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items: Six Continents and ITC Global join forces in an AI-driven language landscape
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items: Global Leadership: Leveraging Cross-Cultural Training to Turn Cultural Complexity into a Strategic Advantage
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When “Context Is Everything” Stops Being Useful in Localization
type: item
creator: Eve-Lucille
date: 2026-05-18T09:31:10Z
subject: Artifical Intelligence
subject: Translation
subject: contexto
subject: traducción
subject: traducción con IA
description: A few weeks ago, a colleague stopped mid-conversation to make a point. Context is everything, she said. Anyone who has worked in localization for a while recognizes the impulse behind it. Translators often receive isolated strings or interface elements with little surrounding information. Without context, even short phrases can be interpreted in several ways. For […] L’article When “Context Is Everything” Stops Being Useful in Localization est apparu en premier sur ITC Global.
encoded: A few weeks ago, a colleague stopped mid-conversation to make a point. Context is everything, she said. Anyone who has worked in localization for a while recognizes the impulse behind it. Translators often receive isolated strings or interface elements with little surrounding information. Without context, even short phrases can be interpreted in several ways. For decades, giving translators more of it has been one of the more reliable ways to reduce rework and improve quality. That principle shaped how localization workflows were designed for years. When something went wrong, the explanation was usually the same: the translator or the system simply did not have enough context. AI-assisted localization has started to expose a different pattern. In some projects today, teams attach product documentation, style guides, terminology databases, and translation memories to a single request. The system receives more contextual information than most human translators ever had access to at once. And yet results can become less predictable rather than more consistent. That gap is worth examining. It reveals something important about how context actually functions in modern AI-driven localization workflows. Key Takeaways Context in localization now extends well beyond surrounding text. More context does not reliably improve AI translation output. AI localization requires deliberate context management, not just context accumulation. Prioritizing which context matters is now the central challenge. Human expertise is shifting from post-generation correction to upstream context curation. What “Context” Means in Localization Context in localization has always been broader than the sentence before and after a target phrase. Several distinct layers of information influence how language should be interpreted and reproduced. Typical forms include: Linguistic context, including adjacent sentences or prior translated segments Product or technical context, clarifying what a feature or inte…

The Invisible Network: The Human Expertise Behind Every Multilingual Project
type: item
creator: Eve-Lucille
date: 2026-01-30T16:00:31Z
subject: About ITC
subject: network
subject: partners
subject: teamwork
description: Few people realize just how rich and diverse the language services sector really is. Far beyond “traditional” translation, today the sector stretches to a multitude of specialized services, from marketing to audiovisuals, training, the web, and accessibility. But, despite the current technological revolution, one thing remains unchanged: a multilingual project’s quality relies above all on […] L’article The Invisible Network: The Human Expertise Behind Every Multilingual Project est apparu en premier sur ITC Global.
encoded: Few people realize just how rich and diverse the language services sector really is. Far beyond “traditional” translation, today the sector stretches to a multitude of specialized services, from marketing to audiovisuals, training, the web, and accessibility. But, despite the current technological revolution, one thing remains unchanged: a multilingual project’s quality relies above all on human expertise. Behind every translation, localization or multilingual project, an entire ecosystem of specialized professionals must be carefully selected and coordinated. Today, we’re shining a light on this often invisible network: our partners. Translators, linguists, terminologists, SEO experts, multilingual creatives, e-learning engineers, audio-video specialists, intercultural trainers, consultants, interpreters, technicians… All these talents enable us to deliver flawless, culturally relevant projects every day, tailored to our customers’ requirements. A carefully constructed network of experts: our agency’s quiet strength One of our greatest challenges is being able to meet all our customers’ needs, in every language, with the same high standards. This requires an expansive network, but it must also be stable, controlled and trustworthy. Our network is much more than a simple list of translators. Figures for 2025 show just how diverse and well managed it is: A network of 800 qualified and available active service providers, ready to take on projects. 600 different service providers worked with us over the year, proof of an active and motivated network. 140 service providers completed 10 or more projects this year—our regular partners. 50 service providers exceeded 20 projects. They are our loyal experts, with whom we have developed special professional relationships. These figures demonstrate two key points: We have an expert for every need, no matter how specific. We also set up a dedicated team for each customer, to guarantee continuity, consistent terminology and in-d…

