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00:42:22

Unlocking India's Language Potential

Localization Today ·

2026/01/14

In this episode, Sudheen M, President of CITLoB, reveals the massive potential of India’s “language locked” economy. We explore why reaching these untapped consumers requires more than just translation—it requires deep community collaboration and competition. Sudheen shares insights on India's digital infrastructure, the strategic role of associations like CITLoB, and why the physical connections at events like Samvad are becoming a competitive advantage

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00:09:07

Women in Localization’s Top Volunteers of 2025

Localization Today ·

2026/01/12

Meet last year’s awardees, including STAR Award winner Nadja Ruhl By Uma Kulkarni Women in Localization (WL)’s 2025 Kudos and STAR Award winners are some of the organization’s most standout volunteers. In this article, WL celebrates their indispensable contributions that inspire excellence and help propel the organization forward.

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00:13:38

Two Thousand Languages, One Vision

Localization Today ·

2026/01/12

The evolution of the African Languages Conference By Mimi Moore This article recounts the establishment, rapid growth, and future goals of the AFLC conference, which was co-founded by Avishta Seeras and Ady Namaran Coulibaly to address the lack of African voices in global language spaces.

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00:11:25

Megan Sharp. From linguistic expertise to inclusive...

Localization Today ·

2026/01/12

Interview by Cameron Rasmusson As Verizon’s head of localization, Megan Sharp ensures its customers receive the same service quality no matter where they live or what language they speak. In this interview, she discusses the career path that led her here, her predictions for the future of localization management, and what motivates her to do her best work every day.

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00:14:41

Escaping False Polarizations in the AI Narrative

Localization Today ·

2026/01/12

How the language industry can talk more honestly about AI By Domenico LombardiniThe author argues for using history and data to evaluate AI’s impact as objectively as possible, including acknowledging the tradeoffs it brings. He concludes by advocating for revamped linguistic training programs that equip young people with tools to compete on value, not price.

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00:07:50

The Global State of Language Access. Where are we now?

Localization Today ·

2026/01/12

By Carol Velandia The author argues that providing language access more evenly throughout the world depends on recognizing it as a civil right, co-designing solutions with communities most affected by language barriers, and providing stable funding and business models for language access work.

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00:38:44

The Hybrid Future of Globalese by memoQ

Localization Today ·

2025/12/16

Machine translation is about "dynamic prompting" and hybrid workflows. In this episode, we sit down with Ágnes Varga (CTO) and Gábor Bessenyei (Product Manager) from memoQ to discuss their 2025 CODiE Award win for Globalese. We explore how memoQ bridged its MT gap by integrating Globalese, why the industry is moving toward risk-based quality assessment, and why the future of the linguist lies in "data curation" and maintenance.

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00:38:44

The Hybrid Future of Globalese by memoQ

Localization Today ·

2025/12/16

Machine translation is about "dynamic prompting" and hybrid workflows. In this episode, we sit down with Ágnes Varga (CTO) and Gábor Bessenyei (Product Manager) from memoQ to discuss their 2025 CODiE Award win for Globalese. We explore how memoQ bridged its MT gap by integrating Globalese, why the industry is moving toward risk-based quality assessment, and why the future of the linguist lies in "data curation" and maintenance.

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00:39:33

Language Access is and Economic Engine

Localization Today ·

2025/12/05

Inclusion isn't just a social value, it’s a growth strategy. Joshua Pennise, the new President of the Association of Language Companies (ALC), joins us to explain why the industry must shift its narrative from “compliance” to “economic multiplier.” In this episode, we discuss the ALC’s critical advocacy work against irresponsible AI legislation, the convergence of sign and spoken language sectors, and why connecting with 80% of the world’s non-English

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00:08:14

A Quietly Resilient Sector

Localization Today ·

2025/12/01

Language services offered steady consolidation opportunities in 2025 By Jonathan Otis Compared with the wider mergers and acquisitions market, the language industry stands out for its moderate growth, fragmented markets, and global footprint. In 2025, much of the localization business saw steady returns while operating largely out of the limelight.

