MAGAZINE
#200 – February
Anniversary Issue
A collage of magazine covers from the past 35 years are framed by the number ‘200’ in celebration of this special anniversary issue.
Read on!
POSTEDITING
hirty-five years ago, in 1987, the first product catalogue for the language industry was stapled into existence in Sandpoint, Idaho, the United States. Meanwhile, 4,699 miles (or 7,563 kilometers) away in Goes, the Netherlands, my mother brought me into existence, without the use of staples. We have a lot in common, this magazine and I — most of all our curiosity around language, technology, and culture.
How better to honor this magazine’s legacy than to include several popular topics. We bring you some stellar content from many new contributors on interpreting, life sciences, linguistics, and technology, as well as two feature articles and a column. The discussion around human parity and MT continues and we take a closer look at the Nimdzi influencers watchlist.
Our feature article is an oral history of MultiLingual by its three publishers. We had a lot of fun looking through archives and conducting the interviews. My predecessors served as publisher for 13 and 20 years, respectively, and I will do everything I can to match their long-lived success and dedication to this publication.
Sustainable change takes a longer time to realize, and you may notice this issue again offers more design upgrades and new layout features. We’ve also done away with the focus section — today’s world is not well-suited to hold on to great content until they fit into a specific focus. This should make each issue more interesting to our growing audiences and enable us to cover the timeliest topics every issue. In the coming year we will be sending passionate collaborators into the world to cover the topics that are driving debate in our industry.
We’ve received several emails about recent articles and ideas published in MultiLingual and would like to open our pages to your opinions. Please let us know your thought by sending a letter to the editor for a chance to be included in this magazine. Email us at editor@multilingual.com. 
ANNIVERSARY
35 Years, 200 Issues
By Marjolein Groot Nibbelink and Cameron Rasmusson
It’s June, 1987, and a small brick office in Sandpoint, Idaho, reverberates with the monotonous “ca-choong” of staples being driven through 29 sheets of heavy paper. Pushing down on the industrial stapler is Seth Thomas Schneider, founder of MultiLingual Computing. Thirty-five years later, there are two hard copies left of the first issue, slowly turning beige and brittle in another brick office in Sandpoint, a stone’s throw from where they were created.
Schneider began publishing a list of products that support “foreign” languages after getting back from China in 1987, where he’d been researching the market for the Macintosh.
LIFE SCIENCES
Fast adverse-event reporting turnarounds mean a translation challenge
By Kathleen O’Brien
Workloads in pharmacovigilance (PV) are soaring, and with new medicines constantly entering the global market, the need to track adverse events (AE) from drugs is more critical than ever. Regulators’ demands are unrelenting, and reports must be filed within a strict 24- hour window. This also poses a translation challenge because notifications of adverse effects come in from a wide variety of sources and languages. The mounting workload and tight turnaround times are creating all kinds of risks for companies, including failing to meet the reporting deadline and increased compliance costs.
The story behind Meducation:
By Elena Langdon
Pivotal moments in one’s personal life don’t often lead to improved outcomes for millions of people, but in the story below, that’s just what happened. The spark was connected to a close family member and stemmed from a common immigrant experience. It also considered language and culture from the get-go. The result was increased meaningful language access for millions of patients in the United States, with a side of technology and a lot of innovation.
FEATURE
The Era of Localization Influencers is Here:
By Stefan Huyghe
People buy from people. Although word-of-mouth marketing has been around since the beginning of time, it is only with the advent of social media platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram that it truly gained the proper reach to have an impact globally. It now accounts for $6 trillion of annual consumer spending and is estimated to account for 13% of consumer sales. That is a lot of talking power.
The question facing marketers now is: Have you taken adequate steps towards connecting with your customers and leveraging word of mouth? It’s no wonder the localization world is turning more and more to influencer marketing as well.
COLUMNS
This Indivisible Republic of Letters
By Tim Brookes
Early in my carving work on the Endangered Alphabets, I felt more and more strongly that I was carving into the very heart of the tree, as if I were not inserting writing but finding it, revealing it.
