A selection of relevant news across the industry
Attempt at vendor centralization fails as Danish National Police terminates USD 80m EasyTranslate interpretation contract with immediate effect. Districts, courts, and other authorities revert to... Continue reading
Malfunctioning testing platform, used by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translation in a 49-language-pair tender, leaves would-be suppliers frustrated at having to redo tests. Continue reading
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity trends across the global language industry, rises again in December 2019; sets new high. Continue reading
Rev cast as gig economy villain over sudden, poorly communicated rate cut for freelancers. Saga may serve as cautionary tale for translation startups. Continue reading
LSP Carmazzi Global Solutions files for bankruptcy in wake of litigation with US Social Security Administration. Vendors left unpaid. Continue reading
London-based provider of media localization and end-to-end content services TVT Media files for insolvency following the failure of Dutch subsidiary DMC, which it acquired in 2017. Continue reading
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity trends across the global language industry, rises again in November 2019. Continue reading
Over 400 linguists responded to the CIOL Insights survey, shedding light on their sources of income, relationships with language service providers, and concerns about fair pay. Continue reading
MVM wins two-year tug-of-war over USD 205m ICE contract. Meanwhile, security firm TigerSwan urges judge to dismiss linguists’ claims of mistreatment in Kuwait. Continue reading
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a bid to stay afloat, signalling further shifts in the media localization landscape. Continue reading
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity trends across the global language industry, jumps 1.5 points in October 2019. Continue reading
Two longtime members have launched an independent campaign in response to an ATA Board of Directors decision to open the certification exam to non-members starting January 1, 2021. Continue reading
Keywords Studios CEO lays out strategic rationale for game localization giant’s cautious, yet deliberate, move into TV and film localization. Continue reading
Ministry seeks JPY 2bn (USD 19m) in 2020 budget for AI-powered simultaneous interpretation by 2025 World Expo; 2020 Tokyo Olympics chief interpreter discusses progress in interpreting technology. Continue reading
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity trends across the global language industry, inches upward in September 2019. Continue reading
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