Meet GALAs Newest Member Companies

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	Andreas Duerr, Marketing Manager across systems Karlsbad, Germany
	across is a client/server based all-in-one solution for Corporate Translation Management. Translation memory, terminology system, editor, project steering/control, workflow management, quality assurance -- all integrated in a unified workspace. Product manager, translator and proofreader all work together within one system, either in-house or smoothly integrated with translation service providers. across provides several partner concepts and the Software Development Kit for system integrators and technology partners. Why did you join GALA? across Systems GmbH was established as a subsidiary of Nero AG, makers of the world leading digital media solution Nero. Following the successful introduction of across in the European market, we are starting our international rollout right now. Partnering is a important part of our strategy. We are due to expand our European network to a international one and think GALA is a important forum to get in contact with new partners worldwide.
	Makoto Kimura, President Adept Tokyo, Japan
	Since 1985, Adept Corporation has provided a service that offers the optimal balance between quality, cost and delivery time. In our experience, an individualized approach is the way to ensure that every customer gets the best possible service. Adept is a small LSP but offers a flexible service backed up by extensive experience. Work with us once, and you will see what Adept is all about. Why did you join GALA? We felt that GALA was the best organization to join to improve our communication with other LSPs around the world. Another important point was that the membership fees are quite reasonable.
	Guntar Veinbert, Managing Director Baltic Media, Ltd. Riga, Latvia
	Baltic Media Ltd. offers linguistic communication services, such as translation and interpreting, language and communication courses, localization and desktop publishing. The major part of our turnover is made up of translations into and from Nordic, Baltic, and Slavic languages. Founded in 1994 in Stockholm, our company has grown up rapidly providing innovative communication solutions and the top quality service under ISO 9001:2000, thus meeting the demands of the most sophisticated customers, e.g. the European Commission. Why did you join GALA? GALA membership is a unique opportunity for us to expand in the European and global markets. We will also be looking for benefits of creating successful partnerships and keeping pace with up-to-date solutions and challenges that our industry provides globally every day.
	David Matuska, CEO CEET Prague, Czech Republic
	CEET, Ltd. is a full service translation company with headquarters in the Czech Republic and a branch office in Washington State, USA. We focus on localization services from and into Central and Eastern European languages. Our extensive network of professionals trained in all major fields of expertise allows us to deliver punctual and first-rate translation and localization projects to clients all over the world. Why did you join GALA? At CEET, we believe that being a member of GALA, a prominent international association of localization companies, is a critical component of our business strategy. We joined GALA for the opportunity to stay updated with latest technologies in the localization industry and retain to interactive environment prone to building strong relationships with industry partners and business clients.
	Robinson Kelly, President Clay Tablet Toronto, Canada
	CTT provides three software products, collectively known as the Rosetta Suite™, which streamline translation business processes by seamlessly connecting client-side systems (CMS’s etc) with translation technologies and workflow systems. The Rosetta Gateway™, our core technology, is designed to easily connect client business systems with their service provider’s existing translation infrastructure. Its unique, many-to-many architecture enables clients to leverage multiple translation technologies across the content lifecycle. Why did you join GALA? Clay Tablet shares with GALA the belief that collaboration between vendors , service providers and corporate users will increase efficiency within the industry. We see GALA as an organization that facilitates common standards and increased interoperability between the disparate silos of technology prevalent within the industry today and we look forward to contributing to that dialogue.
	Andrea Baumann, General Manager cre@dventure Grafing, Germany
	cre@dventure, founded in 2002 near Munich (Germany), provides top-notch translations of software, online help, user manuals and websites, and develops compelling adaptations of sophisticated marketing materials for the German market. Our core business is translations from English and French into German. Why did you join GALA? We joined GALA to meet colleagues, find collaboration partners and exchange information. We are convinced that success in the global marketplace depends on finding specialized partners, thus mutually increasing one's potential for providing best-quality products and services.
	Michael Dixon, Director Dixon Servicios Lingüísticos, SL Valencia, Spain
	Founded in 2002, Dixon Servicios Lingüísticos, SL, is an MLV based in Valencia, Spain. Specializing in Spanish to English translation, we also offer translation, interpreting, multilingual website, DTP and localization services into all main European and Asian languages to companies around the world. Our in-house team of Project Managers, Translators and DTP specialists employ the latest CAT tools and Workflow Systems in order to ensure uniform translation quality and provide our clients with maximum cost-efficiency. Why did you join GALA? Membership in GALA not only enables our company to keep abreast of technological and industry developments, but it also represents a key element within our extension process as it provides us with the opportunity to establish strategic alliances with complementary companies around the world.
	Aleksander Saervoll, CEO INK Norge AS Oslo, Norway
	INK Norge was established in Oslo, Norway in 1987, and has since become a major and independent language supplier in Norway. Our services include general translation, software localization, technical writing and most other language related tasks. Among our clients are a wide range of private and public companies home and abroad. Since October 2006, we have been the first Norwegian SAP certified translation vendor. Why did you join GALA? A GALA membership is an excellent way of keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in the trade. We also hope to establish new relationships with companies like our own abroad, to be able to meet an increasing demand from the Norwegian market for foreign languages.