Eventually I found myself imagining a creation myth. I saw a deity — Athena, perhaps, or Saraswati, some god or goddess of wisdom — taking a chosen human, well-intentioned and brave but a bit dim, into a sacred grove. She points a finger at the nearest tree and draws it downwards, splitting the tree in half. In the heart of the tree are curious marks, incomprehensible but somehow patterned, intentional.
INTERPRETING
Now You See Them — Behind the Scenes with Sign Language Interpreters
By Danielle Meder
In January 2021, the White House announced that all press briefings would have an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. Just four months prior, in August 2020, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) sued then-President Trump for not providing accessibility during all COVID-19 press briefings. The suit was successful. In October 2020, ASL interpreters were at all COVID-19 press briefings held at the White House.
LINGUISTIC
The Perils of Linguistic Relativity
By Ben Chai
The idea of linguistic relativity fascinates me. Hollywood seemed to like it too, given the somewhat hyperbolic take on the hypothesis in Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival (2016). As a natively bilingual Mandarin and English speaker who grew up in Texas, I’m curious about the idea that my language faculties may influence my own cognition. Does the language I think in have an influence on my behavior?
TECHNOLOGY
The Unending Quest for Human Parity MT
By Kirti Vashee
The subject of “translation quality” has always been a challenging communication issue for the translation industry. It is particularly difficult to explain this in a straightforward way to an industry outsider or a customer whose primary focus is building business momentum in international markets, and who is not familiar with localization industry translation-quality-speak.
Since every LSP claims to deliver the “best quality” or “high quality” translations, it is difficult for customers to tell the difference in this aspect from one service provider to another. The quality claim between vendors, thus, essentially cancels out.
WHITE PAPER
KantanStream – A Self-Regulated Solution that Unleashes The Power of The Crowd
In today’s fast-paced world, we strive for ways to innovate, improve, and create efficiencies. The translation industry is no different. We can all agree that machine translation has changed the way we as an industry and our customers see translation. But we are yet to see any impact from crowd sourcing technologies. We all understand that using a crowd for translation or editing is essentially work done by the mob. Where the effort that is needed to vet and QA the crowd and move a task forward can often remove the value, time, and effort balance when compared to other approaches.
BUYER’S GUIDE
European Language Industry Association (Elia)
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
Globalization and Localization Association
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
LocWorld
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
STAR Group
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
Number 1 LSP that you should know
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
Terra Localizations
Multiple platforms
Terra Localizations is a highly specialized women-owned localization company that helps video game developers and publishers reach international markets by providing high-quality localization services. Just like you, we care about the gamers’ experience, regardless of their language, because we are gamers ourselves! Terra offers a dedicated 24-hour localization service, so that you can meet that deadline and turn your audience into raving fans, everywhere. Headquartered in the USA with offices in Argentina, Spain, and China.
Terra Localizations Madison, WI United States
3473208879
https://terralocalizations.com/
info@terralocalizations.com
Total Solutions for Your Business
E4NET is a total localization solutions provider including translation, DTP, AI Data Creation, and specialized in Asian localization covering all major Asian and regional tier 3 languages. We have 25+ years of successful localization production experience with major projects for IBM, Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, HP, LG Electronics, Panasonic, and more. E4NET is now providing patent translation services to the Korea Institute of Patent Information and translating life science projects including clinical protocols and reports. We are continuously developing and applying innovative technologies such as machine translation and associated customer services throughout our production process to maximize production/service efficiency. ISO 17100:2015, ISO 18587:2017, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001 certified. Languages: 70+
E4NET Co., Ltd. Seoul, South Korea
82-2-3465-8532
loc-mkt@e4net.net
www.e4net.net
Unrivaled Expertise
Since 1992, the main supplier for IBM.
Since 2001, the main supplier for SAP.
