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Internationalization: 5 Steps to Prepare a Game for Localization Public
Unlocalized text embedded in graphics, truncations, grammar issues… Are those relics of past mobile game localizations? Unfortunately, no. Even today, in Q3 2019, you may install a game on your smartphone that boasts of supporting more than 20 languages, and you are still not safe from localization fails. Internationalization and All That Jazz5 steps to […]
Podcast: Around-the-clock Innovation Public
In this episode of Globally Speaking, we chat with Ultan O’Broin, long-term IT Product Manager, about the staggering rate of change, how innovation is related to empathy and how to get started. Plus, learn what a crapplication is and why he wears three watches. Podcast: Around-the-clock InnovationFeaturing Ultan O’Broin, long-term IT Product Manager Today’s discussion […]
Data Services: Why They Are Not a Miracle Cure for LSP growth Public
USD 500 million in data services and machine intelligence work. This is what Appen, Lionbridge, Pactera, Welocalize, Alibaba LS, and other techy language service providers (LSPs) will likely generate in revenue this year. That’s close to 7 percent of revenue generated by the global Top-100 LSPs, and it’s on par with the volume they derive […]
NMT: The Hype Is Dead, Long Live the HypeExclusive for Nimdzi Partners
In a galaxy not too far away, neural machine translation (NMT) has been on everyone’s lips, lauded as the next best thing since… machine translation. While NMT has been around for a number of years now, you could argue the hype (and the expectations) surrounding it are as strong as ever. Or is it? We […]
Hot off the Press: What We Can Learn About Indian Language Preferences from Newspapers and Periodicals Public
Print media may be a dying industry, but that doesn’t mean that there is nothing to learn from it. In multilingual regions like India, the abundance of periodicals published in different languages can tell us a lot about how locals prefer to consume content. Based on this hypothesis, we have analyzed data from the Indian […]
Podcast: Unpacking the Complexities of Global Digital Marketing Public
In this episode of Globally Speaking, we chat with Ed Hartigan, Digital Marketing and Media Manager at RWS Moravia. Ed discusses some of the complexities around global digital marketing. He also talks about the top considerations for building a program, why creativity is key and how “just translation” usually doesn’t cut it. Podcast: Unpacking the Complexities […]
TAUS Global Content Conference in Salt Lake City – Conference Report Public
On June 27 and 28, global business leaders met in Salt Lake City, Utah, for this year’s TAUS Global Content Conference. The two-day event was preceded by the TAUS Industry Leaders Forum, happening earlier that week. Conference Report : TAUS Global Content Conference – Salt Lake CityToday’s conversations on trends, gaps, challenges, and solutions On […]
Artificial Intelligence: Localization, Winners, Losers, Heroes, Spectators, and You (Whitepaper)Exclusive for Nimdzi Partnes
Throughout history, the game changer for business has always been technology. Manufacturers replaced artisans, factories took over from manufacturers, automation and telemetry made most of the repetitive manual labor obsolete. From personal computers to the Internet and mobile commerce, in the past 30 years, the world has seen the emergence of the digital economy which […]
The 30-Million Word Gap: How Children Acquire Language and How It Affects Their Life Public
Retracing the steps to the source of language learning has to be one of the more fascinating pastimes for any language enthusiast. How do children acquire language? How does growing up in a bilingual family affect us? Does learning a language influence our success in adult life? We could go on. The 30-million word gapHow […]
LocWorld40 Portugal – Conference Report Public
Last week, Estoril in Portugal was the place to be for language industry professionals. While the neighboring town of Cascais was hosting the 28th annual Harley-Davidson meetup to the tune of motorcycles humming and Led Zeppelin braying through the loudspeakers (and yes, Nimdzi team members rocked out there too), all eyes were turned to the […]
Podcast: The Customization Conundrum Public
In this episode of Globally Speaking, we chat with Yan Yu, Daniel Chin, and Scott Schwalbach of Spartan Software about how no single translation management systems (TMS) will meet all the needs of a localization program, why API integration between tools isn’t enough and why custom development of TMS and content management systems (CMS) is crucial […]
The Feminization of conference interpreting Public
It is said that interpreting is the second oldest profession in the world. There are records of interpreters alongside pharaohs, kings, and conquerors. They even appear in the Bible and in Greek mythology. Despite its historical tradition, conference interpreting only became professionalized around the time of World War I. In these early days of the […]
