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InterpretAmerica's signature blog tracked trends and developments in the interpreting profession for a decade. Explore more than 180 blog posts that reflect 10 years of the evolution of our profession.
Remote Interpreting: How Would You Define It?
By Barry S. Olsen Published: 13 January 2014 Few people think of the same thing when they hear or use the term “remote interpreting,” and...
Throwing My Hat into the Technology Ring Again with Webflakes.com
By Barry S. Olsen Published: 25 November 2013 “Why?” you ask. “Why would a seasoned translator and interpreter get involved in...
One Interpreting Practice Book to Train Them All
By Barry S. Olsen Published: 31 July 2013 Conference Interpreting: A Student’s Practice Book by Andrew Gillies is the kind of book any...
Webflakes.com—Could a Flurry of Crowdsourced Translation Become a Blizzard?
By Barry S. Olsen Published: 24 July 2013 I find Webflakes compelling for two reasons. First, it is a harbinger of things to come....
Silicon Valley Has Something to Teach Translators and Interpreters
By Barry S. Olsen Published: 19 July 2013 Simplicity of use drives the adoption of new technologies. Complexity only drives away...
BARRY'S BLOG: Man vs. Machine...Translation
By Barry S. Olsen Published: 26 June 2013 Technology is permeating every nook and cranny of the language services space, with mixed...
Kickstarting the Conversation on Interpreting, Technology and Disruption
By Barry S. Olsen Published: 20 June 2013 An open conversation between interpreters and technology providers about disruptive...
Technology, Translation and Teaching: The Perfect Storm
By Barry S. Olsen Published: 13 June 2013 We are living in a time of increased opportunity, competition, competence and communication....
Finding New Perspectives: think! Interpreting Event to Link Translation and Interpreting
By Katharine Allen Published: 16 January 2014 InterpretAmerica is partnering with the Globalization and Localization Association (GALA),...
Interpreting Surgery: A Doctor's Perspective
By Patrick J. Javid, MD, Guest Blooger Published: 06 November 2013 This week InterpretAmerica welcomes guest blogger Dr. Patrick J. Javid...
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