{"id":87194,"date":"2024-06-22T16:11:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T14:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phrase.com\/?post_type=case-study&#038;p=87194"},"modified":"2024-08-11T12:47:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-11T10:47:04","slug":"clear-global","status":"publish","type":"case-study","link":"https:\/\/phrase.com\/customers\/clear-global\/","title":{"rendered":"Clear Global Bridges Language Barriers in Humanitarian Aid with Phrase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"acf\/text-block_35d8f271575059546e58d0bf4c53f7fc\" class=\"pxblock pxblock--text alignfull spacing--default bg--grey\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg animate-in block-center\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-87369 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Icon-Orange_TWB-229x300.png\" alt=\"Clear Global Translators Without Border\" width=\"261\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Icon-Orange_TWB-229x300.png 229w, https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Icon-Orange_TWB.png 685w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLEAR Global&#8217;s mission is to ensure that everyone can get vital information and be heard, whatever language they speak. CLEAR stands for Community, Language, Engagement, Accountability, and Reach. The nonprofit connects local and global NGOs with language and technology experts, making essential information accessible in local languages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Leveraging innovative solutions (CLEAR Tech), research (CLEAR Insights), and the TWB Community\u2019s network of over 100,000 language volunteers , CLEAR Global supports key partners like the American Red Cross and Oxfam to improve global communication for social good.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"acf\/text-block_2f03fae1adf036400a6643641713c8b3\" class=\"pxblock pxblock--text alignfull spacing--default bg--white\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg animate-in block-center\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"subhead\">Challenge<\/p>\n<h2>Scaling Operations to Meet Expanding Needs<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLEAR Global has long provided language services to global partners, but the organization outgrew its simpler solutions as the scope of services to support humanitarian and development partners expanded and its volunteer base grew. It became apparent that a sophisticated translation management system was needed to handle the increased production and project complexity, and reach more marginalized language speakers worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"acf\/columns-block_bf6136d90e4b4cec1e73bf6ab3aaa8e6\" class=\"pxblock pxblock--columns alignfull bg--white\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"columns animate-in animate-children columns--text-media columns--middle media--left\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg columns--text\"><div class=\"text-container\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, CLEAR Global required advanced capabilities in file processing, terminology management, machine translation, and workflow management to meet growing demands. Considering the diverse skills and backgrounds of its 100,000-strong TWB Community, a modern translation environment was crucial to enhance efficiency and provide members with professional development opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"media media--image\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Clear_Global_TWB3-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"Clear Global TWB\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Clear_Global_TWB3-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Clear_Global_TWB3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Clear_Global_TWB3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Clear_Global_TWB3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Clear_Global_TWB3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Clear_Global_TWB3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"acf\/text-block_353b14842a64d423c561fb9c6f241d52\" class=\"pxblock pxblock--text alignfull spacing--default bg--white\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg animate-in block-center\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"subhead\">solution<\/p>\n<h2>Translating Operational Growth into Success<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Phrase Localization Platform provided the ideal solution for CLEAR Global to scale operations and enhance its project management and translation activities. <\/span>Integrating Phrase with existing systems involved a detailed migration process, including transferring Translation Memories and Terminology Bases and setting up the client structure within the system.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"acf\/columns-block_f3731154dd6fa33213bb385b5bd36d04\" class=\"pxblock pxblock--columns alignfull bg--white\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"columns animate-in animate-children columns--text-text \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg columns--text\"><div class=\"text-container\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;The support and customer success teams at Phrase were outstanding during the integration and adjustment period, answering countless questions and handling numerous support requests,&#8221; said Manuel Locria, CLEAR Global\u2019s Language Services and Support Coordinator. &#8220;Their assistance made the experience exceptionally positive.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manuel highlighted &#8220;Phrase offers a superior user experience for the modern translator. This includes access to advanced technologies like Translation Memories, Terminology Bases, Machine Translation, and Quality Assurance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;The Phrase Localization Platform significantly enhances the tools and resources available to our linguists, empowering them to handle more sophisticated tasks,&#8221; Manuel noted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<p><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg columns--text\"><div class=\"text-container\"><blockquote>\n<p class=\"h4\">Phrase offers a superior user experience for the modern translator. This includes access to advanced technologies like Translation Memories, Terminology Bases, Machine Translation, and Quality Assurance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-87280 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Clear_Global_Manuel-Locria-e1719063511210.jpg\" alt=\"Manuel Locria, Clear Global\" width=\"181\" height=\"192\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"label\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Manuel Locria<br \/>\nLanguage Services and Support Coordinator<br \/>\nCLEAR Global<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"acf\/text-block_f282494899a4dcac22bdbfddad2171fe\" class=\"pxblock pxblock--text alignfull spacing--default bg--white\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg animate-in block-center\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Phrase?