Full post-editing and light post-editing: Studio Tre has been awarded certification for its compliance with ISO 18587:2017, the international standard that sets out the requirements for post-editing services in the area of professional translation.
What is ISO 18587:2017 certified light and full post-editing?
Light and full post-editing represent one of the evolutions of professional translation in the era of artificial intelligence. Rather than replacing the translator with machines, these solutions blend the calculating speed of the latter with the irreplaceable human ability to understand context, nuance and the communication goals of any given message.
ISO 18587:2017 establishes exactly what is required to ensure that this process produces professional results:
- Verified specialist expertise: post-editors must have strong linguistic qualifications, in-depth knowledge of machine translation systems, and documented experience in the relevant sector. Their training is continuously updated to ensure accurate and informed revisions of texts automatically generated by AI.
- Structured and traceable process: each project follows established procedures comprising the preliminary analysis of the content, the configuration of MT systems with translation memories and customised glossaries, editing and adaptation by a native-speaker post editor, and quality control prior to delivery.
- Confidentiality and security: documents must be managed with advanced IT security protocols. The systems used do not share content with third parties, and protect sensitive data in accordance with existing legislation.
When light or full post-editing is a strategic choice
ISO 18587:2017 certification enables Studio Tre to offer light and full post-editing as a professional alternative to traditional translation when the characteristics of the project deem it advantageous: large volumes of text to translate, standardised and non-strategic content, and very tight turnaround times.
Certified light and full post-editing services are particularly suitable for standardised technical documents like user manuals, safety sheets, subtitles for short-term video content and, in general, internal documents.
The value of certification for clients
Acquiring ISO 18587:2017 certification means being able to offer our clients tangible and measurable guarantees:
- Verifiable quality: every light and full post-editing project complies with the requirements defined by the international standards, with documented procedures and structured quality controls.
- Certified expertise: post editors operate in accordance with training and professional requirements defined by the standard, guaranteeing the qualified revision of every text.
- Transparent process: the client knows exactly how their project is managed, which tools are used and what controls are applied.
- Guaranteed security: data is managed according to certified protocols that protect the confidentiality of company information.
Light and full post-editing and traditional translation: two complementary solutions
ISO 18587:2017 certification doesn’t change our approach to translation: professional translation by specialist native speakers remains the ideal solution for important documents whose translations will be disseminated.
Certified light and full post-editing are complementary solutions to traditional translation, appropriate when specific project conditions make them advantageous and usable when we know that they won’t compromise the final quality of the translated text.
While creative content, legal texts, patents and strategic communications continue to require traditional translation by native speakers, light and full post-editing are viable options when tight deadlines or large volumes make it beneficial to integrate human expertise with technology.
Another step forward in meeting the needs of our clients
Acquiring ISO 18587:2017 certification enables us to offer our clients an even more comprehensive array of professional solutions – each of which fulfilling a specific goal – with certified quality, process and security guarantees.
When a client contacts us, our first question is always the same: “What is the communication goal of this content?” Their answer helps to identify the most appropriate solution: traditional translation, certified light or full post-editing, or personalised hybrid solutions.
ISO 18587:2017 certification allows us to respond more flexibly to the demands of a rapidly and continuously evolving market without compromising on the commitment to quality that has set us apart for over 45 years.
Do you want to know if ISO 18587:2017 certified light or full post-editing can optimise your translation projects? Get in touch with us here.