From Diagnosis to Clinical Trials: Understanding Ultra-specialization in Medical Translation
type: item
creator: Eve-Lucille
date: 2025-12-18T15:54:59Z
subject: Translation
subject: médical
subject: medical translation
description: In an increasingly interconnected world, an ever-greater number of medical documents are spanning across national borders, whether for vaccine distribution, international scientific conferences, or research articles. Specialized medical translation is essential to ensure that knowledge is shared equally and to guarantee scientific cooperation and the safety of healthcare worldwide. Medicine is an ultra-specialized field, spanning […] L’article From Diagnosis to Clinical Trials: Understanding Ultra-specialization in Medical Translation est apparu en premier sur ITC Global.
encoded: In an increasingly interconnected world, an ever-greater number of medical documents are spanning across national borders, whether for vaccine distribution, international scientific conferences, or research articles. Specialized medical translation is essential to ensure that knowledge is shared equally and to guarantee scientific cooperation and the safety of healthcare worldwide. Medicine is an ultra-specialized field, spanning numerous disciplines such as physiotherapy, pharmacy and dentistry. All translation requires precision, but in the medical sector, this precision reaches critical levels: imprecise or inaccurate translations are unthinkable given the human and legal consequences they could entail. Major events such as the COVID pandemic greatly accelerated the boom in medical translation, dramatically increasing the need to translate protocols, clinical trials and public health press articles—there was a 49% jump in demand for translation in the healthcare sector in 2020. The Specifics of Medical Translation Expertise At the crossroads of linguistics, science and regulation, medical translation is a demanding discipline. To guarantee high quality and safety, these specialist translators need skills that go far beyond a perfect command of the source and target language. Essential Extra-Linguistic Training To translate a medical document for a particular discipline, the translator must have specific medical training. Unlike standard translation, professional medical translations require cross-disciplinary, extra-linguistic expertise. Translators must have thorough knowledge of the literature, including topics such as anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology. Many of these specialist translators are therefore former doctors, chemists, dentists, engineers, nurses or pharmacists, which ensures comprehensive expertise in the various specialties (oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, etc.). This expertise is not accrued in order to become a doctor, but to e…

Six Continents and ITC Global join forces in an AI-driven language landscape
type: item
creator: Eve-Lucille
date: 2025-11-24T10:39:46Z
subject: About ITC
subject: Artifical Intelligence
subject: Innovation
subject: International development
subject: Translation
description: Six Continents and ITC Global announce their strategic alliance, building on several months of successful operational partnership. The alliance, which paves the way for a legal merger in the coming months, marks a turning point for these two experts in multilingual translation and artificial intelligence optimization. Their aim is to have greater impact in a […] L’article Six Continents and ITC Global join forces in an AI-driven language landscape est apparu en premier sur ITC Global.
encoded: Six Continents and ITC Global announce their strategic alliance, building on several months of successful operational partnership. The alliance, which paves the way for a legal merger in the coming months, marks a turning point for these two experts in multilingual translation and artificial intelligence optimization. Their aim is to have greater impact in a rapidly evolving market. AI is shaking up the global language ecosystem The rise of artificial intelligence has profoundly transformed the production of multilingual content. Machine translation tools have proliferated, promising speed and simplicity. But in reality, companies have to contend with a technological environment where the variety of solutions, terminological inconsistencies and data confidentiality issues complicate practical use. As the volume of content continues to soar, companies need support more than ever to guarantee consistency, cultural accuracy and high quality in their communications. It is in this changing environment that Six Continents and ITC Global—two experts in linguistic innovation, multilingual content creation and artificial intelligence integration—announce their strategic alliance, following several months of fruitful partnership. Joining forces for more impact on the global stage… Six Continents and ITC Global have long shared the conviction that AI can take us much further, provided it is guided by specialists and managed by linguistic professionals. The two companies integrated these tools well before they became widespread. The company merger will consolidate this hybrid approach, delivering more secure, high-performance multilingual strategies. This union strengthens their ability to respond to large-scale calls for bids and to provide long-term support to companies and public organizations in a highly fragmented sector, the vast majority of which is made up of small structures. …covering a wide range of needs With a global network of over 3,000 linguists covering around …

