Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy—this is an oft-repeated mantra, but it really is true. Did you know that two out of every three jobs are created by a small business? How about the fact that the majority of product innovation is fueled by small businesses, as measured by patent filings?
We consider ourselves very lucky to have worked with so many small businesses throughout Arizona and to have had the opportunity to contribute to these accomplishments in a small but meaningful way.
Contrary to past fears, globalization hasn’t slowed down small business owners either. If anything, the democratizing effect of the internet has, in many cases, opened up countless new doorways for small businesses, over half of which start at home. Affordable software, tools, online education, and access to remote staffing has allowed even the leanest startup to enter the global marketplace.
Sometimes businesses of all sizes face some of the same challenges. Whether you’re heading up a small business or a multinational enterprise, one challenge that must be overcome is the need for expedient, reliable translation services. Thanks to the Xerox Easy Translator Service, now your multifunction printer can do the heavy lifting for you. Let’s see how:
How the Xerox Easy Translator Service Works
The Xerox Easy Translator Service is a suite of translation services that runs as an app on ConnectKey enabled compatible Xerox multifunction printers. You can use it to translate documents you already have in digital format (such as on your DocuShare Flex account or other cloud storage platforms) or hard copy that you scan directly into the machine and have translated on the spot.
The app provides users with the option to choose between machine translation and human translation. The difference is very important to understand: machine translation is, as the name implies, an automated translation of the document as performed by software. These translations are surprisingly good, but not perfect—yet.
The primary benefits of machine translation are speed and cost. Machine translations cost nothing and can be completed nearly instantaneously, so in scenarios where you need a document translated well enough to obtain a rough understanding of its contents, it’s the perfect solution.
On the other hand, if you have a document that you need translated with near-perfect accuracy, such as a legal document or very technical information, you’ll want to go with the human translation option within the Xerox Easy Translator Service app. These translations are performed by a real person, and thus have a small fee attached to them and aren’t instantaneous. However, the translation will be professional-grade and, when accuracy matters, is far superior to machine translation.
Which type you choose depends on the situation and your goal for a given document, but having the ability to choose quickly and conveniently, right from your multifunction printer interface, computer, or mobile device, is a boon to productivity.
The Real Power of a Xerox Multifunction Printer? The Ability to Customize Everything to Your EXACT Specifications
In a global marketplace where every minute counts, being able to have your office equipment “mold” itself to your exact specifications can increase productivity and efficiency by several orders of magnitude—which is why Xerox multifunction printers with ConnectKey technology can use apps and a variety of add ons and extra services, such as Gabi voice. If you’d like to discover the difference for yourself, please feel encouraged to request a free online quote.
