Nov 30 2012 in language services, language translation, Latest News, limited English proficiency, translating multiple languages by admin
The Los Angeles City Clerk’s office has launched an ambitious voter outreach initiative in L.A. County’s nine most commonly spoken languages in addition to English. It’s called “L.A. City Votes!” and it’s a campaign aimed at exp…
Nov 28 2012 in automated translation, automatic translation, language translation software, Latest News, machine translation, translator app by admin
Microsoft continues making strides in the development of its language translation technology with the release of its Bing translator app for Windows Phone 8.We recently wrote about Microsoft’s breakthrough speech recognition, language translation…
Nov 27 2012 in EU Parliament, European Union, language interpretation, language translation, Latest News by admin
The European Parliament has agreed to cut part of its language translation service, in a bid to shave its budget by some €8.6 million per year.As American lawmakers on this side of the pond consider raising taxes and cutting government spending to av…
Nov 21 2012 in bridging communications gap, culture and interpreting, language and culture, Latest News, medical language interpreting by admin
“As our healthcare system adapts to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse society, we must recognize that gaps in understanding – driven by language and culture – often leave patients and providers feeling that something is lost in translatio…
Nov 16 2012 in android app, automated translation, automatic translation, iPad app, iPhone app, Latest News, machine translation, smartphone app, translation app by admin
It’s time for a review of the five top language translation apps on the market to see how technology is keeping pace with the demands of the evolving language landscape. From time to time we’ve reported on several individual language translatio…
Nov 16 2012 in language intrepreting, language translation, Latest News, limited English proficiency, Long Island, New York, Suffolk County by admin
County Executive Bellone Signs Executive Order Ensuring Language Access for All Suffolk County Residents; Advocates Praise Executive Order that Aligns Suffolk County with Policies Implemented by Governor Cuomo.Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has…
Nov 15 2012 in American sign language, ASL, Common Sense Advisory, interpreters for the deaf, language interpreting, language translation, Latest News by admin
The language services industry, encompassing interpreting, translation, localization, and related technologies – is worth $33 billion globally, according to the latest market size estimates from Common Sense Advisory.She’s back! In a guest post…
Nov 13 2012 in automated translation, automatic translation, barriers to understanding, language barriers, Latest News, machine translation, universal translator by admin
Microsoft researchers demonstrate software that translates spoken English into spoken Chinese almost instantly, while preserving the unique cadence of the speaker’s voice.Back in March when I started writing this blog and in one of my first posts, I dr…
Nov 9 2012 in language barrier, language interpretation, Latest News, limited English proficiency, Spanish language interpreting, student volunteer interpretation by admin
Students from Morris Innovative High School in Dalton, Georgia are providing voluntary language interpretation services at parent-teacher conferences in local elementary schoolsA language gap looms especially large in this northwest Georgia county, hom…
Nov 8 2012 in automated translation, automatic translation, language barriers, Latest News, machine translation, medical interpreting, medical language interpretation, translation technology by admin
The U.S. Army is in the final phase of research aimed at supporting accurate medical translation on handheld devices during medical engagements outside the United States.The ability of medics to communicate with patients is critical for providing effec…
