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The Boardroom Beat #27 - The Allure of Adventure
This is a call to contemplation and action…..make 2024 a Year of Adventure. My long term clients select an overarching theme for each new year…..Choice, boldness, impact - to name a few. I land personally on the theme of adventure for 2024, and recommend it to others for three reasons;
1. The primal need for adventure,
2. The benefits of adventure,
3. Accessibility of adventure.
Board Room Beat is a leadership forum and this topic is no departure. There is a strong connection between an embrace...
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Groundbreaking Linguistic AI solution ‘Evolve’ by RWS transforms global…
Following a successful beta program involving Dell and several other industry leaders, RWS announces the availability of Evolve, a groundbreaking linguistic AI solution which offers significant efficiency gains for global enterprises with substantial translation demands. Evolve signifies a major leap forward for the translation industry, integrating human and artificial intelligence, revolutionizing translation processes and the time it takes to achieve high quality results.
During the beta program, RWS has enhanced Evolve through using client feedback and by adding its own translation mana...
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Intricacies of UX Localization Quality
In almost all translation projects, linguists inevitably ask questions to improve the quality of their translations. When localizing user interface/user experience (UI/UX) elements on web pages, the frequency of these questions can escalate, influenced by factors such as the amount of context and background information the project manager gathers from stakeholders. Many variables, ranging from the linguists' workload to the capabilities of the TMS tools, can affect the quality of the project deliverables.
In this presentation, which delves into the intricacies of localizing UI/UX elements, ...
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Situational Awareness in Machine Interpreting
Machine Interpreting, a subset of spoken language translation, is undergoing rapid advancements. The recent strides in this domain are particularly evident in the development of robust end-to-end systems. These systems utilize a singular language model to directly translate spoken content from one language to another. As impressive as this technology is, it currently finds its best application only in offline speech translation tasks. When it comes to real-time simultaneous translation, which is my primary area of interest, cascading systems with their multifaceted components ...
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Ciklopea Earned the ISO 18587 Certification for Human Post-Editing
Nowadays, artificial intelligence is the talk of the town. People across all industries are exploring how they can leverage AI tech to work more efficiently and optimize costs. We’re gradually pushing the limits of what’s possible, and the language solutions space is no different.
Machine translation (MT) is the most common use of AI in our domain. Especially when you’re dealing with large volumes of texts, you want to automate routine translation tasks and ensure consistency in terminology and style across documents.
Believe it or not, we’ve been experimenting with MT and AI...
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Understanding Machine Interpretation: State-Of-The-Art and Future…
This webinar presented by Dr. Claudio Fantinuoli begins by defining machine interpretation within the wider realm of speech translation; highlighting its main concepts, applications, and features. It introduces essential speech technologies that are used in machine interpreting tools, such as speech recognition and synthesis, and delves into the nuances of cascading, end-to-end, and hybrid system architectures.
The aim is to provide clarity on the fundamental concepts, current technologies, and their respective strengths and shortcomings in the context of today’s machine interpretation la...
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KALAM CX
KALAM CX is a Customer Experience BPO Company HQ in Dubai with operations sites in Egypt, Malaysia, Mexico UK, and the US with over 10+years of experience in the market....
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Argos Multilingual Releases Upgraded AI Translation Memory Cleanup Service
San Francisco (CA), January 17, 2024 – Argos Multilingual, a leader in the global content solutions market, has announced the release of a significantly upgraded version of its AI-driven Translation Memory (TM) cleanup service, which enables automatic analysis and cleanup of content stored in TMs at scale. These enhancements add new features and automations to this solution, first launched in 2022, and introduce intelligent ongoing TM monitoring and improved terminology cleanup using new AI capabilities.
The AI-driven Translation Memory cleanup service developed by Argos Multilingual has ...
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AI and The Future of Korean Voice-Over Translation
As of December 2020, Netflix was said to have 3.8 million South Korean subscribers. This necessarily means translating and localizing video content for local audiences and as such, Korean voice-over translation has become a highly sought-after service. But what are voice-over translation services and how do they work? In addition, what are the challenges when it comes to the Korean language? What’s more: what role does Artificial Intelligence (AI) play in synthetic voice-over? In this article, we explore the answers to these questions.
What is voice-over translation?
When it comes ...
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Translate.One Broadens Global Network with Acquisition of Balthasar Ltd.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2024 — Translate.One, a distinguished global language service and technology company and a division of one of the largest integrated legal solutions providers in the US, is thrilled to announce its successful acquisition of Balthasar Ltd. This strategic venture aims to fortify Trustpoint.One’s standing as a premier worldwide provider of top-tier legal and language solutions.
“We extend a warm welcome to Balthasar into the Translate.One family,” remarked Peter Smith, President of Translate.One. “Balthasar’s steadfast dedication to deliv...
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Argos Multilingual Announces Promotion of Joanna Weitz to Chief Operating Officer…
[Boulder CO, Jan 9, 2024] — Argos Multilingual, a leading provider of global language solutions, proudly announces the promotion of Joanna Weitz to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). This strategic decision reflects the company's commitment to recognizing and elevating talent from within its ranks.
