As technology is boosting productivity and changing buyer expectations, dropping unit prices presents opportunities to vendors that bring the tech, specialization, and size to seize them but it is an existential threat to generalists lacking focus. Continue reading
Slator launches the 2018 Slator Language Service Provider Index (LSPI). The index comprises the largest language service providers worldwide with aggregate 2017 revenue of USD 4.7 billion derived from services such as translation, localization, language technology, interpretation, subtitling, dubbing, and related services. Continue reading
Acquisition activity picks up in the new year as more announcements create ever bigger LSPs. The Danish government tries their hand at aggregating public sector translation demand, and Microsoft claims “human parity” in machine translation. Continue reading
SDI Media has a new Executive Vice President for Europe, while Wieners+Wieners welcomes a new Head of Customer Sales. Senior managers join Anzu Global and Into23. Continue reading
The acquisition of PPC Creative is expected to bring new capabilities to SDI Media Group’s portfolio as the film industry and the media services space continue to globalize and demand for customized marketing grows. Continue reading
Media content localization spending in EMEA is projected to exceed USD 2.5bn by 2020, according to an industry group. Shortage of talent is becoming a concern and industry expert says it is likely to get worse in the short term. Continue reading
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