MultiLingual Media

12/21/2025

Change is constant, but in regulated industries like medical devices, it is intentionally slow. Mimi Moore’s article challenges the idea that this sector is simply resistant to innovation.

She speaks with experts Ulrike Walter-Lipow, Karen Tkaczyk, and Kristen Murray-Todd, who explain that safety always trumps speed when lives are at stake.

They discuss the friction of conflicting global regulations and the industry's cautious approach to AI hallucinations. Read the full story on why rigorous scrutiny is a feature, not a bug.

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12/21/2025

ELIA Focus on Project Management 2025 brought localization project managers together in Athens to reflect on how their role is changing in an AI-enabled world.

With sessions on leadership, automation, onboarding, and decision-making, the conference emphasized that while tools evolve, communication and collaboration remain essential.

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On December 3-5, the European Language Industry Association gathered project managers from across the localization industry in Athens, Greece, to explore both the human and technological forces sh…

12/20/2025

What if writing were understood not as a fixed skill, but as a physical, expressive act?

In this article written by Tim Brookes, the artist challenges conventional ideas of handwriting by merging calligraphy, graffiti, music, and movement into a live practice she calls jamigraphy.

Rooted in both formal calligraphic training and street art, her work reframes writing as gesture, rhythm, and presence shaped by the whole body, not just the hand.

Through public performances and workshops, Mazzilli invites people to let go of perfection and rediscover writing as a deeply personal form of expression.

Full article here: https://buff.ly/ccDYZpI

12/20/2025

Acolad has been appointed to the NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Interpretation and Translation Framework, giving NHS trusts and public-sector bodies streamlined access to face-to-face interpreting, BSL, video interpreting, translation, and managed language services.

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Securing a place on this framework strengthens Acolad’s position within the UK public sector, offering access to an estimated annual combined spend of €21 million across suppliers.

12/19/2025

RWS has been awarded a US patent for its AI-powered Translation Decision Assistant, an engine designed to help organizations manage large volumes of multilingual content with greater speed, control, and security.

The patented technology analyzes factors such as content complexity, risk, value, deadlines, and security requirements.

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The invention will underpin the next generation of content transformation and orchestration technology, enabling organizations to achieve defined quality standards at scale.

12/19/2025

In this poignant episode, Eva Klaudinyova reflects on the legendary legacy of the Institute and the profound significance of its closure.

She reminds us that the Institute, founded in 1955, was a hub for international policy, global security, and interconnectedness, highlighting its critical role in training leaders for non-proliferation, terrorism studies, and sustainable development.

Eva argues that its closure is not just a blow to the language industry; it is a loss for the global community as a whole.

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12/19/2025

SweetP Productions has announced the release of Xliff Editor v3.3.1 for macOS, featuring performance refinements, improved handling of large XLIFF files, and better compatibility with macOS Tahoe.

The update continues Xliff Editor’s focus on providing a lightweight, practical solution for translators, localization engineers, and software teams working with XLIFF-based workflows.

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The new version 3.3.1 is a maintenance-focused release that delivers a number of refinements aimed at improving stability, performance, and overall usability for a smoother navigation when working…

12/19/2025

Relying on a single AI model for translation can be risky. Context shifts, hallucinations, and stylistic inconsistencies remain real challenges.

MachineTranslation. com is raising the bar by integrating 22 AI models and using consensus-based selection to deliver more accurate, reliable translations for global teams and SMBs.

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The update helps Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) and global teams managing complex multilingual workflows, offering them a scalable, cost-effective way to achieve reliable draft translations wi…

12/18/2025

As companies expand globally, sensitive data increasingly flows through localization workflows, often exposing critical security gaps.

In this article, Diana Voroniak examines how applying the zero-trust principle to translation management systems (TMS) can mitigate risk, safeguard corporate data, and enhance compliance.

From authentication and API security to workflow controls and offboarding, the piece outlines practical safeguards for modern localization environments.

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12/18/2025

Is the future of translation Neural, Generative, or Hybrid? The answer just won the "Oscar" of the software industry.

In this last episode of LocToday, we sit down with Ágnes Varga (CTO) and Gábor Bessenyei (Senior Product Manager) from memoQ to unpack the technology behind Globalese’s recent CODiE Award victory.

We dive deep into:
- Dynamic Prompting: How to combine the terminology precision of NMT with the fluidity of LLMs.
- Why the linguist's role is shifting from post-editing to maintenance and curation.
- Why the industry is finally moving away from "one size fits all" translation.

🎧 Full episode here:
Apple Podcast: https://buff.ly/JfFPVPn
Spotify: https://buff.ly/YuV81Id

12/18/2025

In this episode, Adam Klar takes us behind the scenes of a critical milestone: Preparing for the SOC 2 Type 2 audit.

Speaking about the current status, he reveals they are "right in the middle" of preparation, with the audit process set to start in just one month, emphasizing that the team is utilizing every tool and resource available to ensure everything is in place.

However, once SOC 2 is solidified, the focus shifts immediately to future-proofing against new regulations and threats, specifically the EU AI Act and quantum encryption methods.

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Apple Podcast: https://buff.ly/zYsZSnC
Spotify: https://buff.ly/719eQtY

12/18/2025

Phrase and Welocalize have announced an expanded partnership to integrate Welocalize’s OPAL AI products directly into the Phrase Platform.

The joint AI development agreement supports enterprise multilingual content creation with customizable agentic AI, human-in-the-loop options, and scalable automation delivered through an open ecosystem approach.

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The integration of these agentic AI systems gives customers more customizable and autonomous solutions, adaptable workflows, fast multilingual content creation and delivery, along with the ability…