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#IFA2023 – Pocketalk introduces a comprehensive suite of translation solutions to address global language needs with Pocketalk for Business

Pocketalk, the leading provider of translation solutions, cements its commitment to removing language barriers with the announcement of Pocketalk for Business, an expansion of translation solutions designed for enterprises, businesses and organisations.

The brand extension will introduce new AI powered solutions including the Geneva, a seamless digital experience, delivering instantaneous translations to audiences; Sentio, a web-based solution for virtual and in person meeting; and Vox, high-speed translation capability. The final solution is Ventana, an administrative panel which provides control and insights into translations and device management.

Pocketalk for Business solutions –  Geneva, Sentio, Vox and Ventana – all offer accurate, fast, seamless and secure translated conversations for any scenario. The first-of-their-kind solutions remove language barriers, enabling communications across enterprise, healthcare, education, social media, and events.

Having sold over one million devices since 2018, Pocketalk’s evolution to a global communication company is now accelerated with the advancement of Pocketalk for Business, providing software solutions that address the dynamic needs of modern day organisations. Today, it’s not just global companies that encounter language barriers, increasingly smaller organisations are utilising foreign workforces to bridge labour shortages, which bring communication challenges.

Pocketalk for Business comes following the recent announcement of its strategic alliance with SoftBank, which will enable further innovation. The partnership will focus on the sales of one million Pocketalk handheld devices and support the suite of enterprise solutions, including those announced today at IFA. The increased access to supply and sales channels for Pocketalk will further transform communication for the global economy.

Here’s what each of the new solutions will offer:

  1. Geneva – Creating audience inclusivity  

Geneva is a world-first technology set to reshape multilingual interactions in any audience setting such as conferences, classrooms, and training sessions. Geneva enables audience accessibility to content, in their own language, via their smart device. For organisers, that means anyone can deliver content to audiences regardless of their language ability, opening up the best talent for each scenario.

With a simple QR code scan, participants gain access to content, via audio and text, in their preferred language through a user-friendly web platform on their devices, breaking down language barriers and fostering a global exchange of ideas.

  1. SENTIO – Embrace Multilingual Collaboration with Pocketalk Live Translation

With the global workplace expanding, so is the need for real-time translation across conversations. SENTIO is a GDPR and HIPAA compliant, browser-based, live translation service that uses Whisper technology developed by OpenAI. It enables users to engage in conversations in their own language during meetings or through any virtual meeting platform, including Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams.

  1. Vox – Expand Your Content Library with Pocketalk Video Translation

In an age where video reigns supreme, countless audiences remain disenfranchised due to the absence of real-time, accurate, and secure translations, especially in underrepresented languages. Accessible via browser across PC, Mac, iOS, and Android, Vox provides quality translations of video content, spanning everything from movies, training and documentaries to educational materials and social media moments.

Pocketalk’s Vox video translation solution is highly accurate, fast, simple and cost effective. It effortlessly crafts voice-overs and subtitles, regardless of the video’s original language. An hour-long video can be translated in just 15 minutes, reducing production costs and requirements.

  1. Ventana – Gain control over real-time translations 

With Ventana, businesses gain complete control over their Pocketalk devices from real-time translation insights and management, revolutionising communication and breaking down language barriers like never before.

This administrative panel enables users to group Pocketalk devices, remotely manage functions, and gain valuable insights into device usage. With the ability to export data on translated languages and usage frequency, businesses can make informed, data-driven decisions to maximise device usage in their organisation.

“Language is the final hurdle for us to truly become a global marketplace, workforce and community. Since the pandemic, the world works more closely and efficiently together, offering better opportunities for everyone. However, without reliable communication, it’s not reaching its full potential.” said Noriyuki Matsuda, President and CEO of Pocketalk.

“Pocketalk’s response is the creation of Pocketalk for Business, providing solutions that support people worldwide by empowering them to communicate simply with a device or a browser. We are so excited to see the real impact of these new solutions and welcome the response to help us evolve.”

