Sero Communications

01/12/2022

WE'RE HIRING!

We're looking for experienced freelance EN > FR (Canada) translators for ongoing projects.

REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 2-3 years of translation experience from English to French (Canada)
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Completion of a short translation test

ASSETS
- 2-3 years of proofreading/editing experience in French (Canada)
- Degree or diploma in Translation
- Use of translation memory (TM) tool (e.g. Trados, Memsource)

If interested, please e-mail your CV to [Email address hidden] for more information, with the subject line EN > FR (CA) Translator. Be sure to indicate in body of the email if you use a TM tool.

08/19/2021

We're thrilled to announce that Lisa Tosques has joined our management team as VP, Client Engagement! Lisa will lead Sero Communications' continued expansion, with a focus on translation services for the US market. With nearly 10 years of industry knowledge and experience, and a true passion for outstanding client relations, Lisa will be a tremendous asset to our company.

Welcome Lisa!

07/29/2021

Instagram expands its potential reach with automatic translation!

The feature was previously spotted while in development

03/02/2021

"Cisco's video conferencing app can now cross language barriers during live meetings without the need for a human translator."

Move over, Zoom and Teams: Cisco's video conferencing app can now cross language barriers during live meetings without the need for a human translator.

02/16/2021

"Compared with setting up an internal translation department of their own, [outsourcing translation] can be more cost-effective than localization for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)."

'Why To Consider Outsourcing Your Software Localization Work' via Forbes

For most SMEs, the translation marketing of certain languages is just a small part of their business and is often even temporary.

02/12/2021

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02/09/2021

"If Covid-19 has taught us anything in the communications field, it's that we must be flexible."

If Covid-19 has taught us anything in the communications field, it's that we must be flexible. This is particularly important when information changes at warp speed and needs to be communicated quickly, efficiently and in a digestible way.

02/02/2021

"[F]ederally employed interpreters are suffering from injuries that range from tinnitus, which causes ringing in the ears, to headaches, nausea and 'acoustic shock' after nine months of interpreting parliamentarians online via fuzzy laptop mics and poor internet connections."

Interpreters who translate English into French and vice versa at federal government proceedings are increasingly experiencing auditory issues that force them to go on leave, according to a new survey.

01/26/2021

We're trying to make the best of a bad situation. Like many of you, this means learning a new skill.

Here's a list of the best language learning apps. Which one(s) have you tried and what did you think?

forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2021/01/22/best-language-learning-app-2021/?sh=61f9c6a12dfd&fbclid=IwAR0dWrwVqm9NWeiVylKMCiSkDX-vSdZt2vj91952ZgbjzvQ_nIIEI2EfVMU

The best apps for learning languages cater to your personal learning style, whether that means learning from pictures, native speakers, language immersion, or even music.

01/05/2021

2020 was a challenging year for all of us. Here at Sero, we’re moving forward by continuing to support our clients during these difficult times:

- Lower rates for non-profit and small businesses
- More flexible pricing options
- Net 75 payment terms (upon request)

We'll be sending a special offer and details about our charity initiative to all of our clients as well as to those who inquired about our services last year. Keep an eye on your inbox!

12/21/2020

We'll be closed Dec 24-Jan 3.
There's still time to get your last projects of 2020 in!

12/14/2020

Alexa can now translate conversations in real-time

Amazon today announced a new Alexa feature, Live Translation, that will translate conversations between people who speak two different languages. The feature uses Amazon’s speech recognition technology and neural machine translation technology to work, and supports translating between English…