Translation Management System Market
PUBLISHED: 2024 ID: SMRC26076
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Translation Management System Market

Translation Management System Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Offering (Software, Services and Other Offerings), Content Type (Audio-based Content, Video-based Content, Text-based Content and Other Content Types), Deployment, Business Function, Application, End User and by Geography

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Published: 2024 ID: SMRC26076

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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Years Covered

2021-2030

Estimated Year Value (2023)

US $1.85 BN

Projected Year Value (2030)

US $6.31 BN

CAGR (2023 - 2030)

19.2%

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa

Countries Covered

US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa

Largest Market

North America

Highest Growing Market

Europe


According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Translation Management System Market is accounted for $1.85 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $6.31 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 19.2% during the forecast period. An advanced software platform called a Translation Management System (TMS) is made to optimize and streamline the translation process. It acts as a single, central location from which all facets of translation projects can be effectively managed, including task delegation, progress monitoring, and the consistent storage of translation memories and glossaries. TMS makes it possible for editors, project managers, and translators to work together, promoting smooth communication and guaranteeing the quality and accuracy of translated material. 

According to the American Translators Association (ATA), Translation is not just a matter of words. It's a matter of making intelligible a whole culture.

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Growing use of cloud-based technologies

The way businesses handle their translation processes has changed dramatically with the adoption of cloud computing technologies. Users of cloud-based translation management systems can access resources and tools from any location with an internet connection, owing to their scalability, flexibility, and accessibility. The benefits of cloud-based solutions, such as reduced upfront costs, quicker deployment times, automatic updates, and enhanced collaboration features, are what are driving this trend. Additionally, cloud-based translation management systems are becoming more and more popular among organizations as a way to improve overall efficiency, minimize IT overhead, and streamline workflows for translation.

Restraint:

High out-of-pocket costs

A large upfront investment in software licenses, hardware infrastructure, and training is frequently necessary for the implementation of a comprehensive translation management system. The upfront expenses of purchasing and implementing a TMS solution may be unaffordable for startups and smaller companies with tighter budgets. Furthermore, the total cost of ownership may also include subscription fees for cloud-based TMS platforms, one-time maintenance costs, and costs associated with customization. Some businesses find it difficult to get started because of the large initial investment, particularly those in niche markets or with limited funding.

Opportunity:

Integration with machine learning and artificial intelligence

The TMS market has a lot of room for innovation and automation owing to the integration of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Translation accuracy, speed, and scalability can all be improved with the use of AI-powered technologies like neural machine translation (NMT) and natural language processing (NLP) algorithms. TMS providers can automate tedious tasks, enhance language comprehension, and streamline translation workflows by utilizing AI and ML capabilities. Additionally, AI-powered analytics and predictive modeling can offer insightful data on user behavior, language patterns, and translation trends, empowering businesses to optimize their localization strategies and make data-driven decisions.

Threat:

Competition from open-source and free software

Commercial TMS providers are under threat from the proliferation of free and open-source translation tools and platforms, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with tight budgets. Open-source programs like OmegaT, Weblate, and Pootle are appealing substitutes for businesses looking for affordable localization solutions since they provide the most basic translation management features for free. Furthermore, by providing translation services at reduced costs or for free, crowdsourcing platforms and community-driven translation initiatives may compete with for-profit TMS providers. To effectively compete against free and open-source alternatives, TMS providers must set themselves apart by providing distinctive features, enhanced usability, and value-added services.

Covid-19 Impact: 

The market for Translation Management Systems (TMS) has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has also accelerated the adoption of digital transformation programs and remote collaboration tools across industries. Businesses are depending more and more on TMS solutions to support remote translation workflows, manage global content, and enable multilingual communication as a result of widespread travel restrictions and the shift to remote work. The pandemic has highlighted how crucial localization and translation services are to an organization's ability to reach a worldwide audience, keep up business, and adjust to quickly shifting market conditions. However, the pandemic's economic downturn has resulted in budget constraints and lower investments in localization projects for certain businesses, which has impacted the TMS market's growth in specific industries.       