Geneva, Sentio, Vox and Ventana will all be available in the UK by the end of 2023. Pricing to be confirmed with availability.

Pocketalk Introduces Mobile App for Conversational Translations Wherever You Go

Pocketalk, a leader in real-time language translation technology, today introduces Pocketalk App, its first mobile app, which enables use of a phone or tablet for fast, reliable, and affordable two-way translation. The cloud-based Pocketalk App translates 82 languages, supporting a global need for accessible translation solutions. Easy to download on any iOS or Android device for £2.50 monthly or £25.50 annually, it provides subscribers access to the most accurate conversational translations whenever they use the app on their phone or tablet. First time users of the Pocketalk App will receive a free three-day trial that can be activated once the app is downloaded.

“There’s never been a greater need for accurate, fast, and accessible translations that bridge the language divide,” said Noriyuki Matsuda, Founder and CEO, Pocketalk. “The Pocketalk App contributes to a deeper understanding of people and different cultures, all at one’s fingertips, and meets a need for people to more easily communicate with each other anywhere in the world.”

Translations for Everyday Conversations

The Pocketalk App gives people freedom to speak with more confidence during multiple language conversations, knowing the person they’re speaking to will more clearly understand them, bridging language gaps when it’s needed most. The app lends itself to casual, spontaneous everyday conversations, and is the ideal companion for traveling abroad, for helping build stronger connections with relatives who may only speak their native language, for chatting with international friends or colleagues, and for informal exchanges at happy hour or the grocery store.

The Pocketalk App is a complement to Pocketalk’s existing suite of language translation products, including Pocketalk S and the HIPAA and GDPR compliant Pocketalk Plus that have proven success strengthening communication for travel, education, healthcare and logistics.

Once downloaded on a preferred mobile device or tablet, the Pocketalk App creates new potential for on-the-go conversations and translation support whenever multiple languages are being spoken.

Pocketalk App in Action

Once the Pocketalk App is downloaded on a phone or device, select the language you want to speak in and language you’d like to translate to. Then, hold down the “translate” on your screen and speak to activate. As you speak, the app will translate to text in the language you’ve asked it to translate to. Additional app features include:

  • One-button translation for simpler translations in fewer steps
  • Text-to-translate camera, which allows your phone or tablet camera to instantly recognise and translate digital text, written words, and signs
  • Conversion feature, which computes exchanges for currency, length, width and temperature

The Pocketalk App is available for purchase in the App store and Google Play for £2.50 monthly or £25.50 annually and provides subscribers a connection anywhere they go in the world. The free three-day trial can be activated following the initial app download. For more information and to view a product demo, visit Pocketalk.com.

Pocketalk Introduces Mobile App for Conversational Translations Wherever You Go

Pocketalk, a leader in real-time language translation technology, today introduces Pocketalk App, its first mobile app, which enables use of a phone or tablet for fast, reliable, and affordable two-way translation. The cloud-based Pocketalk App translates 82 languages, supporting a global need for accessible translation solutions. Easy to download on any iOS or Android device for £2.50 monthly or £25.50 annually, it provides subscribers access to the most accurate conversational translations whenever they use the app on their phone or tablet. First time users of the Pocketalk App will receive a free three-day trial that can be activated once the app is downloaded.

“There’s never been a greater need for accurate, fast, and accessible translations that bridge the language divide,” said Noriyuki Matsuda, Founder and CEO, Pocketalk. “The Pocketalk App contributes to a deeper understanding of people and different cultures, all at one’s fingertips, and meets a need for people to more easily communicate with each other anywhere in the world.”

Translations for Everyday Conversations

The Pocketalk App gives people freedom to speak with more confidence during multiple language conversations, knowing the person they’re speaking to will more clearly understand them, bridging language gaps when it’s needed most. The app lends itself to casual, spontaneous everyday conversations, and is the ideal companion for traveling abroad, for helping build stronger connections with relatives who may only speak their native language, for chatting with international friends or colleagues, and for informal exchanges at happy hour or the grocery store.

