Thanks to online meeting platforms like Zoom, Teams, or Webex, connecting with colleagues, peers, clients, or partners across the globe is now easier than ever. However, language barriers can still hinder meeting success.
Patricia Magaz
Recent posts by Patricia Magaz
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8 tips for interpretation success in virtual meetings on Zoom or Teams
Topics: Remote Simultaneous Interpretation Microsoft Teams Zoom Virtual Multilingual Meetings
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How accurate are AI-translated captions?
A fundamental change in media consumption behaviour coupled with quantum leaps in AI technology has made AI-translated captions a popular and powerful choice for live events of all shapes and sizes.
Topics: AI MT captions
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Interpretation vs translation - what is the difference?
Language is the basis of communication and the means through which we communicate ourselves to others. Communication might be difficult when we encounter someone who speaks a different language. This is where translation and interpretation come in useful.
Both translation and interpretation are methods that enable individuals to communicate across language obstacles. While the two names are sometimes used interchangeably, they have major differences.
In this post, we'll look at the distinctions between translation and interpretation.
Topics: simultaneous interpretation
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Multilingual MS Teams meetings: 3 options for language interpretation
When it comes to virtual or hybrid meetings, Microsoft Teams stands out as a top choice for many. Its user-friendly interface and versatility make it an everyday tool for both impromptu and scheduled discussions among peers.
Breaking down language barriers in Teams meetings has never been easier. Microsoft has introduced a new built-in feature that makes it possible for people of multiple languages to collaborate seamlessly in Teams. But that's just the beginning. There are several other ways to enhance your Teams meetings and make them more inclusive. Keep reading to find out more.
Topics: Multilingual Web Conferencing Microsoft Teams Multilingual Meetings Remote Interpreting
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Quebec Bill 96: Bringing French translation to meetings and events
The issue of language rights has been divisive in Quebec, Canada, for many years. Only 8.9% of Quebec residents identify as native English speakers, while 79% of residents are native French speakers, official numbers show.
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Built to scale: adding simultaneous interpretation to on-site events
Adding language interpretation to on-site events has traditionally been a logistical challenge. It often involved finding interpreters and then organizing their travel, food, and accommodation — to say nothing of sourcing and setting up interpretation equipment.
Fortunately, since 2014, Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI) technology has made interpretation faster, easier, and more cost-effective to organize than ever before. In this article, we’ll explore how RSI works for on-site events, the benefits of RSI, and what event planners should look for in an ideal RSI solution.
Topics: In-Person Events RSI on-site interpretation
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Interprefy's Festive Season Radio show
It's beginning to look a lot like... Yeah, you've guessed it, it's that time of the year already! And to celebrate the upcoming festive season we've asked our colleagues from around the world to share their favourite tunes and the meaning they hold for them with us.
Topics: Radio show
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Sales kick-off meetings: Engaging global teams with live translation
As we’re venturing into the new year, many companies are finalising the preparation of their sales kick-off meetings. These meetings are a fantastic opportunity for sales, marketing, product, and customer support teams to meet, celebrate, get motivated and strategise for the future, but they require a ton of work.
Topics: Inclusivity RSI Global Meetings MT captions ASR captions
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Virtual sales kick-off meetings for global teams
Going into the new year, hosting a sales kickoff (SKO) is a great opportunity to rally your sales and marketing organization around your latest company strategies, plans, and best practices.
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