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thebigword Donates WordSynk App to Help the Homeless in Leeds

Global language service provider, thebigword, has an ongoing commitment to supporting both international and local communities. The company has donated their brand new Telephone Interpreting app, WordSynk, completely free of charge to Servo Group, a Leeds based multi-service provider, who has set up Leeds first welfare unit for the homeless. WordSynk will allow genuine communication…

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Big News from thebigword

Larry Gould, Chairman of thebigword Group, announced today the appointment of Joshua Gould as group CEO. Larry Gould said: “2020 will be the 40th year since I founded the company and now is the time I believe to pass on the day to day running to the next generation. “The growth opportunities for thebigword are…

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Reclaiming the Word: ‘Sales’ – the Secret of Commercial Success

On September 4th 2019, global language service provider, thebigword, was ranked as the number 1 interpretation company in Europe, and number 4 worldwide, according to Nimdzi, an international language industry research agency. In the same month, Rachel Ali, Business Development Director at thebigword was awarded ‘Salesperson of the Year’ at the ATC Language Industry Awards.…

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Larry Gould Awarded for Distinguished Service

thebigword Group celebrates success as Founder and Chairman, Larry Gould, wins Eichner Award at the ATC Language Industry Summit. The Eichner award celebrates individuals who have not only made outstanding contributions to the professional language services industry, but who have served the industry, often above and beyond business capacity, driving the industry forward. The true…

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thebigword Ranked Number 1 Interpreting Provider in Europe

thebigword Group is proud to be ranked as the top interpretation company in Europe, and number 4 worldwide. The rankings have been compiled by Nimdzi, an international language-industry research agency. The 2019 Nimdzi Interpreting Index takes a closer look at this sector of the language services industry, reporting on the largest players in the business,…

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thebigword named ‘National Winner’ in European Business Awards

thebigword Group has been named ‘National Winner’ in the 2019 European Business Awards, one of the world’s largest business competitions. It was chosen from 2,753 businesses named as ‘Ones to Watch’ in a list of business excellence published in July and selected as a National Winner by a panel of independent judges including business leaders,…

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thebigword launches Operation Centre in Pune, India

Global language service provider, thebigword Group, is expanding its global footprint with the opening of a new operations centre in Pune, India. The establishment of a larger presence in India is part of thebigword Group’s growth strategy, enhancing its flexibility to service new and existing business. The Pune operations centre will enable a smooth delivery…

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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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