What is the ‘next big thing’ in the business of translation … in particular Spanish translation (since this blog is dedicated to the topic)? Is it technology? Is it a new process that gives superior results at lower cost? Is it the combination of translation with other service offerings to produce new service categories? What is it that will propel the language services business forward, create opportunity for translators and agencies alike?

The organization or individual that figures this out will be in a position to distinguish themselves in an industry that on the surface looks rather homogenous. It’s ironic because as any language professional will tell you, translation is in reality anything but a commodity (i.e., distinguished only by price). Rather, translating and translations are as unique as the processes that support their creation.

What is the next big thing? Ideas?