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August 11, 202637 min

Why Accessibility Belongs at the Center of Localization

For many organizations, accessibility has traditionally been viewed as a compliance requirement—a box to check to meet regulations. But as digital experiences become more multilingual and AI-driven, accessibility is evolving into a strategic component of global inclusion. In this episode Viviana Bernabé, who leads interpreting and accessibility at WeLocalize, discusses the challenges of the industry's over-reliance on automated widgets and overlays, explaining why tools that only catch code-based errors fail to duplicate the experience of users relying on assistive tech. We explore why proper accessibility requires profound cultural nuance—from how regions treat disabilities to their preferences for captions versus dubbing.

August 6, 202635 min

Empowering The Independent Interpreter

How do we build a system that works not only for large organizations but also for the independent interpreters and small language service providers that communities depend on every day? In this episode, we sit down with Marisa Gillio, founder and CEO of Language Link Corporation and the visionary behind Interpreting Works. Marisa argues that language access is an ecosystem challenge. She explores how small LSPs and independent interpreters can leverage collaborative technology to compete with massive corporate language providers without losing their autonomy or connection to the community.

August 3, 202627 min

Knowledge Graphs and Translators

An everything everywhere all at oncebusiness modelBy Viveta Gene and Rodrigo Fuentes Corradi Given the complexity of AI systems, it can be a struggle to ensure that systemic visibility, transparency, and information availability are readily accessible. But Knowledge Graphs provide a true everything everywhere all at once solution, linking the connective elements inany project.

August 3, 202612 min

An Athlete Building Language Operations for the World’s Biggest Sporting Events

By Mimi Moore Blending her experience as a high-level athlete with executive expertise, Mariana Quintanilla manages complex language operations for international tournaments. She builds essential communication frameworks that connect athletes, officials, and fans across the world’s biggest stages.

August 3, 202619 min

From Jeddah to the Games of the Future

Interpreting at the speed of the GulfBy Matteo Ippoliti Providing language services for high-stakes sporting events in Asia, like the AFC Champions League and Games of the Future, which took place in Jeddah and Abu Dhabi, respectively, requires human skill, local expertise, and rapid adaptability under intense, constant pressure.

August 3, 20269 min

How Multilingual Localization Is Fueling the Global Growth of Indic Sports Streaming

By Dhiraj Aggarwal The Indian sports streaming scene is booming. India’s many languages and cultures mean that translation and localization are non-negotiable for success in this sector. But just how is this done? This article lays out the landscape and explores some strategies that have worked.

August 3, 202610 min

The World’s Finest: How Interpreters at the Olympics Give Voice to the Best

By Mimi Moore The Olympic Games are one of the largest multilingual communication operations on earth. The author offers a perspective that most spectators never see, with insights from Leandro Colautti, Language Services Senior Manager for the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, and Alexandre Ponomarev, the Games’ Chief Interpreter.

August 3, 20268 min

Interview With the VampAIre

A conference interpreter invites his replacement to dinnerBy Ewandro Magalhães It’s the question on every interpreter’s mind: Is AI going to take my job? Well, why not sit down to dinner with Anthropic’s large language model Claude and ask it face-to-interface?

August 3, 202641 min

Building Africa's Language Industry: Inside ALCA's Vision for the Future

Africa is home to extraordinary linguistic diversity and one of the world's fastest-growing digital economies, yet its language industry remains widely overlooked. In this episode of Localization Today, Eddie Arrieta speaks with Johan Botha and Ady Namaran Coulibaly, founding leaders of the Association of Language Companies in Africa (ALCA), about the organization's mission, the findings of its 2026 industry report, the opportunities and challenges facing language service providers across the continent, the growing impact of AI, and why collaboration, professionalization, and stronger regional partnerships are helping shape the future of localization in Africa.

July 15, 202635 min

Building The Language Intelligence Platform

Is the term "localization" actually holding the industry back? In this episode, Georg Ell, CEO of Phrase, discusses the company’s massive repositioning from a traditional localization platform to a "Language Intelligence Platform." He explains why talking to executives about "translation quality" usually loses the room and why the industry must shift its focus toward "Intent Proximity"—ensuring that multilingual content actually achieves its underlying business goal. Discover why Phrase is moving beyond translation, how headless distribution is changing the way business units interact with language tools, and why treating AI agents as true colleagues is the ultimate competitive advantage.

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