2025 Trends in the Language Services Industry
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What to Know
Important Trends for 2025
As we look ahead to the year ahead, CSA Research has identified 10 trends we expect will define the language industry as the post-localization era continues to evolve. From agentic AI to advances in quality estimating and post-editing to knowledge graphs, the free with registration report details the 10 trends and what each means for LSPs and global enterprises.
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How We Helped in 2024
2024 was a year of transformation. Here are some of the reports and resources our clients told us supported them and the industry during challenging times.
?? Q4 2024 Market Forecast Remains Steady
Predicting the market size and trends for the global language services and technology sector has grown increasingly complex due to an ever-accelerating combination of economic and technological disruptions. CSA Research’s analysis demonstrated that, after adjusting for inflation, the industry experienced a sharp downturn in 2024. Based on our quarterly confidence surveys and an examination of macroeconomic forecasts from the IMF, we predict that, the industry will remain essentially flat in real terms in 2024, avoiding a large slump but also not regaining ground. Ongoing disruption from AI, post-localization shifts in demand, and increasing competition from platforms will all keep the sector unsettled. However, higher demand stimulated by decreasing prices and new services will help global content service providers maintain long-term growth.
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Knowledge Graphs Depend on Precise Terminology
Knowledge graphs are powerful tools for organizing and connecting data. But they’re only as effective as the terminology they’re built on.
Why Terminology Matters:
Helps create accurate, machine-readable connections between concepts.Ensures consistency across multilingual and multicultural contexts. Lays the groundwork for smarter workflows and better decision-making.
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Automated Speech-to-Speech Interpreting: Guidance for Language Access Teams
AI is reshaping interpreting services, but its implementation requires a strategic approach. Based on a year-long study, our latest research offers language access teams essential insights into the role of AI in professional interpreting and how to implement it effectively.
Discover how to evaluate automated solutions, mitigate risks, and ensure they meet your team’s needs for accuracy, privacy, and usability. ?? Explore the full findings.
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Human vs. AI Interpreting: A Real-Life Test
What happens when human interpreters and AI-powered systems are put to the test in real-world scenarios? Our latest blog explores a firsthand experience at a multilingual conference, comparing human simultaneous interpreting with automated solutions for breakout sessions.
Discover insights into the strengths and challenges of both approaches—and what they mean for the future of interpreting. Read the full story.
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1 个月Interesting research insights, quite helpful
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1 个月Great Insights. I love how the trends you highlight in this document perfectly align with the LangOps principles we have developed at the LangOps Institute.
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1 个月Thank you for compiling and sharing CSA Research