The Translation segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

In the market for translation management systems (TMS), the translation segment usually has the largest share. The process of translating content from one language to another while maintaining linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and contextual appropriateness is the foundation of TMS functionality. To increase productivity and streamline the translation process, TMS platforms provide a wide range of translation features, such as terminology management, machine translation, translation memory, and linguistic quality assurance tools. Moreover, the demand for multilingual content is growing across industries, and businesses are expanding globally, so the translation segment continues to be a major growth driver in the TMS market.

The Healthcare & Life Sciences segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

In the market, the Healthcare & Life Sciences segment is anticipated to have the highest CAGR. The healthcare and life sciences sector has a growing need for translation services due to the growing globalization of healthcare services, pharmaceutical companies' international market expansion, and regulatory requirements for multilingual documentation. Additionally, translation management systems are essential for enabling the localization of clinical trials, patient records, regulatory paperwork, medical content, and software applications for the healthcare industry in order to guarantee linguistic conformance and enhance the health of patients.

Region with largest share:

North America usually holds the largest market share for Translation Management Systems (TMS). The presence of significant TMS vendors, the high rates of digital technology adoption among businesses, and the multilingual and multicultural makeup of the region's diverse population are some of the reasons for this dominance. Many technology companies, government agencies, healthcare facilities, and multinational corporations based in North America depend on TMS solutions to localize their goods and services and market collateral for international markets. Furthermore, the demand for sophisticated TMS platforms with features like safe data handling, compliance management, and integration with enterprise systems is also fueled by the region's strong regulatory framework, strict data privacy laws, and emphasis on quality and innovation.

Region with highest CAGR:

The Europe region has the highest CAGR in the Translation Management System (TMS) market. The increasing use of TMS solutions by businesses in a variety of industries, the importance placed on multilingual communication within the European Union, and the need for localization services to break into a variety of linguistic markets are some of the factors driving the region's growth. Europe is home to a large number of multinational corporations and a flourishing ecosystem of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), all of which need efficient translation and localization solutions in order to reach audiences around the world and adhere to local language laws. 

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Translation Management System market include SAP SE, LanguageLine Solutions, Babylon Software Ltd., Google LLC, Oracle Corporation, TransPerfect, Acolad Group, Microsoft Corporation, Localize Corporation, Welocalize, United Language Group Limited, Amazon Web Services, Inc., Lionbridge, XTM International Ltd, RWS Group and Toppan Digital Language Ltd.

Key Developments:

In April 2024, SAP SE announced that it has extended the contract of Dr. Juergen Mueller, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of SAP SE, for another three years until the end of 2027. Mueller joined SAP in 2013 and has been a member of the Executive Board of SAP SE since 2019. As CTO, he leads the Technology & Innovation Board area at SAP and has successfully established SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) as the platform for SAP and as an external business unit. In his mandate as CTO, he will prepare SAP for its accelerated cloud growth.

In April 2024, Opera Limited, one of the world's major browser developers and a leading internet consumer brand, announced that its current Google search commercial agreement has been extended. The agreement was entered into for the three-year period of 2022-2024, with an option for Google to extend through 2025 on the same terms. Google has now exercised this option. This mirrors the events of the search agreement in place for 2018-2020, which was extended through 2021.
 
In January 2024, Microsoft Corp and Vodafone announced a new, far-reaching 10-year strategic partnership that leverages their respective strengths in offering scaled digital platforms to more than 300 million businesses, public sector organisations, and consumers across Europe and Africa.

Offerings Covered:
• Software
• Services
• Other Offerings 
 
Content Types Covered:
• Audio-based Content
• Video-based Content
• Text-based Content
• Other Content Types 

Deployments Covered:
• On-Premises
• Cloud 

Business Functions Covered:
• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Sales & Marketing
• Human Resources
• Other Business Functions 
 
Applications Covered:
• Translation
• Terminology Management
• Quality Assurance
• Project Management
• Resource Management
• Billing & Invoicing Analysis
• Other Applications 

End Users Covered:
• BFSI
• Healthcare & Life Sciences
• Manufacturing
• Retail & E-Commerce
• Media & Entertainment
• Education
• IT & ITeS
• Travel & Hospitality
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary           
            
