Opsimath: Wacky Word Wednesday

Who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? On today’s Wacky Word Wednesday, a weekly celebration of the wackiest and most interesting words from around the world, we will learn about the importance of lifelong learning.

In the News: Machine Translation (MT) March and much more

This week in the news, the Translation Automation User Society (TAUS) is pushing for a concerted effort to improve overall Machine Translation (MT), Microsoft has unveiled a near real-time voice translator, and a retro videogame gets a fan-made language makeover. Read on to get an in-depth view of what’s happening in the translation world.

Going Global with Entertainment Translations

An American TV epic gets an impressive localization makeover for the international market

Geborgenheit: Wacky Word Wednesday

The feeling of sitting with those you love most in the world in the place you are most comfortable…if only there were a word for it! Well, with this week’s Wacky Word Wednesday, you’ll learn the perfect word for that perfect moment!

CSOFT at Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network

This week, CSOFT’s CEO will be speaking at the 5th Annual Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network in Austin, TX while our Senior Tools Strategist will be presenting at the Localization World 2014 Conference in Dublin, Ireland.

Health Science Translations: F.D.A Announces Stricter Rules

Samsung recently announced a new “investigational” device, called Simband, which can give a range of real-time health and fitness information. You’ll also read about a new study that shows a sharp rise in worldwide obesity and the new age restriction on tanning beds.

Dragon Boat Business

With Dragon Boat Festival fast approaching, we examine the parallels between being a successful team member in a dragon boat crew and in a business.

Shunee Yee to Speak at CIFTIS

We are proud to announce that CSOFT President & CEO Shunee Yee has been invited to speak at a forum called Language – Key to Global Success this Thursday, May 29th at the China Beijing International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS).

Trichotillomania – Wacky Word Wednesday

Trying to kick a bad habit? On today’s Wacky Word Wednesday, a weekly celebration of the wackiest and most interesting words from around the world, we will learn that some habits are harder to break than others.

The High Cost of Poor Court translators

Sometimes cost saving measures can end up backfiring as showcased this week in the U.K. where a Freedom of Information request has revealed that the cost of court translators has gone up by nearly 200% over the past year.

In The News: China’s Property Bubble and much more

With China’s property sales down 7.7 percent in the first quarter, many investors fear that the country’s housing bubble could burst at anytime. Read on to find out about Moody’s take on China’s real estate. You’ll also read about China and Russia’s $400 billion gas supply deal and the success story of China’s biggest online retailer, JD.com, on its first day of trading.

Brobdingnagian – Wacky Word Wednesday

Goliath, Godzilla and Gargantua. Today’s wacky word can be used to describe all of those things. Hop on and follow us on our journey to the land of the giants.