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The Top LSPs in North America in 2017

by Donald A. DePalma, Hélène Pielmeier, July 12, 2017, 2 Pages View abstract

Our recent comprehensive annual report on the state of the industry revealed the 100 largest suppliers worldwide, as well as the top language service providers in nine regions of the world (see “Who’s Who in Language Services and Technology: . . .

Benchmarks for Language Service Providers: 2017

by Hélène Pielmeier, Donald A. DePalma, June 30, 2017, 12 Pages View abstract

Providers are always eager to compare their performance against that of their peers. In CSA Research’s annual survey of the language services market, we ask about a range of factors that characterize LSPs. In this brief, we provide an introduction . . .

The Language Services Market: 2017
Annual Review of the Services and Technology Industry That Supports Translation, Localization, and Interpreting

by Donald A. DePalma, Robert G. Stewart, Arle Lommel, Hélène Pielmeier, June 30, 2017, 51 Pages View abstract

More than seven billion people live in nearly 200 countries and speak roughly 7,000 languages. Country-specific laws and business practices combine with these languages and dialects to create hundreds of locales, each a unique blend that requires linguistic, . . .

Who’s Who in Language Services and Technology: 2017 Rankings
Ranking of Global and Regional Providers

by Donald A. DePalma, Robert G. Stewart, Arle Lommel, Hélène Pielmeier, June 30, 2017, 51 Pages View abstract

Tens of thousands of providers around the globe work with hundreds of thousands of professional linguists to deliver services such as translation, interpreting, and localization to organizations and individuals. This active and growing global industry . . .

CSA Research Survey on Gender and Family in the Language Services Industry: Overall Findings

by CSA Research, June 07, 2017, 42 Pages View abstract

Issues related to gender, the workplace, and family are among the most important social and political concerns today. Language services – translation, localization, interpreting, and related tasks – are frequently seen as a female-dominated . . .

The Top Language Service Providers in North America in 2016

by Stephen Henderson, August 01, 2016, 2 Pages View abstract

Our recent comprehensive annual report on the state of the industry revealed the 100 largest suppliers worldwide, as well as the top language service providers in nine regions of the world (see “The Language Services Market: 2016,” Jun16) . . .

The Language Services Market: 2016
Annual Review of the Services and Technology Industry That Supports the Delivery of Translation, Localization, and Interpreting

by Donald A. DePalma, Hélène Pielmeier, Robert G. Stewart, Stephen Henderson, June 30, 2016, 100 Pages View abstract

People around the world prefer communicating in their native tongue. That fact will drive the language industry to US$40 billion in revenue for 2016. To support this growth, language service and technology providers are extending their repertoire beyond . . .

The Top Language Service Providers in North America in 2015

by Stephen Henderson, July 16, 2015, 2 Pages View abstract

The Language Services Market: 2015
Annual Review of the Translation, Localization, and Interpreting Services and Technology Industry

by Donald A. DePalma, Hélène Pielmeier, Robert G. Stewart, Stephen Henderson, June 30, 2015, 97 Pages View abstract

Imagine buying a new car and not being able to decipher the owner's manual because it's in a language you don't read. Or remember the frustration of trying to register at a website form that doesn't recognize your country's postal code format. Think about . . .

The Top Industries for LSPs

by Vijayalaxmi Hegde, Hélène Pielmeier, August 11, 2014, 57 Pages View abstract

Which industries can you expect to spend the most on language services and technology in 2014? In this report, Common Sense Advisory presents the verticals that generated top revenue last year for language service providers globally and in eight regions . . .

The Language Services Market: 2014
An Annual Review of the Translation, Localization, and Interpreting Services Industry

by Donald A. DePalma, Vijayalaxmi Hegde, Hélène Pielmeier, June 25, 2014, 86 Pages View abstract

Our comprehensive study of the market for translation, localization, interpreting and other language services in 2014 includes information on underlying market growth, key trends, fastest-growing services, average revenue per employee, and other critical . . .

The Top 100 Language Service Providers: 2014

by Vijayalaxmi Hegde, Donald A. DePalma, June 25, 2014, 4 Pages View abstract

To access this brief, please log in or register. This brief presents the world’s leading providers of translation, localization, and interpreting services in 2014. The list includes two ties, resulting in 103 companies claiming or sharing t . . .

