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Acclaro Group Announces Appointment of Russell Haworth as CEO
Effective November 1st, the appointment follows the merger with Jonckers. A seasoned CEO with a successful track record of growing businesses across different sectors, Russell will scale Acclaro through product innovation and strategic M&A.
Global Terminology Leader Kaleidoscope Opens US Branch
As the number one terminology provider in the Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) region, the company's expansion into North America was inevitable. Its recent acquisition of the Greatcontent platform further solidifies its position as a full-cycle content powerhouse.
Creative Europe to Support Projects to Boost Literary Translation in 2025
Creative Europe is set to support around 40 projects with a budget of €5 million for the translation, publication, distribution, and promotion of European literary works of fiction. Applications are open until 11 February 2025.
Boostlingo Releases New eBook to Navigate AI Interpreting Decisions
This resource offers a clear framework for businesses and public service professionals to make informed decisions about when to use AI-powered interpreting tools. It incorporates insights from Katharine Allen, a founding member of the SAFE-AI in Interpreting Task Force.
XL8 Updates EventCAT Subscription Packages for Delivering Multilingual Translations in Real Time
With three core products — EventCAT OnlineMeeting, EventCAT Conference, and EventCAT LiveSubs — this new suite transforms how global organizations communicate, enabling simultaneous multilingual interaction.
ZOO Digital Publishes White Paper on AI
The white paper finds that AI is already making strides in the localization of premium entertainment content. Its greatest value lies in supporting traditional practices, as opposed to displacement of jobs as is often feared.
Gladia Secures $16M to Expand Multilingual AI Transcription Technology
The startup has developed a multilingual real-time transcription engine that supports over 100 languages. The new funding supports Gladia’s research and development efforts to expand its offerings, including developing LLMs and RAG capabilities.
Canada’s Supreme Court Faces Criticism for Refusing to Translate Pre-1970 Rulings
Some legal scholars and language rights advocates argue that the court is neglecting its responsibilities under the country's Official Languages Act, while the court cites resource constraints and the rulings' perceived lack of relevance.
Argos Multilingual Launches Argos SmartSuite
Argos SmartSuite represents a significant leap forward in the company's data services, integrating previously standalone tools to address the complex challenges posed by clients looking to improve their LLMs.
Propio Adds to Its Service Offering With Acquisition of Three Companies
Propio acquires Akorbi, ASL Services, and United Language Group, enhancing its multilingual solutions across various industries and strengthening its position as a global language service provider.
New Managing Director for Aglatech14, the Italian LSP Specializing in Patent Translations
Following the recent passing of CEO and founder Giacomo Grassi, who led the company for 10 years since its acquisition, the leadership has passed to Anna Puleo. She was appointed in April as the company's Managing Director.
BP25 Translation Conference in Kraków: Call for papers
Submit your papers by 27 October and share your expertise with international freelancers. The event will cover AI, productivity, pricing, and more. Learn actionable insights for freelance success.
MachineTranslation.com by Tomedes Introduces AI Translation Assistant for Customized Translations
The assistant allows users to personalize translations by answering AI-generated questions. This feature enhances translation accuracy and clarity, offering user-driven customization.
Lithuania Mandates Language Proficiency for Foreign Workers by 2026
Earlier this month, Lithuania passed a law intended to ensure that the national language remains prominent in daily interactions, particularly in sectors where foreign workers have become more common.
Smartling Launches LanguageAI™ Platform Availability in AWS Marketplace
AWS customers will now have access to Smartling's advanced AI-powered translation tools directly within AWS Marketplace. The Smartling platform provides AWS customers with the ability to streamline the purchase and management of translation solutions within their AWS Marketplace account.
Wondercraft’s New “Director Mode” Puts Expressive AI Voices in the Spotlight
This latest release turns Wondercraft's audio editing platform into a virtual recording studio, allowing users to direct AI voice characters with precision and nuance. Brands can create complex emotional narratives using cutting-edge AI technology, pushing creative possibilities further.
LIS Solutions and Maya Bridge Launch Indigenous Language Glossary
The Indigenous Gateway Project is a work of language conservation and continuity that serves as a living resource for language workers and laypeople alike. The glossary covers eight high-demand Mayan languages, aiding refugee resettlement efforts.
Introducing Travod AI: AI-Powered Localization With a Human Touch
The feature leverages the power of AI while using the necessary level of human revision — ensuring that translations are not only accurate, but also culturally relevant and tailored to specific needs.
Milestones in the Language Industry: A Chronological Journey
The language industry has seen many changes over the past decades, from the rise of translation management systems and neural machine translation to large language models. As the language industry continues to evolve, AI-driven innovations will lead the charge.
LiftValue Translations & Consulting Hosts Live Event: “Navigating Ethics in Educational Interpreting”
Carola Lehmacher-Richez from AAITE discusses ethical challenges faced by educational interpreters and translators, providing real-world examples and sharing actionable tips to support students, families, and educators in making informed decisions. Tune in on Thursday, October 10th.
Pangeanic’s Deep Adaptive AI Technology Revolutionizes Translation for BYD AUTO JAPAN
This collaboration will implement Pangeanic's Deep Adaptive AI Translation technology to optimize the multilingual content production process at BYD AUTO JAPAN's Yokohama office, with a primary focus on automotive-related content translation between Chinese and Japanese.
memoQ Acquires Globalese
With this acquisition, memoQ expands its enterprise translation management solution to include cloud-based and on-premises training and deployment of machine translation.
Blackbird Announces Deep Integration With Remote
With companies using Remote to reduce the administrative work that comes with managing contractors, this integration further saves time and reduces manual errors by connecting Remote with 130 technologies.
India Grants Classical Language Status to Five More Languages
The Union Cabinet of India has conferred classical language status to Marathi, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit, and Assamese. This decision recognizes the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of these languages.