GALA: The Globalization and Localization Association

Applied Language Solutions provides consistently high quality personal and corporate language solutions into 150 languages, with six offices worldwide and 60 staff proud to serve prestigious customers such as Yahoo, UN and Nike. We’ve capitalized on opportunities offered by innovative technology for business generation and working practices, and combined with the use of professional translators, exemplary customer service, project and quality management expertise to deliver a language service with optimal quality, price and delivery time.

Why did you join GALA? As the demand for localization increases and globalization becomes more dominant, we believed it important to join GALA. Aside from the more reasonable membership fees, no other association was justifiable to join when compared to the unique benefits offered by GALA. GALA membership will provide support as we continue with our expansion in the European and Global markets, and will also provide networking opportunities that will enable us to improve our communication with other LSP’s and remain informed of the latest technologies and developments in the localization industry.

Nordtext Ltd. is a translation agency specializing in translation, localization and DTP services in Scandinavian, Baltic and other Eastern European languages. We are an innovative enterprise with strong dedication to quality, excellent client service, and constant striving to improve every area of our operations. Our services are client-need orientated with tight delivery times and reasonable prices made possible without any sacrifice in quality, thus increasing our clients’ competitive edge both in local and global markets.

Why did you join GALA? The choice to join GALA was inevitable as the translation and localization industry is evolving at an incredible velocity. We see our membership as a great way to keep ourselves updated with the latest developments in the industry and also to learn from other companies and apply this knowledge actively in our everyday business life. We also look forward to building new partnerships and meeting interesting companies worldwide.

CETRA, Inc. provides translation and interpretation services to both private and government entities. Based in the Philadelphia area, CETRA also maintains an office in Prague, Czech Republic, and works in strategic partnerships with translation companies and individual translators worldwide to provide first-class translation and interpretation services. CETRA's President, Dr. Jiri Stejskal, currently serves as President-Elect of the American Translators Association.

Why did you join GALA? I have been watching GALA since its inception in 2002. Today it is clear that GALA is here to stay, providing a unique forum for language services providers around the globe.

ILT, mainly a single language vendor, has achieved a high degree of specialism in the Localization, Project Management and Testing of SAP systems, an ongoing activity since 1996. Diversification and innovation drive our business choices, accuracy, precision and timeliness mark our output. We are particularly active in the localization of software solutions aimed at the financial, legal and entertainment world.

Why did you join GALA? GALA offers a structured and informed approach to new technologies and new tendencies in the localization market that can sustain our organic growth. Furthermore, it opens up the possibility to establish strategic alliances with companies in the whole world.

LingoNova is a professional translation and localization service provider in China. We offer translation, intepretation and localization services to organizations and individuals. LingoNova has powerful teams composed of veteran project managers and experienced translators with solid professional backgrounds. Knowledgeable and forward-thinking along with a distinct focus on quality, the people of LingoNova take pride in offering excellent service to clients all around the world.

Why did you join GALA? We joined GALA because it is in our belief that we will learn up-to-date development information and will have the opportunities to meet potential partners through this international association.

MAart Agency (est. in 1991) is now a leading LSP in Poland. With extensive expertise in law, finance, pharmacy, medicine, IT, life sciences and EU legislation MAart focuses on L-T client relationships and has an excellent track record in project management. MAart offers top-quality translation and localization services to global clients and EU institutions – as reflected in testimonials and exclusive long-term service contracts for the European Parliament, EU Committees, ETA etc. MAart is an ISO 9001:2000 and CEN 15038:2006 certified company.

Why did you join GALA? GALA creates a unique platform for cooperation and offers great networking possibilities. It’s a forum where members can share experiences and information and keep up-to-date with new technological trends. One of MAart Agency’s main objectives is to expand on the global markets and GALA provides excellent opportunities for generating new business and forming good partnerships.

With more than 160,000 registered translators and interpreters representing over 400 languages, ProZ.com is by far the world’s leading sourcing and linguist management platform. Today, more than 11,000 outsourcers use ProZ.com to quickly and easily connect with the language professionals they need. For language professionals, ProZ.com’s unique online workplace provides a host of valuable member resources – enabling members to more quickly and efficiently perform their demanding work.

Why did you join GALA? GALA is in a very good position to initiate thought leadership, drive innovation and spark meaningful dialog in an industry known for its many high-energy and creative individuals. We at ProZ.com look forward to working with such a community to develop global collaborative platforms that contribute real value to our industry.

RusLoc®, Ltd. is a premium Russian localizer. With today’s fierce competition, mergers, attempts to provide “solutions” and cut costs by outsourcing, automating workflow, project management, memory management, translation itself, we sometimes forget those who do the main job. They are simply a “resource” now...At RusLoc®, Ltd. we do not promise solutions but offer services instead. Using talented people, not resources. Remember: your localized product is only as good as the translator who did it.

Why did you join GALA? First, to remind the globalization community who we all depend on – translators. There is no other profession that is as demanding as that of translation, or as undervalued. Secondly, to increase our company visibility to potential customers. For that purpose Rusloc will join any translation-related association whose mission and principles do not clash with ours. Thirdly, the membership fee is tax-deductible.

Set-Systems is a quality focused translation and localization agency established in 1988, in Istanbul, Turkey. Committed to providing high quality services just on the mutually agreed time, Set-Systems has signed ‘The Commitment Certificate for Protection of Consumer' by ICC. We make use of DIN 2345 and translate into our native language. Our main fields of expertise are ICT, software localization, SAP/ERP, medical/pharmaceutical documentation, medical devices, business and marketing, automotive engineering, and environment.

Why did you join GALA? We joined GALA in order to meet GILT industry professionals, to exchange knowledge and experiences for a more effective collaboration and for developing better solutions to global industry needs.

Verztec assists companies to communicate globally across languages, cultures and medias. Verztec range of services include Translation & Localization, Seminar & Conference Interpretation, Multilingual Voice-overs, Software Internationalization & Development, Software Testing, Global Learning & Hosting. Verztec has 6 global offices and translates into more than 60 languages with in-country project managment, translation and engineering teams. Some of Verztec clients include Invensys, Microsoft, Clarion, Total, McDonald’s Corporation, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Lucent Technologies and ESPN.

Why did you join GALA? We joined GALA to meet fellow colleagues in the same industry, to explore possible partnerships as well as to keep abreast of technological advancements. As per our corporate slogan - "Building Synergies, Growing Together", Verztec truly believes that by mutually understanding individual organizational strengths and establishing collaborative partnerships with one another, we would be able to emerge stronger, more successful and more efficient, ultimately providing the end-client with the best localization experience ever!