Portugal – Investigating the Language Services MarketExclusive for Nimdzi Partners
Portugal’s language services market has never been researched in-depth before. This study provides transparency and structure to an otherwise fragmented and piecemeal market. The aim of the report is to guide industry professionals in the understanding of the language services businesses. PortugalInvestigating the language services market Introduction Portugal’s language services market has never been researched […]
Beyond Localization: Welocalize Acquires SearchStar Public
Today’s news in the industry is that Welocalize has acquired SearchStar –a firm specializing in digital media buying, analytics, and conversion, further increasing their already-impressive capabilities in the realm of digital marketing performance services. Combined with Welocalize’s recent acquisition of Adapt Worldwide, which enhanced Welocalize’s multilingual SEO offerings, this latest acquisition builds out Welocalize’s ability […]
11th MemoQfest – a Nimdzi Conference Report Public
On the last days of spring 2019, the annual conference organized by the creators of one of the major CAT tools on the market, memoQ, was held in Budapest, Hungary. It was the 11th memoQfest, a welcoming event featuring much technology expertise, extraordinary venues (such as the Museum of Ethnography and the National Museum of […]
Language Technology Atlas 2019 Free to preview
The Nimdzi Language Technology Atlas 2019 is out. The number of individual products mapped has increased from over 400 to over 500. Let’s have a look at what’s new and what has changed in language technology over the last year. Language technology atlas 2019Updating the only language technology map you need Welcome to the 2019 […]
Podcast: Managing Human Resources Across Cultures Public
In this episode of Globally Speaking, we chat with Michael Erisman, Chief People Officer at Pushpay, about his experience managing global teams and handling internal human resources. He discusses costly mistakes made born out of cultural misunderstandings, how to manage varying cultural norms across a global company, the “people implications” of your global business strategy, and […]
The European Competition Index Public
LSP sales in Europe have grown by 34 percent in the latest seven years tracked, while the number of companies with at least two employees has increased by 32.6 percent. On the surface, the signs are great for current providers: revenue has increased more than the competition. However, providers of different classes have benefitted unequally. […]
Vicarious Trauma in InterpretersExclusive for Nimdzi Partners
Vicarious trauma happens when we internalize someone else’s trauma and experience it as if it were our own. It mimics the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), even though the actual trauma happened to someone else. Vicarious Trauma in InterpretersPractical Implications of an Overlooked Issue Introduction Vicarious trauma happens when we internalize someone else’s trauma […]
A Weekend in the Life of a Localization Project Manager Public
Localization is a 24/7 business. You probably knew this already. Buyers have a budget to burn, stakeholders to please, and end users waiting. Translators must deal with it. Salespeople nervously fidget while waiting for a positive outcome. And project managers (PMs) need to make sure everything is clicking. Sometimes, weekends are a luxury. A Weekend […]
Podcast: How ASICS Is Running to Global Markets Public
In this episode of Globally Speaking, we chat with Alessandra Binazzi, the highly experienced Director of Localization at ASICS Digital, about how localization at ASICS enables people across the world to live better lives through sports and why working towards a common mission can help bridge company cultures. We also talk about the difficult transition […]
Stratus and InDemand Merge Public
On Friday, a new company was born from the merger of Stratus Video and InDemand Interpreting. Together, they are now the third largest interpreting company in the world, with a combined revenue of over USD 100 million, and possibly the leader in medical remote interpreting. Stratus and InDemand Mergeand Become the Third Largest Interpreting Group […]
ELIA ND Focus on Executives – Conference Report Public
In early May, the European Language Industry Association (ELIA) hosted over 70 localization professionals in Dubrovnik, Croatia for ELIA ND Focus on Executives. Six months after attending the ELIA Focus on Project Management event in Porto, Nimdzi Managing Director, Tucker Johnson, was again invited to facilitate one of the two workshop tracks at the Focus […]
Software Localization Vertical ReportExclusive for Nimdzi Partners