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLEAR Global carefully assessed four Translation Management Systems (TMS) and chose the Phrase Localization Platform. The decision was based on a comprehensive evaluation of key criteria. Factors that influenced their decision included:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Multiple Editors:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Phrase provides both an online editor and a desktop version, crucial for community members in areas with unreliable internet connectivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Robust API: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilitates seamless integration with internal systems, reducing management overhead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Innovative Roadmap:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8220;Phrase&#8217;s roadmap is truly exciting,&#8221; Manuel remarked. &#8220;They are dedicated to staying up-to-date and enhancing features we value, especially high-quality machine translation. Their commitment to evolving alongside us was a decisive factor.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Complex File Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Phrase supports a variety of complex file types with customizable import filters, including formats like .eo, YES, JSON, and YAML.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhanced Resource Management:<\/b><span> By utilizing Translation Memories, Terminology Bases, and Machine Translation, CLEAR Global has significantly boosted its capacity and translation quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"acf\/text-block_3901365d1f3e860324ad2bcc41b47a57\" class=\"pxblock pxblock--text alignfull spacing--default bg--white\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg animate-in block-center\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"subhead\">benefits<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Clear Boost in Tech and Talent<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"acf\/columns-block_4b94ecc61ceab8a2db5c1a8f8aab4513\" class=\"pxblock pxblock--columns alignfull bg--white\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"columns animate-in animate-children columns--text-text \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg columns--text\"><div class=\"text-container\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through its partnership with Phrase, CLEAR Global has not only streamlined its translation processes but also greatly enhanced the capabilities and resources available to its team.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increased Efficiency: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-processing times slashed from hours to minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhanced Project Visibility: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project managers can now track translation and editing progress effectively across all stages of the workflow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Superior Quality: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More precise quality assurance checks, significantly minimizes errors.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consistent Support:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Phrase&#8217;s Customer Success team is very responsive, offering assistance that Manuel described as \u201cunmatched elsewhere\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Professional Development:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Volunteers gain access to an advanced professional technology, enhancing their skills for future opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cPhrase boosts our capability to incorporate community members into a professional translation system and equip them with the necessary skills to use it effectively. This not only aids their volunteer efforts but also enhances their career prospects,&#8221; Manuel noted. &#8220;As these individuals transition into the translation industry, mastering cutting-edge technologies becomes crucial.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg columns--text\"><div class=\"text-container\"><blockquote>\n<p class=\"h4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phrase boosts our capability to incorporate community members into a professional translation system and equip them with the necessary skills to use it effectively. This not only aids their volunteer efforts but also enhances their career prospects.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-87280 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Clear_Global_Manuel-Locria-e1719063511210.jpg\" alt=\"Manuel Locria, Clear Global\" width=\"181\" height=\"192\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"label\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Manuel Locria<br \/>\nLanguage Services and Support Coordinator<br \/>\nCLEAR Global<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"acf\/text-block_dffd9efa35591528f64ef86d6dfc84ee\" class=\"pxblock pxblock--text alignfull spacing--default bg--white\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg animate-in block-center\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"subhead\">Conclusion<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Clear Future for Phrase and CLEAR Global<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking ahead, as well as expanding the number of languages and variants within the Phrase Platform, CLEAR Global continues to explore AI integrations to further enhance operations and is interested to see how Phrase continues to integrate AI into its platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a nonprofit like CLEAR Global, one of the most difficult challenges in adopting a platform is the cost. \u201cThis represents one of the largest software investments, essential for delivering our services,\u201d Manuel said. \u201cHowever, the value Phrase delivers has unquestionably been worth the investment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"acf\/testimonials-block_a38bffc5eda8ed25a129ff0765a8b6a7\" class=\"pxblock pxblock--testimonials alignfull bg--green\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonials animate-in\"><div class=\"testimonial\"><span class=\"testimonial__icon\"><\/span><p class=\"testimonial__quote length_class-small\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phrase&#8217;s roadmap is truly exciting. They are dedicated to staying up-to-date and enhancing features <a href=\"https:\/\/phrase.com\/customers\/clear-global\/\">Clear Globa<\/a>l value, especially high-quality machine translation. Their commitment to evolving alongside us was a decisive factor.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><div class=\"testimonial__logo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"439\" height=\"137\" src=\"https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/CLEARGlobal_Logo_horizontal_primary_RGB-1.png\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/CLEARGlobal_Logo_horizontal_primary_RGB-1.png 439w, https:\/\/phrase.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/CLEARGlobal_Logo_horizontal_primary_RGB-1-300x94.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 439px) 100vw, 439px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"testimonial__attribution\"><p class=\"testimonial__author\">Manuel Locria<\/p><p class=\"testimonial__author-title\">Language Services and Support Coordinator, Clear Global<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"acf\/feature-block_f2037d9060ee64feff0fdfda59253708\" class=\"pxblock pxblock--feature bg--yellow\">\n\t\t<div 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