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MTPE Training SIG - October Meeting [Guidelines for Setting a Basic Post-…
October Meeting Topic: Guidelines for Setting a Basic Post-Editing Workflow
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The Steps to Achieving Quality Webinar
We’d like to invite you to join us on October 26 for the second part of our Quality at Source webinar series on “The Steps to Achieving Quality”.
In part one of this webinar series, we delved into the high-level requirements of Quality at Source from the perspective of both the customer and the LSP, particularly when it comes to the planning and execution of content localization.
In part two, we’ll take a deep dive into the LSP side and find out why quality has again become a differentiator in the localization industry.
In addition, we’ll cover what the key ele...
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UNIVERSITAS LIA
With the rapid digital development, LIA Foundation changed the form of STBA LIA into LIA University (Universitas LIA) by providing D3 & S1 English study programs, S1 Japanese, S1 Information Systems, S1 Informatics, S1 Digital Business, and S1 Visual Communication Design.
Universitas LIA or formerly known as STBA LIA started teaching and learning activities on September 6, 1999. However, September 9, 1999 was set as the date of birth of STBA LIA which was marked by a public lecture by Drs. Taufik Ismail, a prominent poet in Indonesian literature....
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memoQ Life Sciences Round Table Series; Privacy, Security, and Data…
memoQ Life Sciences Round Table Series
Privacy, Security, and Data Protection in Life Sciences Localization
October 28, 2021 at 5 pm · (CEST)
The regulatory landscape for life sciences is rapidly evolving to keep pace with requirements for privacy, security, and data protection. At the same time, companies in all sectors of life sciences are under increasing pressure to get their products to market more quickly. These two (sometimes competing) dynamics create additional challenges in localization workflows.
The panelists in this round table discussion will share their experi...
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How Long Does It Take To Manage a Translation Project?
One would think that with the advancement of technology and the rise of analytics and insights, it would not be very difficult to calculate how long it takes to manage a translation project. But perhaps to your surprise, there is no formal research conducted on this topic.
However, for those who live and breathe translation automation like us, thinking and discussing this problem is essential to achieving greater business efficiency. In this blog post, we break up the most important factors that influence project creation and management.
Project Management: A Definition
Wh...
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The Boardroom Beat #5
The Boardroom Beat celebrates curiosity. The Monthly format is Q&A&Q:
• Question from a GALA member or staff
• Answer based on experience, case study, best practice, or innovation
• Question(s) back to push customized thinking
Questions: What should I do when my value of “fairness” is not honored by my company. (KPIs don’t measure what matters…..I must exit valuable staff for a RIF to make numbers look good for investors…..I get overlooked for promotions because office politics outweigh performance? More�...
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Mainz University - Department of General and Applied Linguistics / Translation…
The department of General and Applied Linguistics/ Translation Technology (ASTT), focuses on research and teaching in translational linguistics and on the technological developments in the field of translation and interpreting studies. As such, ASTT seeks to connect interdisciplinary applied linguistics with current developments in the language and translation industry. The department’s research projects are subsequently incorporated into the courses offered. The main focus of this research-oriented teaching is to engage in the progress and digitalization of the occupational field of transla...
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GALA Board Elections 2024-2025
Call for Candidates: GALA's Board of Directors, 2024-2025 Term
In an industry which is constantly evolving, targeted business intelligence and a strong professional network are critical. For over 20 years, GALA has helped members shift perspectives, explore new technologies, and create supportive peer communities.
If you believe in a future-oriented and human-focused approach to industry challenges and in an association’s power to mobilize people and organizations, then we encourage you to submit your candidacy for the GALA Board. There are three positions open this year.
Applicatio...
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Global Talk Netherlands B.V.
We are Global Talk, an organisation of 4000 interpreters and culture specialists. Together, we speak over 200 different languages. You will find us in hospitals, police stations, asylum centres, international businesses, and courtrooms. We operate in places where it is essential that people not only understand what is said, but also what is meant....
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MTPE Training SIG - September 2021 Meeting
September Meeting Topic: Post-Editing Effort and Quality Expectation in Correlation with Training
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Join Us in Celebrating the First Year of LocLife™!
One year of LocLife™ has already flashed by, and we’re excited to kick off another season of insightful, inspiring and community-centered events. LocLife™ Year 1: Looking Back, Moving Forward will take place on September 23rd to revisit key conversations and set the stage for future topics.
Host Javi Diaz will bring together previous panelists as well as a whole-new lineup of panelists from Canva, Tableau, OpenTable and Shopify. You won’t want to miss a fresh look at conversations from past events like “Millennials. Figuring Life Out Together,” “Is Ageism Getting Old?” and �...
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Acolad
Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1993, the group is present in 25 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, with over 2.500 employees supported by a network of +20.000 linguists around the world. ...
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Webinar: Top 5 Components of a Next Generation Translation Management System
A next-generation Translation Management System (TMS) is an essential element of an enterprise-level go-to-market strategy. What are must-have components of a TMS and how can they ensure seamless delivery of content into strategic markets? How can end-to-end automation, centralization of translation assets and focused application of NLP Artificial Intelligence drive global growth?
Join us on September 1 at 4 pm (CEST) to explore these questions with Alessandra Binazzi (Head of Global Localization, ASICS Digital), Dr. Rafał Jaworski (Linguistic AI Expert, XTM International) and Ror...
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MS in Translation and Interpreting Info Session
The fully-online MS in Translation & Interpreting at the NYU SPS Center for Applied Liberal Arts readies students for successful futures in the global language industry. Learn more at our next Online Information Session.
Register today and join us on September 20th at 7:00pm EST.
The session will introduce the MS in Translation & Interpreting curriculum, our outstanding faculty, the NYU SPS student experience, and career outlooks. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about the program and application process.
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WP Rivers & Associates
WP Rivers & Associates is a boutique lobbying firm, focused on representing the interests of the language industry to the US Government. ...
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The Boardroom Beat #4
The Boardroom Beat celebrates curiosity. The Monthly format is Q&A&Q:
Question from a GALA member or staff
Answer based on experience, case study, best practice, or innovation
Question(s) back to push customized thinking
At the GALA Connected 2021 KnowledgeFest and in Board Room Beat recent editions we collectively made remarkable strides on ignoring or refuting "Imposter Voices” that hold us back. What about the other extreme? Do we sometimes fail to hear the voices that will help us grow as leaders?
Question: Are 360 assessments an effective way to ide...
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A Look under the Hood: How We Handle Your Data from GALA Surveys
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Why MW·HUB Stands Out Against the Competition
Many video translation platforms may look cheaper to buy, but there are hidden costs that you need to aware of in reality. Here we compare the standout features of MW·HUB with other available competitor video translation platforms in the market. Features such as connecting Youtube channels, blurring out pre-existing burnt subtitles, SCORM compliant output and many more unique features stand out for MW.Hub making it the overall winner against the competition.
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Volunteer with GALA
Volunteer with GALA
Get involved. Make a difference. Be a volunteer.
Volunteering with GALA enables you to develop as a leader, build your professional network, and sharpen your collaboration skills. Simultaneously, it provides critical support to GALA in high-impact areas and extends the association’s resources.
Volunteer Opportunities
Start planning your involvement now! Learn about the volunteer positions goals and time commitments below. Please send any questions to [email protected].
GALA members may apply to volunteer during our twice annual Calls for Volun...
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RWS
RWS Holdings plc is the world’s leading provider of technology-enabled language, content management and intellectual property services. We help our customers to connect with and bring new ideas to people globally by communicating business critical content at scale and enabling the protection and realization of their innovations.
Our vision is to help organizations interact effectively with people anywhere in the world by solving their language, content and market access challenges through our collective global intelligence, deep expertise and smart technology.
Customers include 90 of the g...
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University of Manchester
The University of Manchester's MA in Translation and Interpreting Studies is one of the longest running postgraduate programmes in translation in the UK. It offers a wide range of specialisations, including technical and commercial translation, audiovisual translation, translation for international organisations, translation project management, literary translation, and interpreting for business and public services Students translate into or out of English and any other language and receive extensive training in the use of translation technologies. Manchester's Centre for Translation and Inter...
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The Boardroom Beat #3
The Boardroom Beat celebrates curiosity. The Monthly format is Q&A&Q:
• Question from a GALA member or staff
• Answer based on experience, case study, best practice, or innovation
• Question(s) back to push customized thinking
Question: Why did attendees connect so strongly with the Imposter Syndrome session at GALA Connected 2021?
Answer: Colleagues were reassured that they are not alone. The KnowledgeFest session normalized Imposter Syndrome. Candid small group discussions ensued.
Questions: How did it feel to re...
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PGLS
PGLS is a leading provider of Translation, Interpretation, and Language Training solutions in over 200 languages and regional varieties. Headquartered in the Washington D.C. area with team members spanning five continents, PGLS is a minority-owned company that provides unique, innovative and scalable solutions that advance the global missions of its partners. ...