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When “Context Is Everything” Stops Being Useful in Localization

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

May 18, 2026 No Comments

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The Invisible Network: The Human Expertise Behind Every Multilingual Project

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,

January 30, 2026 No Comments

Translation

From Diagnosis to Clinical Trials: Understanding Ultra-specialization in Medical Translation

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

December 18, 2025 No Comments

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Six Continents and ITC Global join forces in an AI-driven language landscape

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

November 24, 2025 No Comments

Accessibility

Braille: The French Invention Felt Round the World

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,

November 12, 2025 No Comments

Intercultural Competence

Global Leadership: Leveraging Cross-Cultural Training to Turn Cultural Complexity into a Strategic Advantage

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

October 28, 2025 No Comments

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Bill 96 in Québec: How Can Companies Comply and Thrive?

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

September 30, 2025 No Comments

Accessibility

Why Descriptive Transcripts Are Essential for Accessibility

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

September 19, 2025 No Comments