TermCloud
As easy as using a dictionary. The termbase that turns a little effort into a huge impact.
TermCloud is your corporate dictionary. Use it to look up your in-house terminology. If desired, access it directly in your intranet and from any browser. Without major investment or a large rollout.
If you already work with us, you can test the terminological database in your company free of charge. Without any long-term commitments or obligation to buy.
1Highlights
These are the highlights:
- Looking up terminology is as easy as using a dictionary
- No extensive training, installation, or hardware required
- Also specifically designed for employees without prior knowledge of terminology systems
- Low usage threshold thanks to integration into the company intranet and login-free access, etc.
- No system dependency – you can migrate your data to other systems at any time
- “Basic View” – showing only the most important details – the view for everyone in the company
- “Expert View” – the view for terminologists, linguists and reviewers
- Synchronization with systems such as memoQ Server/QTerm, MultiTerm, and others.
2Scope of functions
Free of charge for our existing customers and available throughout our collaboration. The package includes:
- Initial transfer of your terminology lists into the system
- Browser-based lookup access for all your employees from desktop and mobile devices
- Unlimited number of users
- Unlimited number of languages
- Option to enlarge termbase with new entries from the translations carried out by us
- Data can be exported in an open exchange format at any time
Why is terminology management important?
Because a well-established, consistent corporate language doesn’t just give you the edge on the market
How do I spell that again? What’s the specific term here? And how do I say this in another language? Everyone involved in communication, products, or services within a company should use the same terms. Because consistent corporate language provides advantages: Communication with other departments and suppliers becomes easier, and you can produce translations more effectively and consistently. Externally, clearly defined terminology enables consistent communication, strengthens customer loyalty, and reinforces your brand.
Inconsistent language leads to misunderstandings and may cause errors. Clear, product-related communication is a must, not least for legal reasons (product liability law). The consistent use of a termbase such as Gemino TermCloud significantly reduces this risk.
The benefits of terminology tech
A systematic terminology management process, applied consistently throughout your company, can be a powerful tool to ensure consistently high quality in all languages used. All employees involved in corporate communication should have the easiest possible access to the established terminology. This requires personnel resources and corresponding technical infrastructure.
Many major companies have a significant need for multilingual (technical) documentation. For you, terminology management with a terminology database is a sensible and worthwhile investment that stands up to business scrutiny. Because these costs are incurred only once and are scalable. Uncertainty around terminology, on the other hand, can lead to repeated misunderstandings and unpredictable, sometimes expensive mistakes.
The TM to grow into
TermCloud lowers the barrier to entry to just a single click
Why are people apprehensive about terminology management at first?
Most systems on the market are very powerful, but they are also expensive, complex to plan, and difficult to use. You should expect high acquisition and maintenance costs, as well as expenses for training future users. You also have to plan to hire permanent, in-house linguists who continuously manage the terminology of the languages used in the system.
Many companies initially focus on the effort involved in implementing a comprehensive, accessible, and easy-to-maintain terminological database. Especially since, in most cases, it is difficult to conduct a cost–benefit analysis in advance.
That is why we thought: What if you could start with terminology management with just a few clicks? That is exactly what we did.
Getting started will be straightforward for your employees.
We’ll make sure
Ideally, you should be able to introduce and handle terminology management in your company with minimal effort. And you can use the resulting database at any time together with a large system. Ideally, directly in the browser – securely logged in, of course.
That is exactly how we implemented it: Gemino TermCloud makes it easy for you to get started with terminology management. As part of our language services, we offer you the use of TermCloud and can expand it to meet your needs upon request. Our system is open, allowing you to easily switch or link it to major systems by other providers.
Experience shows that you can achieve many of the benefits of “comprehensive” terminology management with minimal effort. Very often, a mere 20% of the effort leads to approximately 80% of the desired results.
Languages are growing
The increasing degree of specialization across multiple corporate divisions has a huge effect on the language used in a company. Ever more differentiated specialist terminologies emerge and are applied in complex product development processes. To ensure clear communication, a large number of users must be familiar with this language diversity.
Communication is growing
Terminology management helps your company meet these requirements. It creates the foundation for unambiguous communication between various divisions, such as Research & Development, Production and Marketing, and between the company and its suppliers. Not least, correct and consistently applied terminology also enhances communication between companies, in local markets, and with end customers.
Terminology is worth it
A profitability analysis is sure to demonstrate the financial viability of these efforts. Because your company incurs these costs only once and they are scalable. Uncertainty about terminology, on the other hand, can lead to repeated misunderstandings and, as a result, unpredictable and sometimes expensive mistakes.
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We are pleased to hear that. Do you also have questions that our FAQ did not answer? Then things get interesting…
Christian Schwendy
Founder & Managing Director
Sascha Clucas
Head of Technology