Braille: The French Invention Felt Round the World
type: item
creator: Eve-Lucille
date: 2025-11-12T16:13:46Z
subject: Accessibility
subject: accessibility
subject: blind people
subject: braille
description: Chances are you’ve seen the raised dots on elevator buttons, hotel room numbers, restroom signs. But do you know the history behind this tactile code and how braille transcription services can break down barriers excluding people who are blind or have low vision? Read on for a deep dive into this 19th-century French invention and […] L’article Braille: The French Invention Felt Round the World est apparu en premier sur ITC Global.
encoded: Chances are you’ve seen the raised dots on elevator buttons, hotel room numbers, restroom signs. But do you know the history behind this tactile code and how braille transcription services can break down barriers excluding people who are blind or have low vision? Read on for a deep dive into this 19th-century French invention and the modern technology that brings it to fingertips around the world. History and Evolution The history of braille begins in France. This tactile communication code was developed in the early 19th century by Louis Braille, a French student who lost his sight at the age of three. At just 15 years old, he adapted a system of raised dots first created by French army officer Charles Barbier de la Serre into a tactile alphabet that allowed blind people to read and write through touch. Legend has it that Barbier designed his “night writing” system so soldiers could silently read messages in the dark without giving away their positions. But this isn’t the whole story. Encyclopaedia Britannica says, “Barbier’s writings suggest that he hoped the system could be used by people with visual and hearing impairments and anyone who was unable to obtain a formal education.” Although innovative, his code was too complex for everyday use. Louis Braille simplified it, creating a system that was easier to learn, faster to read, and adaptable to any language. His six-dot cell system—arranged in two columns of three—remains the foundation of braille today. Over the years, braille spread worldwide, transforming education, literacy, and independence for people who are blind or have low vision. By the 20th century, braille was standardized into multiple languages, and organizations began producing books, newspapers, and official documents in braille. In modern times, braille has evolved into several types to meet diverse needs. Uncontracted (also known as Grade 1) braille represents each letter and punctuation mark directly, making it useful for beginners. Contracte…

Global Leadership: Leveraging Cross-Cultural Training to Turn Cultural Complexity into a Strategic Advantage
type: item
creator: Eve-Lucille
date: 2025-10-28T14:38:07Z
subject: Intercultural Competence
subject: International development
subject: International Growth
subject: intercultural competence
subject: management
subject: training
description: Cultural Diversity Shapes the World of Work Globalization has drastically altered the way organizations interact. For companies that operate overseas or manage teams spread across several continents, cultural diversity is now the norm, not the exception. But while these teams abound with multiple points of view and experiences, they also face complex challenges, with varying […] L’article Global Leadership: Leveraging Cross-Cultural Training to Turn Cultural Complexity into a Strategic Advantage est apparu en premier sur ITC Global.
encoded: Cultural Diversity Shapes the World of Work Globalization has drastically altered the way organizations interact. For companies that operate overseas or manage teams spread across several continents, cultural diversity is now the norm, not the exception. But while these teams abound with multiple points of view and experiences, they also face complex challenges, with varying expectations in terms of communication, hierarchy, performance and management. Glossing over these cultural differences can have very real consequences. Rather than technical or strategic shortcomings, many international projects fail due to a lack of understanding of cultural dynamics. Simply copying and pasting a management model designed for a specific cultural context into another environment often leads to misunderstandings, tensions or reduced efficiency. International success no longer depends on sound strategies alone—you also need to be able to lead and collaborate effectively across cultural boundaries. This is why developing intercultural skills is essential for organizations that want to build on teamwork and boost their performances. Intercultural training programs offer a structured framework to help understand these differences and learn how to turn them into strategic levers. The Foundation of Interculturality: Decoding the Software of the Mind Dutch psychologist Geert Hofstede defined culture as “collective programming of the mind” that distinguishes members of one cultural group from another. This “programming” can be compared to mental software: it is a set of cultural practices we acquire in childhood that influence the way we think, communicate, collaborate and make decisions. Like an invisible operating system, this software runs in the background and guides our behavior, though we are not always conscious of it. This mental software is not limited to what is visible or audible, such as the language, customs or history of one’s country—above all it is based on deep-seated v…

