left in the hands of a
novice. A single error can cost you money. Experience is thus an important
quality you should look for in an agency.

Identify an agency's industry experience by checking its portfolio. Analyze

the type of projects it had worked on and the clients it had worked with.

Assess the agency thoroughly for the relevant experience before hiring it.

#4 Resourcefulness

Resourcefulness is another key quality to look for in a translation agency.

Document translation requires numerous resources. From style guides to
software and from handling the translators to managing the time, the
hallmark of the good translation agency is resourcefulness.

A resourceful agency will guide multiple translators to work on the project

efficiently. It will have great project management skills and maintains the
timeline in delivering the project.

You can identify this quality in an agency by doing some research on the
agency and asking the right questions to the agency.

#5 Confidentiality

In this age of high competition and corporate espionage, confidentiality is

the key quality that you have to look for in an agency. An agency that
keeps things confidential will not let your competitors get the whiff of
what you are doing.

With such agencies, your data will be secure in their servers if you have
submitted the documents electronically. They will vouch for the safety of
your data.

You can assess an agency for this quality based on their data security and
transparency policies.
Conclusion

If you find an agency with the above-mentioned qualities, rest assured, you
will be working with a good translation partner.