The Pocktalk App is a complement to Pocketalk’s existing suite of language translation products, including Pocketalk S and the HIPAA and GDPR compliant Pocketalk Plus that have proven success strengthening communication for travel, education, healthcare and logistics.

Once downloaded on a preferred mobile device or tablet, the Pocketalk App creates new potential for on-the-go conversations and translation support whenever multiple languages are being spoken.

Pocketalk App In Action

Once the Pocketalk App is downloaded on a phone or device, select the language you want to speak in and language you’d like to translate to. Then, hold down the “translate” on your screen and speak to activate. As you speak, the app will translate to text in the language you’ve asked it to translate to. Additional app features include:

    • One-button translation for simpler translations in fewer steps
  • Text-to-translate camera, which allows your phone or tablet camera to instantly recognize and translate digital text, written words, and signs
  • Conversion feature, which computes exchanges for currency, length, width and temperature

The Pocketalk App is available for purchase in the App store and Google Play for £2.50 monthly or £25.50 annually and provides subscribers a connection anywhere they go in the world. The free three-day trial can be activated following the initial app download. For more information and to view a product demo, visit Pocketalk.com.

Pocketalk announces two new products for 2022 as it transitions from hardware-centric business to global solution #CES2022

Pocketalk today announces its plans to become a global communication platform following the success of its digital language translation device. To date Pocketalk has focused on innovation to break down communication barriers through hardware and software services, but the company now has its sights set on bringing simple, quick and effective language translation to all through its new cloud-based solutions – the Pocketalk App and Pocketalk Subtitles. 

Since Pocketalk launched in 2017, the company has been a leader in the handheld translator market and now holds 98% market share with its Pocketalk Classic and Pocketalk S devices. Pocketalk Plus, the largest device in the lineup, which was developed in response to the pandemic, is also set to launch in Europe in January 2022. This device will provide a solution for healthcare workers, educators, emergency services and other professionals in need of translation. 

Pocketalk has connected people of all backgrounds through language translation and the engine has been honed by over half a billion translations achieving an unparalleled level of speed and accuracy. To date the company has sold nearly one million Pocketalk handheld devices.

Pocketalk App 

Pocketalk will today expand from exclusively a hardware device into a cloud-based solution software as its aims to connect all humans through conversation, quickly and easily.  The Pocketalk app, which will be available on Android or iOS devices, is the perfect companion for the existing Pocketalk hardware.   Users can now instantly translate up to 82 languages using the app. With an easy install on your mobile device, the app hosts a number of features including voice input which translates as text and audio, reverse translation, pronunciation practice, translation history and camera translations, all at the user’s fingertips. The Pocketalk App will be available in Spring 2022 priced at $2.99 per month. 

Pocketalk subtitles 

Virtual meetings became a way of life in 2021. Ideal settings for single language discussion but a platform that fell short on the needs of the global business environment and multilingual world. Pocketalk Subtitles meets this challenge head on with the fastest way to generate subtitles, most importantly, conversationally accurate ones, currently available on any meeting platform. Pocketalk Subtitles is ideal for business, education, or personal communication in 82 languages. Pocketalk subtitles will be available in April 2022 priced at $9.99 per month. Open beta will be available in February 2022 on both Mac & Windows. This is going to be downloadable as a free trial period. 

Nori Matsuda, Pocketalk’s CEO, said: “Our mission is now an international one: to remove language barriers and connect all humans through conversations — the ones happening in all sorts of environments: medicine, education, logistics, personal. We’re now speaking in one “common” language — a necessity in a world where, as the past two years have shown us, we share one common biology. We believe that everyone should be able to communicate easily across every corner of the globe which is why we have created these new products to cater to everyone’s needs.” 

To meet global standards, all translation and services are GDPR compliant. This provides both consumers and businesses the confidence to know their translation data is managed with the utmost care and consideration.