This report is the result of research conducted gathering data from multiple sources. Surveys and extensive interviews were held with buyer-side localization managers, vendor companies, and third-party industry observers and analysts to provide a comprehensive analysis in this report. For insights from the buyer side, we reached out to companies that are involved in different […]
ALC Annual Conference 2019 in Washington DC – Report Public
Mid-sized interpreting businesses are moving leaps and bounds in the United States, but they face regulatory threats and a rapid technological advance. These changes turned out to be the most important topic at the ALC 2019 Annual Conference. US interpreting boom […]
Should You Rely on Open Source Localization Tools? Public
There exists an assumption that if a translator doesn’t have a paid CAT tool license, he or she cannot be trusted as a professional. Who thinks that? Why, fellow translators. But can we really judge a professional by their toolkit or by the money they spend on special software licenses? More importantly, what are the […]
Podcast: the Localization Contrarian Public
In this episode of Globally Speaking, we chat with Luigi Muzii, the well-known localization contrarian, about how translation buyers and sellers will never understand each other, why we’re having trouble adopting blockchain, and why we struggle with innovation in our industry. There’s also a bit about ice cream. Podcast: the localization contrarian Today’s discussion In […]
The Sign Language Market – Gaps, Trends & Opportunities for Growth Public
The World Federation of the Deaf estimates that there are around 70 million deaf people in the world. The international deaf community uses approximately 300 different sign languages, and new ones are popping up all the time. The Sign Language MarketGaps, Trends, and Opportunities for Growth The World Federation of the Deaf estimates that there […]
MT: the Burning Questions on Every Buyer’s MindExclusive for Nimdzi Partners
Today, machines translate more in a day than all human translators on the planet combined translate in a year. As machine translation (MT) becomes more widespread, its uses expand too. You could argue MT has replaced human translators in some scenarios. On the other hand, it also created new ones. The old questions of cost, […]
Why English Shouldn’t Be the Sole Driver of Your Business Growth – the English Proficiency Index Public
You may be familiar with the English Proficiency Index (EPI). Published by Education First, the EPI is a yearly ranking of countries based on the English language skills of its denizens. At Nimdzi we cite it frequently – it is a good source of information (and inspiration for more in-depth country research too). For instance, […]
Podcast: Is it AI or is it PowerPoint? Public
In this episode of Globally Speaking, we talk about how we’re still in the hype curve of AI, what AI has to do with PowerPoint, the concept of selling an idea before the product is ready—and a little about manscaping, too. Podcast: Is it AI, or is it PowerPoint? Today’s discussion In this episode of […]
The Cost of Caring – Vicarious Trauma in Interpreters Public
You’re sitting in a courtroom at a war tribunal. You hear “I had to watch them being slaughtered,” “I can still hear them scream.” You’re standing at the hospital bed of someone who tried to kill himself. You hear, “My life is not worth living anymore, I just want it to be over.” […]
Continuous Localization Public
Rapidly developing markets of IT, video games, e-commerce, mobile applications, and others call for more flexibility in their processes. As more software teams transitioned to agile cycles, localization needed to “keep up.”, and a couple of years ago a trend of agile localization emerged. […]
Podcast: Maximizing the Impact of Localized Content Public
In this episode, we invited Daniel Sullivan of Tableau back to the podcast to talk about the components of a mature localization environment, how the buyer journey affects localization, how search behavior influences content choices and why KPIs don’t always determine quality. […]
TAUS Global Content Summit Conference Report Public
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 […]
Market Size for Translation and InterpretingExclusive for Nimdzi Partners
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 […]
Conference Report: GALA 2019 Munich Public
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 […]
Podcast: How Following the Herd Impacts Localization Public
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. […]
Indonesian Language Policy Public
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. […]
The Jalada Translation Project Public
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 […]
Podcast: What’s the latest with neural MT? Public
Join this week’s podcast as hosts, Renato Beninatto and Michael Stevens speak with John Tinsley of Iconic Translation Machines. Learn about how the team customizes neural machine translation engines for use across a wide variety of industries and use cases, including IT, Life Sciences and automotive fields. […]
