Taking this opportunity to wish ALL our readers a very Happy Chinese New Year. Today is the first of January on the Lunar Calendar.
You can look up which animal is associated with your birth year here (60 year cycle matched up to the Western calendar for the years 1924 – 2043).
I’m off to join in the Year of the Rat celebrations in Dublin.
The team at PTW are game localization experts, offering end-to-end audio production, translation and localization quality assurance services from an extensive global studio footprint.
PTW’s 25 years’ history in the games industry has allowed us to build a client-centric organization, providing a boutique service that is tightly integrated across key regions.
We’re a global team of passionate, hard-working, ambitious gamers, whose goal is always to make every gamers experience as perfect as possible.
The PTW family of brands includes SIDE, an award-winning creative services provider, and Entalize, the leading video game localization outsourcer in Japan.
Translation | Audio Recording | Localization Testing | Development. Languages: 40+.
PTW Los Angeles, CA, United States
+1 781-434-6000
sales@ptw.com
www.ptw.com
Nimdzi Insights is an international market research and consulting company. Nimdzi advises on language services, localization programs, business operations and mergers and acquisitions. Nimdzi is committed to providing opportunities for continuous professional development and resources for business professionals worldwide.
Nimdzi Insights Seattle, WA, United States
+1 206 823 3177
info@nimdzi.com
www.nimdzi.com
Outstanding localization requires world-class experience. Rheinschrift gives your business a native voice in the German-speaking world. We offer more than 26 years’ experience providing translations and localizations for software and hardware manufacturers as well as for the sectors of business, technology, legal matters, and medicine/medical
applications. Our ISO 17100- and ISO 18587-certified services also range from glossaries, post-editing, project management, and desktop publishing services to many other related services. Rely on Rheinschrift to deliver the most competent translations and meet your deadline, whatever it takes.
Languages: German <> major European languages
Rheinschrift Language Services Cologne, Germany
+49 (0)221-80-19-28-0
contact@rheinschrift.de
www.rheinschrift.de
Translation Commons is a nonprofit US pub-lic charity powered by translators. We are a volunteer-based online community aiming to help our language community thrive and bridge all the sectors within our industry. We facilitate cross-functional collaboration among the diverse sectors and stakeholders within the language in-dustry and instigate transparency, trust and free knowledge. Our mission is to offer free access to tools and all other available resources, to fa-cilitate community-driven projects, to empower linguists and to share educational and language assets.
Translation Commons Las Vegas, NV USA
(310) 405-4991
krista@translationcommons.org
www.translationcommons.org
XTM International develops and sells XTM Cloud, an enterprise SaaS translation management system with an integrated computer aided translation tool. XTM’s mission is to help enterprises reach global markets more efficiently by automating and man-aging all aspects of the localization process. XTM Cloud employs AI to deliver advanced automation, has a well-developed REST API and out-of-the-box connectors for content management systems and machine translation systems. XTM’s flexible and automated workflow streamlines complex localization processes and supply chains while providing project managers with an up-to-date view of the project status. XTM Cloud is designed to be scalable, flexible and agile, with industry open standards at its core. Visit www.xtm.cloud for more.
XTM International Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
+ 44 1753 480 479
sales@xtm.cloud
www.xtm.cloud
ADAPT Localization Services offers premium language services for clients in the medical, life sciences, and technology sectors. Certified under ISO 13485 and ISO 17100, the company is headquartered in Germany and maintains offices in Sweden, Spain, and Denmark.
ADAPT offers the full range of services from translation, software localization, and terminology work through graphics and pre-print tasks to dubbing and subtitling of training courses and company presentations. With more than 20 years of experience in fields like in vitro diagnostics, medical devices, optics, or automation technology, ADAPT is the partner of choice for many leading manufacturers particularly when it comes to complying with regulatory language requirements in Europe and worldwide. Languages: All the world’s business languages
Adapt Germany, Bonn, NRW
+49 228 982260
adapt@adapt-localization.com
www.adapt-localization.com
Smartling helps companies automate, manage, and professionally translate content across all devices and platforms to deliver omni-channel brand experiences that facilitate global growth. Languages: Over 100 Languages.
