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Improving inclusion and accessibility through automated document translation with an open source app using Amazon Translate

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This article discusses an open source app developed by AWS and Swindon Borough Council that uses Amazon Translate to provide automated document translation, improving inclusion and accessibility for customers who speak different languages.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • Translation challenges faced by organizations, including accuracy, cost, and time
  • How the app leverages Amazon Translate to provide high-quality, cost-effective, and fast translations
  • An overview of the app's architecture, which utilizes serverless AWS services like AWS Lambda, AWS Step Functions, and AWS AppSync
  • The deployment process using AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) and a CI/CD pipeline
  • An additional feature called Simply Readable that uses Amazon Bedrock for creating easy-to-read documents
  • Conclusion highlighting the importance of language translation for improving customer experience and growth strategies
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