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GALA 2024: Unspoken Barriers to GenAI Adoption

Localization Engineering Manager Thomas Mosley represented ITC at the GALA 2024 conference, hosted April 21-23 in Valencia, Spain. Read on for his insights on how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is impacting the globalization and localization industry. The GALA 2024 conference was inspiring and informative. I gained valuable perspectives from industry leaders, tech providers, and other language service providers, while also stepping back and reflecting on where the language industry stands and where we are heading. Here are a few of my key takeaways. First, I noticed some confusion over what

June 5, 2024 No Comments

Interpretation

Interpretation for everything, everywhere, all at once

Need on-demand interpretation so everyone gets the right information in their language? ITC Global is your partner for consecutive over-the-phone and video-remote interpretation available 24/7/365 in 300+ languages (including American Sign Language for VRI). Plus, our OPI and VRI services are HIPAA compliant, so you can trust all communications remain confidential. We also offer a full suite of onsite and virtual interpretation services for any event, no matter where you find yourself. Not sure what kind of interpretation is best for your situation or event? Check out our infographic below.

May 14, 2024 No Comments

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The Ethical Quandaries of Translation: Navigating Source Text Faithfulness and Cultural Sensitivity

The complex art of translation, which involves transposing a message from one language into another, poses critical ethical questions. Translators have to navigate being faithful to the source text while transmitting the meaning of a message in a way that fits a specific cultural context. In this article, we’ll explore the ethical challenges that surface when translating a text, highlighting the issues translators face in their quest to make a text accessible to everyone while remaining true to the source. Why Staying Faithful to the Source is an Ongoing Challenge

May 14, 2024 No Comments

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2024 Olympic Games in Paris Celebrate Sports and Linguistic Diversity

Linguistic diversity at the Olympic Games is a fundamental aspect of this global event, which brings together athletes, officials and the media, as well as more than 11 million tourists from around the world, highlighting the global community’s linguistic richness while celebrating excellence in sports. During July and August 2024, Paris will transform into a majestic theater for the 206 nations gathering to celebrate athleticism. Media coverage plays an essential role in building bridges between the different languages and cultures represented. More than 26,000 written press, TV and radio journalists will

May 14, 2024 No Comments

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What is the future of the translation industry?

One might think that the future of the translation industry is uncertain. The rise of new technologies like artificial intelligence, the global economic slowdown, and the omnipresence of English in our daily lives are all factors that could threaten the translation industry. But whether it’s international commerce or leisure activities, translation continues to bridge the gap between languages, enabling individuals and organizations to connect and understand each other. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of the translation industry and how it continues to evolve in response to the ever-changing

February 27, 2024 No Comments

About ITC

ITC Global Partners with Easygenerator to Localize E-learning and Knowledge Sharing

ITC Global is pleased to announce we are partnering with Easygenerator to help global businesses deliver localized e-learning with a user-friendly authoring tool. Easygenerator customers can now access ITC Global’s localization and translation services to speak their learners’ language through professional human and AI-generated translation, audio and video localization, multilingual graphic design and more. And ITC Global clients benefit from a more agile tool to create e-learning courses using this award-winning platform. Translating and localizing e-learning materials makes them easier to understand and more relevant, which has several benefits for

February 23, 2024 No Comments

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Translation

Human Translation Is Always the High-Quality Option

Machine translation has come a long way in recent years. Not only are online tools and mobile apps getting more accurate, they’re getting more popular. As more people expand their boundaries and take off for places unknown, they’re taking their apps with them. This allows them to ask the locals the million-dollar question of the day: Where can I find the nearest washroom? Great for Trips, Not Great for Life Mobile apps are fun on adventurous trips, but they aren’t going to explain the mission statement of your business to

August 29, 2019 No Comments

Tips & Advice

Public Health Translation Helps Keep the World Safe

Communication is the key to success in many areas, but there’s nothing quite as important as good communication for public health awareness. When it comes to matters of life and death, knowledge is power. The more knowledge people have, the more they can do to protect themselves from becoming ill or injured. The right words can help people take steps to prevent the spread of disease in the face of disaster. For example, in the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Devex.com reported that “Women and

August 27, 2019 No Comments

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How Did the World Get So Many Languages?

Have you ever wondered how many languages are spoken around the world? According to Worldatlas, “There are about 7,099 languages spoken in the world” and on top of all those, the number is “constantly increasing because new world’s languages emerge every day.” But where did they all come from? Multiple Languages Are Found Everywhere You might believe that larger countries speak more languages, and smaller speak fewer, but “the tropical island of New Guinea is home to over 900 languages. Russia, 20 times larger, has 105 indigenous languages.” Diversity is

August 21, 2019 No Comments

International development

4 Industries That Can Benefit from Translation Services

The world has become increasingly interconnected. People from everywhere can be found just about anywhere. It’s this connection and cultural diversity that have changed the marketing game for many businesses and industries. What worked 20 years ago doesn’t work today. In order to keep up with people everywhere, translation services have become more important than ever. The Global Marketplace Is Open for Business The international marketplace is open to all. Materials produced solely in English restrict business growth and expansion. Translating these materials not only gives you access to a

August 9, 2019 No Comments

Audiovisual

4 Tips for Success Every Voiceover Artist Should Know

Voiceover opportunities are everywhere these days. Many years ago, typical voiceover work included kid’s cartoons and Kung-Fu movie dubbing. Modern technology, however, has opened up multiple voiceover opportunities such as: GPS navigation systems Corporate training videos E-learning software Video games Telephone message services Television and radio advertisements The list is endless, especially when localization services are included. Four Tips for Voice-Over Success There are still voice-over opportunities for cartoons and Kung-Fu movies, but with so much more voice-over work available, people with a creative interest in the arts should consider

August 7, 2019 No Comments

Tips & Advice

Keep Your Content and Expand Your Reach with Multilingual SEO

Securing your future in business means expanding your world. Foreign markets won’t know who you are if they can’t understand what you’re about. But what if you’ve done all of the hard work of setting up your website for a global audience, translated your content for readability, and still aren’t getting the traffic you think you should be getting? Find Relevant Keywords for Your Target Country Multilingual keyword research lets you see what’s hot in the language you’re working with. SEMrush stresses the “importance of doing language specific keyword research

July 30, 2019 No Comments

International development

How Globalization can Pose HR Challenges

Those in the HR industry face challenges each day. It’s no longer just about hiring the person with the best qualifications. It’s about qualifications, experience and what each individual can bring to the company. Many HR departments are looking for people whose values align with the company culture and vision, which must be determined before the application process can even begin. Common Qualities for Today Some of the most common qualities that many companies are seeking these days include: The ability to be proactive A passion for what you do

July 24, 2019 No Comments

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The Many Languages and Writing Systems of China

With a population of about 1.4 billion people and an area of land that covers about 9,600,000 square kilometres, it’s no surprise that China is the world’s most populous country. Many people are under the assumption that all of those people must speak a common language: Chinese. But language in China is a bit more complicated than that. The Many Languages of China Mandarin is the official language of China. It “is the most widely spoken native language in the world: nearly a billion within China alone and 1.2 billion

July 23, 2019 No Comments