Smartling New York, United States
hi@smartling.com
www.smartling.com
Alliant Insurance Services is a National leader in insurance, risk management, and consulting. Since 1925, our clients have had profound confidence in us to deliver in all market climates. Today, this promise lives on through the dynamic confluences of people, ideas, and solutions, which have defined the Alliant name. The member-exclusive, ATA-endorsed Professional Liability Insurance Program protects translators and interpreters against claims-related errors, omissions, and/or negligence arising from their professional services. This comprehensive solution commonly known as errors and omissions liability insurance (E&O) covers defense costs and settlements and provides a valuable layer of additional coverage for translators and interpreters.
Alliant Chantilly, Virginia, United States
855-663-2282
ata-questions@alliant.com
www.alliant.com
Ryszard Jarża Translations, established in 2000, is a provider of Polish translation, localization and testing services, primarily for life sciences, IT, auto-motive, refrigeration and other technology sectors. Most of our work is produced in-house by a team of Polish linguists and subject matter experts who offer a unique combination of technical compe-tences and creativity required in marketing transla-tion projects. We work directly with localization departments of large multinational clients and with multilanguage service providers. With focus on one target language only (Polish) and very strong in-house capabilities, we achieve highest levels of quality and efficiency. Our quality management system is certified to ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and ISO 17100.
Languages: Polish
Ryszard Jarża Translations, Wrocław, Dolnośląskie, Poland
+48 601 228 332
info@jarza.pl
www.jarza.pl
The Joint National Committee for Languages and the National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS) represent the interests of over 140 member organizations, associations and companies in virtually all aspects of the language enterprise — education PreK-20, research, training, assessment, translation, interpreting and
localization — to the US government. The mission of JNCL-NCLIS is to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to learn English and at least one other language.
Joint National Committee for Languages – National Council for Languages and International Studies Garrett Park, MD USA
+1 (202) 580 8684
info@languagepolicy.org
www.languagepolicy.org
SeproTec is a Multilingual Service Provider ranked among the Top 30 Language Service Companies in the world. With more than 25 years of experi-ence in providing high-quality, cost-effective solu-tions in translation and interpretation, SeproTec distinguishes itself by utilizing the most advanced technology and translation management technol-ogy, specifically designed to maximize customer satisfaction. SeproTec is proud to have achieved certifications for Translation Services Manage-ment System, Quality Control, and Environ-mental Management (UNE-EN ISO 17100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001). SeproTec has more than 480 employees and 13,500 freelancers collaborators within Dedicated Account Teams that provide 24/7 coverage for our clients’ multi-lingual needs wherever in the world they may be.
Languages: over 120 languages.
SeproTec Multilingual Solutions Las Rozas de Ma-drid, Spain
+34 91 204 87 00
sales@seprotec.com
www.seprotec.com
Acolad is the global leader in content and language solutions. Its mission is to support companies in every industry to scale across markets and enable growth through cutting-edge technology and localization expertise. Established in 1993, the group is present in 25 countries across Europe, North America and Asia, with over 2.500 employees supported by a network of +20.000 linguists around the world. Languages: all
Acolad 11 rue Lazare Hoche, 92 100, Boulogne-Billancourt, France
hello@acolad.com
www.acolad.com
Multiple Platforms
FlowFit-TMS is a web-based translation management system developed by Consoltec to optimize the management of translation-related projects and reduce administrative costs. Consoltec relied on its adaptation services to offer a flexible software with fully customizable web portals for clients, providers, and project managers to give them an accurate overview of their teams’ workload, and allow them to manage their clients and internal/external resources effectively. FlowFit integrates well with CAT tools (memoQ, RWS, Terminotix) and machine translation systems(Systran, Intento and Alexa Translations) to provide users with a complete solution. Visit our website to start your free trial!
Consoltec Montreal, Québec, Canada
+1 (514) 312 2485
info@consoltec.ca
www.consoltec.ca
Bolingo Consult is a female-led LSP that makes localization for African Languages a seamless process. We have experience in navigating the complexities in localization for African languages. Our services range from translation, interpretation and media localization to creating data for low-resource languages. With our certification in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015) and Information Security Management Systems (ISO/IEC 27001:2013), we strive to follow processes and procedures in delivering quality services to our clients whilst ensuring confidentiality and data protection. We’re on a mission to unlock confidence in African languages!
