ASTM Updates Standards for Translation and Language Instruction
ASTM updates translation standard F2575-2014 and language instruction standard F1562-2014, consolidating best business practices in both areas.
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Reader Polls: Should Language Service Providers Diversify Beyond Translation?
LSPs think of diversification, DeepL retains its edge after five years, cultural neutralization of source marketing language, automatic transcription far from general adoption.
Korean-Owned Piccoma Buys 70% Stake in Language Service Provider Voithru
Solidifying its plans to hold localization capabilities in-house, Kakao’s Piccoma acquires a majority stake in Voithru. The parent company also gets a sizable investment.
US Attorney General Urges Federal Agencies to Improve Language Access Rights
US Attorney General Merrick B. Garland issues an emphatic call to action for federal agencies to review and improve language access practices and policies.
US Census Data: Need for Translators and Interpreters Remains a Constant
With some 68 million out of the total US population of 333 million speaking a language other than English at home in the US, language access remains a clear, pressing need.
Slator 2022 Language Industry M&A and Funding Report
44-pages on 2022 translation and localization industry acquisitions and translation startup investments, with valuations, deal rationale.
GLOBO Introduces New Family Leave Policy & Better Health Benefits for Corporate Employees
Technology-enabled language solutions provider, GLOBO, announces a set of new employee benefits
New York Expands Services Immediately for Limited English Proficiency Residents
New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, makes good on commitment to expand and improve equal access for residents of limited English proficiency (LEP) via new state agency.
Microsoft Partner FlowFit to Work With More European, North American LSPs, Enterprises
Project management system developer, with long history working on workflows of leading global firms in highly regulated sectors, brings flagship platform, FlowFit, to wider market.
After 70% Drop in Shares Since 2020 IPO, Ai-Media Bags Google Contract
Ai-Media inks three-year USD 3.5m contract to provide live captions and translation services to Google employees. Deal win provides welcome reprieve after steep share drop since IPO.
Word Class Acquires Fellow French Financial LSP Fastnet Translation
Word Class acquires 100% of fellow French translation agency, Fastnet. Project managers and network of some 500 freelance linguists to stay onboard.
Press Flags Funny Spanish Mistranslations in California Political Ad
Wrong translation tells Spanish-speaking San Franciscans that they are voting on something to do with “taverns” — rather than transit rehab.
Technology Startup Waverly Labs Raises Capital Via Crowdfunding
New York-based, interpreting-earpiece manufacturer, Waverly Labs, looks for fresh capital via crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine.
Ethics Should Be Incorporated into Translation Programs, Studies Show
Translation programs should incorporate ethics in their curricula, studies show. Besides translation and technical competencies, ethical decision-making proves to be a valuable skill.
Overlooked: the Case for Tapping Non-English Sources in Science
Research reveals that examining non-English scientific papers would benefit more domains, particularly those of biodiversity and global conservation.
What Is the Role of Translators and Translation Technology in Crisis Settings?
In crisis settings, people need access to information in their own language. Here’s how translators, interpreters, and technology can help.
ICYMI: Meta Already Has Download-on-Demand Translation for Android and iOS
Among the many things cooking at Meta: downloadable language packs for Android and iOS users to enjoy download-on-demand translation.
More Visibility, Better Recognition Are Key for Translators — EU Council Report
EU Expert Group on Multilingualism and Translation recommends improving work conditions, pay, and professional development for translators in the creative and cultural sectors.
TextUnited’s Zendesk Suite Takes Multilingual Customer Experience to the Next Level
TextUnited's Zendesk Suite allows clients to elevate their CX models by offering high-quality, real-time multilingual support
Way2Academy – an Open Education Project to Unlock Digital Growth Potential
The new role of accountable LSPs in empowering translators with the digital transformation to make the Language Industry more inclusive and sustainable
Rheinschrift Language Services is Now ISO 18587 and ISO 17100 Certified
In March 2021, the versed German language experts of Rheinschrift Language Services once again achieved ISO 17100 recertification.
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