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How do companies find the human touch in a global ecosystem of increasingly prevalent language technology? How willing are clients to embrace innovative translation platforms? How do you combine human and translation technology to optimize the localization process and effectively deliver content internationally? These are some of the topics covered at the TAUS Global Content […]

7 April 2019

TAUS Global Content Summit Conference Report Public

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According to the Nimdzi 100 annual report, the language services industry will reach USD 53.6 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 70 billion by 2023. While conducting the research for the Nimdzi 100, we reached out to the national statistics bodies of 80 countries with the largest GDP. 39 offices responded with […]

2 April 2019

Market Size for Translation and InterpretingExclusive for Nimdzi Partners

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GALA is the Globalization and Localization Association’s annual conference. The global, non-profit trade association aims to support the language industry by creating communities, championing standards, sharing knowledge, and advancing technology. Conference Report: GALA 2019 […]

31 March 2019

Conference Report: GALA 2019 Munich Public

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In this episode of Globally Speaking, we talk about the phenomenon of social conformity or following the heard. Often, people don’t know why they are doing things the way they are, but by digging deeper, you can shake up your business and improve your processes. […]

27 March 2019

Podcast: How Following the Herd Impacts Localization Public

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Ever since the end of World War II and its bid to gain independence, Indonesia has been deliberate and thorough in its application of unified language policy. Many observers would agree it has been a success, especially considering the daunting task faced by the Indonesian state. […]

24 March 2019

Indonesian Language Policy Public

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78 – that is the current number of languages that the short story, “Ituĩka Rĩa Mũrũngarũ: Kana Kĩrĩa Gĩtũmaga Andũ Mathiĩ Marũngiĩ has been translated into and that number is increasing. As if this isn’t impressive enough, the Jalada Translation Project was envisioned and executed on an entirely voluntary basis. Sometimes it just isn’t about […]

17 March 2019

The Jalada Translation Project Public

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The very thought of someone refusing to speak their own native language to a non-native speaker seems counter-intuitive, and yet that’s exactly what happens on occasion – for instance, in Sweden. And, although this is very difficult to measure, there is enough evidence to stimulate discussion. […]

10 March 2019

Communicating with native speakers in their language – does this offend them? Public

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So, just what "is" internationalization? Where is the line drawn between internationalization and localization, and how do these pieces fit together? Sometimes, if people are not clear with the definitions of these terms, they just get everybody confused at the cocktail party. […]

8 March 2019

Podcast: Let’s talk internationalization Public

Language services industry Localization Podcast

Lobbying is one of those activities that can sometimes carry a negative connotation. However, we hear about the power of lobbying in making government change and in advancing the interests of certain categories of business. Tune in as hosts, Renato Beninatto and Michael Stevens interview a key player who promotes the language enterprise advocates on […]

6 March 2019

Podcast: Lobbying for language in the halls of power Public

Language services industry Localization Podcast

The number of Internet users in Africa will likely continue to increase in the coming years. By creating culturally-relevant and accessible content in languages that people understand is an opportunity staring you right in the face, and probably one you don’t want to ignore. […]

3 March 2019

The continent of Africa – and the business of localization Public

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