Conference interpreting specialist KUDO appoints new head of research

Cloud-based collaboration platform KUDO, specialist in web meetings and live conferences with real-time interpretation, has appointed Claudio Fantinuoli as its new head of research. Fantinuoli is a researcher in the fields of natural language processing and interpreting studies and has extensive experience consulting for the European Institutions on language technology. “KUDO is the most interpreter-centric and innovative of all RSI platforms. The opportunity to expand on this legacy dovetails perfectly into my research interests and practice,” said Fantinuoli. Fantinuoli, who is also familiar with programming languages and coding, will work in co-operation with the product team in leveraging the power of AI to ensure interpreters working on KUDO can prepare better in a fraction of the time. Alongside the new role with KUDO, Fantinuoli will retain his teaching responsibilities at the University of Mainz, in Germany. KUDO, Inc. is a New-York based technology start-up founded and managed by language and conferencing industry insiders. More info: www.kudoway.com