THE PANDEMIC HAS MADE US STRONGER. MIGAM.ORG PLANS TO GET LISTED ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE AND PROVIDE SERVICES FOR 111,789 CUSTOMERS
Since the beginning of 2020, companies are facing a great deal of uncertainty and unpredictability in the market. It is necessary to switch to new technologies and innovative solutions. The web is now the most important sales channel, especially in industries most affected by the lockdown. For many sectors and in the case of many products, getting in touch with a consultant before going through with the purchase is still a must.
“The pandemic has made us stronger. 2020 was the best year in the history of our business. We reached PLN 2 million in revenue and launched a new product line – systems for video communication and video sales. Our technology now serves everyone. As concluded in a study conducted by McKinsey, up to 80 percent of shoppers prefer to shop remotely. The results of some of our customers such as LG and Agata, a chain of furniture stores, show that Ommi.io works and that customers appreciate the fast, remote, yet reliable service. We believe there will be an even greater need for our solutions. They praise the ease of conducting meetings, the level of safety and security, and the convenience of www.ommi.io” ,says Przemysław Kuśmierek, the President of Migam.
Migam is a company known for providing communication accessibility solutions for the Deaf people. In order to communicate fully and effectively, people with hearing impairment need the help of Polish Sign Language (PJM) interpreters. Thanks to modern technology, this interpreter can now be easily reached online.
It is worth noting that the word Deaf is a term used by the Deaf people themselves. And spelt with a capital letter is a recognition of the linguistic and cultural autonomy of the deaf. The word deaf, without capital “D”, is perceived negatively – because it implies that the person cannot hear, but also that he or she is mute, i.e. unable to speak. Deaf people, even if they have difficulty speaking in Polish, also use their language. Sign language.
“Thanks to us, Deaf people can make calls”, says Pawel Potakowski – marketing director of Migam and head of the Barrier-Free Workspace Agency www.pracabezbarier.eu. “They can call the hotlines of our customers. They can be served in shops and offices and, most importantly, can finally work, because the interpreter is always with them, right there in their pocket should they need to communicate with someone”.
Migam’s technology allows one to connect to an interpreter from any device, without the need for installation. There is no need to wait, make an appointment in advance, or ask a family member for help. Deaf people can run all their errands on their own.
As of September 6 of this year, a fine may be imposed on 111,789 public entities for lack of accessibility solutions (in this case, the Sign Language interpreter). This can be the result of a complaint regarding lack of accessibility filed under the provisions of the Act on Providing Accessibility to Persons with Special Needs, which already is binding. This is a significant change – previously it was only suggested and recommended that Deaf people needed accessibility solutions to be provided. Now, for the lack of an online interpreter, such entities may be ordered to pay a fine of up to PLN 10,000.
Migam’s development presents new opportunities but also new challenges. The company plans to get listed on the stock exchange in 2022 and is now issuing shares on the Beesfund platform. The reason for this, among other things, is to raise additional funds for internationalisation into foreign markets and the implementation of automation processes for the Migam Interpreter and Ommi.io services.
For more information, visit www.emisja.migam.org
Source: Migam RKPK sp. z o.o. S.K.A. – press release dated August 19, 2021
About Migam
Migam is a Polish startup company offering solutions that enable companies, authorities, institutions, and organisations to communicate with Deaf people using, among other things, video calls. The company employs professional sign language interpreters who assist in dealing with everyday matters by providing interpretation into the Polish sign language. The company also offers translations of documents, films, and TV programmes into PJM [Polish Sign Language].
Migam is a Polish company founded in 2011 by Przemysław Kuśmierek. Thus far, the Migam team has handled over 200,000 video calls. The solutions offered by the company are already used by more than 200 entities from various industries operating in Poland. These include: BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, ING, Orange, Samsung and T-Mobile.
Contact for the media:
Paweł Potakowski
pawel.potakowski@migam.org
+48 500 656 733
