Globally Speaking

Demand for localization services is booming in the gaming industry. But producing winning translations is far from easy. It's a serious business that can sometimes mean the difference between success and failure in a specific market. If you want to stay ahead of the game in gaming localization, today's episode is one you won't want to miss. 

What if the translation of a word had to deal with life and death? Join us as we talk with someone who handled that very responsibility every single day.

In the third and final episode of our series on neural machine translation, we focus on how advancements in neural MT will impact LSPs and professional translators from a practical perspective. Hear why leading experts believe neural MT is a means to support human translation and not an end in itself.

Tune in for the second in our three-part series on Neural Machine Translation. Hear what some of the language industry's leading experts on Neural MT think about the promises, limitations--and pitfalls--of this revolutionary new technology. This podcast uses the Flow and Disorder sound by copyc4t from freesound.

The New York Times is writing about it. So is The Economist and dozens of other prestigious business publications. Why is Neural MT suddenly so important--and critical to language service providers? Tune in for the first in our three-part series on why neural MT is one of the hottest trends in the translation industry today.

2017 is shaping up to be a year of many changes for the translation industry. Hear what some of our listeners think will be among the biggest trends this year.

 With digital channels available to every business today, small- and medium-sized companies can compete against industry giants like never before. Hear how some of the world's smartest SMEs are making it happen. 

Moravia. Welocalize. Other translation companies. And now, Lionbridge. Why are private equity firms investing so heavily in the language industry? And what does it mean for LSPs?

In 2016, we saw major industry consolidation, the growth of voice-based content, the scramble for translation talent–and much more. But what lies ahead in 2017? Our predictions may surprise you.

The 80/20 rule. User-generated content. De-centralized translation management. Some of the strategies Marriott International uses to achieve its globalization goals are breaking new ground–not only for one of the world’s most respected brands, but also for the hospitality industry worldwide.