America’s Translation Rate Holds Firm at USD 0.22
An analysis of nearly 600 pricing points submitted to the US Federal Government reveals a wide disparity in translation pricing. Offers range from 10 Cents to 42 Cents on average per word.
An analysis of nearly 600 pricing points submitted to the US Federal Government reveals a wide disparity in translation pricing. Offers range from 10 Cents to 42 Cents on average per word.
US Defense Intelligence Agency awards a potential USD 39m contract to MultiLingual Solutions to help analyze media seized from enemy forces overseas. USD 4.9m has been allocated for FY 2017.
Volunteers to Singapore’s Citizen Translators Project increase from 88 to 800 in 2021, many of them students. Government rolls out incentives for participants, translation workshops for teachers.
New language policy states all public documents in Kenya should be available in Kiswahili and English, while promoting 53 other community languages. Owner of Kenyan LSP puts country’s translation rate at USD 0.05–0.10 per word.
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act was recently amended to emphasize which policies employers must translate in nuanced and lengthy detail. The magic threshold set at 10%. Here’s a quick rundown.
TransLinguist has launched a unique artificially intelligent product (SaaS) that bridges the communication gap between a global audience and accommodates remote interpretations of all types under one user-friendly solution.
Translated documents filed at the US immigration agency, USCIS, now require the translator's name and signature.
New partnership allows TRSB to enter the M&A race; founder takes on strategic role as longtime VP of Business Development Mary Kazamias is named CEO.
UK Defense Ministry issues GBP 45.2m tender for translation and interpreting services at home and overseas military missions.
New data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate continued wage growth for Translators and Interpreters based in the United States.
U.S. interpretation provider Interpreters Unlimited expands into Colorado with acquisition of GlobeLink. Post-acquisition integration, recruiting qualified linguists, and legislation around contractors top the company’s list of challenges for the next two years.
With salaries of USD 135,000 for in-house translators and USD 0.40 per word paid to freelancers, Switzerland’s federal administration is home to some of the world’s best paid translation jobs.
Activist lawyer challenges the government in South Africa to translate 20 years of legislation and more into all of the country’s 11 official languages. Language service providers to benefit should Supreme Court rule in lawyer's favor.
Canada’s largest province, Ontario, with a population of nearly 13 million increases funds available to ensure equal access to bilingual services and documentation for its 300,000 French speakers.