Pocketalk To Donate 500 Translators to Healthcare Organisations Battling COVID-19 in Europe. #Medical #Pocketalk

After providing communication support to medical staff on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus in the US and Japan, Pocketalk, a global leader in connecting conversations and removing language barriers, today announced it will be donating 500 units of its AI-powered translation device, Pocketalk W, to qualifying medical facilities, first aiders, testing sites and those in need of translation services. Pocketalk W devices, including those connected by the smart SIM card, V-Sim which will come with free connectivity donated by Vodafone, will be dispatched on a first come first-served basis, with a maximum of three units per organisation or NHS trust. Those interested can apply by filling out the form on the Pocketalk website.

 

Pocketalk has been used as an emergency communications tool to break down communication barriers between two people when it matters most. First responders recently aboard the Diamond Princess cruise line quarantined in Yokohama, Japan used Pocketalk as a quick and accurate support to speak with potentially ill passengers in more than 50 languages. What is more, it removed the need for a human translator, preventing even more people being exposed to the virus. Furthermore, in the US, Pocketalk has also been used in healthcare organisations that need translation support.

Medical professionals having to communicate with patients during this global pandemic will benefit from the following features:

  • 74 languages addressing 90% of the world’s population
  • Handheld translator designed for instant and accurate two-way communication at the touch of a button
  • Elimination of the need for a human translator, reducing both waiting time and potential exposure of others

“The health and safety of all people, especially first responders putting themselves at risk for others, is our number one priority when connecting the world through conversation,” said Noriyuki Matsuda, Founder and CEO of Pocketalk. “We hope that, through our donation, we are able to provide accessible translation services to those communities who need it most during this global health crisis.”

To apply for a donation of Pocketalk units, applicants must be employed by a healthcare organisation in Europe. Requests will be selected based on a first-come, first served basis for those most in need.

Pocketalk S by Sourcenext Now Available in Europe. #Pocketalk #Sourcenext #Tech

After its successful introduction in Japan at the end of 2019 and in the US at CES 2020, Sourcenext’s new generation Pocketalk hits European shores. Pocketalk is a portable, AI-powered instant voice translation device that has the ability to translate 74 languages bi-directionally. The new Pocketalk S model is now available for purchase online at the recently launched Pocketalk webshop and will be exclusively in retail at SMARTECH, Selfridges and Amazon from 21 February with more stores coming after mid-March 2020.

Pocketalk S is a multi-sensory, two-way translation device designed for easy naturally flowing conversations, even in noisy environments. With a sleek design encompassing a large touchscreen, two high-quality speakers, noise-cancelling microphones and a text-to-translate camera, Pocketalk S is able to create connections across 74 different languages in over 130 countries and regions. By utilising the best translation engines from around the world, Pocketalk provides a consistently accurate translation for deciphering public transportation signs, menus, and creates the best experience by picking up localised dialects and slang. For even more ease of mind, Pocketalk S also includes a complimentary two-year data plan.

Key updates include:

  • Smaller size: lighter and more compact for easier travel
  • Larger screen: 16% larger touch surface for additional clarity
  • Camera: instantly recognises and translates text, the written word and signs, because language shouldn’t be limited to just verbal communication
  • Conversion: computes exchanges for currency, length, width and temperature
  • Faster: increased software processing speed for more immediate translations
  • More connected: with support for a wider mobile band, users will notice a stronger data signal across the world
  • One-button translation: for simple translations in fewer steps

“The new Pocketalk S has been incredibly well received. It was voted Best Accessory of CES 2020 by Business Insider as well as Best Family Tech by PARENTS magazine last month. With more than 600,000 units sold worldwide, it gives Pocketalk a deep understanding of the marketplace and where to innovate. Launching Pocketalk S in Europe, after Japan and the United States, is the natural next step toward our mission of bringing people closer together, and with Pocketalk S, we are providing the most dependable, thoughtful, all-encompassing device to form meaningful connections without language as a barrier,” says Tomoaki Kojima, Managing Director of Sourcenext B.V.

Pocketalk S is available in four different colours, gold, black, white and red at an RRP of £259.00 The Pocketalk S has been available on Amazon UK now. Shipment will commence as of 21 February 2020.