ISiS Korea has rebranded I’M Translation. Visit us to learn more; www.imtranslation.com. ISiS Korea, Inc. is the one and only localization part-ner of IBM and SAP in Korea. If your company requires world-class localization services, ISiS Korea is your best choice. We have built an outstanding reputation in localization services for global companies, such as IBM, SAP, SAMSUNG, Apple, Dell EMC, Amazon, Starbucks, Salesforce, Olympus and more, as a trusted partner based on our customer-oriented services and strict quality control. Customer satisfaction is our core value. We have every solution you need ready for you to request. Just visit us to find out what’s possible at www.isiskorea.com. Languages: All
ISISKOREA Inc. Seoul, South Korea
82-2-3787-0111
lion@isiskorea.com
www.isiskorea.com
Mobico — by Saltlux
Mobico is the new brand name of Saltlux’s technical communication services and is also the name of the predecessor company to Saltlux, established in 1979 as Korea’s first TC business. What started as a small enterprise concentrating on creating Korean manuals and East Asian language translations evolved into a one-stop service provider for all your needs in the world of business today, including multilingual translation, localization, DTP, TW, and MTPE. The relentless pursuit of progress and perfection results in the use of state-of-the-art technology and processes, which in turn lead to superior translation quality with shorter turn-around times and therefore to greater customer satisfaction. Languages: More than 70 languages.
Saltlux, Inc. Seoul, South Korea
+82-2-2193-1725
sales@mobico.com
www.mobico.com/en
ORCO S.A. Localization Services
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
RWS Holdings plc
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
Vistatec
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
Translation Commons
Translation Commons is a nonprofit US public 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 industry and instigate transparency, trust and free knowledge. Our mission is to offer free access to tools and all other available resources, to facilitate 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
Joint National Committee for Languages
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,
202-580-8684
info@languagepolicy.org
http://languagepolicy.org
Consoltec
Multiple Platforms
Consoltec offers FlowFit-TMS, a web-based translation management system that helps you simplify and optimize your projects, while reducing your administrative costs. FlowFit can also be used for many other project types. FlowFit provides fully customizable web portals for clients, providers, and project management. Get an accurate overview of your teams’ workload in real time and select the best available providers. Manage your clients, contacts, and internal/external providers effectively with the new CRM features. Use Timesheet to track the time spent on projects and tasks. Connect seamlessly to your favorite CAT tools (memoQ, SDL Studio,
LogiTerm), and get comprehensive reports that provide enhanced insight on production, productivity, costs, and translation memory efficiency.
Consoltec Montreal, Québec, Canada
(+1) 514 312-2485
info@consoltec.ca
www.consoltec.ca
Localize
Localize offers a full-featured, cloud-based content and translation management system that features advanced translation workflows, allowing content managers and translators to propose, review, and publish translations with ease. For companies without in-house translators, we provide access to high-quality, on-demand translations through our network of professional translators. Our easy to install plugin fits neatly into your existing technology stack. The technology powering the Localize Platform was built from the ground up to minimize the need for engineers in the localization process. This reduces costs by enabling nontechnical personnel to manage the localization workflow. Getting started is easy. Start your free trial today!
Languages: All Localize Kingston, NY, USA
(415) 651-7030
sales@localizejs.com
https://localizejs.com
Memsource
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
Plunet Business Manager
Multiple Platforms
Plunet develops and markets the business and workflow management software Plunet BusinessManager — one of the world’s leading management solutions for the translation and localization industry. Plunet BusinessManager provides a high degree of automation and flexibility for professional language service providers and translation departments. Using a web-based platform, Plunet integrates translation software, financial accounting and quality management systems. Various functions and extensions of Plunet BusinessManager can be adapted to individual needs within a configurable system. Basic functions include quote, order and invoice management, comprehensive financial reports, flexible job and workflow management as well as deadline, document and customer relationship management.
Plunet GmbH Berlin, Germany
+49 (0)30-322-971-340
info@plunet.com
www.plunet.com
birotranslations
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
GlobalWay Co., Ltd.
