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2006 GALA in Tokyo: Terukazu Konishi (Moravia Worldwide) was a key volunteer in organizing GALA in Tokyo
In 1987, the world's first instantaneous translation of speech by a computer was demonstrated by British Telecom's Research Laboratories.
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Why Join GALA?
For a language service provider, a tools provider or buyer of localization services, GALA is the source and the vehicle of:
CREDIBILITY and VISIBILITY
GALA companies are perceived as reliable industry players. The GALA online member directory receives an average 6000 page views per month, and the average visitor spends at least five minutes browsing this area of the site. GALA is the one of the largest concentrators of inquiries and search for the language industry, thanks to ongoing GALA promotional efforts designed to elevate the entire GALA membership.
RELATIONSHIPS and NETWORKING
The GALA membership boosts networking opportunities between members, for education, networking, client relationships and exchange. GALA collaborates with all industry constituencies. GALA’s annual conferences offer some of the best networking in the industry.
PROMOTION and SERVICES
GALA has cost-effective marketing and public relations opportunities and services for members, including monthly PR participation and group marketing. GALA o ers special
registration discounts at industry events, invitations to member-only events, networking dinners and roundtables. GALA publications offer access to peer industry knowledge. GALA also offers special pricing on tools and products, including Localization-CAREERS.net.
LEARNING and RESEARCH
Participation in GALA’s webinar series is free for members and member clients. Gain insight and data through quarterly Member Pulse Surveys.
WHY HAVE OTHER COMPANIES JOINED GALA?
"Being the supplier of efficiency tools for translation agencies and freelance translators, we are always interested to get closer to our clients. GALA attracts well-established companies seriously interested in further development and we are proud to join you. As of summer 2007, 32 member companies of GALA are using our software products and our common membership will help us better understand their needs and needs of other GALA members who plan to use our products."
--Vitaly Pedchenko, Deputy Managing Director
Advanced International Translations (AIT), Ukraine
"It is important for us to participate in an organization that helps shape the future of the industry. GALA membership gives us the opportunity to widen our network and to keep up-to-date with the latest trends and technology as well as giving us an opportunity to share our knowledge with others."
--Takeomi Kurisawa, Vice President
Crestec Europe B.V., Netherlands
"Kaleidoscope joined GALA for two reasons: First, GALA offers a very efficient instrument to stay in close touch with developments and people. Staying in tune with technology and people is primordial to success in the language industry. Second, we expect GALA to offer us a platform to share our know-how and tools with a wider geographic audience. Many providers and clients face similar challenges and we believe GALA is a platform to share thoughts and technologies."
--Klaus Fleischmann, Managing Director
Kaleidoscope GesmbH, Austria
"We joined GALA to keep abreast of the latest in technology developments as well as to increase our opportunities to network with other LSPs. Our company is expanding and we would like to explore the possibilities of partnering with other companies whose strengths compliment our own."
--Francesco Pagano, Vice President
Interpreters and Translators, Inc. (ITI), USA
"GALA offers an unique opportunity of knowing other localization companies from around the world that share certain common goals: quality production, constant improvement and client satisfaction. And all this in an friendly and respectful atmosphere."
--Maria Gabriela Morales, Founder & Director
Rosario Traducciones y Servicios, Argentina