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.
What's Driving This Trend
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Who This Affects Most
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
