Chicago, Illinois, USA and Sevilla, Spain – April 24, 2017 Media Interactiva, a world leader in education software development specializing in performance-based learning and testing technologies, is joining EC Innovations, a trusted advisor and leader in providing customized translation/localization solutions, entered into a partnership agreement to bring global minded organizations a full-scale solution for training and eLearning from start to finish.

Together, EC Innovations and Media Interactiva will be combining a wide variety of expertise and knowledge in their respective spaces that spans across the globe into virtually every industry vertical with expertise in 260 locales and 60+ languages.

After working together on vast array of initiatives for clients like Microsoft, 3D Systems, Autodesk, VMWare and more, the two companies intend to bring their effective collaboration to clients on a global scale.? There are tremendous advantages and value-adds when there is an opportunity to work together at the onset of any newly developed training management module from the planning to?the possibility of simultaneous global deliveries without any pause.

“Working with Benito, Miguel, Sam, Kevin and the Media Interactiva family has always been an enriching experience and we have no doubt that there will be many more advantages and offerings to both client bases using this truly globalized method to MI’s instructional materials, courses and certifications.”?

stated Michael J. Asquith, SVP, Localization Programs

EC Innovations brings Media Interactiva’s expertise in educational software to its prestigious list of world-class corporate customers looking for a comprehensive training and testing solutions.

“Media Interactiva is honored that EC Innovations selected us to provide innovative and performance-based learning solutions to its clients”, said Sam Brocal, CEO of Media Interactiva. “Our solutions will now benefit an even larger set of customers looking to train and assess their internal employees as well as their downstream customers”.

EC Innovations is excited to announce this partnership agreement with Media Interactiva which will be positive to the development of both companies as the customer experience becomes unmatched for the sake of global clientele. Cheers to the future!

More about EC Innovations:

EC Innovations’clients and personnel alike are the innovators, the dreamers, the developers and the communicators that assimilate and embrace the distinct differences that make the rich tapestry of the world so colorful and beautifully competitive. Global business and cultures brought together through our fundamental perseverance to be that much better than ourselves and larger than the simple sum of our parts; now impervious to the imaginary lines that should no longer divide us. This singular belief makes ourselves and our clients’ products/services and international brand distinguishable amongst all of the rest.

Like the seven (7) wonders of the world, ECI’ seven (7) pillars for an impactful and successful “Localization Program”, interconnect over 260+ locales daily accomplishing this feat one great company at a time.

Today, EC Innovations has grown into one of the fastest growing multilingual Language Service Providers in the world. With three (3) regional HQ’s (Beijing, Budapest, Chicago), a total of 11 strategic global offices and 300+ full-time employees; we offer full localization support and solutions into 60+ languages.

What We Do:

Localization, Translation, Revolutionary Translation Business Management System (TBMS), a user-friendly localization project-, process- and business-management suite, Customized Solutions for Web, Documentation, Software, Digital Media/Content, eLearning; Hybrid Models – Menu of Quality Variances/Options to fit any budget, ISO 17100:2015 & ISO 9001:2015 Certified Methodologies, Utilization of Piecemeal Technologies to Enhance/Create YOUR Localization Program?

Our Mission:

EC Innovations seeks to be a single-source solution for all our clients’ language needs. By providing the highest quality localization services and employing ISO-certified work-flows, we ensure the successful execution of each project we manage. By using our cutting-edge work-flow technology to automate many project management tasks, we also minimize the management burden clients typically experience with other providers.

More about Media Interactiva:

Media Interactiva was founded by Sam Brocal, a visionary technologist with a strong background in managing software development, e-Learning, digital literacy, and simulation development. Media Interactiva has been one of the companies chosen by the leading certification firms worldwide, who trust them for the development, testing, and localization of certification exams and practice tests.

Media Interactiva′s team conducts a thorough analysis of the specifications of the content, domains, objectives, scope documents, and designs for each of the exams or practical tests. EC Innovations will create a package from start to finish with Media Interactiva in the form that ECI will be doing all their translation and localization services.

Media Interactiva also has a subsidiarity called MeasureUp, the world leader in certification practice tests and assessments for IT professionals. The MeasureUp solution provides the necessary tools to reinforce learning and validate knowledge for students, instructors, and clients of hundreds of corporations, career colleges, and technical training facilities worldwide.

For more information, please contact at?[email protected]

GDC is the Game Developers Conference which is the world’s largest professional gaming industry event. GDC attracts over 27,000 attendees, and is the primary forum where programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, business decision-makers, and others involved in the gaming industry and virtual reality gather to exchange ideas and create innovative products for the future of the industry. This conference features over 500 lectures, panels, tutorials, and discussions on a wide-ranging selection of game development and VR (Virtual Reality) topics taught by leading industry experts.

