Operational Know How

Fax Technologies Era

ALS founded in 2002 at the end of FAX era.
In the early stages of translation and localization, fax machines were a primary tool for transmitting documents across borders. This method, while revolutionary at the time, was slow and prone to errors due to poor fax quality and the manual labor involved in retyping and translating the received documents.

The Advent of Computers and Word Processors
The introduction of personal computers and word processors marked a significant leap forward. It allowed for easier editing and formatting of texts, leading to faster and more efficient translation processes. Software like Microsoft Word became essential for translators.

CAT Tools (Computer-Aided Translation)
The development of Computer-Aided Translation tools in the late 20th and early 21st centuries further revolutionized the industry. These tools, such as SDL Trados, MemoQ, and Wordfast, provided features like translation memory, which helped translators by storing previously translated segments. This technology significantly increased efficiency and consistency in translations.

Integration of AI and NMT
The integration of Artificial Intelligence and advanced Neural Machine Translation systems has been a game-changer. These systems can learn from vast amounts of data, continually improving translation quality and speed. They have become integral in handling complex translation tasks, including context understanding and idiomatic expression translation.