StrikeTru Launches Translation Connector Linking Akeneo PIM to Translations.com’s GlobalLink Technology
Akeneo2GlobalLink Connector Enables Global Manufacturers and Retailers to Cut Costs and Complexity Involved in Deploying Multi-Language Product Content
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan 16, 2018 /PRWeb/ — StrikeTru, a PIM consulting company and leading Akeneo PIM Solution Partner in the US, announced today the availability of Akeneo2GlobalLink Connector. This joint solution connects users of Akeneo PIM to Translations.com’s GlobalLink Connect system to accelerate the translation and deployment of high-volume product content stored in the PIM system. Translations.com is the world’s largest provider of localization services and technology solutions, including the GlobalLink suite of translation management technologies.
With this Connector, users will find it simple and intuitive to manage multi-language product content and translation workflows from within Akeneo PIM. Users can simply select products for translation, choose target languages, and submit to GlobalLink Connect for translation. This automatic process removes the need for time consuming file transfer and copy/paste operations. High quality, professional translations are automatically stored to Akeneo for user review and publishing, simplifying high-volume content management and translation processes.
Key features of Akeneo2GlobalLink Connector:
- Web services integration with GlobalLink localization workflow engine
- On-demand translation initiation from Akeneo PIM
- Scheduled translation content exchange between GlobalLink and Akeneo PIM
- Ability to submit single or multiple products
- Batching of multiple products prior to submission to GlobalLink Connect
- Translation dashboard to track status of translation requests
- Ability to cancel submissions and documents
- Helpful error handling and notifications
- Review and approval capabilities to streamline translation and publishing workflows
- Support for all locales provided in Akeneo
- Availability for Akeneo 1.7 and 2.x versions
“With our Akeneo2GlobalLink connector, companies can quickly link their Akeneo PIM to Translations.com’s GlobalLink Connect platform and professional translators worldwide. We’re excited about deploying this connector for our global manufacturer and retailer clients who have high volume product content translation and publishing needs” said Harry Singh, Partner at StrikeTru.
Nick Panagopoulos, Vice President, Global Strategic Alliances at Translations.com, commented, “This integration between Akeneo and GlobalLink will save significant time and manual effort for our shared clients. Generating and updating multilingual product content across all channels while maintaining brand consistency is a common challenge, and this integrated solution, developed by StrikeTru and Translations.com, will be a game-changer in PIM and global content management.”
About StrikeTru
StrikeTru is a boutique consulting firm that specializes in implementing product information management (PIM) solutions for companies looking to grow their online leads and sales. PIM helps companies reduce the cost and complexity associated with creating, managing, and sharing high-quality product content with e-commerce and other sales channels. StrikeTru is an expert in deploying Akeneo Open Source PIM and has done sophisticated PIM work for companies of all sizes and industries to help automate content operations, escape excel hell, and publish great content consistently. StrikeTru provides consulting, implementation, support, platform extensions, and connectors, and was recognized as Akeneo’s first Silver Solution Partner in the US.
For more information, visit www.striketru.com
About Translations.com
Translations.com is a leading provider of enterprise localization services and technology solutions. From offices in 90 cities on six continents, Translations.com offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 4,000 global organizations employ Translations.com’s GlobalLink® Product Suite to simplify management of multilingual content. The suite seamlessly integrates with Akeneo through theAkeneo2GlobalLink connector created by StrikeTru to create a streamlined workflow for the translation of content stored within the platform. For more information, please visit translations.com/globallink/
