TransPerfect Acquires Game Localization Specialist MoGi Group
Language service provider TransPerfect acquires game localization specialist MoGi Group to expand within the highly specialized and growing niche.
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Language service provider TransPerfect acquires game localization specialist MoGi Group to expand within the highly specialized and growing niche.
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