2 Preface           
 2.1 Abstract          
 2.2 Stake Holders          
 2.3 Research Scope          
 2.4 Research Methodology          
  2.4.1 Data Mining         
  2.4.2 Data Analysis         
  2.4.3 Data Validation         
  2.4.4 Research Approach         
 2.5 Research Sources          
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources         
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources         
  2.5.3 Assumptions         
            
3 Market Trend Analysis           
 3.1 Introduction          
 3.2 Drivers          
 3.3 Restraints          
 3.4 Opportunities          
 3.5 Threats          
 3.6 Application Analysis          
 3.7 End User Analysis          
 3.8 Emerging Markets          
 3.9 Impact of Covid-19          
            
4 Porters Five Force Analysis           
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers          
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers          
 4.3 Threat of substitutes          
 4.4 Threat of new entrants          
 4.5 Competitive rivalry          
            
5 Global Translation Management System Market, By Offering           
 5.1 Introduction          
 5.2 Software          
  5.2.1 Translation Software         
  5.2.2 Localization Software         
  5.2.3 Translation Project Management Software         
  5.2.4 Terminology Management Software         
  5.2.5 Quality Assurance Software         
  5.2.6 Analytics And Reporting         
 5.3 Services          
  5.3.1 Professional Services         
   5.3.1.1 Training & Consulting Services        
   5.3.1.2 System Integration & Deployment Services        
   5.3.1.3 Support & Maintenance Services        
  5.3.2 Managed Services         
 5.4 Other Offerings          
            
6 Global Translation Management System Market, By Content Type           
 6.1 Introduction          
 6.2 Audio-based Content          
 6.3 Video-based Content          
 6.4 Text-based Content          
 6.5 Other Content Types          
            
7 Global Translation Management System Market, By Deployment           
 7.1 Introduction          
 7.2 On-Premises          
 7.3 Cloud          
            
8 Global Translation Management System Market, By Business Function           

 8.1 Introduction          
 8.2 Legal          
 8.3 Finance & Accounting          
 8.4 Sales & Marketing          
 8.5 Human Resources          
 8.6 Other Business Functions          
            
9 Global Translation Management System Market, By Application           
 9.1 Introduction          
 9.2 Translation          
 9.3 Terminology Management          
 9.4 Quality Assurance          
 9.5 Project Management          
 9.6 Resource Management          
 9.7 Billing & Invoicing Analysis          
 9.8 Other Applications          
            
10 Global Translation Management System Market, By End User           
 10.1 Introduction          
 10.2 BFSI          
 10.3 Healthcare & Life Sciences          
 10.4 Manufacturing          
 10.5 Retail & E-Commerce          
 10.6 Media & Entertainment          
 10.7 Education          
 10.8 IT & ITeS          
 10.9 Travel & Hospitality          
 10.10 Other End Users          
            
11 Global Translation Management System Market, By Geography           
 11.1 Introduction          
 11.2 North America          
  11.2.1 US         
  11.2.2 Canada         
  11.2.3 Mexico         
 11.3 Europe          
  11.3.1 Germany         
  11.3.2 UK         
  11.3.3 Italy         
  11.3.4 France         
  11.3.5 Spain         
  11.3.6 Rest of Europe         
 11.4 Asia Pacific          
  11.4.1 Japan         
  11.4.2 China         
  11.4.3 India         
  11.4.4 Australia         
  11.4.5 New Zealand         
  11.4.6 South Korea         
  11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific         
 11.5 South America          
  11.5.1 Argentina         
  11.5.2 Brazil         
  11.5.3 Chile         
  11.5.4 Rest of South America         
 11.6 Middle East & Africa          
  11.6.1 Saudi Arabia         
  11.6.2 UAE         
  11.6.3 Qatar         
  11.6.4 South Africa         
  11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa         
            
12 Key Developments           
 12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures          
 12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers          
 12.3 New Product Launch          
 12.4 Expansions          
 12.5 Other Key Strategies          
            
13 Company Profiling           
 13.1 SAP SE          
 13.2 LanguageLine Solutions           
 13.3 Babylon Software Ltd.          
 13.4 Google LLC          
 13.5 Oracle Corporation          
 13.6 TransPerfect           
 13.7 Acolad Group           
 13.8 Microsoft Corporation          
 13.9 Localize Corporation          
 13.10 Welocalize           
 13.11 United Language Group Limited          
 13.12 Amazon Web Services, Inc.          
 13.13 Lionbridge          
 13.14 XTM International Ltd          
 13.15 RWS Group          
 13.16 Toppan Digital Language Ltd          
            
