TransPerfect Bolts on Mobile App and Gaming Localizer Applanga
In second bolt-on-acquisition of the year TransPerfect buys Berlin-based Mobile App and Gaming Localizer Applanga. CEO Phil Shawe says M&A efforts are now in full swing.
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Lilt Completes Pivot to Managed Services
Language technology startup Lilt has introduced a new “human-in-the-loop” model, providing language services to their end-customers, but still rejects the LSP label.
Unbabel Buys Lingo24, Adds Key Enterprise Accounts
One of the language industry’s most well-funded AI agencies, Unbabel, has acquired Lingo24, bringing it deeper into conventional language services.
Interpretation Startup Interprefy Valued at CHF 11.5m after Fifth Funding Round
Zurich-based remote interpretation startup Interprefy has raised CHF 0.5m in funding and is now valued at CHF 11.5m. Former CLS CEO departs board while CEO of partner company joins new non-exec director.
Qordoba Raises USD 11.5m Series B as VCs Steps up Bet on Language Tech
Language technology startup Qordoba raised USD 11.5m in a series B funding round focused company’s text intelligence and strings products as opposed to its localization product.
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The Fastest Machine Translation Framework Marian Boasts New and Impressive Features
Experts from Tilde, University of Edinburg, and Unbabel have improved the very popular automated neural translation toolkit Marian.
Unbabel CEO Vasco Pedro on Translation Productivity and Growth Plans
Unbabel CEO Vasco Pedro joins SlatorPod to talk about machine translation for multilingual customer service, hiring top AI talent, the Lisbon startup scene, and learning from investors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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