Jan 26, 2026
Localization News You Can Use
Welcome to your daily dose of localization know-how
Technology
News: Vistatec and Lingoport announce joint solution
Vistatec and Lingoport have integrated Lingoport’s Localyzer with the VistatecVerifier. This collaboration embeds quality verification directly into the development workflow to catch internationalization issues early.
Compliance
News: memoQ earns SOC 2 Type 2 compliance
memoQ has officially earned SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, validating their long-term commitment to data security and operational protocols.
Tooling
News: Alconost launches free MQM annotation tool
Alconost has released a free tool tailored for quality analysis based on the Multidimensional Quality Metrics framework. It provides a standardized way for specialists to annotate and analyze translation errors.
Market
News: Anthropic report explores automation in translation
Slator reports on Anthropic regarding automation and autonomy in translation. The findings suggest a continued push toward autonomous workflows where human intervention becomes increasingly strategic.
Market
News: Anthropic Economic Index 2026
A report analyzing the Anthropic Economic Index for 2026 highlights the economic impact of AI, aligning with trends toward automated, high-volume workflows.
Industry
News: GTE Localize appoints Matt Grotenstein as VP
GTE Localize has appointed Matt Grotenstein as Vice President for North America. He brings extensive experience to the role, tasked with expanding the company's footprint in the region.
Policy
News: The critical role of the Language Coding Agency
Discussions are highlighting the importance of the Language Coding Agency in industry standards, emphasizing how proper language coding remains the backbone of interoperable systems.
Industry
News: DeepL announces new leadership team structure
DeepL is making headlines with a revamped leadership team. The move positions the company for its next phase of growth in AI-driven communication.
Industry
News: Professional Chinese Agency enhances services
A Professional Chinese Agency has announced enhanced reliable certified translation services to meet growing global demand.
Events
News: Interpreting and Translation Conference in NYC
For those looking to network, the Interpreting and Translation Conference is scheduled for this January in New York.
AI
News: Unexpected challenges for AI in localization
Stefan Huyghe discusses the practical challenges of reliability in generative AI, asking how we can tame "misbehaving language models."
AI
News: Are we having the wrong conversation about AI?
Renato Beninatto argues that the industry's focus on AI might be misaligned with actual business realities, suggesting a need to shift the conversation.
Technology
News: Inside the TAUS and Crowdin integration
Alfonso Gonzalez shares insights on the integration between TAUS and Crowdin, which brings data-driven quality estimation directly into the localization management workflow.
AI
News: Value shift from translation to intelligence
Lydia Meese discusses the 'Language Technology Value Shift,' arguing that the industry is moving toward 'Language Intelligence' focused on context-aware communication rather than just processing words.
Community
News: Warning against digging your own professional grave
Dr. Claudio Fantinuoli issues a stark warning regarding resistance to technological adaptation, describing certain behaviors as professionally self-destructive.
Other
News: Preference for keeping captions on
Stefan Huyghe notes a personal preference for keeping captions on while watching content, highlighting the growing ubiquity of text consumption in user experience.
Research
News: Trends in translation studies and training
David Orrego-Carmona champions a focus on Translation Studies and training, ensuring the next generation of linguists is equipped to handle evolving industry demands.
Operations
News: Quick guide to alternative formats
Wolfestone has published a guide urging businesses to consider accessibility and diverse content consumption needs through alternative formats.
Industry
News: Axel Kirstetter joins Focus
Seasoned global technology executive Axel Kirstetter has taken a new role at Focus, bringing his strategic expertise to the table.
Research
News: The shift to Language Intelligence
A report by Translated highlights the industry shift from 'Language Technology' to 'Language Intelligence,' emphasizing intelligent, context-aware communication.
AI
News: How to tame misbehaving language models
Stefan Huyghe writes on the practical methods for ensuring reliability in generative AI and how to manage the outputs of language models.
AI
News: The AI conversation we should actually be having
Renato Beninatto expands on his argument that the current industry discourse on AI is misaligned, proposing a more business-reality focused discussion.
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