International Mother Language Day 2024
How can technology benefit language diversity? A quick look at the ways new technologies like AI and machine learning can open up access to knowledge in more languages. When we celebrate International Mother Language Day, we celebrate the huge diversity of the world’s (roughly) 7,000 languages. Every one of these languages is important and offers […]
Localizing for China: 3 important considerations
Entering the Chinese market is a tempting prospect, but overcoming the language and cultural differences will require in-depth research and a mindful strategy. Over 1.1 billion people speak Mandarin or Standard Chinese as it’s also known, the majority of them as a first language. That’s a very big chunk of the world’s total population and […]
Language and translation in 2024
5 predictions for the World of Languages this Year It isn’t overstating things to say that without communication across languages, the world would be a very different place. Translators are one of the engines behind successful global collaboration and they play a significant role in helping us create the inter-connected, multicultural and exciting world we […]
Words of the Year
What are they for 2023 and why do they matter? The standout word Has anyone ever told you you’ve got great rizz? Or have you ever rizzed someone up? You may well have experienced the power of ‘rizz’ in abundance but it’s unlikely that you would have used this word to describe it. Before now […]
Taking stock of the language industry in 2023
What have been the overriding trends and how has generative AI shaped the year? The LLM era Much like many sectors around the world, 2023 has seen the language industry reacting to the emergence of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Llama and PaLM and finding out about how this new technology can add […]
The power of specialized translation in a global world
Global trade is inextricably linked to communication exchange and without the translation of all relevant material, commerce between nations would be almost impossible. In fact, translation is a significant cog in the complex mechanism of globalization. Trade is multilingual Let’s take a couple of minutes to think about the close ties between globalization and communication. […]
There’s no room for error when it comes to legal translation
Access to a legal interpreter or legal translation services aren’t things we think about until we really need them. It won’t be until you’re in life-altering situations – immigrating to a new country or falling foul of the law in a country whose language you don’t speak – that you will fully realize the importance […]
The role of content in global growth
How localizing your content can help your company increase its customer base and its bottom line. Content is a broad term that refers to all the material – textual, visual, audio and otherwise – that is made to support a company or brand and its products or services. It is often used in the context […]
Do sustainability reports have to be translated?
Obligation to provide information on sustainability aspects and new rules for companies with more than 250 employees Starting in 2024, stricter reporting standards will be introduced for companies in the areas of the environment, corporate governance and working conditions. In Germany, this will affect around 15,000 companies and in Austria, the number of companies that […]
We translate your technical documentation. In any format. Into any language.
Technical documentation is a special field in the world of translation. The topics are often highly complex and the terms very specific. If you don’t provide your documentation in your readers’ native languages, you risk not getting your message across. A potential customer will lose interest more quickly, or an employee operating a machine may […]