Reader Polls: Online Dating via Google Translate, Risk to Top LSPs
We asked your opinions on the single biggest threat to top LSPs, multilingual dating at scale, client proximity, and business performance thus far in 2021. Continue reading
Tag: Covid-19
Interpreters Unlimited Helps Linguists Get Vaccinated
As companies continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccinations begin to roll out, Language Service Provider Interpreters Unlimited is taking a proactive approach. Continue reading
The Most Popular Language Industry Stories of 2020
Much of the industry flourished despite Covid, proving just how essential it is to commerce. Here are the most popular stories of a year that redefined life and work in the global language industry. Continue reading
Human Translation Down, Machine Translation Up in Rozetta Half-Year Earnings
Japanese machine translation (MT) and language service provider (LSP) Rozetta grew 3.2% to USD 19m in the first half, as MT revenues climbed 46%. Continue reading
Australia Launches Video Remote Interpreting Service
Increasing demand for translation and interpreting services in Australia leads to rollout of public video remote interpreting (VRI) service, but experts say translation services still “problematic.” Continue reading
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Reader Polls: RWS-SDL Combo, ISO Standards, Covid-19 Translation Rules, IPO ex-Australia
What do you think about the RWS-SDL deal? How important are ISO certifications? Should the EU relax translation rules for the Covid-19 vaccine? Will there be any other IPO outside Australia? Continue reading
EU Consumers Push Back on Big Pharma Bid to Relax Covid-19 Translation Rules
Drug manufacturers want EU regulators to pick one language to go on Covid-19 vaccine labels and instructions for all 27 Member States; EU consumer group says not so fast. Continue reading
TransPerfect Donates Services to Aid New York City COVID-19 Response
Mayor Publicly Recognizes TransPerfect for Providing Pro Bono Translations to Assist New York City in Communicating with Culturally Diverse Residents Continue reading
How Global Lingo Sets the Example for LSPs During the Pandemic
Investing in people, technology, and processes during times of uncertainty ensures that an LSP is ready to meet the future and stay on track toward achieving long-term goals. Continue reading
Slator Webinar Recap: A 2020 Look at the Global Language Industry
Slator’s inaugural webinar featured panelists from three continents, including memoQ COO Brúnó Bitter and TransPerfect SVP Barnaby Wass. Continue reading
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New Bill Aims to Lessen Fallout From AB5-Coronavirus One-Two Punch
New bill, SB900, seeks to ease the pain of California translators and interpreters reeling from the effects of gig worker bill AB5 and coronavirus. Continue reading
Straker Posts Q4 FY 2020 Earnings, Puts M&A on Hold
Australia-listed Straker Translations posts Q4 2020 market update, as early effects of coronavirus led to ca. 7% drop in sales orders from mid-March 2020. Continue reading
Survey Reveals Impact of Covid-19 on Europe’s Language Industry
European Language Industry Survey 2020 reveals what’s top of mind for language service providers and freelancers amid current coronavirus crisis. Continue reading
Largely Unaffected by Covid, Appen Maintains 2020 Guidance
Australia-listed data annotation provider Appen shares Covid-19 update and guides investors on 2020 profit expectations. Continue reading
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