From September 2nd – 4th, the 9th International Conference on Knowledge Management and Knowledge Technologies took place in Graz, Austria. The i-Know conference was just great: great people, great coffee, great talks, great presentations. And Graz is a truly beautiful city. I was lucky and had the chance to do a poster presentation. Have a look…
Poster iKnow 2009
… and read the paper I wrote in a joint effort with Benjamin Adrian (DFKI Kaiserslautern) and Prof. Gerhard Budin (University of Vienna).
Abstract:
Professional translation services are often perceived as quite expensive and people tend to go for the lowest price possible when commissioning a translation. To stay capable of competing with lay translators, professional translators have to continuously increase the efficiency of their work process. Researching information consumes a considerable part of the time needed for producing a high-quality translation. This work evaluates whether Web 2.0 applications with their social and collaborative characteristics have the potential to support the professional translator in his daily work. Here the main focus of attention is on a possible increase in efficiency of search and knowledge management processes. In phase one of the study we conducted a survey to determine the translator’s preferred search tactics, knowledge resources, and communication channels. Secondly, we conducted user tests on a Web 2.0 social media sharing platform followed by open interviews to find further evidence for the potential of Web 2.0-based collaborative applications in the professional translator’s business.
-> …on a personal note: Thank you, Leo, for the button! 
