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Tōin and Ollang: Pioneering the Future of Multilingual Translation Services

In today's global landscape, the demand for efficient and high-quality multilingual translation services is ever-increasing. Responding to that need, Tōin Co., Ltd., part of the TAKARA & CO Group and headquartered in Chuo, Tokyo, has partnered with Ollang Inc. from San Francisco, USA. Together, they aim to enhance the efficiency of multilingual service delivery by combining Tōin's extensive translation expertise with Ollang’s advanced AI-driven automatic translation platform. This collaboration is set to transform how businesses manage multilingual content.

Tailored Automatic Translation Workflows

While various automatic translation services exist, many fail to meet the specific quality expectations businesses desire, often leading to increased manual correction efforts. Tōin's approach addresses this issue by customizing translation workflows according to the unique requirements of each enterprise or project.

By establishing specific guidelines—including terminology for company names, product names, specialized jargon, stylistic preferences, and prohibited expressions—Tōin can effectively steer the translation direction. This refinement allows Tōin to maintain high-quality output without relying on technical customization of the platform or additional AI training, thereby harmonizing quality and speed.

Support for 134 Languages, Including Rare Ones

The new service caters to a broad range of languages—47 from Europe, 39 from Asia, 17 from Africa and the Middle East, and an additional three rare languages, totaling 106 languages. When considering regional variations and dialects within these languages, the service effectively accommodates about 134 languages. Users can select any combination of source and target languages from the available list.

Additionally, the ability to keep the original layout of translated files intact significantly reduces the time spent on re-layout and verification during multilingual deployment.

Versatility in File Formats for Business Use

Tōin supports a wide variety of file types commonly used in the business sector. This includes standard Microsoft Office formats (.docx, .pptx, .xlsx), files from the Mac iWork suite (.pages, .key, .numbers), and video formats used for presentations and promotions (.mp4, .mov). Moreover, it handles essential document formats like PDF and HTML, as well as JSON, PO, XLIFF, SDLXLIFF, and TXT for localization and development workflows. This versatility ensures seamless integration across various business environments, from internal documentation to marketing materials and software localization.

Main Benefits

One significant advantage of this service is its capacity to produce tailored translation results that align with project goals. While generic translation tools may struggle to accommodate specific needs, Tōin's service facilitates defined workflows that yield targeted translations.

Furthermore, automation in the translation process results in considerable cost and time savings. By continuously updating and expanding translation instructions and materials, Tōin expects further enhancements in efficiency.

By leveraging Ollang's platform, Tōin implements its translation expertise into templates to offer a more efficient service. For instance, in subtitle translation, the platform automates the following processes:

1. Transcription from video files
2. Segmentation of speech and assignment of display times for subtitles
3. Automatic translation into the designated language
4. Final quality checks by human translators before embedding subtitles into the video

These processes take mere minutes to hours depending on the video length, exemplifying how integrated workflows can boost efficiency and quality assurance.

Utilizing Multi-Agent Systems for Translation

At the heart of this service is the Multi-Agent System, which orchestrates multiple AI agents to collaboratively execute tasks and assist users in achieving desired outcomes. Each AI agent has specialized roles, enabling efficient handling of various tasks, such as:

• - Learning from translation instructions and glossaries
• - Converting file formats
• - Executing translation tasks
• - Adjusting layouts
• - Ensuring cultural appropriateness of expressions

By specializing in specific tasks while working in unison, this system dramatically enhances overall operational efficiency.

Tōin intends to continue combining automation through the Multi-Agent System with its extensive experience and human resources to provide rapid and flexible multilingual solutions for businesses.

About Ollang Inc.

Founded by Ebru Yıldırım, Ollang Inc. offers a groundbreaking AI-driven localization platform capable of processing various file types—video, audio, and text—within a unified workflow. Their platform leverages numerous AI technologies to autonomously generate high-quality translations and apply styles, responding effectively to individual instructions and managing terms, all while complying with high security standards (SOC2).

About Tōin Co., Ltd.

Established in 1963, Tōin has over half a century of experience in document production for enterprises, evolving alongside shifts in technology and client needs. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of TAKARA & COMPANY, Tōin serves clients globally, including direct transactions in the U.S., China, and Europe. By integrating AI and multilingual translation expertise, Tōin aims to provide high-value services for efficient multilingual deployments.