The data rush of 2020 and how it is fuelling the translation industry
Back in 2006, partly in response to the revelation that information telecommunicated via the Internet had risen from 50% to 97% within the space of five years, the British mathematician Clive Humby claimed that ‘data is the new oil’.…
Partnership with CRO.SWISS
SwissGlobal is excited to start off 2020 with a new partnership. CRO.SWISS is Switzerlandˋs leading platform for Reputation Management and we are looking forward to having them as a competent partner by our side. Founder Christof Küng is…
Why English isn’t always English – The US-UK divide
Have you ever felt that despite speaking the same language, you just couldn’t get your message across to your conversation partner? You might think that sharing a common language would guarantee flawless communication, but anyone who has…
Translators without Borders: When language saves lives
Can you still remember December 2004, when an earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean shortly after Christmas and triggered multiple tsunamis? This devastating natural disaster claimed numerous victims in the coastal regions of Indonesia,…
Legal translations – How to successfully overcome the challenges of specialised legal translations
Many translation companies offer a wide spectrum of language services, which often includes specialised legal translations. However, in what ways is a legal translation different from other specialised translations? What do you need to…
What is machine translation?
What is machine translation? This refers to the automatic translation of a text using machine translation software. This method is avoided by some translators and embraced enthusiastically by others. At first glance, taking advantage of…
SwissGlobal: a language services provider for the long run
What is the difference between a translation agency and a language services provider? A translation agency in Switzerland has internal and external specialists and assigns translation orders to its pool of qualified translators. That is…
What is post-editing?
What is post-editing? Anyone who works in the translation industry or orders translations on a regular basis is most likely familiar with machine translation. This tool is often used to save time and money. Although artificial intelligence…
English-to-Chinese translation: Colossal potential
China’s emergence as an economic power also means that Chinese consumers are now on the radar of many companies. China is no longer viewed merely as the world’s factory but is now considered an attractive sales market as well.…
English-to-Spanish translation: Erstwhile rivals
Over 400 years ago, England inflicted such a crushing defeat upon Spain that the once-proud colonial power never fully recovered. Nevertheless, Spanish is still one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, making…
SwissGlobal sponsors BSCC event
SwissGlobal was thrilled to be a proud sponsor of yet another successful BSCC Zurich Speaker Series event. Thank you to the British Swiss Chamber of Commerce, Janine Händel, CEO of the Roger Federer Foundation, for the fascinating…
SwissGlobal to take part in tekom and celebrate with SDL
SwissGlobal will be at the tekom trade fair, to be held in Stuttgart from 12 to 14 November. At this international industry meeting, 140 exhibitors will be presenting their latest solutions and tools…
Terminology and corporate language: How digitalisation can improve the quality of your translations
There are countless ways in which we can express a single idea. And while that may be a delight for poets, it can cause real difficulties for communication specialists. A stringent communication policy is necessary for companies to…
How to choose the right language services provider
Any business operating in different regions relies on multilingual communication with impeccable language and style adapted to specific local conditions. A professional language services provider such as SwissGlobal can offer you…