+1 (514) 312 2485
Bolingo Consult Accra, Ghana
info@bolingoconsult.com
www.bolingoconsult.com
Phrase is a cloud-based localization solution that enables organisations of all sizes to open the door to global business through advanced automation and a broad variety of integrations. The Phrase localization Suite is equipped with the leading translation management system, a specialised platform for software and digital products, and it supports 500+ languages, 50+ file types, 30+ machine translation engines, and 50+ integrations. The enterprise-grade suite enables users to drive growth with a connected ecosystem of tools. Organisations like Uber, Shopify, Volkswagen, and thousands of others trust in Phrase and accelerate their global growth by giving people the content they need, in the language they speak. To start your free 14-day trial, visit www.phrase.com. Languages: All
Phrase Prague, Czech Republic
+420 (221) 490 441
info@phrase.com
www.phrase.com
Multiple platforms
BLEND (getblend.com) is a global localization company brought to you by the makers of One Hour Translation — the legacy LSP founded in 2008.
As an end-to-end, technology-based, multi-market enabler, BLEND empowers global brands to establish a native presence in fundamentally different markets worldwide.
Our strength lies in the power of our AI-driven technology stack, the diversity of our team, and the strength of our global community of linguists. With a multitude of ethnicities and global locations, we’re dedicated to helping global companies weave their brands successfully into local markets. BLEND is a privately held company with offices in Tel Aviv, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Kyiv, and Bucharest. Languages: 120+
BLEND 11 Ha’achim Mislavita st. Tel Aviv 7401022 Israel
sales@getblend.com
www.getblend.com
memoQ is a leading collaborative translation environment and TMS delivering premium solutions to the translation industry since 2004. memoQ is dedicated to delivering innovation through diverse developments that help hundreds of thousands of freelance translators, translation companies, and enterprises worldwide.
Having both simplicity and effective translation processes in mind, memoQ combines ease of use, collaboration, interoperability, and leverage in a single tool. Discover a new world with memoQ, and let our team help optimize your translation processes and make your business more successful. memoQ’s quality & information security management system is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 27000. Languages: 250+
Budapest, Hungary
+3619555840
sales@memoq.com
www.memoq.com
Professional translation services made easy. Crafted by expert humans, powered by technology, efficiently delivered. We have delivered 1.2 million translations in 150 languages to 134,091 clients in 40 macro-domains since 1999, powering the globalization strategy of the most demanding clients. We work hard to make translation services more effective, by enhancing our production processes with great technologies and talented people. A perfect example is T-Rank™, the system that instantly matches your content with the most qualified translator for the job. We offer a wide range of linguistic services that cover all your future needs: Google Ads translation, software localization, subtitling, and APIs to integrate human translation. We open up language to everyone.
Languages: 150 languages and 40 areas of expertise.
Translated Rome, Italy
+390690254001
info@translated.com
www.translated.com
iDISC, established in 1987, is an ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified language and software company based in Barcelona with branches and teams in Mexico, Brazil, USA, Argentina, Bolivia, and Guatemala. We have dedicated teams for web content, software localization, and translation of technical, business, automotive, biomedical, and marketing documents. Our software development engineers and translation teams provide high-quality and on-time production solutions that are cost-efficient, flexible, and scalable.
Languages: Spanish (all variants), Portuguese (all variants), Catalan, Basque, Galician, Valencian, K’iche’, Quechua, Aymara, Guarani.
iDISC Information Technologies, S.L. Barcelona, Spain
34-93-778-73-00
info@idisc.com
www.idisc.com
GlobalWay, located in Korea, has been providing incomparable professional localization services to partners all around the globe since 2003. As an industry-leading localization company and ISO 9001, 17100, 18587 certified, we are here to offer language solutions including translation, voiceover, subtitling, DTP, and testing services.
Our highly qualified and experienced in-house linguists, engineers, and project managers will add value to your business.
GlobalWay and its long-term global partners are ready to support you on the road to success. Are you looking for a reliable localization partner?
Our doors are wide open for you. Should you need more information, please feel free to contact us. Languages: 50+ more languages including Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, German, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian.
