The most widely spoken language in Ireland is Hiberno-English, which uses the same spelling conventions as UK English. It might be reasonable to expect that the spelling “localisation” (with an “s”) is common here, but that’s not really the case. This blog explores the reasons why. TWi is an Irish technical writing company that offers […]
The Changing Face of Software Localisation
Does localisation matter? In a global market dominated by the English language, are specialist translation services like software localisation, website translation, and transcreation still relevant? The evidence shows that they are. Over 20% of the world’s population are native English speakers – that’s nearly 380 million people. Many millions more speak English as a second […]
Nova Language Solutions Joins Forces With TWi
By Emmet Kearney on October 27, 2020 in News and Events, Technical Writing, Translation and Localization
TWi is delighted to announce that it has acquired Cork-based translation and localization company Nova Language Solutions Ltd. Founded in 2007, Nova has a strong international reputation for providing quality translation and localization services to high-profile customers in the ICT and marketing/publishing sector. The wealth of expertise gained as a result of this union has […]
What Is a Style Guide and Why Do I Need One?
A style guide is a ‘how to’ for speaking in your company’s voice, and a handy set of reminders to help you and your co-workers avoid some of the most common pitfalls that lie in wait for anyone who’s writing a professional document. Style guides allow you to set the tone for your company’s documentation […]
Writing Release Notes: Five Top Tips
Release notes are a vital component of any update of software and apps. They let the reader know what has happened since the last release, for example, what bugs have been fixed and if there have been any new features added. Release notes can be written for both internal and external audiences. This can affect […]
Let’s Talk Technical Writing Webinar
In May 2020 TWi hosted a webinar on all things Technical Writing. Toni Ressaire, an international technical communications thought leader was interviewed by Oonagh Montague, TWi’s Training Manager. They looked at questions like, ‘What is technical writing?’, ‘How did you become a technical writer?’ and, ‘Can anyone learn to do it?’ This informal webinar was […]
Volunteer Technical Writers Fight COVID-19 Writing Documentation for Medical Devices
The COVID-19 global health crisis has created an unprecedented demand for medical devices and personal protective equipment (PPE) for front-line healthcare workers, as well as a need for a massive dissemination of health and research-related information. Technical writers have volunteered time and expertise to fight COVID-19 by responding to the need for information. In an […]
TWi’s Zoom Quiz for Cork Simon and Pieta House
When we look back at these uncertain COVID-19 times, there are many things we will remember. The wearing of masks, the importance of R numbers, the meaning of exponential growth, and the benefits or otherwise of hydroxychloroquine have all become part of the national conversation. But another more benign feature of the lockdown has been […]
TWi Welcomes Toni Ressaire
TWi is delighted to announce that Toni Ressaire has joined our leadership team. Toni brings a wealth of experience to the role of Project Director. TWi has grown over the past few years and is now working with some of the world’s leading software and life sciences companies, supporting them to achieve their goals through […]
Telecommuting Part 7: Productivity in Telecommuting
Whether you call it telecommuting, remote working, or simply working from home (WFH), most of us are doing it these days and will continue to do so for a while. Some managers are faced with the new experience of managing a remote team and may wonder how they can ensure productivity. Let’s focus on the […]