Cultivating a variety of game localization solutions to fit any situation, EC Innovations thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to network with our clients, friends, and prospects. Game localization has its own set of challenges and at ECI,we look forward to readying any and all games to be accessible on a global scale.

Much more than just translations; localization, globalization, and cultural adaptations are all part of a successful international launch of any game. Additionally, the rise of the mobile market these past years has added another dimension to the growing gaming market. A fast, multilingual delivery of assets is indispensable and at ECI, we are ready to help you reach your audience.

Why choose EC Innovations as your language service provider?

• ? Native-language translators to provide reliable translation services.
• ? A professional and customized game localization team with a passion for games.
• ? A lean/agile localization process ensuring high quality and on-time delivery of assets.
• ? Flexible tools to enhance consistency and accuracy of translations.
• ? Glossary and TM (Translation Memory) creation and maintenance, based on client needs.

EC Innovations works with a dedicated team of seasoned linguists who are also avid gamers to ensure that your game will be a success in any market you choose.

Feel free to email [email protected] to book a time with one of our reps. We hope to see you there!

‘A partnership is an arrangement where parties agree to cooperate to advance their mutual interests.’

We will come back to this shortly.

Coincidentally, I am also participating in a third round of another RFP for which my colleague and I are flying out to present in an attempt to win the business. It will be the first time either of us has met the parties involved. In these situations, the exciting part for me is the opportunity to collaborate and build an eminent environment to make both of our respective organizations stronger in today’s global economy. It is my opinion that the face-to-face meeting should set the stage for the steps that lead to true partnership.

In my attempt to be unbiased and present this issue from the prospective of a buyer, here is a simple list of pros for going the RFP route:

Every company’s requirements are different, so an RFP allows an organization to see everything side by side as it relates to their specific needs;

Full control to manage it as seen fit by the organization (giving the company the ability to prioritize clearly behind the scenes without pulging anything to the vendors);

For cost purposes, you force the vendors to ‘sharpen their pencils’ and potentially bid against themselves and each other (clever);

Exposes vendor weaknesses;

Potentially takes those pesky salespeople out of the equation (a decision without persuasive acts).

I struggle with the contradiction here because our hope is always to become a trusted partner. So already, we have shown everything, yet we know nothing.

In the name of fairness, here is a list of cons (as viewed by a guy who feels he has seen almost every scenario across a variety of industries):

Important intangibles are missing (e.g. relationship, availability, care, likability, dedication, response time);

Translation quality (surprisingly, many companies don’t even have a pass or fail for a few of their key languages);

Trust (if we are potentially going to be partners, some additional background maybe needed to focus on an actual solution);

Not disclosing the complete picture can work against you (pulging pain points allows solution providers to customize an appropriate response);

Extremely time-consuming and not always necessary.

As your possible partner seeking the mutually beneficial advancement of our respective interests, all I ask is for you to take the following into consideration:

Superior suppliers want to be known as an authority on their business. Therefore, take advantage of a resource willing and able to lend a helping hand. We urge our clients/prospects to ask questions in order to help you and your team make well-informed decisions even if it does not mean immediate financial gain. Remember, all we do is live and breathe language, translation, localization, globalization, with the same desire as you to develop your international prowess. A company’s willingness to help in these instances is important for any tentative future relationship.

Ask yourselves internal questions, e.g., what do we need to achieve our goals and will my choice make me shine in my position?

How high a priority will I be for my selected partner? Would it be better to be treated as a number #1 by a smaller- to medium-sized organization or as #3,447 for a giant? My sole job is to make you feel like your list of projects is my priority.

Perhaps ‘larger’ or ‘cheaper’ should not make the decision for you. If you do not get the right quality and scalability, ‘cheap’ can end up being expensive.

Are the companies being considered capable on all fronts? What happens when the deal closes?

I am not arguing against proposals, but there are important pieces to the puzzle that have become lost in the paperwork and the excuse not to have human interaction. As business people, I believe it is our duty to take everything into consideration, even if that means a slight throwback to eye-to-eye contact.

Empowering Communications globally since 1997, EC Innovations can lead you to the rest of the world:

Expertise in 60+ languages

95% client retention rate

ISO 9001:2008 certified

Quality language solutions at highly competitive prices

Expertise in website, user-assistance and software localization

Marketing translation, transcreation and transadaptation capabilities

Multimedia and eLearning translation and production services

TBMS, a business intelligence & translation workflow management system that can interface

directly with your Content Management System

An innovative, customized approach to streamline your translation initiatives