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
The Next Generation of Translation Agencies
Gobetween LSP is a female-led company of PMs and linguists specialized in providing English into Spanish localization and translation services of excellent quality and value. We rethink and recreate industry best-practices based on more than one decade of experience in effective communication, quality indicators, and project planning. At gobetween LSP, we help clients and linguists succeed, we believe in teamwork, we focus on human relationships in an increasingly automated world, and we mediate across cultures to ensure communication and understanding.
Our clients benefit from our competitive rates and from the assistance provided throughout the entire project cycle.
Don’t wait for the future to find your next translation partner. The future is us.
Languages: English<>Spanish (all flavors)
Gobetween LSP Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
+1 347 946 3834
info@gobetweenlsp.com
www.gobetweenlsp.com
iDISC Information Technologies
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
Medical Translations Only
MediLingua is one of the few medical translation specialists in Europe. We only do medical. We provide all European languages and the major languages of Asia and Africa, as well as translation-related services to manu-facturers of devices, instruments, in vitro diagnostics and software; pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies; medical publishers; national and international medical organizations; and other customers in the medical sector. Projects include the translation of documentation for medical devices, surgical instruments, hospital equipment and medical software; medical information for patients, medical students and physicians; scientific articles; press releases; product launches; clinical trial documentation; medical news; and articles from medical journals.
Languages: 45, including all EU languages
MediLingua Medical Translations BV Leiden, Netherlands
+31-71-5680862
info@medilingua.com
www.medilingua.com
Translations into Polish
Ryszard Jarża Translations, established in 2000, is a provider of Polish translation, localization and testing services, primarily for life sciences, IT, automotive, 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 competences and creativity required in marketing translation 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
Translated.
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
memoQ
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
BLEND— End-to-end Localization Services
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
Nimdzi
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
Remote
Remote empowers companies of all sizes to pay and manage full-time and contract workers around the world. We take care of international payroll, benefits, taxes, stock options, and compliance in dozens of countries. No matter where your team lives and works, our best-in-class global employment solutions provide the best experience for your workers. Our ironclad intellectual property protections and industry-leading security guarantee give you peace of mind across the globe. Best of all, Remote never charges percentages or fees: one low flat rate helps you control your budget so you can focus on growing your business.
Remote San Francisco, CA United States
ap@remote.com
www.remote.com
Rheinschrift Language Services
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
Protecting Translators and
Interpreters Worldwide
Red T is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization advocating for the protection of translators and interpreters in high-risk settings.
Red T New York, NY USA
+1-212-675-0451
contact@red-t.org
www.red-t.org
XTM International
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
Lionbridge
Lionbridge partners with brands to break barriers and build bridges all over the world. For 25 years, we have helped companies connect with their global customers and employees by delivering translation and localization solutions in 350+ languages. Through our world-class platform, we orchestrate a network of passionate experts across the globe who partner with brands to create culturally rich experiences. Relentless in our love of linguistics, we use the best of human and machine intelligence to forge understanding that resonates with our customers’ customers. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Lionbridge maintains solution centers in 26 countries. Languages: 350+.
Lionbridge Waltham, MA, United States
+1 781-434-6000
marketing@lionbridge.com
www.lionbridge.com
PTW – Bringing your story to the world
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
Reach Global Users in Their Native Language
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
ADAPT Localization Services
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
Boostlingo | Interpretation Technology
Boostlingo is an interpretation software and technology company based in Austin, Texas. We are focused on defining the next generation of interpretation technology solutions.
Our software is available on any device, customizable for your language service company’s needs, and compliant across all common regulatory and security requirements.
The Boostlingo software platform includes features like: white label mobile apps for your customers to get connected with interpreters, OPI and VRI delivery systems, multi-tenant administration and configuration controls, internet- and phone-based routing systems, onsite interpretation scheduling tools and analytics, and appointment geo-tracking services.
Get started on your growth journey today at boostlingo.com/multilingual.
Languages: 300 languages supported
Boostlingo Austin, Texas, United States
+1-347-934-9440
marketing@boostlingo.com
www.boostlingo.com
Alliant
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
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