Successful implementation and future prospects: Latvian-Uzbek collaboration in language technologies

As part of concluding the grant development cooperation project “Strengthening the Capacity of the Uzbek Agency for Technical Regulation in the Fields of Standardisation and Metrology in Line with International Practice” commenced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia in 2022, Ingars Pilmanis and Kaspars Milaševičs from the Latvian Standard, along […]

Researcher’s review of the 16th MT Marathon: machine translation trends and new tools to keep an eye on

I am Toms Bergmanis, a machine translation (MT) researcher and practitioner at Tilde. My day-to-day job involves building custom MT systems for large international organisations, as well as developing novel solutions that enable users to control and customise MT systems at runtime.   I recently attended this year’s Machine Translation Marathon to broaden my knowledge and […]

Tilde and Microsoft Collaborate Towards Inclusive Education With AI Speech-to-Text Technology

Tilde, one of Europe’s leading innovators in language technology, in partnership with Microsoft, aims to advance inclusive education through automatic speech recognition solutions. In the Proof-of-Concept stage, with the support of various NGOs and schools, Tilde has paved the way for a more accessible and equitable educational experience for individuals with hearing impairments.   In […]

32 questions on the occasion of Tilde’s 32nd birthday – answers from Tilde CEO Artūrs Vasiļevskis

Tilde’s first day of operations was 17 September 1991. Back then it was a small company, which commenced its operations with the creation of Latvian language fonts and translation, but has now become a major force in the European language technologies field and localisation industry.   We have entered our thirty-second year with many innovations, […]

How Do You Find a Good Translation Company and Why Does it Matter?

Finding something long term should be a priority when looking for a translation company to work with. This is easier said than done, as there are many factors to consider when searching for a good translation company.   The process of finding a different translator or agency for each job is painstaking, time-consuming, and often […]

Empowering People with Disabilities: Tilde’s Innovative Language Technology Solutions

Accessibility is a basic human right. The World Health Organization reports that over one billion people worldwide have some form of disability, yet only one in ten of them have access to assistive technology. This means they may not be able to fully participate in society or the economy.   To address this issue, Microsoft […]

Protecting the Untranslatable: Safeguarding Sensitive Information in the World of Translation

The Importance of Translation Confidentiality and Security In today’s interconnected world, translation services play a vital role for both individuals and businesses. From legal documents to marketing materials and websites, having a reliable translation partner is crucial to ensure your message is conveyed accurately in the target language. However, accuracy is not the only factor […]

Artūrs Vasiļevskis has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Tilde

As of January 2023, Artūrs Vasiļevskis has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the language technology company Tilde. The company’s co-founder and former Chairman of the Board Andrejs Vasiļjevs will continue his work on the board, taking care of the company’s strategic development.   Artūrs Vasiļevskis holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) […]

How to make sure you don’t overpay for your translation?

In the world of translation, you’ll see many different prices. In fact, the range between different freelancers and translation agencies can be vast depending on a variety of factors.   The first thing to understand is what actually determines the price of a translation. It would be best if you looked at factors such as: 📍 […]

Multilingual Finland: How to increase efficiency with language technologies

Finland is famous for many things, such as breathtaking landscapes, harmonious design and architecture, magical Northern Lights, relaxing saunas, and the fact that Finland is the happiest country in the world. How could it not be?   But there’s one more thing – Finland is a bilingual country with Finnish and Swedish as the official […]