Communicating with native speakers in their language – does this offend them? Public
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. […]
Podcast: Let’s talk internationalization Public
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. […]
Podcast: Lobbying for language in the halls of power Public
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 […]
The 2019 Nimdzi 100 – Language Services Industry Analysis Public
Find leading global language services providers to buy from, invest in, partner with or work for. The Nimdzi 100 features the largest companies in translation, interpreting, media localization, and any language-related business. Compiled from in-depth interviews, surveys, annual financial reports, and other sources, the list offers insights into the state of the language industry in […]
The continent of Africa – and the business of localization Public
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. […]
The language of hands: the future of motion-sensing technology Public
If we know anything, it’s that language evolves. Natural language evolves with culture, geopolitics, historical events, and contact with other languages. But the languages of human-computer interaction with radar picking up gestures will also evolve in their own right. […]
The Multimedia Localization MarketExclusive for Nimdzi Partners
Every day multimedia companies produce materials for the entertainment industry, commercials and advertising through storytelling, as well as television training and eLearning. Multimedia localization needs to immediately cast for, record, edit, mix, and publish these types of content so that they can be distributed worldwide. […]
Conference Report: 1st Africa International Translation Conference Public
The 1st Africa International Translation Conference was held at the Azure Hotel, in Nairobi, Kenya on February 8th and 9th. Nearly 100 language services professionals and students from 19 countries around the globe all gathered, shared resources, expertise, and offered collaboration. […]
Multimedia localization technology: Part TWO Public
More than 30 companies compete in the media localization tools arena. It’s quite an attractive market with the potential to still win giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime or Hulu, as well as their entire supplier network. […]
How to become a #l10n industry influencer on TwitterExclusive for Nimdzi Partners
Twitter provides a platform for bite-sized chunks of texts, well-suited for companies to quickly get their point across. Even more intriguing, nearly a quarter of Twitter users are between the ages of 30 and 50 years old, and almost 40 percent are between 18 and 29. […]
Multimedia localization technology: Part ONE Public
Driven by a massive surge in demand from Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and their counterparts around the world, software tools that automate subtitling and dubbing spring up everywhere. […]
Podcast: What does blockchain have to do with localization? Public
Blockchain is one of those things that everybody talks about, but we don’t really know all the things that are involved. We interviewed two very important, knowledgeable people about this topic. […]
Conference Report: Lenguas 2019 Mexico City Public
Lenguas is a biennial conference held in Mexico City hosted jointly by InterpretAmerica and The Italia Morayta Foundation to share knowledge and best practices amongst interpreting professionals from all backgrounds. Lenguas 2019 Mexico CityPost-conference report Lenguas is a biennial conference held in Mexico City hosted jointly by InterpretAmerica and The Italia Morayta Foundation to share […]
The evolution of Canadian languages: An analysis of interpreting certifications in CanadaExecutive Summary
Canada has had a long history with regard to its laws governing language access. This history continues to evolve and now includes standardization practices within the interpreting profession. […]
Localizing your social media campaigns Public
It’s 2019, so it’s of no surprise to anyone that social media should be considered when thinking about marketing and reaching your target audience. If you want to make sure that your business grows, social media is a great place to start. […]
Podcast: Educating the localizers of the future Public
In this episode of Globally Speaking, we hear from Max Troyer, Associate Professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey. We’ll hear about the necessary curriculum to educate future localization professionals, new skills that are required, where graduates end up working, typical career paths, and the reasons to consider expanding mentorship in the industry. […]
Localizing the language of gamers Public
As many good stories, this one starts with passion. As a child, Yulia Akhulkova couldn’t imagine life without video games. This passion continued, and today, in addition to working as Nimdzi’s data scientist, Yulia is also the head of localization at International Translation & Informatics Ltd. […]
