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SOSi Defends DoJ Language Services Contract Worth Up to USD 400 Million

4 months ago

September 3, 2020

SOSi Defends DoJ Language Services Contract Worth Up to USD 400 Million

4 months ago
Deal Wins ·

by Seyma Albarino

On September 3, 2020

Contract incumbent SOS International (SOSi) will provide interpretation, translation, and transcription for courts associated with the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Continue reading

SOSi Buys Minority Stake in Language Tech Firm AppTek

7 months ago

June 25, 2020

SOSi Buys Minority Stake in Language Tech Firm AppTek

7 months ago
M&A and Funding ·

by Esther Bond

On June 25, 2020

Language services provider to the US government SOS International (SOSi) acquires minority stake in machine translation and speech recognition provider AppTek. Continue reading

‘Similar to Lyft or Uber’: California Judge Rules Interpreters Are Not Employees in IU Case

1 year ago

August 8, 2019

‘Similar to Lyft or Uber’: California Judge Rules Interpreters Are Not Employees in IU Case

1 year ago
Industry News ·

by Marion Marking

On August 8, 2019

California judge says it makes no sense to treat interpreters of LSP Interpreters Unlimited as employees, likening business model to that of Lyft and Uber. Continue reading

Inside the Contractor Debate Affecting US Freelance Translators, Interpreters, and LSPs

2 years ago

March 12, 2019

Inside the Contractor Debate Affecting US Freelance Translators, Interpreters, and LSPs

2 years ago
Industry News ·

by Marion Marking

On March 12, 2019

Association of Language Companies President says simply turning independent contractors into employees sans smart legislation is “wildly inefficient and financially untenable.” Continue reading

How the Public Sector and Regulations Shaped Language Services Demand in 2018

2 years ago

January 8, 2019

How the Public Sector and Regulations Shaped Language Services Demand in 2018

2 years ago
Features ·

by Gino Diño

On January 8, 2019

The public sector was a significant source of contracts, conflicts, and developments for the language services industry in 2018. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading

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DEA Awards Language Services Contracts Worth USD 260m to Three Providers

3 years ago

May 14, 2018

DEA Awards Language Services Contracts Worth USD 260m to Three Providers

3 years ago
Demand Drivers ·

by Esther Bond

On May 14, 2018

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has awarded five sole source contracts worth a grand total of USD 260.58m. The companies are mandated to provide Linguistic Services to the DEA’s... Continue reading

Breaking the System? The SOSi Interpreter Ruling and Its Implications

3 years ago

May 11, 2018

Breaking the System? The SOSi Interpreter Ruling and Its Implications

3 years ago
Features ·

by Eden Estopace

On May 11, 2018

After the March 2018 decision by National Labor Relations Board to order SOSi to reclassify freelancers as employees, businesses and freelancers alike are wondering what the ruling could mean for... Continue reading

Language Industry Hires at SOSi, Testronic, Translation Probst, and Delingua

3 years ago

April 18, 2018

Language Industry Hires at SOSi, Testronic, Translation Probst, and Delingua

3 years ago
People Moves ·

by Eden Estopace

On April 18, 2018

Senior managers join SOS International, Testronic Laboratories, Translation Probst, and Delingua Language Services. Continue reading

SOSi Loses Key Ruling over Dismissed Interpreters and Back Pay, Plans to Appeal

3 years ago

March 29, 2018

SOSi Loses Key Ruling over Dismissed Interpreters and Back Pay, Plans to Appeal

3 years ago
Industry News ·

by Eden Estopace

On March 29, 2018

Non-staff interpreters working in US immigration courts received a favorable ruling from the National Labor Relations Board in their complaint against government services contractor SOS... Continue reading

US Federal Language Services Spend for Fiscal 2018 Just Past USD 100m

3 years ago

February 8, 2018

US Federal Language Services Spend for Fiscal 2018 Just Past USD 100m

3 years ago
Demand Drivers ·

by Lance Ng

On February 8, 2018

The US government has awarded 4,005 contracts on translation and interpretation worthed a total of just over USD 100m for the first four months of FY 2018. Law enforcement and military related... Continue reading

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US Federal Government’s 2017 Language Services Spend Just Surpassed 2016 Total

3 years ago

November 24, 2017

US Federal Government’s 2017 Language Services Spend Just Surpassed 2016 Total

3 years ago
Demand Drivers ·

by Gino Diño

On November 24, 2017

The US government’s translation and interpretation spend for 2017 has reached over half a billion US Dollars so far, already outstripping 2016 spending. Over 77% of spending went to just 20 companies. Continue reading

SOSi Served Complaint for Unfair Labor Practices by US Labor Relations Board

4 years ago

June 12, 2017

SOSi Served Complaint for Unfair Labor Practices by US Labor Relations Board

4 years ago
Industry News ·

by Andrew Smart

On June 12, 2017

The National Labor Relations Board has issued a complaint against interpretation services provider SOS International (SOSi). SOSi may be required to reclassify hundreds of interpreters supporting... Continue reading

US Agency Says Air Force Linguistic Service Contract Wrongly Awarded

5 years ago

February 1, 2016

US Agency Says Air Force Linguistic Service Contract Wrongly Awarded

5 years ago
Industry News ·

by Marion Marking

On February 1, 2016

Investigative arm of US Congress sustains protest of LSP against defense contractor over awarding of Air Force contract. Continue reading

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