AALC President and CEO of 2M Language Services, Tea Dietterich, winner at Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Awards

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Tea DietterichTea Dietterich, CEO of 2M Language Services won in the category Business person of the year at the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Awards for Business.

This award recognises a multicultural Brisbane business leader who successfully exports their products and services from Brisbane, throughout Australia, and across Asia Pacific or internationally. The award celebrates the recipient’s contribution to the Brisbane economy and recognises them as a local champion of enterprise with a global outlook for their business. 2M Language Services has been exporting for over a decade but has stepped up export operations in the last 4 years with a dedicated European Office in Paris. Working with US multinationals Microsoft, Dupont and Gillett as well as with European corporations and government organisations, 2M Language Services has proven to be a niche market leader in provision of translation, localization and VoiceOver/Subtitling services into 180+ languages. Among 2M’s latest clients are also the Museum of Oceanography in Monte Carlo, Monaco, and the Prince Albert Institute of Oceanography. 

The winner was announced on Friday 6th November at the GALA dinner.  We are pleased this shines a light onto the growing localization market and the importance of our industry globally.

 

 

 

AALC signs partnership agreement with GALA

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AALC Partnership with GALA

We are excited to announce that the AALC has undertaken a partnership agreement with the Globalisation and Localisation Association (GALA), the world’s leading trade association for the language industry.

A key role of the AALC is to promote our Australasian industry globally and to help local language companies make connections at an international level.  We believe our partnership with GALA will greatly assist in achieving these goals.

GALA supports the international language industry by creating communities, championing standards, sharing knowledge and advancing technology worldwide.  These activities are directly aligned with the role of AALC in Australasia.

Benefits of the GALA partnership for AALC members include the following:

  • GALA will provide AALC with a profile page on GALA’s website and a listing in the GALA directory. This can provide AALC members with a link to potential customers looking for language service providers in Australasia.
  • GALA will list AALC conferences and/or events on GALA’s website with logo, link and event information. This will increase visibility and participation in AALC events.
  • GALA will provide a first time new-member discount of 15% if AALC members wish to become a GALA member.
  • GALA will provide one free registration to its annual conference, to be used by a designated representative from AALC. This will be a great opportunity for an AALC member to attend a key international language industry event. AALC members will also get a registration discount for attending GALA’s annual conference.
  • GALA will provide other AALC promotion opportunities including “bag insert” at the annual conference and social media promotion of AALC programs, which also includes opportunities for AALC to publish content through GALA’s channels (e.g. blogs, webinars, articles, videos).

To find out more about GALA visit the GALA website www.gala-global.org and if you’d like to learn more about the AALC and GALA partnership please e-mail info@aalc.org.au

 

 

AALC to attend the Annual Conference of the ATC, September 2015

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AALC President, Tea Dietterich, will represent the AALC Inc. when attending the ATC annual Conference on 24-25 September 2015, Manchester, United Kingdom.

The Association of Translation Companies will hold its annual conference in September at the iconic Old Trafford stadium in Manchester (home of the Manchester United Football Club).  The event is open to all representatives from language service provider companies.

Location: Old Trafford, Manchester, UK
Dates: 24-25 September 2015

 

 

 

 

 

AALC holds its 2nd AGM on 4th November, 2015

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On Wednesday 4 November, the Australasian Association of Language Companies Inc. (AALC) held its 2nd AGM at the Morven Brown Building, Room 209, the University of New South Wales, Sydney.

The agenda for the meeting was as follows:

President’s report

  • An overview of the year’s achievements by AALC and directions for the future, presented by Tea Dietterich
  • Financial report
  • Reviewed accounts for the year, presented by Dominic Carter
  • Elections
  • The following nominations were received and the members were elected as follows:
  • President: Tea Dietterich
  • Vice-President (Australia): Dominic Carter
  • Vice-President (New Zealand): Hagen Issell
  • Secretary: Karen Hodgson
  • Treasurer: Dominic Carter (acting)
  • Board member: Ksenia Marchenko
  • Board member: Georgiana Poulter

The AGM also offered the opportunity for attendees to actively contribute in the discussion, with notable contributions from Hagen Issell (Vice-President – NZ) and Sean Xiang Cheng (UNSW)

The AALC wishes to thank the University of New South Wales for providing the venue and sponsoring the event.

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AALC Intern Partnership launch held in Sydney, July 2015

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Recently, the AALC met with it’s members, language service providers and university representatives to discuss the launch of the Intern Partnership Program (IPP).  The venue was kindly provided by AALC Member, Polyglot Group, in Sydney in July.

The AALC is currently developing the AALC Intern Partnership Program (IPP).  Inspired by the European ELIA Exchange, this is in response to an increased awareness that graduates from translation programs are not always equipped, from the employer’s point of view, with the skills necessary to begin being part of a productive team without significant training provided by the employer.

Having had in attendance representatives from varying areas within the industry, a committee was elected to initiate and implement the IPP.  The committee will oversee the facilitation of cooperative partnerships between the industry and academia to develop an exchange program between language service providers (LSPs) and university faculties, and to develop a partnership program connecting LSPs, universities and students to improve the internship process for all.

The AALC welcomes all dialogue with those from within the industry whom recognise the importance for the need to equip graduates with the skills necessary to begin being part of a productive team without significant training provided by the employer.

The AALC is contactable on info@aalc.org.au

Venue kindly provided by the Polyglot Group

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AALC President, Tea Dietterich attends GALA Board Meeting in Paris

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AALC President, Tea Dietterich, is also a board member of the Globalisation and Localization Association (GALA) and attended the all day GALA board meeting at the Hilton Charles De Gaulles Airport in Paris on 9th July, 2015. 

Gala Board members; 

Back row from left: Veronique Ozkaya (Vice Chair), Robert Etches (Chair), Serge Gladkov & Tea Dietterich.

