Q: What is GlobalLink Term Manager?

A: GlobalLink Term Manager is a web-based tool that gives you the ability to easily manage preferred terminology in multiple languages.

Q: Is GlobalLink Term Manager the same as Translation Memory?

A: No. Translation Memory allows you to quickly re-use large amounts of content to reduce cost, accelerate turnaround times and maintain consistency. Term Manager is designed to give you quick access to individual terms and phrases.

Q: Is Term Manager just a glossary?

A: Term Manager is much more than just a glossary because it gives you the ability to quickly access, modify, search or delete existing terms. It can create internal workflows, as well as initiate review cycles for new translations of your terminology. More importantly, you can share a single set of terms across the enterprise.

Q: Why is sharing terminology over the Internet important?

A: Unlike a traditional “glossary”, where one file (usually an Excel spreadsheet) is passed around via email to multiple contacts within an organization, people can access Term Manager through a secure web browser. This ensures that everyone is looking at the most recent version of terminology and helps to maintain consistency. It also eliminates the unnecessary file traffic and email threads associated with a single file. As new terms are added, workflows are created within Term Manager to notify internal resources if a translation is required, so there is a higher level of visibility and accountability for all parties involved.

Q: Can I search Term Manager?

A: You get “Google” style search functionality. Searches can be conducted for terms or keywords in source or target languages. Results can also be displayed with multiple language equivalents in a single window.

Q: Are there different levels of user access?

A: Yes. Users can be classified as Contributors, meaning they can add terms in English and request translations, Translators, or Administrators. Granting different levels of access and permission ensures that only qualified users are able to modify existing terminology.

Q: How complicated is a Term Manager installation?

A: Since Term Manager is a fully-hosted solution, all we need to do to get you using the application is give you the url and set you up with user names and passwords. There is no IT involvement or support required on
your side.

Q: How do I schedule a demo of Term Manager?

A: You can contact your local client service office or you can request a demo online.