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As global corporations optimize procurement across their global operations, they look to consolidate translation spend in a single framework. At SlatorCon London, Steve Kirk, Chief Procurement Officer at QuintilesIMS, discussed how the world’s largest clinical research organization manages language services. Continue reading
With Oracle’s resources now at its disposal, NetSuite is going more global and part of the strategy is to invest big in the localization of its software for more than 20 countries in the next few years. Continue reading
As India’s entire population embraces digital, the need for local language content is growing fast. A report from KPMG and Google positions LSPs and freelance translators within India’s complex language ecosystem. Continue reading
Central procurement agency Hansel leaves Finnish government without language service contracts; source says big government clients may launch own tenders. Affected LSPs take Hansel to court. Hansel described as unprofessional customer. Continue reading
After some very public translation mistakes, Singapore responds with trademark government activism. Minister calls on government agencies to tighten vetting process for translations and prevent gibberish text in government material. Continue reading
New Jersey Supreme Court orders rollout of consolidated Language Access Plan by the end of 2017. Directs judiciary to translate more into high-demand languages and implement a translation management system. Continue reading
The European Union Court of Justice cuts out the middleman in EUR 6m tender directed squarely at freelance translators. Court anchors rate expectations anywhere between 18 cents per word for Polish into English to 7 cents for Lithuanian into English. Continue reading
After withdrawing twice, government contracting agency re-issues call for tender on renewal of major framework agreement for interpretation. Vendors under current framework include Semantix and Norway’s Hero Tolk. Continue reading
After a struggle that lasted nearly 40 years, the Belgian government finally creates a national register of sworn translators and interpreters. The move implies de facto official recognition of the profession. Continue reading
Brazilian Foreign Trade Minister says Brazil set to join Madrid Protocol for global trademark application. Patent attorney says country needs to commit significant resources to handle large translation volumes before accession in mid-2018. Continue reading
Deadline is February 10, 2017 for offers for this two-year, EUR 10m over-the-phone interpretation and written translation contract; requires sworn translators and interpreters, unless they serve a language or dialect that cannot be objectively assessed. Continue reading
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party questions if the government is doing enough to provide language access for the territory’s ethnic minorities. Government recommends individual departments look for outside vendors if existing arrangements are not enough. Continue reading
Will the latest China Food and Drug Administration medical device requirements and clinical trial exemptions impact dossier translation volumes? Two experts weigh in Continue reading
California courts work to provide full language services even as Governor approves funding for medical interpreter pilot program. North Carolina follows suit, improves language access; no more procrastinating for US doctors in providing free translations, and Oregon court interpreters get pay hike. Continue reading
After a five-year legal battle, Los Angeles finally bites the bullet and signs off on more free language services for litigants with limited English proficiency. Chief federal law enforcement officer of seven California counties vows greater access to judicial system for LEP individuals. Continue reading
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