About
Across Language Server is an enterprise-grade Translation Management System (TMS) developed by Across Systems GmbH, a company with over 25 years of expertise in localization technology. The platform is designed to help businesses, language service providers (LSPs), and freelancers professionally manage translation projects with full control over quality, processes, and data. At its core, the Across Language Server centralizes translation operations through integrated terminology management, smart workflow automation, and comprehensive quality assurance tools. Users can manage multiple target languages simultaneously—some clients report using it for over 20 languages—while maintaining consistent terminology and reducing project turnaround times. The platform includes AcrossMT, a secure and customizable machine translation engine trained on the client's own data and terminology, available at a flat-rate price. An AI-driven Translation Memory (TM) quality check feature analyzes existing TMs for outdated, inconsistent, or duplicate entries, continuously improving output quality. Across also offers personal consulting services, custom configuration, and project-accompanying support based on experience from hundreds of client implementations. Customers such as Busch Vacuum Solutions, Koelnmesse, and JUMO report significant reductions in translation costs and project timelines while maintaining or improving quality. The solution is suitable for organizations looking to scale translation volumes without proportionally increasing costs or complexity.
Key Features
- Centralized Translation Management: Manage all translation projects from a single platform with integrated terminology databases, workflow automation, and quality controls for multiple target languages.
- AcrossMT – Custom Machine Translation: A secure, trainable machine translation engine built on your own data and terminology, offered at a flat-rate price to ensure consistency and confidentiality.
- AI-Powered Translation Memory Quality Check: Automatically detect and resolve outdated, inconsistent, or duplicate entries in your Translation Memory to maintain high translation quality over time.
- Smart Workflow Management: Design and automate translation workflows with role-based task assignment, deadline tracking, and process transparency for teams of any size.
- Personal Consulting & Project Support: Access hands-on consulting, custom platform configuration, and dedicated project guidance from experienced localization specialists.
Use Cases
- A manufacturing company centralizes translation of technical documentation across 20+ languages using integrated terminology management to ensure consistent industry-specific language.
- A language service provider automates project workflows and leverages AcrossMT to accelerate delivery times while reducing per-word translation costs for enterprise clients.
- A marketing team at a trade fair organization maintains high-quality multilingual marketing translations at scale while keeping costs stable despite growing content volumes.
- A global machinery brand uses Across to enforce brand-consistent terminology across all product manuals and marketing materials in multiple languages.
- A freelance translator uses the platform to manage client projects professionally, access shared TMs and glossaries, and deliver consistent, high-quality translations efficiently.
Pros
- Proven Enterprise Track Record: Over 25 years of experience and hundreds of successful client deployments across industries, including manufacturing, marketing, and trade fair organizations.
- Significant Cost & Time Savings: Multiple enterprise clients report measurable reductions in project turnaround times and translation costs while maintaining or improving quality.
- High Data Security Standards: AcrossMT and the Language Server are built with data privacy in mind, keeping sensitive translation data under the client's control.
- All-in-One Platform: Combines TMS, MT, terminology management, quality assurance, and consulting in one integrated solution, reducing the need for multiple vendors.
Cons
- Enterprise-Focused Pricing: Pricing is tailored for businesses and enterprises and may not be accessible or cost-effective for small teams or individual freelancers with low volume needs.
- Primarily German Market Documentation: Core website and support materials are primarily in German, which may present a barrier for non-German-speaking users evaluating the platform.
- Onboarding Complexity: As a feature-rich enterprise TMS, initial setup and configuration may require dedicated consulting support and a learning curve for new users.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Across Language Server designed for?
Across Language Server is designed for businesses of all sizes, language service providers (LSPs), and professional freelancers who need to manage translation projects efficiently with full control over quality and processes.
What is AcrossMT?
AcrossMT is Across Systems' secure, customizable machine translation engine. It is trained on the client's own translation data and terminology, ensuring domain-specific accuracy and data confidentiality, available at a flat-rate price.
How does the AI Translation Memory quality check work?
The AI analyzes your existing Translation Memory (TM) databases for outdated, inconsistent, or duplicate entries and flags them for review or correction, helping maintain high translation quality over time.
How many target languages does the platform support?
The Across Language Server supports translation projects into a large number of target languages. Some clients, such as Gretsch-Unitas, successfully use it for over 20 target languages simultaneously.
Does Across offer implementation support?
Yes, Across Systems provides personalized consulting, custom platform configuration, and project-accompanying support based on experience from hundreds of client implementations.
