RESTful interface to fully automated workflow for 24x7 access to specialist translators

San Francisco, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/03/2016 -- Elanex, Inc., a world leader in fast and accurate translation services, today announces the availability of the Elanex Translation API. It provides a RESTful programming interface to their on-demand translation service, expressIt. expressIt Artificial Intelligence (AI) workflow and project management technology connects specialist translators and editors into a seamless, 24x7 fully-automated professional translation system.

Built with developers in mind, the Elanex API follows RESTful design principles using the human readable JSON format for data exchange. Customers can connect their app and order professional human translation in minutes thanks to a simple, secure, no-coding-required authentication mechanism. Webhooks then enable your system to receive important information about your translation project in real time.

"Our studies have shown that a large percentage of the time required to complete a translation project is waiting," said Donald Plumley, CEO of Elanex. "Waiting for a quotation, waiting to receive approval, waiting for the project manager to switch tasks between projects, and so on. Our expressIt technology uses advanced workflow automation to remove the waiting time for a professional translator and editor to complete their assignment. We are proud to announce the availability of the Elanex Translation API to further support our clients' interest to connect their platforms seamlessly to our on-demand 24x7 translation service."

Serguei Komarov, Elanex CTO and SVP of Engineering, commented, "The RESTful API is the next step in streamlining how enterprises can initiate routine translation requests. Through this direct connection to our fully-automated human translation management platform, we enable our clients to integrate translation into their publishing or production workflows as an extension of their own enterprise processes."

The Elanex Translation API is scalable and flexible. Supporting the world's languages in any combination, our technology selects from over 36,000 qualified professional translators and editors the most suitable linguists for your specific content. Using OData syntax, you can query, filter, and sort information about your projects and answer questions such as, "How many completed translation projects do I have where the source language is Spanish?"

"While API's may be common, a direct connection to a fully-automated professional translation workflow is not. Our conversation with industry analysts confirmed that expressIt technology remains novel and it offers a higher level of sophistication and depth. This delivers advantages to our clients requiring high-volume, urgent professional translation," Mr. Plumley concluded.

Documentation and information about the Elanex Translation API are available online at api.elanex.com.

You can also learn more about expressIt translation automation at translate.elanex.com.

About Elanex
Elanex is a world leader in fast, accurate, and easy translation. The largest international companies rely upon our professionally managed service to confidently communicate multi-language content to their customers around the world. Our technology-enabled process is proven for the most demanding and time-sensitive needs of our high technology/IT, finance, manufacturing, legal/M&A, energy, and consumer retail clients. In any language, any format, anywhere, anytime - Elanex delivers.

expressIt is available 24/7 at www.expressitnow.com. Ordering is simple and fast, with pricing and timing clearly shown before purchase. Additionally, it's very easy to try out. expressIt translates Microsoft® Office® documents, as well as HTML, PDF, .RESX and many other formats, in over 100 language combinations and 100 subject areas.

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Common Sense Advisory reports on quotation pricing and delivery best practices for language services industry

San Francisco, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/07/2016 -- Market research firm Common Sense Advisory provides on-going research and advice for buyers and sellers of language services. In a recent report, they take a behind-the-scenes look at solution development, timeline calculations, and pricing. They specifically note two recurring themes: 1) the increasing price pressure caused by clients driving the race to the bottom; and 2) the drastic reduction in timelines to conduct projects.

Their report, "How LSPs Quote Projects," stated that retail translation management systems (TMS) are the most advanced e-commerce platforms. Retail TMSes differ from online storefronts in that they are either part of or connect to a TMS. They are accessible for instant quotes using standard pricing. They also enable LSPs to customize price lists and provide login credentials to repeat customers.

Elanex's expressIt is used to illustrate an example of a Retail TMS platform. expressIt is a 24/7 self-serve high-quality professional human translation service. expressIt provides all the depth, nuance, and quality of the world's best human translators, delivered with unprecedented speed from their powerful automation technology.

"We have responded to client demand for faster turnaround and competitive pricing while maintaining professional quality translation with our expressIt technology," noted Elanex CTO Serguei Komarov. "expressIt uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to emulate the decision making of a skilled project manager and provides 100% automation for pricing, practitioner selection and assignment, file management, and delivery of routine and urgent translation requests," he continued.

With expressIt, users can order high-quality translation online in minutes – just upload the documents and instantly receive a quote with delivery options. The documents will be professionally translated faster than expected at competitive prices without phone calls or waiting for emails. Try it at translate.elanex.com.

About Elanex
Elanex is the world leader in fast, accurate, and easy translation. The largest international companies rely upon our professionally managed service to confidently communicate multi-language content to their customers around the world. Our technology-enabled process is proven for the most demanding and time-sensitive needs of our high technology/IT, finance, manufacturing, legal/M&A, energy, and consumer retail clients. In any language, any format, anywhere, anytime - Elanex delivers.

expressIt is available 24/7 at www.expressitnow.com. Ordering is simple and fast, with pricing and timing clearly shown before purchase. Additionally, it's very easy to try out. expressIt translates Microsoft® Office® documents, as well as HTML, PDF, .RESX and many other formats, in over 100 language combinations and 100 subject areas.

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New file formats natively supported, mutliple currency options, and other features announced

San Francisco, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/13/2015 -- Elanex, Inc., a leader in language translation services and technologies, today announces new features and updates for expressIt, their 24/7 self-serve high-quality professional translation service. expressIt provides all the depth, nuance, and quality of the world's best human translators, delivered with unprecedented speed from their powerful automation technology.

expressIt now natively supports a broader variety of file formats. Users can upload a PDF document and expressIt technology will determine if it is machine readable, or use advanced OCR technology to convert the scanned document into Word. This all happens automatically, providing a seamless price quote and delivery options experience. expressIt also accepts .resx files, ideal for Agile developers needing to keep their Sprints on schedule. In addition to standard Office file formats (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx), expressIt also accepts legacy Office format documents. For users with .indd or any of hundreds of other file formats, expressIt will automatically route the request to Elanex's global professional services team for a prompt, personal response.

Responding to demand from customers around the globe, expressIt also provides a number of currency options for credit card payment. In addition to USD, now YEN, GBP, EUR, AUD, and CAD are available to match budgeting requirements and avoid F/X charges. Corporate users can continue to receive monthly billing in a variety of currencies.

Other new features include ability to upload support documentation, such as existing glossaries, style guides, or even screen shots. Special delivery instructions, such as sending to multiple recipients, can also be specified. Elanex corporate clients can select and include their specific glossaries and style guides already stored in the Elanex system.

With expressIt, users can order high-quality professional translation online in minutes – just upload the documents and instantly receive a quote with delivery options. The documents will be professionally translated faster than expected for less than thought possible without phone calls or waiting for emails. Try it at expressItnow.com!

About Elanex
Elanex is the world leader in fast, accurate, and easy translation. The largest international companies rely upon our professionally managed service to confidently communicate multi-language content to their customers around the world. Our technology-enabled process is proven for the most demanding and time-sensitive needs of our high technology/IT, finance, manufacturing, legal/M&A, energy, and consumer retail clients. In any language, any format, anywhere, anytime - Elanex delivers. https://www.elanex.com

expressIt is available 24/7 at https://expressitnow.com. Ordering is simple and fast, with pricing and timing clearly shown before purchase. Additionally it's very easy to try out. expressIt translates Microsoft® Office® documents, as well as HTML, PDF, .RESX and many other formats, in over 100 language combinations and 100 subject areas.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm