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Mitra Translations
MiTRa Translations Ltd. is a family-owned business with over 30 years of experience in the translation industry. We have grown to become one of the largest LSPs in Bulgaria with a wide range of services and a renowned partner to numerous clients and corporations worldwide. MiTRa offers comprehensive language solutions such as translation, document legalisation, machine translation post-editing, content localisation, desktop publishing, audiovisual (multimedia) translation, editing and proofreading, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, linguistic quality assurance, and more. Our premier p...
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GALA Top Content in 2023
At GALA we keep a close eye on our stats, especially when it comes to content. Stats yield insights into your information needs—and your passions in the field of language and localization. So, we’re happy to share with you our list of the most popular content contributed by GALA members in 2023.
GALA Content: What’s In It for You?
Why invest your time in reading GALA’s webinars, articles and blog posts, and checking out the webinars? Because they’re food for thought as you evolve your 2022 business strategy. Besides, catching up on content is a great way to prepare for GALA Val...
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Day Translations Launches Innovative Watch App for On-Demand Language…
December 2023 – Day Translations, a leading provider of language services, has just unveiled its cutting-edge watch app designed to streamline access to interpreting and translation services on demand. Available for both iOS and Android platforms, the Day Interpreting and Day Translations watch apps promise to revolutionize the way customers connect with language professionals.
The Day Interpreting watch app caters to users seeking on-demand interpreting services, coupled with the unique feature of session recording. With just a few taps on their smartwatches, customers can effortlessly l...
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GALA 2024 Visa Information
Visa Information
Whether you need a visa to enter Spain depends on your nationality. Please visit the Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores for more information.
Visa Invitation Letters
As the conference organizer, GALA can provide a letter of invitation to delegates who are registered for the conference. Invitation letters may take up to a week to process. GALA will only provide letters of invitation to individuals already registered for the conference.
We recognize that visa applications can be denied. GALA will waive cancellation fees for delegates who do no...
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DNNs for Kannada-English Machine Translation
When people think of India, it’s common to associate the country with linguistic diversity. In fact, apart from Sanskrit, there are 21 modern Indian languages. Among these are Gujarati, Hindi, Kashmiri, Malayalam, Nepali, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and others. Of course, one of these 21 languages is the lesser-known Kannada.
Spoken natively by around 47 million people, it is the second-oldest of the four Dravidian languages that is spoken mainly in Karnataka in southwestern India. It also has an extensive literary tradition with the oldest Kannada inscription being discovered...
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Flitto meets emerging AI startups representing the ASEAN region to discuss…
South Korea’s leading language data and translation company Flitto engages in a productive discussion on various business opportunities in the field of AI with three final winners of the 2023 ASEAN-Korea AI Youth FESTA, demonstrating its advanced language data building capabilities and AI-powered translation solutions
Seoul, Dec. 13, 2023: Flitto (CEO Simon Lee, KOSDAQ 300080), a leading language data and translation service provider, announced on the 14th that it had discussions on plans to collaborate on AI technology with three emerging AI startups representing the ASEAN ...
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GALA 2024 Networking & Social Events
GALA 2024 Networking & Social Events
Depending on whom you ask, you may hear that the social events are the highlight of GALA's signature translation and localization conference. We create a welcoming environment for newcomers and veterans alike. Meeting old friends and making new ones is one of the best parts of a GALA conference!
Admission to most social events is included with full GALA conference registration. Guest tickets for the Welcome Reception and GALA Dinner may be purchased for those not in the industry (family, spouse, etc.). Industry professionals who would like to atte...
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Alexander Ulichnowski Appointed as CEO of Argos Multilingual
San Francisco (CA), December 13, 2023 – Argos Multilingual, a leader in the global content solutions market, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Ulichnowski as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With his extensive experience in the language services industry, Ulichnowski is expected to drive the company's growth and further enhance its position among the top 25 providers globally.
Ulichnowski has been a prominent figure in the language industry since 2001, holding various key positions in production and client services. Most recently, he served as the Chief Operating O...
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Language Technology in Africa: Where Do We Stand?
This July we interviewed GALA Champion Johan Botha (Director of Folio Online) to discuss the challenges and the misconceptions of the localization market in Africa.
Technology in Africa is experiencing significant growth and transformation. Several African countries are fostering vibrant tech ecosystems, with numerous startups springing up across the continent. Tech hubs and incubators in cities such as Lagos, Nigeria; Nairobi, Kenya; and Cape Town, South Africa are contributing to innovation and entrepreneurship.
In September 2023, TIME published its list of the 100 most inf...
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Report from the GALA Town Hall on AI in 2023
The GALA community gathered at the beginning of December to reflect on “the year of AI,” to discuss how it actually impacted the global language industry, and to look ahead to what 2024 may have in store. The discussion was moderated by GALA board member Dave Ruane who was joined by Britta Aagaard and Jose Palomares (also GALA board members) who represented the supplier and enterprise perspectives, respectively.
GALA Members can access the Town Hall recording here (make sure to log in).
Part 1: What We Learned in 2023
It’s fair to say that AI was not the life-changin...
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GALA Issues RFP for Subtitling Services
For the first time in its nearly 22 year history, GALA plans to subtitle its webinar and conference recordings. GALA has issued a request for proposals (RFP) which will be open until mid-January.
