Roots
Gylph's identity is deeply rooted in the two things that have allowed us to blossom - a genuine appreciation for the art and humanity of language and an ability to understand, develop and prudently apply technology solutions that exceeds what is typical of mid-sized firms.
1990s - Seattle Start
From our earliest days as a part of the Seattle Language Academy, a respected institute for language learning, an appreciation of language as a meaningful human endeavor has always played a key role in our thinking. Our team comes to the translation and localization industry out of a love for language and culture. We are world explorers who thrive on the challenge of learning new languages and understanding different cultures. We are teachers and translators, global business strategists and dreamers.
2001 - Birth of Glyph
A successful localization company does not thrive on "love of language" alone. A perfect linguistic and cultural adaptation of your company's new slogan is useless if we are unable to make it appear correctly on a computer screen. That is why in 2001 the union of linguists and software developers resulted in the formal creation of Glyph Language Services.
2002 to 2008 - Steady Sailing in a Stormy Sea
They say that most start-ups don't last for more than a year. Even when they do, many don't make it past the first down-cycle in the market. Because of our careful and insightful planning, Glyph has beaten the odds, taken economic downturns in stride and still grown at a steady pace. After launching our Seattle office, Glyph opened a production office in Spokane, Washington.Our client base grew from local businesses to global powerhouses in Seattle, Silicon Valley and around the world. Despite our rapid growth, Glyph has always made a conscious decision to retain our commitment to treating clients the way we hope to be treated - with respect,humility and a true sense of commitment toward a common goal of mutual success.
2009 and onward - Expansion
With the wind at our backs, Glyph has expanded its sales presence with offices in Wisconsin, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. Armed with a loyal team of long-term employees and a creative business vision, we look forward to expanding our reach to new markets. As always our goal will be to understand the client's world and work tirelessly to make their global dreams a reality - one client at a time.