Bill 96 in Québec: How Can Companies Comply and Thrive?
type: item
creator: Eve-Lucille
date: 2025-09-30T14:29:04Z
subject: Did you know?
subject: Marketing & Communication
subject: bill 96
subject: quebec
description: Understanding Bill 96: A Turning Point for Language Rights in Québec When Québec adopted Bill 96 in June 2022, it sent a clear signal to businesses: the French language is not just a cultural symbol, it is the foundation of civic and economic life in the province. This ambitious amendment to the Charter of the […] L’article Bill 96 in Québec: How Can Companies Comply and Thrive? est apparu en premier sur ITC Global.
encoded: Understanding Bill 96: A Turning Point for Language Rights in Québec When Québec adopted Bill 96 in June 2022, it sent a clear signal to businesses: the French language is not just a cultural symbol, it is the foundation of civic and economic life in the province. This ambitious amendment to the Charter of the French Language (better known as Bill 101) tightened rules on language use in commerce, employment, government, and the digital world. Québec’s leaders argued that without stronger protections, globalization, immigration, and the dominance of English on digital platforms could erode the everyday presence of French. Bill 96 is therefore not just legislation; it is a cultural and political project designed to preserve Québec’s francophone identity for generations to come. The law’s final provisions went into effect on June 1, 2025, meaning that companies can no longer delay compliance without facing significant penalties. Who Must Comply with Bill 96? The reach of Bill 96 extends well beyond companies headquartered in Québec. Any business that serves customers in the province, employs Québec-based workers, or operates digital platforms accessible in Québec is subject to its rules. A foreign company selling directly into the Québec market, whether through e-commerce or digital services, is expected to meet the same obligations as a Montréal retailer. In other words, if a company interacts with Québec’s market in any meaningful way, it falls under the law. This has significant implications for international firms that may not have a physical presence in Canada but still attract Québec consumers online. The Main Requirements for Businesses The central principle of Bill 96 is not just the presence of French, but its primacy. Businesses must ensure that French versions of documents, signage, packaging, and digital content are at least equal to, and often more prominent than, other languages. In practice, this means that contracts, warranties, invoices, and receipts m…

Why Descriptive Transcripts Are Essential for Accessibility
type: item
creator: Eve-Lucille
date: 2025-09-19T13:11:20Z
subject: Accessibility
subject: Audio and Video
subject: accessibility
subject: transcription
description: In today’s workplace and educational environments, accessibility has moved from a side note to a central expectation. Organizations now recognize that accessibility is about creating spaces where everyone can participate fully, not just meeting legal requirements. When we think of accessibility in media, most of us picture captions or subtitles. These tools are crucial for […] L’article Why Descriptive Transcripts Are Essential for Accessibility est apparu en premier sur ITC Global.
encoded: In today’s workplace and educational environments, accessibility has moved from a side note to a central expectation. Organizations now recognize that accessibility is about creating spaces where everyone can participate fully, not just meeting legal requirements. When we think of accessibility in media, most of us picture captions or subtitles. These tools are crucial for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, but they don’t address the needs of people who are Deafblind—those who experience both hearing and vision loss. That’s where descriptive transcripts come in. What Makes a Transcript “Descriptive” The difference between a basic transcript and a descriptive transcript comes down to context and completeness. A descriptive transcript is more than just a record of spoken words. It captures non-verbal audio cues, speaker tone, background sounds, and visual context in text form. For people who are Deafblind, descriptive transcripts are a primary accessibility tool because they can be read through a refreshable braille display connected to a screen reader for example, making video and audio content accessible when neither sound nor visuals are usable. The benefits extend to others, as well: Blind and low-vision audiences gain access to descriptions of visuals Neurodiverse learners can reread and process at their own pace People learning another language can reinforce vocabulary and comprehension Organizations improve discoverability, since search engines index transcripts How to Create a Descriptive Transcript The good news is that creating descriptive transcripts doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a clear workflow, the process is repeatable, scalable, and can be adapted to different types of content. Basic Steps Start with a standard transcript. Transcribe dialogue text using human or automated processes. Add non-verbal details. Describe sounds, music, and visuals, including on-screen text. Write for braille output. In your descriptions, use clear, concise langu…

