Boaty McBoatface: Man versus Machine at Localization World
Yes, the whole Boaty McBoatface thing has now entered the language space too.
Parsey McParseface, part of Google's SyntaxNet, an open-source neural network framework implemented in TensorFlow...
Global Branding and those “Minority” Languages: Business Benefits
Superb article in the UK's Guardian newspaper about the business benefits of branding using what are often snottily referred to as "minority" languages: Basque, Cornish, Irish, Welsh,...
European language providers predict further growth for €20 billion sector
Guest post from the Association of Translation Companies. We were excited to see this news on how the industry is growing, even in places...
Wearabletech: Gucci Translate Anyone?
This innovation from IconSpeak caught my eye recently, though not the attention of my credit card.
It's a t-shirt printed with icons that enables global...
Why the language service industry provides better opportunities for entrepreneurial women than other professional services
Guest post by Isabella Moore, Former President, British Chamber of Commerce
Happy International Women’s Day! This year, there has already been significant debate around the...
Third Localization Unconference Canada. Now a Tradition!
Oleksandr Pysaryuk (@alexpysaryuk) reports:
It was the third time we held the Localization Unconference in Toronto. And our Canadian edition was again absolute fun and...
Localization Immaturity Model: Are We There Yet?
The reality of the "gig economy". Incessant talk about "Millennials". Language startups and their hoody culture.
Is there no end to being made feel "old"...
The Art of Global Brand Localization: Ain’t No McJob*
The McDonalds McMór (mór means big or great in Gaeilge ) burger's introduction in Ireland has fallen foul of the local Food Safety Authority. It just wasn't artisan enough for...
How does the future look and how do we feel about it? The emotions and technology of the language industry
A guest post from Roberto Silva, Technology Solutions Manager, Conversis
At the beginning of a new year, many people take a look at the past and...