GlobalWay Co., Ltd. Seoul, South Korea
+82-2-3453-4924
sales@globalway.co.kr
www.globalway.co.kr
Founded in 1992, birotranslations specializes in life science, legal, technical, IT, and automotive translations into all East European languages (Albanian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, Estonian, Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Ukrainian). We have a long-term partnership with the world’s top 100 MLVs and many end-clients all around the globe. With our experienced project managers, extensive network of expert linguists and usage of the latest CAT tool technology, your projects will be delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest standards of quality. For more information, please contact Mr. Matic Berginc (details below).
Languages: Eastern European languages
birotranslations Ljubljana, Slovenia
+386 590 43 557
projects@birotranslations.com
www.birotranslations.com
Memsource is a leading cloud-based translation management system that enables global companies, translation agencies, and translators to collaborate in one secure, online location. Internationally recognized for providing an easy-to-use, yet powerful CAT tool combined with a TMS, Memsource processes two billion words per month from over 200,000 users around the world. Manage your translation projects in real-time in an intelligent platform that accepts over 50 file types and offers REST API, out-of-the-box CMS connectors, and powerful workflow automation to save time and money. Join localization professionals from around the world who rely on Memsource to streamline their translation process. To start your free 30-day trial, visit
www.memsource.com.
Languages: All
Memsource Prague, Czech Republic
+420 221 490 441
info@memsource.com
www.memsource.com
Multiple Platforms
FlowFit-TMS is a web-based translation management system developed by Consoltec to optimize the management of translation-related projects and reduce administrative costs. Consoltec relied on its adaptation services to offer a flexible software with fully customizable web portals for clients, providers, and project managers to give them an accurate overview of their teams’ workload, and allow them to manage their clients and internal/external resources effectively. FlowFit integrates well with CAT tools (memoQ, RWS, Terminotix) and machine translation systems(Systran, Intento and Alexa Translations) to provide users with a complete solution. Visit our website to start your free trial!
Consoltec Montreal, Québec, Canada
(+1) 514 312-2485
info@consoltec.ca
www.consoltec.ca
InText is a company with offices in Ukraine and Estonia providing multilingual localization and desktop publishing services. We have 20 years of experience in the language industry and 300+ clients worldwide. InText has 36 languages available for your localization needs. Our linguists work with a wide variety of subject areas. While our team of 10 in-house and 40+ freelance DTP specialists provides desktop publishing projects and work with all languages in different software tools. Benefit from ordering all-in-one multilingual solutions for your localization tasks.
Languages: 36
InText Translation Solutions OÜ, Tallin, Kesklinna linnaosa,
Estonia
202-580-8684
crm@intext.com
www.intext.com
We have been helping some of the world’s most iconic brands to optimize their global commercial potential since 1997. Vistatec is one of the world’s most innovative, progressive, and successful localization solutions providers. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with offices in Mountain View, California, USA. Think Global.
Languages: All
Europe: Dublin, Ireland, 353-1-416 -8000
North America: Mountain View, CA USA
408-898-2364
info@vistatec.com
www.vistatec.com
RWS Holdings plc is the world’s leading provider of technology-enabled language, content management, and intellectual property services. We help our customers to connect with and bring new ideas to people globally by communicating business critical content at scale and enabling the protection and realization of their innovations.
Our vision is to help organizations interact effectively with people anywhere in the world by solving their language, content, and market-access challenges through our collective global intelligence, deep expertise, and smart technology.
RWS Holdings plc, Chalfont St. Peter, UK
+44 (0) 1753 480 200
rws@rws.com
www.rws.com
CLEAR Global is a US-based nonprofit comprising Translators without Borders, CLEAR Tech, and CLEAR Insights. With our research and partnership programs, AI-based language technology solutions, and a community of over 80,000 linguists, CLEAR Global is helping people get vital information and be heard, whatever language they speak.
CLEAR Global Garden City, Idaho, USA
+44 (0) 1753 480 200
info@clearglobal.org
www.clearglobal.org
Founded in 1983, ORCO celebrates this year its 35th anniversary. Over the years, ORCO has built a reputation for excellence and gained the trust of leading companies, such as Oracle, IBM, and Carrier for the localization of their products. Our core business activities include technical, medical, legal, financial, marketing, and other translations, software and multimedia localization, as well as localization consulting. We cover most European languages, and our client list includes long-term collaborations with international corporations, government institutions, banks, private enterprises, NGOs, and the European Union. ORCO is certified according to ISO 17100 and ISO 9001 quality standards.
