Think Mandarin is all you need to know about the Chinese language? Think again! While Mandarin reigns supreme with 900 million speakers, it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Linguists have divided the Chinese language into a complex web of 7 to 10 major dialects. Each has numerous subdialects, estimated to reach 302 dialects. For…
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If you’re an eCommerce business having an eye on international competition, you are probably considering China. And why not, China is one of the largest global consumer markets. However, penetrating the Chinese market is easier said than done, requiring a unique strategic approach that aligns with its demand and expectations. One thing to start planning…
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Businesses are losing a staggering $6.25 million per year due to a lack of effective communication, according to research conducted by Grammarly and Harris Poll. Language differences represent a major source of miscommunication that hinders productivity and performance. With globalization connecting the world, overcoming language barriers has become really important. Whether communicating across regions, dealing…
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Here are two things to get you started: 76% of online shoppers buy products in their native language, and 40% don’t purchase any product from a foreign website that doesn’t provide information in their mother tongue (according to CSA Research). Covid-19 wasn’t all bad news, at least not for online businesses, namely eCommerce platforms. The…
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According to startup talky, big global business players spend almost 5% to 10% of their annual revenue on market research and development. That’s a huge amount of money to be invested in one direction, isn’t it? In one way or another, it proves that market research comes with many advantages for businesses since big companies…
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Imagine a project manager juggling multiple parties across different countries—translators, reviewers, developers, and designers — all working under tight deadlines to support their clients’ language needs. The urgency and workload can quickly become overwhelming. Managing and delivering such projects requires bringing the power of technology to the scene, especially translation management systems with their robust…
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For language professionals, the past brought pains of repetition – typing, formatting, and endless searches. Computer assisted translation tools have empowered linguists to soar above the manual translation process. No longer bound to the past, translators now spend more time on what matters most – breaking language barriers with their translation work. In this blog…
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Artificial intelligence AI is set to revolutionize 77% of businesses that are either using or looking forward to implementing it. The increasing adoption of AI into all industries and business processes is altering every walk of life. Statista predicts that AI’s market value will soar to $100 billion by 2030. However, AI is only as…
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Translation and localization services are experiencing high demand, driven by the increasing need to break linguistic and cultural barriers. The market has reached $42.2 billion in 2024 and is forecasted to reach $54.1 billion by 2034. For companies going global, partner selection is a critical business decision that can make or break their overall international…
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For language professionals, the past brought pains of repetition - typing, formatting, and endless searches. Computer assisted translation tools have empowered linguists to soar above the manual translation process. No longer bound to the past, translators now spend more time on what matters most - breaking language barriers with their translation work. In this blog post, we will explore together CAT tools - what they are and their key features, and provide a quick comparison between two of the most common types in the translation industry. Keep reading to learn more.
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