Slator Launches the Language Industry Investor Map
Slator launches the Language Industry Investor Map, an interactive database of more than 180 investment transactions, spanning 5+ years of translation and localization investment. Continue reading
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Media Localizer Ai-Media Reported to Consider Sydney IPO
Captioning, translation and transcription provider Ai-Media is reported to be preparing for a listing in Australia, which could value the company in the triple digit million range. Continue reading
Slator Job Index Rebounds in February 2020, Hits Record High
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity is trending across the global language industry, rose to 109.59 in February 2020. Continue reading
Slator Job Index Edges Down Slightly in January 2020
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity is trending across the global language industry, fell for the first time after six consecutive months of growth. Continue reading
Top Language Industry Quotes of 2019
From technology, markets, and M&A to investment and the competitive landscape, the language industry leaders we interviewed in 2019 commented on a wide range of issues. Here are our top picks. Continue reading
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Summa Linguae Closes Two Deals and Completes Majority Sale to Private Equity
Polish LSP Summa Linguae closes deals to acquire two North American companies, Globalme and GlobalVision; sells 51% stake to PE firm V4C. Continue reading
Key Takeaways from SlatorCon Amsterdam 2019
Key highlights and insights from SlatorCon Amsterdam 2019 including video interview, photos, and speaker presentations. Continue reading
Summa Linguae to Acquire Canada-Based Localizer and Data-Annotator Globalme
In crucial step toward planned private equity sale, language service provider Summa Linguae signs deal to buy Canada-based localization and data annotation provider Globalme. Continue reading
Slator Job Index Climbs for a Fifth Consecutive Month in November 2019
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
Wyoming Multilingual Customer Support Provider Receives First Seed Round
Language I/O, a women-founded and Wyoming-based startup, has closed a seed round for an undisclosed amount. Continue reading
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Slator Job Index Jumps Nearly 1.5 Points in October 2019
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
Reader Polls: Linguists vs. AB5, Unbabel Predictions, Recruiters Calling, LSP Growth
Do recruiters approach language professionals? Do LSPs expect growth in 2019? Will California linguists win exemption from AB5? Could Unbabel have a major impact? Continue reading
Key Takeaways from SlatorCon San Francisco 2019
Industry leaders met at a sold out SlatorCon San Francisco to discuss market opportunities, technology, and investment trends, and to network with peers. Continue reading
IYUNO Media Group and BTI Studios Merge in Deal That Will Reshape Media Localization
IYUNO Media Group and BTI Studios combine forces to become (the new) IYUNO Media Group in a merger that will have a major impact on the media localization landscape. Continue reading
Reader Polls: Employed or Not, Getting Paid, Interpreting at Scale, Loc Tech Startups
Is your employment status clear? Are payment terms longer now? Are single-vendor frameworks right for large-scale interpreting? Should startups get into localization technology? Continue reading
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