Keep abreast of how developments in client markets drive demand for language and technology services
Justice Minister issues early notice for various tenders to be published starting October 2020, as Dutch translators and interpreters continue to strike. Continue reading
US public health insurance program Medicare expanded coverage of medical services furnished via telehealth from March 6, 2020. Interpreting service providers react. Continue reading
EU offers grants of between EUR 0.2–0.8m to developers of “language tools” and “language resource projects” under the EUR 4m CEF Automated Translation budget. Continue reading
Once niche, global podcasting is now mainstream. And there has been a clear trend for multilingual podcasts after big publishers started making their shows available in more languages. Continue reading
UK to launch GBP 100m interpretation contract for 49 police agencies. Procurement to be done via electronic system and commences in September 2020. Continue reading
Norway launches nationwide interpreting framework contract after police fined by procurement watchdog for awarding contracts without properly notifying potential bidders. Continue reading
A working group’s quality recommendations for subtitling television programs in Finland have been endorsed by professional organizations, language service providers, and TV channels. Continue reading
A Mexican Senator wants to change federal laws to increase the use of Spanish and indigenous-language dubbing in Mexican movie theaters. Continue reading
Europe’s new medical device regulation requires that labeling, packaging, and other content be translated into the official language of each EU country where the device will be sold. Continue reading
Apple’s new streaming platform reflects changes in the gaming industry, and a possible language requirement for game apps may drive game localization demand. Continue reading
UN asks vendors to pitch solutions for remote interpreting, neural machine translation, speech-to-text, etc. to secure one of 25 spots at January 2020 conferencing tech fair in Geneva. Continue reading
LEP consumers are especially vulnerable to predatory practices by debt collectors, says NYC’s Department of Consumer Affairs; recommends requiring language access services. Continue reading
Atlanta directs public schools to provide “high-quality” language services to LEP families; says schools must not rely on students or untrained school staff to translate or interpret for parents. Continue reading
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