Differences between language service providers and translation agencies in Switzerland
If you often navigate the translation environment, you’ve probably heard of both. But while language service providers and translation agencies appear to have a lot in common, there are important differences. In this blog post, we…
Remote work and working from home – How coronavirus is changing the way we work
Digitalisation has made it possible and the rapid spread of coronavirus is making it inevitable – the way we work is going to change drastically. Although it has been possible to work remotely for years, many employers are still…
Giving companies and brands a language of their own
People never stop developing their language skills throughout their lives. It's no different for companies and brands. Language adapts itself to age, time, circumstances, its target audience, communication goals, contexts, and the means of…
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 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…
SwissGlobal sponsors BSCC event
SwissGlobal was thrilled to be proud sponsor of yet another successful BSCC Zurich Speaker Series event. Thank you to the British Swiss Chamber of Commerce and to 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 for translation, terminology and…
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 find 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…
SwissGlobal supports the BSCC Zurich Speaker Series as a sponsor
Wage inequality is unjust because quality is always important, irrespective of gender. Equal wages for equal work is already a reality at SwissGlobal. But this still isn’t true for all companies. PwC was the first major company in the…
Website translations: The 3 questions most frequently asked by our clients
Do you want to conquer the entire Swiss market – and perhaps even European and global markets? If so, a multilingual website is an indispensable asset, since an estimated 50-75% of internet consumers will only order from websites that…