Global desktop publishing (DTP) continues to play a central role in multilingual communication. Valued at around US $8 billion in 2024, it’s expected to grow by 4–5 % annually over the next five years, driven by increasing demand for multilingual,…
The European Accessibility Act marked a turning point in how services are designed and delivered across the EU, with accessibility a legal obligation rather than an optional feature. The ATC’s June 2025 Accessibility Briefing summarised the obligations of the EAA…
In the summer of 2025, the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) was hit by a major cyber-attack that led to a serious data breach and the shutdown of its digital systems for several weeks. The breach exposed sensitive personal and case-related…
Having a clear exit strategy ensures that your business, your staff, your clients, and your suppliers continue to thrive after you no longer steer the ship. Many SME language service companies are owner-managed businesses where the director plays a central…
The ATC’s Member of the Month in September 2025 is Accentus Language Services, a UK-based Latin American specialist with deep expertise in the US translation market. We caught up with Accentus’ Managing Director Gabriela Lemoine to talk about the difference…
Welcome to the ATC ISO Newsletter! In this newsletter, we focus on a trio of interesting but lesser-known standards linked to language services – some of which are currently under development and awaiting for your expert comments. ISO 18968:…
In October 2025, the ATC community came together at the iconic People’s History Museum in Manchester for ATC THRIVE 2025, a two-day unconference exploring how language service companies can grow through collaboration, technology, and genuine relationships. The theme? Building a…
In a very, very rapidly moving industry, it’s important to recognise and show our appreciation to the people and companies who innovate, stay resilient in the face of challenges, and make change happen. These are the winners and commended of…
Real Impact or Easy Scapegoats? Response to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero’s report ‘Impact of growth of data centres on energy consumption’ by the Association of Translation Companies. Published in August 2025, the report Impact of growth…
The UK economy is delicately balanced – advancing amid pressure, shaped by shifting markets, and defined by resilience. For the language services industry, these conditions present both challenge and opportunity. We believe that understanding the wider economic picture is essential…