KUDO

KUDO is a multilingual web conferencing platform that offers both human and AI-powered live interpretation services. This platform enables users to stream real-time interpretation to increase the accessibility and comprehension of conferences, meetings and events.

KUDO's services are designed to support a variety of industries, helping to create a language-accessible work environment for employees and customers. Two main solutions are available:

• Professional Human Interpreters: KUDO has a network of 12,000 interpreters who speak 200 spoken and sign languages. This service is best for decision-making and interactive discussions.
• AI Speech Translator: Real-time, AI-translated captions and audio are available in 30+ languages. This is best for one-to-many presentations like webinars, live events and training sessions.

Some of the key features of KUDO include:

• Multilingual Audio: Low-latency audio with male/female voice options for individual users.
• Multilingual Captions: Auto-generated subtitles.
• Live Streaming: View/listen-only mode or via weblink.
• Voting & Polling: Turn-based question asking with multiple report formats.
• Recording & Transcripts: Download meeting recordings with transcripts in all languages.
• Meeting Capacity: Up to 3,000 users per language, per meeting.
• Users & Speakers: Multiple user roles, auto floor detection, and dual listening for interpreters.
• Platforms: Integrates with KUDO Platform, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, and other popular conferencing tools.
• Mobile Access: Available on iOS and Android via browser-based applications.
• Hybrid Meetings/Events: Supports on-site equipment integration for hybrid events.
• Privacy & InfoSec: Compliant with GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 1/Type 2, and FedRAMP Moderate Readiness.

KUDO offers a variety of pricing plans to suit different needs:

• Pay As You Go: No annual subscription, book professional interpreters on-demand for Zoom, Webex, and more.
• Marketplace: Self-serve interpreter booking with recording, captioning, and streaming.
• Annual Plan: Enterprise plan with 50 hours per year, ideal for global meetings and events.

While KUDO AI is useful for one-way presentations, human interpretation is recommended for conversational meetings and events. Users can purchase KUDO AI separately or combine it with human interpretation in one subscription. For more information on pricing and customization, users can contact the KUDO sales team.

Published on July 30, 2024