Pack your bags! 2019 Language industry events you won’t want to miss! Public
Traveling to new places and meeting fascinating people is what the language services industry is all about. Where will you go next? Nimdzi Insights has prepared a list of top events for – or related to – the language services industry. Check it out and start packing! […]
Podcast: Wrangling your global content Public
In this episode of Globally Speaking, Scott Abel, AKA the Content Wrangler, talks about how content is the lifeblood of an organization. In fact, it’s a strategic advantage and an asset—but many organizations don’t treat it this way. Scott explains that businesses need to think differently about how they create, manage, translate and deliver content […]
Video Game LocalizationExecutive Summary
Game localization services is a USD 330 million market, but there is a far larger market for accompanying services such as testing and game audio localization. […]
University of Texas (Arlington) – a direct connection to language services Public
Keeping in line with our research in educational partnerships with LSPs, our final 2018 spotlight focuses on the University of Texas (Arlington) (UTA) and their partnerships with the language services sector. […]
Podcast: What’s in store for the translation industry in 2019? Public
In this episode of Globally Speaking, hosts Renato Beninatto and Michael Stevens share their industry insights for 2019. Listen as they discuss what they predict the language services industry will be talking about and what trends are on the horizon. […]
Nordic Translation Industry Forum Public
In November 2018, the annual Nordic Translation Industry Forum hosted over 140 language service industry professionals from over 25 countries in Oslo, Norway. Nimdzi’s Lead Interpreting Researcher, Rachael Ryan, spoke about the Virtual Interpreting Technology (VIT) landscape and attended almost all of the presentations. […]
Dawn of the abstraction layer Public
Whenever a class of services or technology becomes electronically available via an API, companies can aggregate and resell multiple brands of that offering. The reseller compares offers and helps to determine the best one. Individual brands become less relevant, and more abstract. […]
Podcast: How to understand and embrace AI Public
In this episode of Globally Speaking, hosts Renato Beninatto and Michael Stevens speak with Tripp Parker, a Technical Program Manager for Amazon in the Alexa Health and Wellness team. Tune in to learn about the pros, the cons, and the continued ethics issues surrounding the implementation of AI. […]
AKM Translations – a Russian leader in educational partnership Public
In light of the overwhelming engagement we received following our article on Education in Localization , we decided to place a spotlight on a unique partnership that has recently developed in Russia between AKM Translations and Northern (Arctic) Federal University (Arkhangelsk, Russia). […]
Language services in Finland (full report)Free to preview
Most Finnish LSPs build their businesses around local customers and government programs. However, over the last couple of decades, Finland changed its external trade significantly, and while it still sells a lot to Russia, the top trade partners are now Germany, the United States, Sweden, and the Netherlands. […]
Developments in writing-assistance technology Public
Investors and technologists want corporate copywriters to eventually drop plain MS Word and Google Docs, and begin working in more professional environments so that the art of writing will be backed up by science. Learn about the latest developments, investments, and key players in the writing-assistance technology space. […]
Podcast: Tracking Data to Prove ROI Public
In this episode of Globally Speaking, Joel Sahleen, a Globalization Architect at Domo, talks about driving localization for a major BI platform and how the right data can prove ROI. Learn how localization can be similar to the “chicken and egg” scenario and how a “wall of shame” can help resolve localization issues. […]
How can LSPs benefit with educational partnership? Public
Where do project managers go to find the most qualified localization experts in the language services field? Are they looking for hands-on experience or are they interested in those who are brand new but have earned a degree in localization? And just how worthwhile is it, for language services professionals to partner with institutions of […]
Limitations of interpreter certificationsExclusive for Nimdzi Partners
Some say that interpreting is the second oldest profession dating back to Ancient Egypt. In modern times, interpreting became used in a more established manner with the introduction of interpreting education programs – and with that, came the establishment of interpreting certifications. […]
Exploring linguistic fillers Public