	Irene White, President LanguageIntelligence Ltd. Rochester, USA
	Language Intelligence combines skilled professional translators, cross-cultural experts, experienced project managers, and sophisticated technology with an ISO 9001-2000 compliant quality management system to make your company a success in diverse global markets. Our services include: Translation, Localization, Internationalization and Globalization consulting, QA and Testing, Multilingual Desktop Publishing, Software translation, Language and Culture Training and Interpreting. Why did you join GALA? We joined GALA to take part in industry events and to connect to, and learn from, other localization service providers. GALA is the most consistently relevant association for LSPs and is successful at creating a forum for dealing with the topics that are most pertinent to our industry.
	Tim Hunt, President & CEO Lingotek Provo, USA
	Lingotek is a translation technology company that has created the Language Search Engine. It combines the searching capabilities of an Internet search engine, but with meaning based searches. Instead of searching the Internet it is used to search translation memories and other parallel corpora. It increases the performance of translators more than 100% and provides LSPs with project management and workflow enhancements as well. It can be used with TM tools or can replace them. Why did you join GALA? Lingotek joined GALA for networking opportunities and because GALA's mission and objectives are aligned with Lingotek.
	David Smith, President LinguaLinx, Inc. Schenectady, USA
	LinguaLinx is one of the fastest-growing agencies in the language industry offering a complete suite of multilingual solutions. David Smith, President, gained invaluable insight as to best practices while at companies such as TransPerfect and Merrill Brink. Innovation is a managed process that combines the art of language and the science of project management and organization. From pricing to leveraging partnerships outside our core competencies, we’ve achieved the perfect balance in proving quality language solutions. Why did you join GALA? LinguaLinx joined GALA in order to take advantage of the networking and partnership opportunities that events and forums present as well as to have a platform on which to learn from other leaders in the industry. We feel the composition of GALA’s membership is uniquely diverse with respect to the products and services represented and our participation is consistent with part of our corporate mission to help promote the industry as a whole.
	Laurence Romeo, Consultant LocAdvice Croissy sur Seine, France
	LocAdvice provides management and organizational consultancy services specializing in the fields of Localization and Translation. We identify dysfunctional aspects within your organization and operations and accelerate the implementation of processes to optimize your production. We focus on the motivation of your staff and proceed to fine-tune your working methods. We also help you to handle excessive workloads on site or remotely, by seconding to you experienced project managers who can be up and running immediately. Why did you join GALA? LocAdvice operates a pool of expertise enabling us to assess all kind of requirements and propose the solution which is best suited to our customers expectations. We joined GALA to increase our ability to collaborate with our colleagues in this industry, to better answer our customers’ needs by keeping on learning the latest industry developments (business and technology). GALA is also a great opportunity for us to expand our network and connect to new customers.
	Bastian Enners, Marketing Director Plunet GmbH Würzburg, Germany
	Plunet GmbH develops and provides the Plunet Business Manager, a browser based Translation Workflow Management/ ERP Software. The software allows translation companies to process their entire workflow on one platform: a complete solution for all processing and project management needs; transparent project structures; easy control of central and distributed project teams; schedule management; transparent document management; optimum translator management; flexible customization to individual workflows and company sizes Why did you join GALA? We joined GALA because it is a good international platform to share know how and to meet interesting contacts world wide. We want to support Language Service Providers to optimize their entire workflow management with our software. Through GALA, a lot of people discuss topics, how they can become more successful, etc. So let’s do it together…
	Mark Alford, Director StorePoint International Ltd. Kingston, UK
	Brand integrity is critical to leveraging brand values across global marketing campaigns. PointandGo Localise provides centralized management of brand-secure artwork localization from project launch to press. On-line access to artwork assets allows application- and device-independent collaborative working while retaining brand styling, imagery and color. System features ensure that brand-approved phrase translations are used throughout a campaign. Like all our systems, PointandGo Localise makes generating approved artwork better, faster and cheaper. Why did you join GALA? Membership in GALA offers us the opportunity to extend our specialist experience of artwork and design approved digital material in the context of localization and globalization. As well as the formal members benefits, we hope that participation in this community will enhance our business offering through mutually beneficial partnerships and the exchange of ideas.
	Christa Tiefenbacher-Hudson TripleInk Minneapolis, USA
	TripleInk is a multilingual communications agency that integrates languages with multicultural insight to create effective marketing communications for global audiences. From the translation of technical documentation to the transcreation of advertising and website globalization, we offer complete, integrated communication solutions in over 30 languages. Our multinational client services team works with creative, linguistic and technical communication professionals from around the world to produce materials in all media, from audio-visual to print and interactive. Why did you join GALA? In just a few years, GALA has emerged as a leading organization in the localization space, bringing together corporate clients, technology companies and language service providers. It provides an excellent forum for the exchange of information and ideas that will help move our industry – and our agency – forward. It was time we joined.