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Revolutionary AI Translation by ErudAite

Introduction

In a groundbreaking development, ErudAite Inc., based in Chuo, Tokyo, has unveiled a significant upgrade to its AI translation engine. This new feature allows users to translate PDFs and Excel files while maintaining their exact layout. This change addresses a long-standing challenge faced by businesses and researchers dealing with crucial global documents that are often stored in formats like PDF and Excel.

The Background of the Translation Challenge

Many essential documents, such as reports from the World Bank, regulatory drafts from the EU, disclosures from the U.S. SEC, and statistical data from the OECD, are commonly published in PDF or Excel formats. Unfortunately, traditional AI translation solutions have struggled with the complex layouts often found in these files, compromising their usability. The result was a frustrating experience where the translated documents were readable but not usable, forcing intense re-editing work and limiting access to these foreign resources to only a few experts.

Overview of the New Features

1. PDF Translation

ErudAite’s unique structural analysis technology allows it to break down the intricate components of a PDF document, such as columns, footnotes, charts, headings, and page layouts. When translating, the tool maintains the original layout without compromise, ensuring that the output is available in editable Word (.docx) or PowerPoint (.pptx) formats. This innovation greatly expands accessibility to administrative documents, academic papers, manuals, and patents that can now be utilized in one's native language. Moreover, Japanese documents can effectively be translated into foreign languages, aiding in inbound communication efforts.

2. Excel and Google Sheets Translation

The translation of spreadsheet files poses a unique challenge, primarily due to the need to sustain relationships between rows and columns, formulas, and the overall meaning of the tables. ErudAite’s latest upgrade resolves these issues, swiftly converting monthly reports, KPI management documents for international projects, financial models, and manufacturing specifications into a native language, ensuring timely and informed management decisions.

3. Enhancement of Existing Features

In addition to the new functionalities, ErudAite has upgraded its existing file dictionary, translation memory, and translation direction features. This allows for a more targeted translation experience. The system can now automatically execute international conversions of financial figures, such as turning Japan's “560億円” into “5.6 billion yen.” Furthermore, it can format numerical values professionally, adjusting output from △123 to (123) in other languages, streamlining the editing process post-translation.

This enhanced capability could potentially reduce the hours spent on post-editing slides to 1/200th of the time previously required.

The Technological Edge of ErudAite

Conventional AI translation services often fail to retain layouts, result in mistranslations, or cannot output in an editable format. ErudAite overcomes these obstacles with its proprietary AI engine designed to understand document layouts and extract meaningful information from their structure. Not only does it maintain PDF layouts, but it also translates Excel formulas accurately. With its on-premises (private cloud) support, ErudAite enables secure translation of confidential documents without the need to send them externally.

Supported Formats and Languages

• - Supported Formats: PDF (.pdf) → Output as Word (.docx) / PowerPoint (.pptx), PowerPoint (.pptx), Word (.docx), Excel (.xlsx), Google Sheets
• - Supported Languages: 59 languages (all language pairs supported, though some PDF features remain partially unsupported)

Comments from CEO Kurato Iida

According to CEO Kurato Iida, this release signifies a transformation in access to global information. Previously, essential documents in PDF format posed significant challenges due to broken layouts and confusing language, making them difficult to read. The recent updates allow administrative documents, academic materials, and corporate disclosures to be accessed in their native languages and in an editable format. This is not just a function upgrade; it represents a technological revolution that fundamentally changes learning, research, and business across borders, aligning with the goals of digital transformation in global commerce.

Special Campaign Launching on December 1

To celebrate the launch of these innovative features, ErudAite will offer a special trial at a significantly reduced price for corporations, educational institutions, and research organizations. For a limited time, customers can experience the complete range of functionalities—excluding translation memory—for just 140,000 yen (excluding tax) for three months, down from the regular price of 210,000 yen for up to 600,000 characters. This campaign runs until the end of December, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity!

For applications or inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Company Overview

Company Name: ErudAite Inc.
CEO: Kurato Iida
Location: 1-22-11 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo
Established: July 2024
Business: Development and provision of a highly accurate AI translation engine
Supported Languages: 59 languages (all language pairs supported)
Website: ErudAite

Note: The information in this press release is current as of the date of announcement.