Linguistic fillers are the utterances we use during speech that do not have a particular meaning. They are often perceived as not serving any purpose, and as a sign of distractedness, or nervousness. However, there are many reasons for using these seemingly useless phrases and utterances. […]
Podcast: Selling software in today’s localization landscape Public
In this episode of Globally Speaking, Bjoern Lux, Client Solutions Manager at XTM, shares his experience selling software in today’s localization landscape. Listen here to learn how he does it! Bjoern also talks about mistakes clients make when buying a TMS. […]
Machine Translation Masters One Trillion Words Public
According to Nimdzi estimates, the world is reaching a new milestone in machine translation – more than 1 trillion words a day. Machines translate in a single day more than all professional translators on the planet combined can do in a year. […]
Terminology management systems comparisonExecutive Summary
Terminology management is a vital step in any successful translation project. As a key asset of SEO and content management, terminology is also essential for data transfer and perception by the target audience. In fact, we all use terminology. Read the full report to learn why investing in management terminology just makes sense. […]
Future-proofing LSP Technology Public
At the TAUS Annual conference in Vancouver, Welocalize’s VP of software, Douglas Knoll, demonstrated a new production platform that can now be used for virtually any task. This opens up a critical technology discussion among LSPs regarding the ability to to expedite additional services – but this means bad news for TMS creators inside translation […]
Why the official language debate rages on Public
In some countries, there is only one official language. In others, there are several, and in a few, there is no official language at all – and this is what interests us. What impact does not having an official language have on a nation and its people? […]
TMS API Comparison Public
For the buyer, on-boarding a TMS means evaluating how detailed and robust the associated APIs are. For the API vendor, it’s important to ensure all functionalities can be operated via the API, and that the API is intuitive and developer-friendly. Check out Nimdzi’s first summary of what TMS users should look for in an API. […]
Localization PM Infographic Free to preview
The Nimdzi Localization Project Management infograph closely examines the types of localization project managers. We zero in on each type’s level of popularity, language skills, ambition, career advancement goals, and more. Take a look and see where you fit in or who would be the next best fit for your team! […]
The race for multilingual home automation Public
Smart homes are increasing in popularity around the globe. Today, around a quarter of North American homes operate with some type of home automation, and this percentage is expected to rise to well over 40 percent in the coming years. Each part of the world in fact, will see a sharp spike in smart home […]
Podcast: Proving the ROI of Localization Public
Measuring return on localization investment is tricky. Localization managers at companies large and small have struggled with this task. If you are one of these frustrated managers, you owe it to yourself to listen to this podcast and learn from how HubSpot approaches measuring the ROI of their international initiatives. Podcast: Proving the ROI of […]
Conference Report: ELIA ND Focus on Project Management Public
In September, the European Language Industry Association (ELIA) hosted nearly one hundred localization professionals in Porto, Portugal for ELIA ND Focus on Project Management. Nimdzi Managing Director, Tucker Johnson, delivered the keynote address and attended all of the available workshops. ELIA ND […]
Smart home technology – a rapidly-growing global marketExecutive Summary
The global smart home market could likely reach well over USD 115 billion by 2023 with an annual growth rate of more than 20 percent. As home automation popularity increases, language services will become an increasingly heated topic with Amazon, Google, and Apple remaining at center stage in the multilingual high stakes competition. […]
Dubbing and voice over market in Russia Public
With more and more translation companies moving into media localization to reap the benefits from the entertainment industry, we decided to look at the business side of Russian entertainment localization. […]
Podcast: Getting the most out of localization events and conferences Public
Battle-hardened conference veterans, Michael and Renato, are happy to share their tips on how to make the most of your conference experience. Download the podcast to listen or read the full transcript before boarding the plane for your next localization adventure. Podcast: Conference survival guideGetting the most out of localization conferences Today’s discussion Battle-hardened conference […]
5 Intriguing changes in the Russian language services market Public
