The language services industry is experiencing one of the most significant transformations in its history. Traditionally, language service providers (LSPs) primarily delivered transactional services such as translation, interpreting, transcription and multilingual content production; building trust through the competence of their…
By Jane Crossley, ATC ISO Committee Understanding ISO 18587: A Process-Oriented Standard ISO 18587:2017 provides a framework for the post-editing of machine translation output (MTPE) and defines the qualifications of professionals involved in the process. The standard is aimed at…
By Jane Crossley, ATC ISO Committee ISO 11669: 2024 – Translation Projects – General Guidance In November 2024, the EUATC and ISO teamed up once again to host their second webinar on ISO standards, including ISO 11669: 2024 – Translation…
As you may have heard, on the 15th April 2026 ISO published the latest version of ISO 14001:2026, the environmental management system. Here is how we plan to approach the transition to the new standard and what you need to do to prepare. …
The language services sector is changing fast and while translation and interpreting remain core services, they are no longer the whole story. Clients now expect content that is clear, usable, culturally appropriate and effective across channels and audiences. This is…
The publication of a new Draft International Standard (DIS) for ISO 18841 marks an important moment for organisations involved in interpreting services and for certification bodies that audit against specialist language-industry standards. Although it is useful to start thinking about…
*First published by ATC. In an ISO standards knowledge-sharing webinar hosted by the EUATC and ISO TC 37/SC 5 attended by over 300 participants, the draft standard ISO/CD 17651-4 standard — Simultaneous Interpreting – Interpreter’s Working Environment. Part 4: Requirements…
*First published by ATC. The European Legal Interpreters and Translators Association (EULITA) has worked hard to address the complexities of legal interpreting and translation. Recognising the need for a standard for certified translations, EULITA launched the development of ISO/AWI TS…
*First published by ATC. The upcoming revision of ISO 17100, Translation services – Requirements for translationservices, is set to bring significant changes to the translation industry. In the ISO standardsknowledge-sharing webinar hosted by EUATC and ISO TC 37/SC 5 on…