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AAC Global Oy, a supplier of language services, has expanded its operations to China and opened an office in Shanghai. During the initial phase, the core focus will be on the translation and localization unit, established in cooperation with the company's long-term Chinese partner, Boffin Technologies.

AAC Global Oy, E-mail: info@aacglobal.com, Web: http://www.aacglobal.com

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The Translation People, a provider of language translation services, has opened an office in Paris, France, the company’s first office outside the United Kingdom. Karen Mariet, a translation specialist with 25 years’ experience, will manage the new office.

The Translation People, E-mail: enquiries@thetranslationpeople.com, Web: http://www.thetranslationpeople.com

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Ocean Translations S.R.L., a translation and desktop publishing company, has moved to a new location in Rosario, Argentina. The company has also launched a revamped version of its website.

Ocean Translations S.R.L., E-mail: betty.galiano@oceantranslations.com, Web: http://www.oceantranslations.com

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The Gilbane Group, an analyst and consulting firm focused on content technologies and their application to business solutions, has hired Ian Truscott as a senior analyst. Truscott has fifteen years of enterprise software experience.

The Gilbane Group, E-mail: editor@gilbane.com, Web: http://www.gilbane.com

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viaLanguage, a provider of translation and localization services, has hired training and development industry expert Julie Brink as director of its new subsidiary viaLearning. Brink's experience includes curriculum design and implementation to production and program management with an emphasis on sales training.

viaLanguage, E-mail: marketing@vialanguage.com, Web: http://www.vialanguage.com

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AAC Global Oy, a supplier of language services, has hired Harri Palviainen as managing director, Finland. Palviainen has previous experience in software and service business operations.

AAC Global Oy, E-mail: info@aacglobal.com, Web: http://www.aacglobal.com

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Milengo Ltd., a provider of translation and related localization services, has hired Joseph Starnes to lead sales in the US Northwest. Starnes' experience includes positions as former business development manager and project manager.

Milengo Ltd., E-mail: contact@milengo.com, Web: http://www.milengo.com

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Registration is open for 14 worldwide Certified Localisation Professional (CLP) Level 1 courses during the summer through fall of 2010 by The Institute of Localisation Professionals (TILP). The courses consist of a combination of ten self-learning online modules and a four-day onsite intensive training and examinations session. All successful participants will receive TILP Level 1 CLP Certification.

The Institute of Localisation Professionals, E-mail: info@tilponline.org, Web: http://www.tilponline.org

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SDL, a provider of global information management solutions, has announced the results of its SDL Automated Translation Survey on machine translation. The survey, conducted in conjunction with the Association for Machine Translation in the Americas and the European Association for Machine Translation, ended in January 2010. The survey included additional questions on using automated translation with human post-editing.

This was the second time that the survey was conducted, enabling a comparison with the previous survey, to produce year-on-year trends. This survey was completed by 228 individuals of managerial level in global business.

SDL, E-mail: amhall@sdl.com, Web: http://www.sdl.com

Association for Machine Translation in the Americas, E-mail: business@amtaweb.org, Web: http://www.amtaweb.org

European Association for Machine Translation, E-mail: info@eamt.org, Web: http://www.eamt.org

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Common Sense Advisory, Inc., an independent market research firm, has published "Reaching New Markets Through Transcreation," its latest report covering what transcreation entails and how it differs from translation, along with insights into the ecosystem, workflow, and quality recommendations that enable a shorter learning curve.

Common Sense Advisory, Inc., E-mail: info@commonsenseadvisory.com, Web: http://www.commonsenseadvisory.com

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Lingoport, Inc., a provider of software internationalization tools and services, has announced the release of Globalyzer 3.3. The latest release includes enhancements to the PseudoJudo function, and a new Aggregate Summary Report feature, allowing users to access the Quick Summary information from each scan in Excel, XML, and CSV file format.

Lingoport, Inc., E-mail: info@lingoport.com, Web: http://www.lingoport.com

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CSOFT International, Ltd., a provider of multilingual localization, testing and software development, has announced the launch of its TermWiki Community Edition. The new edition enables companies to collect the input of internal staff and customers alike regarding the quality of terms and their associated translations.

CSOFT International, Ltd., E-mail: info@csoftintl.com, Web: http://www.csoftintl.com

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Magnolia International Ltd., has released version 4.3 of its open-source content management system. This latest release focuses on a new framework to simplify the administration of multisite, multilingual website infrastructures. In addition, the new release also includes full support for the Groovy scripting language and the launch of Magnolia Store.

Magnolia International Ltd., Web: http://www.magnolia-cms.com

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Common Sense Advisory, Inc., is offering its Strategic Sales Management Workshop in collaboration with Selling Translations, to be held in Paris, France, on 22-23 April 2010. Participants will receive language services industry specific sales training, ensuring that they apply sales skills in line with their personal styles and business goals. The workshop is designed for sales team members, owners, and managers responsible for sales strategy and results.

Common Sense Advisory, Inc., E-mail: info@commonsenseadvisory.com, Web: http://www.commonsenseadvisory.com

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Language Weaver, a software company developing enterprise software for the automated translation of human languages, has announced a strategic partnership with NSD Co., Ltd., a systems integrator. Under the terms of the agreement, NSD will become the master distributor for Language Weaver in Japan. The company will also work closely with Language Weaver to engage Japanese businesses and speakers in an ongoing quality improvement program that will include calibration of TrustScore by native speakers.

Language Weaver, E-mail: info@languageweaver.com, Web: http://www.languageweaver.com

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TransPerfect Translations, Inc., a provider of language services, has been selected by Norgine, a pharmaceutical company, to assist with its translation requirements across a range of departments, including regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, clinical and marketing.

TransPerfect Translations, Inc., E-mail: info@transperfect.com, Web: http://www.transperfect.com

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Lingotek, a developer of collaborative translation technology, has announced that DigitalPersona, Inc., a global provider of biometric security software, has selected Lingotek software and services to provide the translation of its consumer fingerprint identity protection software and documentation into 24 languages.

Lingotek, E-mail: sales@lingotek.com, Web: http://www.lingotek.com

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National Instruments, a developer of open graphical programming software and modular hardware, seeks a web technical translator with native French and fluent English language skills.

For more information and contact details, visit http://www.multilingual.com/careers

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Global Lingo Ltd., a language service provider, has updated its company website. The improvements include the availability of an extended number of case studies. In addition to the new look, the company now offers audio-visual services.

Global Lingo Ltd., E-mail: info@global-lingo.com, Web: http://www.global-lingo.com

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Common Sense Advisory, Inc., an independent market research firm specializing in the language services industry, has issued a call for participation in its first-quarter Business Confidence Survey for the translation and localization sector. Corporate or government buyers of translation services and language services or tools providers are invited to participate in the online survey.

Common Sense has also issued a call for participation in its Annual Global Market Size Survey.

Common Sense Advisory, Inc., E-mail: info@commonsenseadvisory.com, Web: http://www.commonsenseadvisory.com

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