Paul Canton
2015 Summit Predictions: Humans vs. Machines Translation
As the 12th annual CSOFT Summit rapidly approaches, we here at CSOFT HQ have been taking some time to look back and reflect on the highlights of the previous year’s gathering. In particular, we are taking a look at the inspiring seminars that taught us what innovation and technology meant, in the modern sharing economy.
CSOFT’s 11th Annual Summit Predications: Bill Powell
As one of the keynote speakers at CSOFT’s 11th annual summit, Bill Powell struck a much different tone than others. While his peers spoke of the bright future of globalization, he opened with a much darker tone. “I would like to be a bubbling cauldron of optimism about the world, about the global economy. I’d […]
‘Makers’ and Innovation in the Shenzhen Market
Shenzhen is a city that truly symbolizes innovation. From its designation as China’s first Special Economic Zone in 1980, it has miraculously developed from being a small fishing village of 30,000 people into the technology and manufacturing hub of the world; a roaring metropolis of 14 million people, each hoping to find the Chinese dream.
3 Recent Innovations in Translation
Translation has been around for a long time—almost as long as written language has been. And up until the middle of the 20th century, when the first machine translations began, all translations were carried out by humans alone. Today, a wealth of translation tools are available, from fully-automated machine translation software to websites, systems, and […]
3 Reasons Why e-Learning Fails
E-learning is a great tool for many companies, and we have discussed its many benefits before. However sometimes when it is not carefully planned, e-learning fails to achieve its purpose, wasting precious time and resource. To ensure success, it’s important to avoid the following mistakes when preparing your curriculum: The Wrong Strategy When initially planning your e-learning […]
eLearning vs. Classroom Learning
When most of us think of eLearning, or online learning, we think online degrees and à la carte course offerings from higher education institutions. But eLearning is not just for the stay-at-home student anymore. More and more businesses are now integrating eLearning tools into their employee training. Why the switch? How does eLearning stack up […]
