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Project Manager Career PathsThe skills and experience needed for successful PMs Introduction -  Looking to improve your company’s recruiting and hiring processes? Eagerly looking for your next project management career move? If so, this is the ideal insight report for you. Using sophisticated machine learning algorithms, we: Performed a statistical analysis of over 1,000 project […]

Using sophisticated machine learning algorithms, we performed a statistical analysis of over 1,000 project manager profiles who are currently working in the localization field on both the client and vendor side, analyzed 245 separate criteria related to each of these 1,000 project managers, analyzed dozens of variables to find statistically significant correlations that drive success […]

Travel and tourism equates to big bucks – we are talking about trillions of US dollars to the global economy. With these kinds of stakes, it is no wonder that more and more businesses catering to the travel and tourism industry are investing heavily in localization.                    […]

In light of recent events in the current political climate and how the United States is choosing to treat immigrant families arriving at the border, perhaps this July 4th Americans should not only focus on their nation’s values but on how the current president’s words affect the reality of those who arrive at America's metaphorical shores.  […]

This is the first part of our webinar series on soft skills for project managers.

Pick up where we left off in Part One of this two-part podcast. We talk to Mark Polizzotti, author of "Sympathy for the Traitor". Join us for the first segment in a two-part series focusing on the special challenges of translating artistic works.                              […]

In January 2018 Unbabel closed a USD 23-million "Series B" funding round from M12, formerly Microsoft Ventures. This brought their total investment to USD 31.2 million, making Unbabel the 3rd most funded tech startup ever in the language space. The team vowed to disrupt the industry and become “the world’s language layer."        […]

Is a literary translator a servant of the artist, or is literary translation an art in and of itself? Join us for the first segment in a two-part series focusing on the special challenges of translating artistic works.                                      […]

Interpreting opportunities in retailHow interpreting services can impact the retail industry [printfriendly] Introduction -  When you think of an interpreter, you might think of professionals who work for governmental or international organizations like the United Nations. Medical and court interpreters might even come to mind. While there are many growth opportunities for interpreting companies in […]

Interpreting services have been grossly underrepresented in the retail industry. Traditionally, interpreting has only been used in retail to manage and resolve legal disputes, accounts receivable, or collection issues. In this report, we look at how interpreting services can not only benefit consumers but can also increase return on investment (ROI).          […]