How to select the optimal Transit version
First of all we should mention that selecting Transit as the main tool for your work does not limit you in using other similar solutions. Transit supports the international data exchange standard for Translation Memory, TMX (Translation Memory eXchange). Exchange of terminology databases is also possible.
We offer optimal Transit configurations for:
Purchasing extra filters and spellcheck programs
If you know beforehand that you shall work with no more than 2–3 languages and with the same data format, you may not need these extra options. If you take varied orders, it might be a good idea to take care in advance and pay attention to Transit XV Enterprise package, that will allow you to buy the full set of Transit extra facilities for less, than buying them one by one. On the other hand, you can buy only the required components only when you need them, though your expenses might be higher.
Freelance translators
If you are a freelance translator working for an agency using Transit, and you get your tasks in Transit format, on the first stage most profitable for you to install Transit Satellite PE. This version of Transit is free and you can download it at http://www.star-solutions.net/. If you need to your improve your capabilities, you can always upgrade to a full Transit version.
If you are a freelance translator but your orders come in formats other than Transit you will need export and import functions. The best solution for you is Transit XV Smart. This package also includes Alignment Tool, concordance and a spellchecker for any language from 18 possible options.
Small companies and departments
If your company or translation department consists only of 2-5 persons the best choice will be a package of one professional version Transit XV Professional for the project manager and several Transit XV Workstations or Transit Satellite PE versions for the translators. One project manager can easily provide other translators with work so that every single translator does not need a full version. This helps to optimise spending while maintaining an optimal work flow, especially if you have a local network installed at your office.
If your translators work remotely you can install them Transit XV Workstation or Transit Satellite PE and exchange the tasks either by means of floppy disks or E-mails. That does not bring down the speed of the team. Moreover, if you have 20–30 remote translators but only 3-5 of them work simultaneously, you can buy 3-5 Transit XV Workstation copies, install it to all the 20–30 computers, but give the electronic keys (dongles) only to the translators working at the moment. So you need to buy only 3–5 Transit licenses, instead of 20–30. Or you can provide all your translators with free Transit Satellite PE version, which does not require a dongle.
If you would like a Transit version with all available features, pay attention to Transit XV Enterprise, which is much cheaper than buying all the extra features individually.
Big companies or departments
In big companies there often several project managers and it requires an appropriate number of Transit XV Professional versions. Also big companies and departments often require additional filters and spellcheckers. In this case you should pay attention to Transit XV Enterprise, to save a considerable sum, because buying its components individually is much more expensive and get all the additional features of Transit.
STAR SPB has temporarily stopped selling Transit products. We provide consulting and supporting services related to this software product. You can use our site to get basic information about Transit system. For all information about purchasing Transit you can refer to STAR AG (Switzerland) www.Star-Solutions.net
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