Press_release
Translated’s Research Center, Imminent, Will Award 100,000 Euros to Fund…
Imminent will fund 5 original research projects that explore the most advanced frontiers in language services.
The call is open to startup founders, researchers, innovators, authors, university labs, organizations, and companies worldwide.
The deadline for project submissions is March 31.
ROME, MARCH 7, 2024 - Translated, a leading provider of AI-powered language solutions, today announced that its research center, Imminent, is once again offering €100,000 in grants to fund five original research projects that explore the most advanced frontiers in the world of language services....
Event
GlobalSaké In-Person Annual Industry Event + Party: Designing for the Diverse…
GlobalSaké In-Person Annual Industry Event + Party:
Designing for the Diverse Use Cases of the World
October 26, 2024. San Francisco, CA
SAVE THE DATE!...
Press_release
Merger in the Polish translation and localization market. Diuna Group acquires…
Diuna Group Sp. z o.o. finalizes the acquisition of Yellow – Centrum Języków Obcych Sp. z o.o, a well-established translation service provider and language school. Piotr Kolasa, the proprietor of Diuna Group Sp. z o.o., alongside Agata Rybacka, will assume positions on the board of the acquired company.
Building upon its acquisition of another Wroclaw-based LSP, eParole three and a half years ago, Diuna reinforces its presence in the Lower Silesian and Polish markets with this latest venture.
Amidst the dynamic landscape of the language and translation industry, consolidation emerges...
Event
[LIVE WEBINAR] LLM is in the House: Wielding In-House LLM for linguistic quality
Given the mission-critical nature of Motorola Solutions software and its role in public safety, having human translators for our localized software is key to our success.
However, with LLMs shifting the technology landscape and Motorola investing it in its own GenAI, can we still benefit from this technology when it comes to evaluating Linguistic Quality? Where would LLM fit in the Linguistic Quality workflow?
Join us to explore the possibilities and plans to make the most out of this new technology.
...
Event
M&A Blindspots: Selling Your Business is About More Than Numbers
Is 2024 the year you sell your business? Or maybe you’ve started daydreaming about what the next chapter of your life might look like once you do sell? In this webinar, Kim will discuss three of the most important factors you and, if you have them, your business partners need to contemplate before embarking on that M&A journey. And here’s a secret: None of them involve money. At least not directly.
According to McKinsey, HBR and others, 70 to 90 percent of all acquisitions fail in one way or another. And the majority fail for reasons that have nothing to do with due diligence or the...
Event
GALA Academy Q2 2024 - Buying In: Fundamental Concepts New Sales Professionals…
Have you ever met someone with a university degree in sales? Probably not. Then if you’re in sales, you innately know how to do it, right? Wrong.
Seeking out and establishing authentic client relationships are skills that need to be learned and developed just like anything else. However, so many of the tools available teach lessons that are overly philosophical or filled with fly-by-night tactics that aren’t helpful.
During this four-part GALA Academy series, we will explore foundational questions that are vital for any new or developing sales professional to understand. Includ...
Event
[LIVE WEBINAR] Strategies and Considerations for Executing Indigenous Language…
(This event starts at 10:00am CET. See the World Clock Meeting Planner to check your local time.)
How does delivering Indigenous language services vary from non-Indigenous language services? What are the considerations for developing successful strategies that engage community members?
There are a host of intricacies that come with Indigenous language services, from demographics and cultural appropriation to community testing and stakeholder approval by Elders.
In this webinar, 2M Language Services will explore the complexities of delivering Australian First ...
Press_release
Day Translations Launches VIP: Your Gateway to Global Expansion
[New York], [March 4, 2024] – Day Translations, a leading language services provider, takes a significant stride in empowering businesses with the launch of Day Translations VIP — an enterprise solution tailored for global success in translation, localization, interpreting, and audiovisual services.
In a world where businesses often find themselves confined to familiar territories, Day Translations breaks down language barriers, offering a gateway to expansive growth. The analogy of a small fish stuck in a limited aquarium serves as a metaphor for businesses aiming to transcend their cu...
Article
Web App Security: How To Protect Ourselves
Web Applications Security has been arousing emotions and interest for years now. Not just business owners, but more and more often also application users themselves, becoming aware of the dangers associated with cybersecurity threats, are increasingly interested in security. Security of how we access information has many different aspects but there’s one that’s often overlooked and it has to do with the security of web applications we use.
Some types of threats you might encounter…
Just as not all of them are alike, not all of them are equally secure. Some of the ...
Press_release
Acolad leads the charge in content revolution
As the content and language services industry stands on the brink of a revolutionary AI-driven transformation, Acolad's focuses on more inclusive, accessible and culturally aware communication solutions.
By blending AI with human creativity, the global leader reinforces its dedication to enabling businesses to thrive in a diverse global marketplace.
Under the new motto, "Content that empowers, anywhere," the group captures its vision for universal content accessibility and localization excellence.
March 4, 2024 – In a bold...
Event
Client SIG March 2024 Meeting - Getting Control of all Content to Translate in…
Getting control of all content to translate in your organisation
It appears that a significant volume of content is being produced outside of our CMSs, and is being translated without the use of the TMS. Some content has not been translated by agreed vendors.
We are facing budgetary and human resource constraints.
In the Client SIG we will raise the questions; Are you currently capturing all the content developed by your organisation? If not, what are your main challenges in doing so? If you are capturing all of your content, what would you say is the key to your success? Has the...
Event
Navigating the Language M&A Process
Join us for an insightful webinar where industry experts will guide you through key stages of the language M&A process, from preparing your language business for sale to navigating the sales process and ensuring a smooth integration post-acquisition.
