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Built to scale: adding simultaneous interpretation to on-site events

By Patricia Magaz on December 13, 2022

Adding language interpretation to on-site events has traditionally been a logistical challenge. It often involved finding interpreters and then organizing their travel, food, and accommodation — to say nothing of sourcing and setting up interpretation equipment.

Fortunately, since 2014, Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI) technology has made interpretation faster, easier, and more cost-effective to organize than ever before. In this article, we’ll explore how RSI works for on-site events, the benefits of RSI, and what event planners should look for in an ideal RSI solution.

Topics: Remote Simultaneous Interpretation Event Management In-Person Events PCO
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“What if the Wi-Fi fails” and other remote interpreting myths debunked

By Patricia Magaz on October 26, 2022

Remember the times when suggesting working from home was seen as an absurdity? “There’s no way you can be productive at home”, and other worries long presented a barrier to what today is a driver for productivity. As with any innovation, similarly, the rise of Remote Simultaneous Interpretation has left many with a few basic questions and concerns.

Topics: Remote Simultaneous Interpretation Interpretation Technology In-Person Events
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Remote simultaneous interpretation: 3 on-site and hybrid scenarios

By Patricia Magaz on August 17, 2022

A hybrid event combines in-person and online elements. In other words, an in-person event that has speakers, attendees or interpreters connecting and participating remotely, is a hybrid event.

Topics: Remote Simultaneous Interpretation Hybrid Events In-Person Events PCO
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Remote interpreting for on-site events: back to the future

By Markus Aregger on May 10, 2022

For nearly two years now event and meeting organisers worldwide have been trying out new and creative ways to take their gatherings online and embraced change and adaptation like never before.

Topics: Interpretation Technology Hybrid Events In-Person Events PCO
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How remote interpreting can help reduce your event’s carbon footprint

By Patricia Magaz on February 23, 2022

Conferences and events are integral parts of doing business in today's world. Even with the rise of technologies that make virtual gatherings possible, we all feel a longing for a good, old-fashioned face-to-face get-together where we can connect with our peers, enjoy great content.

Topics: Sustainability Multilingual Web Conferencing In-Person Events PCO