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December 29, 2010

DNS - Google Selects Babylon as an Official Localization Vendor



Google (News - Alert) selected Babylon.com as one of its six worldwide official localization vendors. As part of Google’s AdWords program, the Google advertisers will be provided translation services by Babylon.com. An announcement in this regard has been made by the top provider of language solution across the world, Babylon.com.

In a press release, Alon Carmeli, CEO of Babylon.com, said, "We have been working with Google for many years, and being part of the Google Translator Toolkit project is thrilling for Babylon. I am thankful to Google for the trust, and commit that our translation service is leading in its field, in terms of quality, respond time and pricing."

Translator Toolkit will be used by the vendors to support localization of AdWords keywords and ad text. Translators work faster and better by using Google's free, online translation technology through Translator Toolkit. Further information on this program is available at the website.

Founded in 1997, Babylon.com is a publicly traded company. Babylon.com is a top provider of language solutions. These include online dictionary and translation software and Translation services. Other solutions include language learning solutions, English writing enhancement and more. With a user base of over 80 million desktop installations in more than 200 countries, the Babylon software also supports 75 languages.

The most powerful and easy-to-use translation tool is offered by Babylon.com in the form of Babylon 8. Both private users and corporate organizations can use the desktop software, Babylon 8. Text translation in 33 languages and Wikipedia results in 21 languages is offered by Babylon 8, all in a single click.

With a simple click, users are able to translate words and full texts in over 75 languages. Users are also able to get dictionary definitions from over 1,500 dictionaries, glossaries and encyclopedias easily in one simple click.

Babylon 8 provides full document translation including the formats of word, pdf and text. The software also seamlessly integrates into the Spellers of Microsoft (News - Alert) Office. Top dictionary packs like Oxford, Wikipedia, Britannica, and Merriam-Webster among others are included with the software. While the licensed version of the software starts at $9.70, a free trial is also offered.


Calvin Azuri is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Calvin’s articles, please visit his columnist page.

Edited by Jaclyn Allard

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