Alexander Ulichnowski, CEO of Argos Multilingual, commented on the appointment, stating, "Promoting Joanna Weitz to the position of Chief Operating Officer was a natural decision rooted in her expertise and dedication. With over two decades of invaluable experience in the lang...
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How Lisa Transformed Her LSP with Social Media Strategy
This is a story about an LSP who frequently encountered problems in his sales and marketing efforts and found solutions to those problems. Names have been changed for confidentiality and privacy reasons.
3 PM sunlight streamed through Lisa's office window, illuminating a scene of mounting frustration. Another rejection email blinked on her screen – the third in as many weeks – all for the same 10,000-word post-editing project from the coveted MLV client. Despite offering a significantly lower price than usual, she just couldn't understand how another translation co...
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Day Translations Unveils The Linguist Magazine, a Quarterly Showcase of…
[New York, January 12, 2024] — Day Translations, a global leader in language services, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated publication, The Linguist Magazine, on January 12, 2024. This quarterly newsletter magazine aims to be a beacon of linguistic insight, covering a myriad of engaging topics in translation and interpreting.
Bringing Language to Life: The Linguist Magazine
The Linguist Magazine is not just a publication; it's a celebration of the rich tapestry of languages that connect us all. Each issue will delve into intriguing linguistic news, providing r...
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Global Translation Solutions (GTS) marks two decades of excellence in…
GTS is thrilled to mark its 20th anniversary as a market leader providing linguistic solutions to clients worldwide for Maltese and other languages.
This milestone is a testament to the company's commitment to excellence, integrity, client-focus, and innovation.
To mark this momentous occasion, apart from hosting the ELIA Focus on Executives conference in Malta, GTS will be hosting a series of events, including client appreciation gatherings, webinars on industry trends, an anniversary event and community outreach initiatives.
More details provided in their recent press release on our...
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GALA 2024 Speakers
GALA 2024 Speakers
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Addressing Translation Challenges of NGOs: The Potential Role of…
Society undergoes a continual evolution over time, shaped by various influential factors such as globalization, technological advancements, and changing migratory patterns in recent decades. This has underscored the growing significance of communication and information exchange in our ongoing adaptation to the evolving social landscape.
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Inclusive Language + Terminology SIG March 2024 Meeting - Ubisoft’s…
Monthly Agenda - Ubisoft’s Localization Deep Dive In D&I
Join us to hear from Ana Paredes how Ubisoft is approaching diversity and inclusion in their localization work.
About the Inclusive Language & Terminology SIG
This SIG explores developing linguistic considerations relating to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The group explores different themes, including implementing inclusive language initiatives, technical updates to terminology, and global linguistic developments. Meetings are not recorded.
GALA Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are member-only committees tha...
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Audiovisual Localization SIG March 2024 Meeting
Monthly Topic
Easy Language in Audiovisual:
What is Easy Language (and what is not!)
Some rules (grammar, meanings, and multimodality)
Intended users & beneficiaries
Easy language & the audiovisual
Use cases & information
Attendees are not required to attend the full meeting, feel free to join for however long your schedule allows.
About the Audiovisual Localization SIG
This SIG will work to demystify audiovisual localization, provide a forum for questions and concerns, and try to keep up with the ever-increasing rate of technological change. Meetings wi...
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Inclusive Language + Terminology SIG February 2024 Meeting
Are you still interested in increasing inclusive language but don't know where to start? If so, we've got something that's going to help. This month we'll be sharing our Inclusive Language SIG one pager, which gives essential tips for those considering inclusive language localization. We haven't finalised it yet because we would love your input before adding the graphics.
You can also view the infographic in advance on Basecamp.
About the Inclusive Language & Terminology SIG
This SIG explores developing linguistic considerations relating to Diversity, Equity, and Inclu...
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Audiovisual Localization SIG February 2024 Meeting
About the Audiovisual Localization SIG
This SIG will work to demystify audiovisual localization, provide a forum for questions and concerns, and try to keep up with the ever-increasing rate of technological change. Meetings will be a mix of service and technology based topics. Meetings are not recorded.
GALA Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are member-only committees that connect members on topics of mutual interest and make meaningful contributions to GALA’s knowledge base. Learn more about participating in SIGs.
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Event Calendar for the Localization Institute
As we step into the promising landscape of 2024, why not kickstart the new year by making a commitment to propel your career in the dynamic realm of localization? The Localization Institute is here to support you in achieving this...
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GALA 2024 Program
GALA 2024 Program
Navigating the Rise of AI: Dos and Don'ts, Myths and Truths for a New AI-Assisted Localization Industry
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GALA Call For Content - 2024
Every quarter, GALA publishes a Call for Content to invite translation, localization, and interpreting professionals to share their expertise by creating and contributing relevant content.
Submitted content should be original, informative, and engaging. It should address topics relevant to the industry. This can include localization and interpreting best practices, emerging trends and technological advancements, case studies, and industry insights.
You can write a blog post, an article, present a webinar, moderate a panel discussion, or do an interview with ...