Our expert panel including Veronique Ozkaya, Loy Searle, and Kristin Gutierrez will share invaluable insights and experiences.
See speaker bio and registration information at https://languagetransactions.com/about/ma-seminars/ma-panel-march-2024.
...
Event
The Power of an Inclusive Mindset
Interacting with people from different races, genders, ages, nationalities and cultures is the norm whether at work, in our communities, or while traveling. While diversity is a reality, inclusion is a choice. Organizations are increasingly undertaking diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as they understand the value of diversity. But what can we do on a personal level to develop the inclusive mindset needed to adapt and navigate our differences? Like any skill, developing an inclusive mindset is a habit that takes commitment and practice.
During this this session, CultureWiz o...
Organization
Orbit Localise
Since 2016, Orbit Localise has been providing professional Localisation, Translation & consulting services to clients in the pacific region and beyond.
Like our name, we orbit the world to link businesses to the global market helping them localising their digital or physical products.
Now we operate from Australia and Dubai as 2 different regions to give a better support with different time zones.
From strategic planning to innovative solutions, Our focus is always on building an efficient and results-driven relationship with our clients to ensure a total satisfaction and efficienc...
Press_release
Acolad scores landmark win with EU DGT
The content and language solutions leader reaffirms its standing as one of the main players in the public sector
The DGT supports the EU and is the largest translation service in the world
February 15th 2024 - Following a highly competitive tender, Acolad, the global leader in content and language solutions, has secured a major win with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Translation (DGT).
This contract, effective through 2026, with a possibility of two additional annual renewals, further solidifies Acolad's longstanding relationship with p...
Event
[LIVE WEBINAR] Accessible Writing – How Much Do I Need to Start?
(This event starts at 10:00am CEST. See the World Clock Meeting Planner to check your local time.)
We all know that easy writing or translating doesn’t exist.
Most of the time, we create content for sighted users and don’t think about accessibility. Is it difficult to change that?
Let’s start our workshop with examples of content created for:
1. Screen readers.
2. Daily challenges users can have, for example:
a. ADHD
b. Short-term and long-term memory problems
c.&nb...
Event
Like It or Not, With AI, Social Media Marketing Is Never Going to Be the Same
(This event starts at 10:00am CET. See the World Clock Meeting Planner to check your local time.)
Social media marketing has evolved significantly; it's no longer about manually crafting posts and sifting through stock images to find the perfect visual match for our message. While the core goals and values of our social media strategy remain the same, the approach to content creation has changed with the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, and Grammarly.
Key Highlights
1. Practical AI Integration: This presentation will unveil practical examples where...
Article
The Boardroom Beat #28 - Three Reasons You Need a Succession Plan. NOW.
It is a fallacy that succession planning is exclusively for retiring CEO’s, business owners, and senior leaders wary of being hit by the proverbial bus. In fact, succession planning at all levels of the organization fosters a vibrant talent pipeline and propagates a growth culture.
Succession Planning;
1. Encourages talent development,
2. Expands strategic leadership,
3. Enables upward career mobility.
Do you want to be a truly exceptional leader? Do you want to create a legacy of impact? Do ...
Press_release
Flitto signs MOU with MooAm Productions for AI content production
By combining three key factors—AI-powered real-time translation technology, expertise in professional translation, and know-how in video production—the two companies aim to enhance the competitiveness of K-content and expand its reach
Flitto (CEO Simon Lee, KOSDAQ 300080), an AI data solution and professional translation service provider, announced on the 27th that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the content production company MooAm, aiming to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) translation technology for video content production.
Through t...
Article
Languages Most Frequently Ordered for Localization from English in 2023
Annual statistics from Alconost, this time more intriguing than ever
This is Alconost's fourth year reporting statistics on the most popular languages for localization from English, but it's the first year we've used the phrase "for the first time" quite so often.
The 2023 list of top in-demand languages holds some surprises - both in terms of who's on top, and in terms of the invisible trends that produced such remarkable leaps.
To avoid losing sight of the forest for the trees, we'll ask five of our working experts, who have been managing Alconost localization projects for yea...
Press_release
Slator’s LSP Rankings: Acolad firmly in top 10
The content and language solutions leader reaffirms its Super Agency status following a deeply challenging year for the industry
The Slator 2024 Language Service Provider Index is one of the most respected rankings in the sector
February 23rd 2024 - With the first of the most prominent industry rankings, The Slator 2024 Language Service Provider Index, just out, Acolad proudly celebrates its Super Agency status and top 10 position.
According to the 2024 edition of Slator’s Index, which ranks the world’s largest translat...
Event
Introducing Revoiceit, the AI Voice Over dubbing solution for LSPs
Dealing with multilingual voice over requests has always been quite challenging for LSPs, especially for resources, schedule, budget, changes and retakes. Now we have to deal with even more audio and video content that has to be translated and voiced in an even more very tight schedule.
While for text translation there are many tools that LSPs can use to optimize the process, the same is not yet true for synthetic voice over projects, especially when there is a need for a high level of output quality, a large and customizable pool of voices, and a need for accurate pronunciation and timing ...
Article
Machine Interpreting and Translation Universals
When I began experimenting with LLMs in speech translation, I was immediately struck by their proficiency in addressing typical challenges associated with spoken language. These challenges include mispronunciations (see mistranscriptions), inconsistencies, agrammaticalities, disfluencies, and convoluted syntax, to name just a few. While these issues may seem superficial, they greatly influence the real-world usability of a translation system. LLMs’ success in addressing these challenges inside a cascading system can be attributed to their remarkable capability to process langua...