Skype Makes Huge Leap With New Technology – Are You Staying Relevant?

An exciting release from Skype will now let people around the world communicate with each other, instantly – no matter what language they speak. Simply named “Skype Translator,” the speech recognition software is capable of decoding languages in real time and is being introduced with Spanish and English versions to start.

The Skype Translator was soft launched in private beta mode last month, but is now available to everyone. The technology removes language barriers around the globe as it lets people video chat while seeing instantly translated captions. Notably, the technology will only improve as it is programmed to learn and correct mistakes over time.

“Our long-term goal for speech translation is to translate as many languages as possible on as many platforms as possible and deliver the best Skype Translator experience on each platform for our more than 300 million connected users,” stated Skype’s corporate vice president, Gurdeep Pall.

As technology continues to advance by leaps and bounds, are you doing everything you can to use it to your advantage in both your personal and professional life? Programs like Skype Translator and social media sites like Facebook, Google +, Instagram, YouTube, and the like are giving you easy opportunities to reach a wider audience.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by new technology, methods of marketing, and communication, but staying up-to-date and utilizing these tools will greatly help you to increase your productivity, business, and sphere of influence.

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