2018 has been a game changer for the Russian language services market. This year’s Translation Forum Russia, held in Yekaterinburg, highlighted major shifts in the buyer and seller landscape, and in technology. […]
Top 7 fears that keep client-side globalization directors up at nightExclusive for Nimdzi Partners
Localization nightmaresTop 7 fears that keep globalization directors up at night Introduction – We wanted to find out what worries language services buyers the most, so we asked one basic question: What keeps you awake at night? We asked this question to over 100 buyers of localization services who work for any number of companies […]
Intercultural mediation in healthcare Public
With a wealth of knowledge and expertise, Dr. ET de V Souza offers 10 tips to healthcare practitioners, medical interpreters, and language services providers in order to strengthen language access and narrow the gap on miscommunication […]
Podcast: How do cultural codes affect business Public
Dr. Clotaire Rapaille, CEO of Archetype Discoveries, is an expert in how culture and context exert their influence on business behaviors and communication. In this episode, he talks with us about how variances in how we understand the meanings of words—such as perfection, mistakes, and quality—can deeply affect business, especially when multiple cultures are involved. […]
Healthcare check-up on ROIExclusive for Nimdzi Partners
“Qualified medical interpreters play a role in reducing health care costs… Patients with limited English proficiency who communicate through interpreters have a 1.5-day shorter length of stay in the hospital, on average, than patients who do not.” […]
Podcast: A peek inside the Canadian Translation Bureau Public
Stéphan Déry, CEO of the Canadian Translation Bureau, gives us insider insights into the birth of the department and how it handles massive volumes of French and English translation and interpretation. Topics include the history of the Bureau, the resources required, how they measure quality and the use of MT. Listen in to learn all […]
Do you know your ABC’s? The new independent contractor law in California Public
In April of this year, the California Supreme Court abandoned its longstanding common law test used to determine independent contractor (IC) status and instead, adopted the strict ABC test. Several states have also adopted the ABC test, but some states are more relaxed in their application, requiring that only the “A” or the “B” sections […]
TAUS – the quest for an ideal TM / MT configuration Public
By July 2018, the TAUS Quality Dashboard benchmarking database had exceeded 100 million words. It is still small in comparison with TMS databases, but it is slowly becoming a relevant aggregation of translation project metadata from which we can start drawing early conclusions. TAUS Big Data Gets BiggerThe quest for an ideal TM / MT […]
The Quarterly Business Review (QBR)Exclusive for Nimdzi Partners
For any business that relies on a healthy client base, creating and successfully managing quarterly business reports (QBRs) is critical to company success. Even though your clients have signed an annual contract, there is no guarantee they will renew at the end of the year, so take nothing for granted. Yes, they are your clients, […]
Podcast: How to Get Started in B2B Marketing Public
Michael is the founder of Burns360 and today he discusses his experience in strategic marketing and corporate communications. Renato and Michael Stevens have an interesting conversation about how these skills can be applied to international B2B companies, specifically in the language services industry. Podcast:B2B MarketingMicahel Burns discusses getting started in B2B Marketing Today’s discussion Michael is the […]
M&A conquest in France Public
It might be a hot summer in Paris, but mergers and acquisitions in the language space are even hotter. The French market has been transformed by finance-backed LSPs. What does it mean for different stakeholders in the language business? […]
The problem of platform abundance Public
The number of platforms that are available to us is a number that is growing everyday. On these platforms there are unlimited applications and features that we can use. This growth affects all aspects of our lives — both personal and professional. […]
Introduction to Virtual Interpreting Technology (VIT) Public
Nimdzi Insights is proud to announce the Virtual Interpreting Technology database. Virtual Interpreting Technology (VIT) – one of the fastest growing areas in the language industry today. As we can see from the Nimdzi “What language service buyers want” report, technology is high on the list of priorities of languages service buyers (LSBs). […]
VIT overview tool Public
Detailed view of all functionalities, connectors, and features of the top virtual interpreting technology systems on the market today. Never before has all this information been in one easy-to-compare format. Just what is the VIT Compare Tool? Have you ever wanted to easily compare all of the features of top VIT systems? Have you always […]