Languages: Greek and European languages
ORCO S.A. Athens, Greece
+30-210-723-6001
info@orco.gr
www.orco.gr
Argos Multilingual provides global language solutions. With over 30 years of experience, we serve clients in the high-tech, life sciences, human resources, and financial industries. We make it easy for businesses to grow globally and connect with expert talent anywhere in the world. With production centers in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, we follow a strategy of building robust programs for continuous translation and localization. You can expect a long-term and transparent partnership, backed by innovative solutions around technology, AI & data, creative content, and quality assurance.
Languages: 150+ languages
Argos Multilingual. Mogilska 100, 31-546, Krakow, Poland
82-2-3465-8532
info@argosmultilingual.com
www.argosmultilingual.com
E4NET is a total localization solutions provider specializing in Asian localization covering all major Asian languages and other regional tiers. We have 25+ years of successful experience delivering a variety of major projects for global customers, such as IBM, SAP, Oracle, LG Electronics, Epic Games, Panasonic, and more. E4NET specializes in IT and life science but covers other industries such as patents, travel, fashion, games, finances, government, and automobiles. In addition, we are continuously developing and applying innovative, leading-edge technology such as MT and associated customer services throughout our process to maximize production/service efficiency.
ISO 17100, ISO 18587, ISO 9001, and ISO 27001 certified. Languages: 70+
E4NET Co., Ltd. Seoul, South Korea
82-2-3465-8532
loc-mkt@e4net.net
www.e4net.net
Crestec is a world-class language service provider. CSA Research ranks Crestec as a global top 5 LSP in the technology sector and global top 6 in the manufacturing sector. Headquartered in Japan with a network of over 18 sites in the US, Europe, and Asia, we offer a one-stop comprehensive solution for global communications from marketing content creation and technical writing to localization, printing, and studio/shooting production.
Languages: Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish
Crestec USA Long Beach, CA , USA
612-986-3108
aki.ito@crestecusa.com
https://crestecusa.com
Crestec Europe Amsterdam, Netherlands
+31 205854640
sales@crestec.nl
https://crestec.eu
LocWorld conferences are dedicated to the language and localization industries. Our constituents are the people responsible for communicating across the boundaries of language and culture in the global marketplace. International product and marketing managers participate in LocWorld from all sectors and all geographies to meet language service and technology providers and to network with their peers. Hands-on practitioners come to share their knowledge and experience, and to learn from others. See our website for details on upcoming and past conferences.
Localization World, Ltd. Sandpoint, ID USA
info@locworld.com
https://locworld.com
The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) is a global, nonprofit trade association for the language industry. As a membership
organization, we support our member companies and the language sector by creating communities, championing standards, sharing knowledge, and advancing technology.
Globalization and Localization Association Seattle, WA USA
+1-206-494-4686
info@gala-global.org
www.gala-global.org
Multiple Platforms
STAR is a leader in information management, localization, internationalization, and globalization services and solutions such as GRIPS (Global Real Time Information Processing Solution), PRISMA (Smart Content Services), STAR CLM (Corporate Language Management) including Transit (Translation & Localization), TermStar/WebTerm (Terminology Management), STAR MT (Machine Translation), CLM WebEdit (Web-based Translation & Review), and MindReader (Authoring Assistance). With more than 50 offices in 30 countries and a global network of prequalified freelance translators, STAR provides a unique combination of information management tools, and services required to manage all phases of the product information life cycle. Languages: All
+41-52-742-9200
STAR AG (STAR Group headquarters) Ramsen, Switzerland
info@star-group.net
www.star-group.net
STAR Group America, LLC Lyndhurst, OH USA
216-691-7827
lyndhurst@star-group.net
Elia is the European not-for-profit association of language service companies with a mission to accelerate our members’ business success. We do this by creating events and initiatives that anticipate and serve our members’ needs in building strong, sustainable companies, thereby strengthening the wider industry. Elia was founded in 2005 and has since established itself as the leading trade association for the language services industry in Europe.
Elia Brussels, Belgium
info@elia-association.org
http://elia-association.org
