Question:

What is a translation management system (TMS) and how does it work?

Answer:

A translation management system (TMS), such as Trados Accelerate or Trados Enterprise, unifies and centralizes disconnected translation processes into a single, integrated and efficient methodology with workflows that automate and simplify the localization process. It manages the flow of global content through the localization process, including translation, the sharing of linguistic data and the application of reusable content via workflow automation according to predefined business rules and project information.
A centralized system also unifies parallel translation efforts that might be happening across different departments and promotes cost savings, consistency and control. Information is tracked through every step in the translation process whether using internal or external resources.