US Census Data: Need for Translators and Interpreters Remains a Constant
With some 68 million out of the total US population of 333 million speaking a language other than English at home in the US, language access remains a clear, pressing need.
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Demand drivers keep abreast of how developments in client markets drive demand for language and technology services
New Jersey Expands Language Access Legislation to Include 15 Languages
New Jersey’s Bill S2459 expands language access legislation to include 15 languages, becoming the largest, state-sponsored language services program in the United States.
US Attorney General Urges Federal Agencies to Improve Language Access Rights
US Attorney General Merrick B. Garland issues an emphatic call to action for federal agencies to review and improve language access practices and policies.
US Justice Department Resolves Lack of Language Access Investigation in Courts
US Department of Justice works with North Carolina Courts to remedy lack of access to language services for court users of limited English proficiency.
Language Highlights From Netflix’s Q3 2022 Earnings Call
Here are the most salient, language-related highlights from Netflix’s third quarter earnings report and interview.
Slator Pro Guide: Finding Growth in Adjacent Services
Pro Guide for LSPs to identify growth opportunities in adjacent services. Profiles 15 adjacent services, analyzing barriers to entry, risks, and synergies.
Google Just Launched Translation Hub, Its Enterprise-Scale Translation Service
At Google Cloud Next ’22, CEO Sundar Pichai unveils Translation Hub, Google’s document translation service that translates content while preserving document formats.
New York Expands Services Immediately for Limited English Proficiency Residents
New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, makes good on commitment to expand and improve equal access for residents of limited English proficiency (LEP) via new state agency.
Game Developers (and Localizers) Caught by Surprise as Google Shuts Down Stadia
Google draws curtain on Stadia gaming platform. Game developers react.
How the European Commission Is Tackling the New Era of Interpreting
Genoveva Ruiz Calavera shares key challenges and strategies in delivering interpretation in more than 24 languages for the European Commission.
Microsoft Releases Interpreting Feature for Teams Meetings
Microsoft releases its own interpretation feature for Teams in 16 language pairs. Live captioning for Teams will follow in 31 language variants.
New Localization Opportunities As Spain’s Audiovisual Hub Plan Gains Momentum
Increased foreign investment, revamped visa laws, and new audiovisual production and training facilities make Spain fertile ground for media localization providers.
Dubbing, Subtitling, Captioning, Access: Inside Video Localization’s Great Convergence
A great convergence in video localization is blurring traditional lines in dubbing, subtitling, multilingual captioning, and access services. How and why it’s happening.
Quebec’s Bill 96: Translate Product Materials Into French or Pay Large Fine
Quebec’s language law, Bill 96, takes effect. Companies forced to increase spend on French translation or risk paying fines up to CAD 30,000 per day.
Localization Strategy Matters as EU Boosts Support for Gaming Industry
European Union to inject EUR 18m directly into video games industry as new European Commission financial tool aims to stimulate VC investment.
New Proposed Rule on Section 1557 May Expand Language Access in US Healthcare
US Department of Health and Human Services reinstates certain provisions, addresses use of machine translation, and may make language access reimbursable under Medicaid.
EUR 42m Contract Open to Applications for Interpreting at Asylum Hearings in France
Deadline for Ofpra RFP is August 29, 2022. French government’s EUR 42-million call for tender shows which languages have doubled in demand over the past four years.
LabXchange.org Gets USD 30m from Amgen, Will Spend Some on Translation
Amgen Foundation affirms commitment to globalization of science ed platform LabXchange with donation of USD 30m.
Don’t Use ‘Drugs’ to Avoid Mistranslations: EMA Updates Style Guide
Updated guidelines from EU Med Agency help clarify compliance with regulatory language in product document translation.
Sweeping Bill 96 Requires More French From Businesses Operating in Québec
Language service providers already guide clients through existing regulations; now, even more companies may need help with French in contracts, signage, communications.
Overlooked: the Case for Tapping Non-English Sources in Science
Research reveals that examining non-English scientific papers would benefit more domains, particularly those of biodiversity and global conservation.
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