As the language sector enters the Post-Localization Era, one worry that many language service providers face is that they lack the resources they need to be – much less remain – competitive in the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Workflow automation tools offer one way out, but mainstream tools in this category lack language industry-specific features. Blackbird.io, a new entrant in the language technology space, brings these capabilities to translation and localization with an intuitive, no-code interface that bridges applications with triggers, connections, and actions without the need for developers to work directly with APIs. Suitable for LSPs and enterprises with at least one solutions engineer, the tool promises to simplify deployment of technology that otherwise could be prohibitively expensive for these groups.
CSA Research conducted a large-scale survey of translators and interpreters in all corners of the world in cooperation with ProZ.com, Translators without Borders, and several industry associations. We sought to characterize the demographics, behavior…