We all remember those “back to school” days – heading to the shops to make sure our stationery reserves have been replenished, the long queues to buy new school shoes and missing bits of school uniform. But have you thought of putting the same “back to school” head on when it comes to getting ready …
In a world where artificial intelligence in the form of virtual assistants such as Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri are becoming more and more part of our daily lives, is it any surprise to hear that there may be more to them than meets the eye…? This article talks about how Amazon was recently in …
Silly season is almost here. Or so we hear in the media. But what does silly season mean? Where does the saying come from? And does it exist at all? Silly season was a phrase coined right here in the UK and is actually connected to the annual shut down of parliament over the summer …
This week we read with interest that transcribing “illegible” exam scripts has cost university students £30,938 since 2013, representing an average cost of £144.57 per student. This article refers to the quality of transcribing hand-written documents, but it got us thinking about just how important quality is to us here at FSTL, not just in the work that we produce …
If you’re one of the millions of people who have been hooked on “Line of Duty” Season 5 over recent weeks, you’ll have noticed all those police interviews taking place and being recorded – from Superintendent Hastings to Lisa McQueen we’ve seen more interviews than ever this season. Police interviews form an integral part of …
We’re working more and more for medical writers here at FSTL, producing transcripts for them for a wide range of scientific and medical documents. Who are medical writers and what do they do? These documents are required for a number of different purposes including: publication articles such as journal manuscripts and abstracts content for healthcare …
This is always an interesting one… whether the transcription world is ready for artificial intelligence (AI) or not. Can artificial intelligence really replace humans? Recent figures confirm what we here at FSTL firmly believe: there may have been significant advancements in AI capabilities over the last few years, but humans still stand out as being …
There are a whole host of reasons why organising a conference is the right move for your business. You may feel it’s the perfect platform to showcase your expertise in your particular field. You can communicate your message to a number of people in the right way and at the same time. Or it might …
Remember those days of taping the top 40 straight from the radio? Or making your loved one a mixed cassette tape of your favourite songs? Times have moved on – tapes may well be a thing of the past for most people – but here at FSTL, we still work with tapes from clients. It …
Part of the role of an Investor Relations department or Company Secretary is to provide up-to-date information about a public company’s operations. This includes financial statements to current and potential shareholders, as well as third-party equity research analysts. Duties of Investor Relations teams or Company Secretaries include taking responsibility for convening board meetings and other internal administrative matters. Another important role is …