The Globr Chat Platform Can Translate Users' Messages
Rahul Kalvapalle — March 27, 2014 — Tech
Globr is an instant messaging platform that uses a translator plug-in to automatically translate the sender's language into the language preferred by the recipient.
Inventor Jimi Ayoku came up the idea while dating a young Russian woman during university, and being frustrated by the language barrier that existed between them. This prompted him to work on a concept for a translating instant messaging platform. After 18 months of development, Globr is ready to be launched -- although it's currently in a private beta stage.
Globr will launch with support for seven languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Russian and Polish. It will be available on Android and iOS in May. Plans for a desktop business version are also under consideration, with an aim to connect employees spread across the globe and who speak different languages.
Inventor Jimi Ayoku came up the idea while dating a young Russian woman during university, and being frustrated by the language barrier that existed between them. This prompted him to work on a concept for a translating instant messaging platform. After 18 months of development, Globr is ready to be launched -- although it's currently in a private beta stage.
Globr will launch with support for seven languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Russian and Polish. It will be available on Android and iOS in May. Plans for a desktop business version are also under consideration, with an aim to connect employees spread across the globe and who speak different languages.
Trend Themes
1. Translation-enabled Chat Platforms - The trend of instant messaging platforms that automatically translate messages in real-time, presenting opportunities to improve cross-cultural communication and language barriers.
2. Language Translation Plug-ins - The trend of developing plug-ins or software applications that can be integrated with existing instant messaging platforms to enable automated real-time translations.
3. Multilingual Business Communication Platforms - The trend of developing communication platforms for businesses that can connect employees across the globe who speak different languages, therefore facilitating cross-cultural collaboration.
Industry Implications
1. Chatting Apps - In the chatting apps industry, there is an opportunity to develop plug-ins or software applications for automated real-time translations with the purpose of increasing user engagement and global market share.
2. Language Translation Services - The language translation industry can capitalize on developing solutions, such as Globr, for real-time and automated translations for instant messaging platforms to create an experience that is seamless for global users wherever they are.
3. Enterprise Collaboration Tools - In the enterprise collaboration tools industry, there is an opportunity to create platforms that connect employees in different locations and allow for seamless communication and cross-cultural collaboration regardless of the language they speak.
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