Keep abreast of how developments in client markets drive demand for language and technology services
Study on patients seeking primary care during Covid-19 reveals interesting data points around uptake of video remote and over the phone interpretation among LEP patients in the US. Continue reading
American Bar Association’s formal opinion on language access requires attorneys to arrange for language services needed by clients — unless the cost becomes “too expensive.” Continue reading
US House Committee passes TRANSLATE Act mandating the Transportation Security Administration to translate communications into languages spoken by travelers and airport workers. Continue reading
As competition with other streaming services heats up, Netflix rolls out limited selection of Android games to maintain subscriber interest. Game localizers should take note. Continue reading
Netflix’s first European production hub opens in Madrid; Apple expands its AI/ML work in Barcelona; Spanish PM pledges more than EUR 1.6bn for the country’s audiovisual sector. Continue reading
Finnish cities launch a joint tender for onsite and remote interpreting services, seeking a maximum of two suppliers for the two-year contract worth up to EUR 35.6m (USD 41.1m). Continue reading
Helped in no small part by lockdowns, the world’s streaming giants can take credit for the broadened palate for foreign content of its English-speaking customers — who now clamor for better dubbing. Continue reading
The US Department of State, known for its exacting translation and interpreting standards, invites independent contractors to apply for blanket purchase agreements to start October 1, 2021. Continue reading
New survey published by European Commission shows nearly half of SMEs in Europe are still looking to make their websites available in other languages. Continue reading
Norwegian agency flags increase in interpreting demand following immigration trend plus the rise in immigrant unemployment; conducts EUR 40m RFP. Continue reading
Bill 96, proposed in May 2021, would require French certification for smaller businesses. Shared grant of USD 2.2m already allotted to Montreal-area companies. Continue reading
Dutch Ministry of Justice issues EUR 33m RFP for translation services divided into four lots; searches for four LSPs to take on one lot each. Continue reading
Sweden launches EUR 59m (USD 72m) interpretation RFP for Stockholm Region. Documents show how interpretation volumes remained high despite 80% drop in on-site interpreting in 2020. Continue reading
Voice producers fluent in a range of languages will work with synthetic speech to improve Siri — but Apple could be setting the stage for broader use cases, such as dubbing. Continue reading
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