SlatorPod · 2026-04-17 · 34 min
Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the past few weeks and Slator’s newly launched website , which reflects a clearer positioning around research, advisory, consulting, events, and market intelligence. The duo breaks down the 2026 Slator Index , highlighting that while revenues appear to have grown, this does not signal real market expansion. Instead, growth is concentrated among a few large players, often driven by acquisitions, while many companies report declining revenues. Florian touches on the RWS - Cohere strategic partnership , with RWS strengthening its technology stack by integrating advanced AI translation, while Cohere gains enterprise distribution. The move reflects a broader trend of companies recognizing they cannot build everything in-house. Off the back of Slator’s Data-for-AI Market Report , Florian sees AI data services as a major growth opportunity. He explains that the industry’s bottleneck has shifted from building models to making them usable in real-world settings. Esther notes growing interest from companies exploring acquisitions and investments in this space.
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