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thebigword Group awarded an impressive new contract with the North West Police

The award includes seven police forces: Greater Manchester Police, Lancashire Constabulary, Merseyside Police, Cumbria Constabulary, North Wales Police, Cheshire Constabulary and Counter-Terrorism Policing. thebigword has been helping connect the Police to linguists to enable discussion with Limited English speakers. thebigword’s network of linguists is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide…

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thebigword Group announces partnership with Susquehanna Private Capital

Global leader in language technology and localization solutions, thebigword Group (“TBW”), has today announced a partnership with Susquehanna Private Capital (“SPC”).  SPC will help thebigword Group achieve their vision of becoming the world’s de facto multilingual localization tool with WordSynk. In 2020, the company launched WordSynk, the world’s first all-in-one localization platform. Users of the WordSynk…

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thebigword introduces exciting integration with Dropbox to their WordSynk Translation

Global Language Technology company thebigword has rolled out a new development, an integration with Dropbox which going forward will make it easier for clients using WordSynk Translation. WordSynk was introduced by thebigword to simplify both the translation and interpreting experience for their customers. With this in mind, thebigword team are excited to share that they…

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WordSynk hits 100k per month automation milestone

WordSynk, thebigword’s all-in-one language platform, has hit an automation milestone with over 100,000 Telephone interpreting calls per month now being fully automated. Fully automated calls require no human involvement in connecting a customer over the phone with an interpreter in under 30 seconds. thebigword has increased fully automated calls by over 230% from this time…

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TBW Global: Supply chain management

Through our 40+ years of providing support to our defence and security services clients, TBW Global has built a vast and valuable network of professionals and supporting corporate partners ranging from SMEs to large defence providers stationed in all our global areas of operation. Our supply chain is highly valuable to our managed service offering…

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thebigword awarded translation contract with worldwide fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing

Global language technology company thebigword has been awarded a translation contract with worldwide fashion retailer PrettyLittleThing who are based in Manchester, United Kingdom. PrettyLittleThing is a multi-million pound fashion retailer that trades online globally, mainly operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, United States, France, the Middle East and North Africa. thebigword will be translating…

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TBW Global recognised for impressive Innovation at the ISOA Global Impact Awards

Global Security and Defence company TBW Global, part of thebigword Group, have received an award for Innovation at the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) Global Impact Awards. ISOA is a global partnership of private and nongovernmental organizations providing critical services in fragile environments worldwide. The awards saw six companies including TBW Global recognised for their…

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thebigword secures translation contract with Italian flag carrier Alitalia

Global Language Technology company thebigword has won a tender with Italian flag carrier airline Alitalia. thebigword will be providing website translation for Alitalia, creating clear and accurate information in multiple languages whenever it is needed. Alitalia is the largest airline in Italy, flying to various domestic, European and intercontinental destinations across the world. Ensuring that…

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thebigword Closes Gender Pay Gap – Top 2 Pay quartiles lean towards women

Global Language Technology Company thebigword has continued to make great progress in closing the Gender Pay Gap for it’s UK Employees. In the two upper pay quartiles, the percentage split leans more towards women reflecting a strong representation of women in Leadership roles. Since last year, the proportion of females in the upper pay quartile…

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TBW Global secures new win with US Department of State in Mexico

Global Security and Defence Company TBW Global, part of thebigword Group, have been awarded a new contract with US Department of State. The new contract will see TBW Global provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation support for the US Embassy in Mexico City. This win adds to a growing portfolio of contracts with the US State…

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What is software localisation?

Software localisation moves beyond basic translation to adjust a user interface on a cultural level. It isn’t just what you’re saying: it’s how you’re saying it. We currently live in the era of globalised commerce, and as such, the parameters of the market have shifted to include both competitors and potential customers from all corners…

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thebigword lands contract renewal with hospitality company IHG Hotels & Resorts

Global Language Technology Company thebigword have been awarded a contract renewal with one of the world’s leading hotel companies IHG Hotels & Resorts. thebigword has been working with IHG since 2005 will be continuing to support the global company by providing localisation, transcreation, multimedia and typesetting across a variety of documentation. With a family of…

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