Human translation

In today’s interconnected economy, the difference between companies that thrive globally and those that struggle often comes down to one critical factor: how they approach language strategy and localization planning. While many organizations still rely on intuition or outdated market assumptions, forward-thinking companies are embracing a fundamentally different approach—one powered by data, precision, and strategic insight. 

As large language models (LLMs) like GPT redefine how we translate and communicate across borders, one persistent issue remains: AI still struggles with South Slavic languages — especially Croatian, Serbian, Bosnian, and Slovenian. 

In regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, technology, fintech, and life sciences, compliance is paramount and documentation errors can have significant regulatory consequences. Localization isn’t merely translation—it’s a critical risk management function requiring rigorous oversight. This is precisely why structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and validated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have become essential governance tools for procurement professionals managing localization services.

We’re excited to announce that Ciklopea will be part of ELIA Together 2025, one of the key events for language professionals!

In today’s digital age, the landscape of language services has undergone a dramatic transformation. With the advent of free translation tools, many wonder about the future of language service providers (LSPs). At Ciklopea, we’re not only adapting to these changes, but have evolved to offer unparalleled value in this new ecosystem.

In the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), the role of linguistic annotation has become more important than ever. As companies and developers work to build smarter systems, from chatbots to translation tools, the need for high-quality language data is paramount. But what exactly is linguistic annotation, and why is it so important?

In an increasingly globalised world, research and clinical trials often span multiple countries and cultures. This expansion necessitates the accurate translation of materials to ensure that all participants, regardless of their native language, can understand and respond appropriately. This is where linguistic validation comes into play.

Nowadays, artificial intelligence is the talk of the town. People across all industries are exploring how they can leverage AI tech to work more efficiently and optimize costs. We’re gradually pushing the limits of what’s possible, and the language solutions space is no different.

Are you planning an international marketing strategy to expand your customer base? Then you’ll need to explain your distinct brand identity to reach new areas.

Is the tone of your brand professional and serious or informal and filled with slang and other colloquialisms? Make sure your translator knows this!

In almost every survey that we have ever conducted in our efforts to learn more about the expectations of our clients, turnaround time is featured among the top 3 challenges that our clients want to see resolved.

Every serious language service provider has a quality management system in place that may include various steps depending on the project requirements. However, these quality management systems are always built around the two major phases of translation/localization project – translation and revision (also known as bilingual editing) that are performed by two individual linguists or linguist teams.