The Top Language Service Providers in North America in 2014

by Vijayalaxmi Hegde, Donald A. DePalma, June 25, 2014, 2 Pages View abstract

Our recent comprehensive annual report on the state of the industry revealed the 100 largest suppliers worldwide, as well as the top language service providers in nine regions of the world (see “The Language Services Market: 2014,” Jun14) . . .

Where the Global Translation Money Is: 2013
The Industries That Spend the Most on Language Services

by Vijayalaxmi Hegde, Donald A. DePalma, October 01, 2013, 94 Pages View abstract

Which industries spend the most on language services and technology in 2013? In this report, Common Sense Advisory presents the revenue composition of 36 verticals for language service providers (LSPs) globally and in nine regions of the world: Africa, . . .

The Top Language Service Providers in North America in 2013

by Donald A. DePalma, Vijayalaxmi Hegde, May 31, 2013, 2 Pages View abstract

Our recent comprehensive annual report on the state of the industry revealed the 100 largest suppliers worldwide, as well as the top language service providers (LSPs) in nine regions of the world (see “The Language Services Market: 2013,” . . .

Translation Opportunities in North America
The Industries That Spend the Most on Language Services

by Nataly Kelly, Robert G. Stewart, July 31, 2012, 13 Pages View abstract

Which industries matter the most for language service providers (LSPs) in North America? This report provides estimates of the economic opportunity for LSPs available in the region and in the two countries within it – the United States and Canada . . .

The Top Language Service Providers in North America in 2012

by Nataly Kelly, Donald A. DePalma, May 31, 2012, 2 Pages View abstract

Can Your Spanish-Speaking Prospects Find You?

by Nataly Kelly, Vijayalaxmi Hegde, February 01, 2012, 3 Pages View abstract

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of U.S. Hispanics is already greater than the population of California, and exceeds the population of Texas, Illinois, and New York combined. Hispanic purchasing power was around US$200 billion in 1990, . . .

The U.S. Language Services Market in 2011

by Nataly Kelly, Vijayalaxmi Hegde, December 01, 2011, 5 Pages View abstract

What are the defining characteristics of the U.S. market for translation and interpreting services? What is the typical service mix, rate of growth, and average revenue per employee? How much re-selling takes place in this market? What has changed and . . .

The Canadian Language Services Market in 2011

by Nataly Kelly, Vijayalaxmi Hegde, September 08, 2011, 4 Pages View abstract

What are the defining characteristics of the Canadian market for translation and interpreting services? What is the typical service mix, rate of growth, and average revenue per employee? How much re-selling takes place in this market? What has changed . . .

Geographical Classifications and Regional Groupings

by Nataly Kelly, Vijayalaxmi Hegde, July 18, 2011, 6 Pages View abstract

How does your company divide up the world when it comes to your country-specific websites, your sales territories, and your revenue streams? To segment the global market, Common Sense Advisory employs geographical classifications used by international . . .

The Top Language Service Providers in North America in 2011

by Nataly Kelly, May 30, 2011, 2 Pages View abstract

Our recent comprehensive annual report on the state of the industry revealed the 50 largest suppliers worldwide, as well as the top language service providers (LSPs) in eight regions of the world (see “The Language Services Market: 2011,” . . .

The Government-Centric Language Service Provider

by Nataly Kelly, December 31, 2010, 4 Pages View abstract

Many language service providers (LSPs) tell us that they'd like to get involved in government work, especially when they see lucrative contracts come up for bid. However, the characteristics of suppliers that focus on government work are very different . . .

Language Service Provider Growth Factors
Characteristics of the Fastest-Growing Translation and Interpreting Companies

by Nataly Kelly, Vijayalaxmi Hegde, November 30, 2010, 30 Pages View abstract

Why do some language service providers grow at rates of 100% or more per year, while others grow at rates of only 5%? What are the secrets of the fastest-growing companies in the translation and interpreting market, and how can other firms learn from . . .

Language Services Industry Compensation
What Translation and Localization Professionals Earn

by Nataly Kelly, Rebecca Ray, Robert G. Stewart, September 30, 2010, 54 Pages View abstract

What do localization and translation professionals earn? Which countries pay their workers the most? What benefits are typical? How have salaries and compensation packages changed over the past few years? Based on a survey of 1,037 individuals in 64 countries, . . .