GALA is seeking proposals from GALA-member companies providing audiovisual localization services. The RFP specifies services for English subtitles, but the association will consider other services as well, including transcription, live captioning, and subtitling in other languages.
GALA's global audience has a high degree of English proficiency, yet some members have indicated they would appreci...
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Announcing the 2024 GALA Board of Directors
GALA is honored to announce the results of the Board Elections 2024-2025 term. The GALA Board of Directors is comprised of volunteer members who are elected by the GALA membership to serve for two-year terms. Their mandate is to set the association's strategic direction.
We had ten highly qualified candidates representing GALA's diverse community running for three open positions. After a record voter turnout of 232 votes submitted, we are delighted to welcome the following three candidates to the Board:
Britta Aagard, Chief Business Officer, Semantix [elected for second term]
J...
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We Published Our New Website: HeliCo Global
We're thrilled to announce our new website HeliCo Global, where we're putting the spotlight on our exceptional interpretation services! As a team who have witnessed the evolution of our offerings firsthand, we are excited to introduce a digital area that embodies our dedication to seamless communication across languages.
In today's interconnected world, getting effective interpreting services is crucial, and our new website has been meticulously designed to reflect this belief. With an emphasis on our interpretation services, we're paving the way for individuals and businesses to connect ef...
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GALA Town Hall: Reflecting on the Breakout Year in the Field of AI
Though AI has been a focus of research since the 1950s, it's fair to say that 2023 was a breakout year for AI, at least in the mass media. Generative AI, in particular, enjoyed significant coverage in headlines and ChatGPT is now a household name across much of the world.
Large language models may have just entered the general public's consciousness, but the language industry has always been ahead of the curve, accustomed to rapid technological change and welcoming to advances that improve speed and quality, including AI. But even the language industry felt a shift in 2023. ...
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Win & Winnow Among the Winners of the Modern Work Award 2023
Win & Winnow proudly announces its recognition as a Modern Work Performer at the prestigious Modern Work Award 2023. The company has been acknowledged for its exceptional commitment to modern work initiatives, embodying purpose-driven principles that have transformed the way teams collaborate.
The Modern Work Award recognizes and fosters practices that bring value to the development of a better working environment. It celebrates companies where modern work initiatives are seamlessly integrated into the fabric of their organizational culture. It serves as a global platform that...
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Boardroom Beat #26 - Stop Being Nice
The CEO of a top digital strategy firm emphasized this call to action to his team in a vision session for 2024; “Balance kindness with more accountability!” This article’s call to contemplation suggests that by distinguishing between “nice” and “kind” accountability and kindness may symbiotically co-exist. Without compromising business results kindness may show up in;
Performance Management,
Authentic Communication,
Culture.
"Nice" and "Kind" Are Not Synonyms
Nice: The state of being polite and agreeable that meets expectations as ...
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Eriksen Translations Founder & CEO Vigdis Eriksen Named to 2023 Brooklyn…
Brooklyn, NY – December 5, 2023 – Eriksen Translations is pleased to announce that Founder & CEO Vigdis Eriksen has been named to the Schneps Media 2023 Brooklyn Power List. The award, presented at a gala on December 5 at El Caribe Country Club, celebrates Brooklyn's most influential figures, underscoring their commitment, impact, and influence in the community.
A Trailblazer in Language Services
Vigdis Eriksen has been a pioneering force in the language services industry since establishing her company, Eriksen Translations Inc., in 1986. Under her visionary leadership, Eriksen T...
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GALA Business Performance Barometer Survey Results 2023
GALA polled the language industry in a comprehensive survey on business performance indicators. We asked more than 50 questions on topics ranging from technology to how you measure success. Until now, LSCs and Clients have had to spend hundreds of dollars or more to get answers to these questions, but for GALA members these results are free.
Take a look at the survey and see how your organization fits in or stands out. For example, you could compare:
The number and type of contractors you employ
Performance indicators you track
Percentage of work hours spent on internal and e...
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Thank you to GALA's 2023 volunteers
A sincere thank you to GALA's volunteers for their contributions throughout 2023! GALA's volunteers make a direct impact on our community by collaborating closely with staff to create valuable experiences for their fellow members.
Volunteers share their time and expertise, helping guide GALA's strategy, plan our beloved annual conference, form communities based around special interests, and develop new member programs. They are a huge part of what makes GALA a unique and welcoming space and we are so lucky to work with such wonderful, talented, and dedicated individ...
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Exploring the Rich Diversity of Japanese Dialects
A predominantly homogenous nation, it may come as a surprise that the land of the rising sun contains multiple different Japanese dialects. The country consists of around 6,000 islands and it’s capital city Tokyo is home to over 35 million people.
This makes it not only one of the most amalgamated melting pots of people that come from various regions in Japan, calling it home. It’s also the largest city in the world. Considering that there is so much diversity within Japan then, it certainly makes sense that there are multiple Japanese dialects.
To find out more about...
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The Birth of the Language Flow Architect
In this session, we will explore how Generative AI works in practice in BWX in order to create a seamless exchange of knowledge and contexts between the translator and our Generative Language Engine. We will show how the Translation Memory and Glossary dissolve into dynamic entities that allow the translator to become a Language Flow Architect. We will also explore how our Translation Smells feature enables next-level error detection mechanisms that make room for greater creativity and peace of mind.
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· Translators
· QA managers
· Localization managers
· Project Mana...