The document summarizes a presentation on computer-aided translation (CAT) tools for translators. It discusses how increasing demands on translation from factors like globalization, diversity, and technology are putting pressure on translators to increase productivity. CAT tools aim to help bridge the growing efficiency gap by providing functional support like terminology databases and productivity support like machine translation with human review. However, CAT tools are only a partial solution and translation remains fundamentally a human job.
3. Language services in context Presentation overview: CAT in its context: why depend on technology? Looking at a Translator's Job Adapting to and adopting change Technological solutions A Classification of Tools Conclusion & QA
38. Changes and their impact Technological, Social and Economic Transformations, Diversification... Retooling Communication Needs, While Also Facing Increased Demand
39. Changes and their impact Bottom Line : Massive, Increasing Efficiency and Productivity Gap