Building Your Network: Tips From Freelance Translator Naoko Orito
This month, we're featuring Naoko Orito, a freelance translator who began her career in corporate communications. She shares how her career has evolved and how she views the opportunities of the coming decade.
The Transformative Influence of Mentorship in Localization
In the ever-evolving landscape of localization, where cultural nuances and global perspectives intertwine, mentorship offers mutual empowerment.
Shifting Foundations: Business Development Insights From Tilde’s Didzis Klavins
This month, we're featuring Didzis Klavins, Head of Sales and Business Development at Tilde. Here, he explains his path to the language industry and why he thinks the importance of localization will continue to grow in the next decade.
Translator and Tester Simone Toccacieli Predicts an AI Revolution in Gaming
This month, we're featuring Simone Toccacieli, whose background in video game quality assurance gives him a unique perspective on the translation industry. Here, he shares how technology has changed his job for the better.
Embracing New Directions: Axelle Sæunn Detaille’s Journey to Icelandic Translation
This month, we're featuring Axelle Sæunn Detaille, a translator and project manager specializing in Icelandic. Here, she discusses her career in Iceland, as well as her thoughts on the future of the translation business.
Indigenous Language Hub Faces Funding Crisis: The Vital Need for Urban Language Revitalization
The Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) in Canada grapples with the sudden loss of crucial funding for its Urban Indigenous Language Hub.
Way With Words CEO Adam Kossowski on the Seismic Event Reshaping the Business Terrain
The language industry moves quickly, and Adam Kossowski, as CEO of Way With Words, works just as fast to stay abreast of the developments.
Global Language Community Honors Life of Hans Fenstermacher
The professional language community this week mourned the passing of one of its luminaries: Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) co-founder Hans Fenstermacher.
New Year, New Conference Schedule — Planning your 2024 professional development
Plenty of language industry conferences in 2024 promise outstanding knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities. Start your year off right by penciling in some of the most exciting upcoming events.