Slator Job Index Falls in April 2020 as Coronavirus Hits
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity is trending across the global language industry, fell by 3 points in April 2020. Continue reading
Esther Bond
Research Director at Slator. Localization enthusiast, linguist and inquisitor. London native.
Translation Services and the Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine
With hundreds of coronavirus clinical studies underway, what role does the language industry play in facilitating the search for a vaccine? Where does linguistic validation fit in? Continue reading
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SDL Cuts Costs in Anticipation of Revenue Decline
UK-listed LSP SDL released a trading update on its financial year to December 31, 2019, outlining plans to reduce sales and operations costs by GBP 8m. Continue reading
Translator and Interpreter Pay: CIOL Finds ‘Significant Degree of Dissatisfaction’
New survey by UK-based professional body CIOL examines why, when, how linguists entered the language industry, and unpacks attitudes toward pay, perceptions. Continue reading
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thebigword Posts Financial Year 2019 Earnings
UK-based LSP thebigword posts revenues of USD 107m for the 12 months to May 31, 2019; profits fall on increased technology spend and machine translation investment. Continue reading
Canada’s OXO Innovation Buys Local Rival Communications Transcript
In Canada, language service provider OXO Innovation acquires local rival Communications Transcript to boost presence in Québec. Continue reading
Capita Plans to Sell Translation and Interpreting Business, UK Media Reports
At a price tag of GBP 200m+, UK outsourcing giant Capita plc is planning to sell nine of its Specialized Services business lines, including translation and interpreting. Continue reading
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Straker Translations Pays USD 1.1 Million for New Zealand Rival NZTC
Australia-listed language service provider Straker Translations acquires New Zealand Translation Centre (NZTC) for USD 1.1m, or 0.4x revenues. Continue reading
Pro-dubbing Senator Sparks Debate in Mexico Over Foreign-Language Film Proposal
A Mexican Senator wants to change federal laws to increase the use of Spanish and indigenous-language dubbing in Mexican movie theaters. Continue reading
Apostroph Group Tucks in Boutique Language Service Provider USG in Switzerland
DACH-region language service provider Apostroph Group acquires boutique rival USG Übersetzungs-Service AG in Switzerland in early 2020 deal. Continue reading
Straker’s Growth Slows as Enterprise Shift Subdues Third Quarter FY 2020 Results
New Zealand-headquartered LSP Straker Translations grew 2% in the three months to December 2019; says longer lead times for enterprise customers subdued progress. Continue reading
UK ATC Manifesto Tackles Issues in Public Sector Translation and Interpreting
New UK ATC manifesto sets out Association’s plans to tackle challenges in the UK public sector translation and interpreting sector, including linguist pay and supplier pool data. Continue reading
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