How Easy Read Content Helps Everyone Understand Your Message
type: item
creator: Eve-Lucille
date: 2025-08-25T14:22:35Z
subject: Accessibility
subject: Marketing & Communication
subject: accessibility
subject: content writing
description: People with cognitive disabilities should have the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of society, including political and public life, cultural life, recreation, and sports. Yet discrimination and barriers outside their control often prevent them from doing so. The same is true for people who are learning English, people who have low literacy, and […] L’article How Easy Read Content Helps Everyone Understand Your Message est apparu en premier sur ITC Global.
encoded: People with cognitive disabilities should have the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of society, including political and public life, cultural life, recreation, and sports. Yet discrimination and barriers outside their control often prevent them from doing so. The same is true for people who are learning English, people who have low literacy, and people with age-related memory problems, just to name a few. Complex information, unclear communication materials, and jargon-heavy forms are some of the many barriers people face. What if you had a template for making information accessible to everyone so they could use it to make informed decisions and enjoy life more? Easy Read is one solution that can help! In this article, we’ll outline how Easy Read adaptation works for written materials and why it will help you fulfill your organization’s objectives. A Quick Word on Terminology In this article, we use “cognitive disabilities” to cover a range of temporary and permanent disabilities and conditions, including intellectual disabilities and learning disabilities. Many different conditions fall under the umbrella of cognitive disabilities and people with these disabilities have a wide range of needs. When we talk about barriers and disabilities, the real issue is the lack of accessibility. An environment that isn’t designed to include everyone creates barriers. Easy Read is one way to remove them. When discussing disability, some people prefer identity-first terminology (“Deaf person”) while others prefer person-first language (“person who is deaf”). The best thing to do is call people what they want to be called. If you’re not sure, respectfully ask what they prefer. To learn more, explore this guide on equity, diversity, and inclusion terminology or this article on choosing words for talking about disability. The History of Easy Read The concept of easy-to-read content can be traced back to Sweden. In the early 1960s, a Swedish parents’ association began f…

What is CART captioning?
type: item
creator: Eve-Lucille
date: 2025-08-21T09:21:21Z
subject: Accessibility
subject: accessibility
description: Captions and subtitles are everywhere and for good reason. In the United States, 6.2% of people are d/Deaf or have serious difficulty hearing and rely on captions to get information and enjoy entertainment. They’re also popular with people who don’t have a hearing disability. A recent CBS News poll revealed that over 50% of Americans […] L’article What is CART captioning? est apparu en premier sur ITC Global.
encoded: Captions and subtitles are everywhere and for good reason. In the United States, 6.2% of people are d/Deaf or have serious difficulty hearing and rely on captions to get information and enjoy entertainment. They’re also popular with people who don’t have a hearing disability. A recent CBS News poll revealed that over 50% of Americans keep TV captions turned on some (21%) or all the time (34%). Let’s take a look behind the scenes at how captions and subtitles make their way to your screen. There are two types of captioning: offline captioning, also known as prerecorded captioning, and live captioning. In this article, we’ll explore live captioning and the technology that makes it possible. We’ll also explain broadcast captioning and CART captioning, two special types of captioning that make live TV, events, education, and other everyday situations more accessible. To learn more about offline captioning and subtitles, check out our comparison article. Live Captioning Basics Live captioning provides real-time captions for spoken content. Think about watching TV in a noisy sports bar or airport terminal. You’ve likely noticed white text with a black background scrolling up from the bottom of the screen. Or perhaps you’ve struggled to turn off the automated captions that someone accidentally activated during a Teams or Zoom meeting. These are live captions. While live captioning is available in more places than ever these days, do you know how it works? Let’s start by looking at the two main technologies that power this accessibility service: Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) and human experts. Live Captioning Technology ASR technology uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect what people say and convert it into text. This is a popular option because of low costs and easy implementation. The quality of machine output can vary, though, so it’s important to choose the right tool for your situation. We’ll explore this more in depth later in the article. H…