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TRANSport – CMS Workflow Integration

PUSH International is unique in having started its investment in the development of a secure workflow environment (TRANSport) over 3 years ago. Today PUSH is able to integrate directly with the client’s chosen Content Management System.

Benefits

How does TRANSport work?

TRANSport creates an environment to which the CMS can export content as XML. The following schematic shows a typical configuration although the interface protocol for the interface can be flexible (SOAP or XMLRPC) allowing us to integrate with different CMS environments

Diagram

The interface is straightforward to implement and integration with the CMS can often be completed within a few days.

How we translate

1. Content exported as XML is received by TRANSport, which automatically notifies the designated Project Manager that new files have arrived. The Project Manager authorizes translation if this function is required (or the workflow can be totally automated if no pre-translation file preparation is required).
2. TRANSport archives the new XML source files and identifies each file as part of version management.
3. TRANSport automatically distributes the files to the correct translation groups with automated email notification giving translation criteria.
4. The XML text content is translated using a professional translation productivity environment which delivers on average 40% cost saving over traditional translation methods.
5. The translated content is checked and routed back through TRANSport, notifying the Project Manager that the roundtrip is being completed.
6. TRANSport archives the translated XML relating it to the original source file.
7. TRANSport QA’s the XML ensuring that the file integrity has been retained.
8. The Project Manager can then review the files before releasing them to the CMS, or if the process is automated TRANSport will deliver the translated files directly back to the CMS.
9. The CMS is notified by TRANSport that the translated files have been returned and that the transaction is completed. A complete audit trail is provided.

User Benefits

TRANSport then automates the workflow process, enabling fast processing of XML files with no risk of corrupting the data when being translated.

Adopting TRANSport allows users to retain the advantages of cost and quality leveraging which can often be lost if no direct workflow between CMS and translation is established.

Translated files undergo QA and are archived as part of the roundtrip back to the CMS.

TRANSport provides comprehensive activity reporting via a browser interface allowing clients to monitor work progress. Archived source and target files can be accessed at any time.

TRANSport can also be used by organisations that need a central translation resource; one that can be monitored at several user levels. TRANSport delivers an environment that is secure, can be used by multiple users within an organisation and provides a complete, downloadable audit trail for each user.

Leveraging

PUSH International delivers cost and quality efficiencies through use of a range of professional translation, workflow and quality management tools.

Intelligent use of such tools can deliver overall project cost savings of 60%.

If you would like to find out more about how automated workflow would benefit your website and your budget, please contact Ken Mealing (ken.mealing@push-international.com)