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thebigword completes Digital Transformation and eyes further growth

With 2.5 quintillion bytes of content created each day, demand for content localization is growing daily. According to CSA Research, the language services and technology Industry market size will grow to some $53 Billion in 2021. thebigword has capitalised on this growth through its online WordSynk app. Each month over two million minutes of virtual…

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WordSynk Neural Machine Translation achieved parity with Human Translations – thebigword releases whitepaper

Global Language Technology Company thebigword has released a new white paper in collaboration with Xerox and the UK Metropolitan Police, demonstrating how they can achieve human translation quality using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. WordSynk is the company’s all-in-one language technology platform which is a market first and gives its users the power to communicate…

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Exciting telephone interpreting upgrades announced

Demand for Telephone Interpreting calls has nearly trebled during the COVID-19 pandemic as thebigword’s clients have shifted away from requiring an interpreter in person. Global Language Technology company thebigword has rolled out a series of improvements to WordSynk’s Telephone Interpreting Service making it easier for clients to include a third-party during calls. Users can now…

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thebigword secures renewal of Ministry of Justice Contract

Global Language Technology company thebigword Group has secured a contract extension to its Ministry of Justice (MoJ) interpreting contract in the UK. The company was originally awarded the contract in 2016. thebigword will continue to provide a range of interpreting services including Telephone, video remote and face-to-face interpreting to organisations across the Justice System, including…

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thebigword to host two information sessions focusing on face-to-face Interpreting with the Police

Global language technology company thebigword will be hosting two information sessions focusing on face-to-face interpreting with the Police. The information sessions which will be hosted on Microsoft Teams will have separate dates, one on the 2nd of February for new linguists and an additional session on the 17th February for existing linguists working with thebigword.…

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thebigword helps the Police and linguists to unite and tackle crime during COVID-19

Global language technology company, thebigword Group, is helping the both the Police and linguists to unite and tackle crime through interpreting services, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it be physical or through remote video due to COVID-19 restrictions, face-to-face interpreting is essential as human interaction brings the power of body language an expression to…

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thebigword to host Police Telephone Interpreting information sessions for linguists

Global language technology company thebigword will be hosting information sessions for linguists on the 14th and 18th January using Microsoft Teams. The two information sessions will focus on Telephone Interpreting for the Police and cover a variety of topics. Topics that will be covered during this information session include: what to expect when interpreting for…

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thebigword ranked among the world’s largest Interpreting companies

Global language technology company, thebigword, has been recognised as a leader in the global language services industry by independent market research firm CSA Research. CSA Research is the benchmark in research for the language industry and focuses on optimising and innovating industry practises in translation, interpreting, globalisation and internationalization. Based on validated and verified data…

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thebigword Group Celebrates Double Success at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business

Global language technology company thebigword Group is celebrating double success at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Chief Commercial Officer Clare Riches has won a Gold Stevie award in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year – Business Services category and Chief People Officer, Leanne Gregg, has scooped a Bronze award for Female Executive of…

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thebigword is Brexit prepared!

With the United Kingdom’s Brexit transition period due to come to an end on 31st December, thebigword has taken all steps necessary to ensure continuity of service whether or not a deal is reached with the European Union on Britain’s future relationship. thebigword will remain GDPR compliant indefinitely and will meet any future data protection…

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thebigword Group awarded contracts with the US Department of State

Defence services integrator TBW Global, part of thebigword Group, was recently awarded several contracts with the US Department of State, providing training as well as translation and interpretation services in support of joint US and partner-nation training. The contract work is currently being performed in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. These competitively awarded contracts add to…

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thebigword secures contract to provide language services to the ACRO Criminal Records Office

Global language technology company thebigword Group have been successful in a recent tender to become a provider of language services for the ACRO Criminal Records Office. ACRO Criminal Records Office is part of Hampshire Police and operates a national police unit working for safer communities. They offer a range of services that deliver operational benefits…

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