List of Tables            
1 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)           
2 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Offering (2021-2030) ($MN)           
3 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Software (2021-2030) ($MN)           
4 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Translation Software (2021-2030) ($MN)           
5 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Localization Software (2021-2030) ($MN)           
6 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Translation Project Management Software (2021-2030) ($MN)           
7 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Terminology Management Software (2021-2030) ($MN)           
8 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Quality Assurance Software (2021-2030) ($MN)           
9 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Analytics And Reporting (2021-2030) ($MN)           
10 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Services (2021-2030) ($MN)           
11 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Professional Services (2021-2030) ($MN)           
12 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Managed Services (2021-2030) ($MN)           
13 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Other Offerings (2021-2030) ($MN)           
14 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Content Type (2021-2030) ($MN)           
15 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Audio-based Content (2021-2030) ($MN)           
16 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Video-based Content (2021-2030) ($MN)           
17 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Text-based Content (2021-2030) ($MN)           
18 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Other Content Types (2021-2030) ($MN)           
19 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Deployment (2021-2030) ($MN)           
20 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By On-Premises (2021-2030) ($MN)           
21 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Cloud (2021-2030) ($MN)           
22 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Business Function (2021-2030) ($MN)           
23 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Legal (2021-2030) ($MN)           
24 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Finance & Accounting (2021-2030) ($MN)           
25 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Sales & Marketing (2021-2030) ($MN)           
26 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Human Resources (2021-2030) ($MN)           
27 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Other Business Functions (2021-2030) ($MN)           
28 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)           
29 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Translation (2021-2030) ($MN)           
30 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Terminology Management (2021-2030) ($MN)           
31 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Quality Assurance (2021-2030) ($MN)           
32 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Project Management (2021-2030) ($MN)           
33 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Resource Management (2021-2030) ($MN)           
34 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Billing & Invoicing Analysis (2021-2030) ($MN)           
35 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)           
36 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)           
37 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By BFSI (2021-2030) ($MN)           
38 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Healthcare & Life Sciences (2021-2030) ($MN)           
39 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Manufacturing (2021-2030) ($MN)           
40 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Retail & E-Commerce (2021-2030) ($MN)           
41 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Media & Entertainment (2021-2030) ($MN)           
42 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Education (2021-2030) ($MN)           
43 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By IT & ITeS (2021-2030) ($MN)           
44 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Travel & Hospitality (2021-2030) ($MN)           
45 Global Translation Management System Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)           
            
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.            

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


Research Methodology

We at Stratistics opt for an extensive research approach which involves data mining, data validation, and data analysis. The various research sources include in-house repository, secondary research, competitor’s sources, social media research, client internal data, and primary research.

Our team of analysts prefers the most reliable and authenticated data sources in order to perform the comprehensive literature search. With access to most of the authenticated data bases our team highly considers the best mix of information through various sources to obtain extensive and accurate analysis.

Each report takes an average time of a month and a team of 4 industry analysts. The time may vary depending on the scope and data availability of the desired market report. The various parameters used in the market assessment are standardized in order to enhance the data accuracy.

Data Mining

The data is collected from several authenticated, reliable, paid and unpaid sources and is filtered depending on the scope & objective of the research. Our reports repository acts as an added advantage in this procedure. Data gathering from the raw material suppliers, distributors and the manufacturers is performed on a regular basis, this helps in the comprehensive understanding of the products value chain. Apart from the above mentioned sources the data is also collected from the industry consultants to ensure the objective of the study is in the right direction.

Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.

Data Analysis

From the data that is collected depending on the scope & objective of the research the data is subjected for the analysis. The critical steps that we follow for the data analysis include:

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  • Competitor analysis
  • Risk analysis
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The data engineering is performed by the core industry experts considering both the Marketing Mix Modeling and the Demand Forecasting. The marketing mix modeling makes use of multiple-regression techniques to predict the optimal mix of marketing variables. Regression factor is based on a number of variables and how they relate to an outcome such as sales or profits.


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