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Alexa, ask WordSynk Assistant for today’s bookings? – thebigword launch Worlds First Interpreter Booking Alexa skill for Linguists

Sophisticated advancements in technology, such as Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls are changing the way people manage their busy lives and Digital Assistants are becoming a natural part of organising and managing our lives. Over 16,000 linguists working with thebigword Group can now take advantage of a new Alexa skill: WordSynk Assistant to manage their day.…

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thebigword appoints new Global Chief Financial Officer

Following another record year for thebigword Group globally with revenue exceeding £85m for the first time; the language service provider is pushing ahead with its ambitious global growth strategy. A major step forward in the strategy was the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer, Hazel Griffiths, announced today. Ms Griffiths’ brings a wealth of…

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thebigword secures new healthcare contract in Surrey Heartlands

As a specialist language services provider in the health care sector around the globe, thebigword is pleased to be expanding its interpretation and translation service to GP practice patients across Surrey Heartlands. The new service will allow patients the ability to access telephone, face to face and video remote interpretation services, and receive information in…

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‘thebigleaders’ – Engaging, Inspiring and Driving Localisation Innovation

Estoril, Portugal: Global language services provider, thebigword, celebrates success as it hosts the inaugural ‘thebigleaders’ event at the Intercontinental hotel in Estoril, Portugal. As a truly global language service provider with thousands of clients around the world in Asia, across Europe and the Americas, the company has launched thebigleaders. This is bringing together an active…

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thebigword Launch ‘thebigleaders’ – Engaging, Inspiring and Driving Localisation Innovation

Global language service provider, thebigword, is delighted to be launching a brand new movement called ‘thebigleaders’. thebigleaders is a community of language leaders, joining forces at a series of events and forums held at different locations across the globe, to engage, inspire and drive innovation in the localisation industry. This committee of professionals will have…

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thebigword Sponsors LocWorld 40

Global Language Service provider thebigword is proud to be an event sponsor at LocWorld 40 taking place in June 2019, at Palacio Estoril, in Monte Estoril, Portugal. LocWorld is a leading conference for international business in the translation, localization and technology space. They provide valuable opportunities for language service users or clients already in the industry, as well as those seeking to venture into new international markets. LocWorld’s 2019 conferences are…

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In the clouds: thebigword Group teams with Microsoft

Tech-enabled language service provider, thebigword Group, has collaborated with Microsoft to move its whole technology infrastructure into the cloud. Working with a large portfolio of clients in the Government and regulated sectors, security is a top priority for thebigword. Through its collaboration with Microsoft, the company will be offering a multi-layered approach to security in…

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thebigword Group launches long term partnership with Techwave at Digital Centre of Excellence

Global language service provider, thebigword Group, is proud to announce a brand new partnership with global IT Solutions Company and digital transformation expert, Techwave. Techwave is a US based global software Solutions Company, headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania. As a leading global IT service, Techwave revolutionises digital transformations and enables clients to maximise their potential and…

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thebigword Cuts Gender Pay Gap

Global language service provider, thebigword, believes that diversity is in our DNA and is the key to our success as a business. In this year’s gender pay statement, thebigword has reduced the mean gender pay gap by a third, and the median pay gap shows that women on average are being paid more than men.…

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The Future of Language Analytics

Claire Jackson, our Client Programme Director for Business Intelligence, is set to deliver a session at the 14th EUATC Conference in Estonia, this April. As a Business Intelligence expert in the localisation and technology industry, Claire will be speaking about thebigword’s new predictive analytics solution within language service supply chain. Many of the challenges we…

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thebigword hosts ATC and LSP discussion on Brexit and the developing language landscape

Global language service provider, thebigword, was delighted to host the Association of Translation Companies (ATC) for their Networking event and Council meeting last week. The ATC works to provide leading advice and professional support about matters affecting the translation industry. They represent and support the interests and legislation status of worldwide translation, ensuring a high-quality…

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