Language Industry Key Hires of 2020
While 2020 will go down in history as the year of Covid, it also saw six CEO appointments at language services and tech providers as well as several C-level and VP hires, as reported by Slator. Continue reading
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Why the World’s Most Valuable LSP Bought a Machine Translation Startup
Analysis of RWS’ decision to acquire 7-year old Irish machine translation startup Iconic for USD 20m or up to 16-times revenue. Continue reading
New and Improved: Slator Language Industry Job Index Relaunched
Starting May 2020, a revamped Slator Language Industry Job Index will provide an even more meaningful picture of the language industry job market. Continue reading
Slator Job Index Edges Up Slightly in March 2020
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity is trending across the global language industry, rose to 110.24 in March 2020. Continue reading
Language Industry Hires at lengoo, Unbabel, Acolad Group, and XTM
lengoo adds a Chief Sales Officer and a VP of Global Accounts; Unbabel, a VP and GM for North America; Acolad Group a Sales Director for Southern Europe; and XTM a Director of Business Development. Continue reading
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Slator 2019 Language Industry M&A and Funding Report
Download the Slator 2019 Language Industry M&A and Funding Report — an in-depth summary and analysis of the 60 language industry M&A and 15 start-up and tech funding rounds. Continue reading
Top Language Industry Quotes of 2019
From technology, markets, and M&A to investment and the competitive landscape, the language industry leaders we interviewed in 2019 commented on a wide range of issues. Here are our top picks. Continue reading
Slator 2019 Travel & Retail Localization Report
In-depth report on localization for the global Travel and Retail sector. Analysis of the competitive landscape, technologies, and actionable insights from major buyers and users. Continue reading
Slator Job Index Climbs for a Fifth Consecutive Month in November 2019
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity trends across the global language industry, rises again in November 2019. Continue reading
Language Industry Hires at Unbabel, Multilingual Connections, Semantix, Acolad, and Andovar
Unbabel appoints a Head of Language Data; Multilingual Connections adds a Talent and Technology Director; Semantix, Acolad, and Andovar hire Business Development Managers. Continue reading
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Slator Job Index Jumps Nearly 1.5 Points in October 2019
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity trends across the global language industry, jumps 1.5 points in October 2019. Continue reading
Reader Polls: Linguists vs. AB5, Unbabel Predictions, Recruiters Calling, LSP Growth
Do recruiters approach language professionals? Do LSPs expect growth in 2019? Will California linguists win exemption from AB5? Could Unbabel have a major impact? Continue reading
The Right Dynamics: Why Private Equity and Venture Capitalists Invest in the Language Industry
Two Silicon Valley venture capitalists and a private equity investor discuss their rationale for investing in the language industry, weighing in on an industry undergoing a profound shift. Continue reading
Unbabel Raises USD 60m Series C Taking Language Industry Startup Crown
Language services and tech startup Unbabel raises massive USD 60m Series C from Point72 Ventures as it takes lead among emerging group of language industry AI agencies. Continue reading
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