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00:08:14

A Quietly Resilient Sector

Localization Today ·

2025/12/01

Language services offered steady consolidation opportunities in 2025 By Jonathan Otis Compared with the wider mergers and acquisitions market, the language industry stands out for its moderate growth, fragmented markets, and global footprint. In 2025, much of the localization business saw steady returns while operating largely out of the limelight.

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00:13:52

The Top 10 AI Developments of 2025

Localization Today ·

2025/12/01

How the facade finally cracked By Veronica Hylak The article lists the top 10 AI developments in 2025, arguing that this was a year of plateau in AI innovation. The focus shifted from infinite growth to making technology usable, dependable, and aligned with human work.

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00:11:16

Reshaping SaaS Localization With Automation and...

Localization Today ·

2025/12/01

By Suzanne-Rose Griveau Noting how AI is transforming the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry, the author offers seven best practices for SaaS localization workflows — emphasizing that success isn’t about simply accumulating tools, but about fundamentally redesigning processes.

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00:41:31

AI to trigger human intervention

Localization Today ·

2025/11/19

Adam Bittlingmayer, CEO and co-founder of Modelfront, unpacks what it really means to use AI to check and gate AI — deciding which machine translations can safely skip human review and which absolutely cannot. We talk about the billions of people who still can’t access English-only content, why post-editing hasn’t delivered the promised efficiencies, how quality prediction changes the economics of multilingual publishing, and what this all means for

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00:41:31

AI to trigger human intervention

Localization Today ·

2025/11/19

Adam Bittlingmayer, CEO and co-founder of Modelfront, unpacks what it really means to use AI to check and gate AI — deciding which machine translations can safely skip human review and which absolutely cannot. We talk about the billions of people who still can’t access English-only content, why post-editing hasn’t delivered the promised efficiencies, how quality prediction changes the economics of multilingual publishing, and what this all means for

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00:18:15

Beyond the Hype: The Realism of GenAI in Localization

Localization Today ·

2025/11/14

This December, one of the industry's most technical events returns. Konstantin Dranch, founder of CustomMT, gives us an inside look at the GenAI in Localization online conference. We explore its “nerdy” and “realist” approach, which substitutes marketing hype for practical, hands-on workshops. He reveals the 2025 program's focus: moving beyond potential to showcase 12 real, operationalized GenAI systems built by localization teams, and how localization

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00:18:15

Beyond the Hype: The Realism of GenAI in Localization

Localization Today ·

2025/11/14

This December, one of the industry's most technical events returns. Konstantin Dranch, founder of CustomMT, gives us an inside look at the GenAI in Localization online conference. We explore its “nerdy” and “realist” approach, which substitutes marketing hype for practical, hands-on workshops. He reveals the 2025 program's focus: moving beyond potential to showcase 12 real, operationalized GenAI systems built by localization teams, and how localization

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00:20:51

How SOC 2 is Redefining Trust in Translation Tech

Localization Today ·

2025/11/11

In this episode, we explore how SOC 2 is actively redefining what "trust" means in translation technology. Adam Klar, CISO at memoQ, provides a candid look at the "overwhelming" journey to achieving Type 1 certification. He breaks down the critical difference between a Type 1 "snapshot" and a Type 2 "period-in-time" audit, explains why a GRC platform is essential for success, and makes the case for why this standard is the new, non-negotiable baseline for

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00:34:00

The New Framework for Global Content: Language...

Localization Today ·

2025/11/10

The language industry is evolving to Language Intelligence and n this episode, Bruno Herrmann, Vice Chairman of LT Innovate, to unpack this critical concept. He explains how AI, language data, and human expertise must converge to create real business value. Explore how new roles are emerging for language professionals in data management and AI training, and get an exclusive preview of the Language Intelligence 2025 event in Vienna, a conference focused

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00:16:51

Language Accessibility at Live Sports Events

Localization Today ·

2025/11/03

How partnerships between language companies and sports teams enable inclusivity By Scott Swanson For sports fans who are Deaf or who speak a language other than the primary one used in the stadium, the sensory richness of a live game is diminished without dedicated support. The author challenges sports organizations to embrace comprehensive language services in order to truly connect with their entire fan base.

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