Top 6 Translation Industry Trends in 2017
REPORT nick-5 Owner 6 items 2 followers 0 votes 585 views Top 6 Translation Industry Trends in 2017 The language translation industry continues to grow by leaps and bounds. In 2016, the entire language services industry was estimated at 40 billion USD with the...
The 2018 ISO 9001 audit completed at Argo Translation
Approximately 8 years ago, one of our translation clients requested that we obtain ISO 9001 registration. At first, we weren’t terribly excited about the task. But once we learned about the benefits of implementing a quality management system, we welcomed the...
Three. Two. One. Happy New Year!
Around the world, party-goers will chant these words just seconds before the clock strikes 12 a.m. on Jan. 1 under skies filled with fireworks. But there are many lesser-known New Year’s traditions, both old and new, that involve things like house cleaning, molten...
What happened to internal translation departments?
What ever happened to all of the internal translation departments? I used to be part of an internal translation department at a medical device manufacturer before starting Argo Translation in 1995. It seems that over time the task of translation has been completely...
The Importance of International Translation Day
Every September 30th the world stops to celebrate International translation day. Well maybe not everybody stops….but maybe everybody should. Translation plays an incredibly important part of our modern society. Translators and interpreters eliminate the barrier of...
Valentine’s Day: Love, history link global celebrations
Valentine’s Day: Love, history link global celebrations What’s on your list for Valentine’s Day? In the U.S., it’s often a dozen red roses, a box of candy and a poetic card. Or maybe it’s dinner at an upscale restaurant and a gift of jewelry. While united by a common...
Winter Holidays ‘Round the World
While Christmas is arguably the most well-known holiday in the United States, people around the country observe the season with a variety of celebrations, from Hanukkah to Kwanzaa to the Hindu Pancha Ganapati. Such diversity drives traditional winter festivities in...
Holiday Travel Part 2 – Crossing off those final “to-do” lists…
You’ve purchased your tickets, planned your route, and practiced key phrases in the local language. You’re anxious to begin your adventure, but there are a few proactive steps yet to take to ensure your trip goes as smoothly as possible. These tips are like the...