Front row from left: Diego Bartolome, Jesper Sandberg (Secretary), and Manal Amin    

Reminder to register for the launch of the AALC Intern Partnership Program IPP

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Invitation to join the launch of the AALC Intern Partnership Program (IPP)

With only a few weeks to go until the launch of its Intern Partnership Program, the AALC invites its members and all language service providers to join us for the launch of the AALC IPP and to discuss the development of this initiative.  Places are limited and bookings are advised.

The AALC is currently developing the AALC Intern Partnership Program (IPP).  Inspired by the European ELIA Exchange, this is in response to an increased awareness that graduates from translation programs are not always equipped, from the employer’s point of view, with the skills necessary to begin being part of a productive team without significant training provided by the employer.  The initiative seeks to create a multi-faceted approach to enhance professional development by facilitating cooperative partnerships between the industry and academia.  The AALC wants to develop an exchange program between language service providers (LSPs) and university faculties, and develop a partnership program connecting LSPs, universities and students to improve the internship process for all.

We look forward to welcoming you, listening to your ideas and needs, and offering you the opportunity to network with AALC board members and AALC member companies.

Where;  25 Burton Street, Glebe, NSW

When;   Thursday 23rd July, 2015

Time;     2pm – 6pm

Cost;      Entry is free to AALC members, $30 for non-members

RSVP;     info@aalc.org.au before 13th July, 2015

 

Venue kindly offered by the Polyglot Group

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AALC Roundtable Online, 19th August 2015

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AALC ROUNDTABLE ONLINE; Machine Translation – Heaven Sent or Road To Hell

When; Wednesday, 19th August, 2015 
Time; 4pm AEST
Cost; free attendance for all

The AALC are pleased to launch their bimonthly AALC ROUNDTABLE ONLINE.  These are webinars taking place every two months where industry thought leaders of the language service industry in Australia and New Zealand discuss pertinent industry developments and issues. 

Each AALC Round Table Online will have a certain topic, feature case studies and will sometimes also include, where appropriate, international speakers from our language industry, widening the Round Table view.  Much talent is to be found within our own ranks and it’s a dialogue waiting to happen as we can learn from each other each time a colleague shares an opinion. These exchanges don’t happen often enough and when they do they are so enlightening to all of us, that we decided to take them on board.  

We would welcome your suggestions on what topics you would like to talk about, what case studies you have, and if you feel you could lead a discussion on a topic that is pertinent to you, please feel free to let us know.   The first Round Tables topic will be; Machine Translation – Heaven Sent or Road To Hell: In this discussion we will listen to case studies and deliberations of a colleague Language Service Provider, and chime into the discussion on where this is at and what’s it all about. 

Non members are invited to register, with attendance being free to all for this inaugural Round Table Online.  Members and associate members have free and guaranteed access to all our webinars and wide range of other membership benefits including free AALC events and reduced rates on industry products through the AALC market place. 

If you are not yet a member or an associate member, we encourage you to register now on https://www.aalc.org.nz/register/  We look forward to welcoming you at the first AALC ROUND TABLE ONLINE discussion.

To register to attend the first AALC ROUND TABLE ONLINE please e-mail info@aalc.org.au    

Invitation to join the launch of the AALC Intern Partnership Program (IPP)

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The AALC invites its members and all language service providers to join us for the launch of the AALC IPP and to discuss the development of this initiative.

The AALC is currently developing the AALC Intern Partnership Program (IPP).  Inspired by the European ELIA Exchange, this is in response to an increased awareness that graduates from translation programs are not always equipped, from the employer’s point of view, with the skills necessary to begin being part of a productive team without significant training provided by the employer.  The initiative seeks to create a multi-faceted approach to enhance professional development by facilitating cooperative partnerships between the industry and academia.  The AALC wants to develop an exchange program between language service providers (LSPs) and university faculties, and develop a partnership program connecting LSPs, universities and students to improve the internship process for all.

We look forward to welcoming you, listening to your ideas and needs, and offering you the opportunity to network with AALC board members and AALC member companies.

Where;  25 Burton Street, Glebe, NSW

When;   Thursday 23rd July, 2015

Time;     2pm – 6pm

Cost;      Entry is free to AALC members, $30 for non-members

RSVP;     info@aalc.org.au before 13th July, 2015

 

Venue kindly offered by the Polyglot Group

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AALC to launch Intern Partnership Program (IPP)

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AALC Internship Partnership Program (IPP)

Background

Inspired by the European ELIA Exchange, the AALC Intern Partnership Program (IPP) is the response to an increased awareness that graduates from translation programs are not always equipped, from the employer’s point of view, with all the skills necessary to begin being part of a productive team without significant training provided by the employer. The initiative seeks to create a multi-faceted approach to enhance professional development by facilitating cooperative partnerships between the industry and academia. The AALC wants to develop an exchange program between language service providers (LSPs) and university faculties, and develop a partnership program connecting LSPs, universities and students to improve the internship process for all.

 Who can participate?

  1. Students or recent graduates of university level translation studies
  2. AALC members
  3. Universities seeking to take part will be asked to join the AALC as use of the AALC IPP program is free to all members

Why participate

Students that find internships through the AALC IPP can feel secure that they will gain useful experience and skills helping to prepare them for their careers. AALC IPP facilitated internships provide students the reassurance that all companies offering opportunities within the program are AALC member companies and have committed to conducting business ethically and investing in the growth and professionalization of the language industry through their engagement and relationships.

Launch

This is still early days and whilst we are learning from our European colleagues, we need to ensure that our unique Australian T&I landscape is taken into account. We therefore invite all education providers and other industry stakeholders to our AALC Conference on 23rd July to celebrate its launch and to discuss the development of this initiative in detail.