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New Jersey Department of Education Recognizes Five School Districts for Outstanding Second Language Programs
Model programs will be open to educators and administrators from other school districts, who can visit the model programs to observe exemplary practices in second language instruction for potential implementation.
TransPerfect Releases 2026 Business Outlook Report: AI Is Now the Standard for Global Content Operations
The full report includes guidance on scaling AI, optimizing budgets, closing measurement gaps, and building cross-functional alignment to turn global content into a competitive advantage.
Metro Credit Union and Traduality Partner to Elevate Multilingual Member Communication and Experience
Metro Credit Union’s adoption of Traduality’s platform furthers its longstanding commitment to equitable member service and community partnership for clients whose primary language is not English.
RWS Acquires Obviously Group Limited
Combining Obviously’s technology with RWS’s patent and localization capabilities creates a single ‘Global Brand Guardianship’ platform, making it the first solution to bring the full brand lifecycle, from creation through to enforcement.
VSL Global Expands AI Localization Platform With the Launch of VSL Nova
VSL Nova allows customers to manage multilingual video production more efficiently, with a workflow built for scale, consistency, and faster turnaround times.
The Build-or-Buy Decision Facing Localization Teams
Building a global AI for your business seems like a straightforward decision. But the associated responsibilities and liabilities can be more than meets the eye. Are you considering the full picture?
May 2026
In 2026, language technology retains its centerpiece placement in professional conversations. It's the defining topic of the industry's present and future. This month, we examine how linguists, teams, and business leaders are adapting to and applying those technological changes in their own enterprises.
Language Proficiency Certification ‘Practical Japanese Communication Test Bridge’ Expands to 15 Countries
The expansion of the PJC Bridge contributes to strengthening the foundation of Japanese language education and supporting smoother study and work environments in Japan.
The Week in Review: Language Industry News April 28 – May 4
Whether through consensus‑based MT, brand‑aware creative tooling, validated integration ecosystems, or humanitarian language access, these stories underscore a sector building infrastructure that is both scalable and socially meaningful.
Lionbridge Names Sebastian Bretschneider Chief Executive Officer
Sebastian Bretschneider's extensive background in international strategy and operations provides him with the unique global perspective necessary to lead Lionbridge’s expansive worldwide network.
Brajesh Jha Joins RWS as CEO of Transform Business Unit, Americas
The appointment of Brajesh Jha reflects RWS’s focus on accelerating growth across the Americas, a core market for the Group’s Transform business.
Haas Automation Selects TransPerfect’s GlobalLink Connector for HubSpot
With the integration, this has reduced campaign build time by 50% while enabling Haas to scale production across high-volume, multilingual campaigns.
Reps. Chu, Meng, Vargas, and Sen. Padilla Introduce Language Access Board Act
The Language Access Board Act of 2026 will help ensure that all Americans have access to the services and resources their tax dollars pay for, without barriers based on English proficiency.
Language Services Associates Named a Top Workplace by USA TODAY for the Third Time
Performing well across all these diverse categories reinforces that LSA's culture is not defined by one strength alone, but by a shared commitment to supporting one another and continuously improving how they work together.
Phrase Launches Verified Solutions Program to Strengthen Its Ecosystem of Trusted Integrations
The new program reinforces Phrase’s commitment to an open, extensible platform, where customers can combine Phrase native capabilities with partner technologies to create a scalable, future ready infrastructure.
WE ARE VERY Launches Multilingual Editor: Where Freestyle Content Creation Meets Brand-Aware AI
The new multilingual editor represents a fundamental shift in how teams approach content creation for more efficient workflows — whether they're writing in one language or fifty.
MachineTranslation.com Expands Its AI Consensus Pool
The expansion means that more independent voices are able to cross-check every translation before it reaches a user to ensure better and more accurate results.
Lionbridge Recognized with 2025 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
Cigna Healthcare’s selection of Lionbridge with the gold level designation reinforces the company’s efforts and progress in 2025 toward nurturing a healthy work culture.
The Week in Review: Language Industry News April 21-27
Whether through automated multilingual meetings, AI‑enabled accessibility, or new insights into interpreting operations, this week's news underscores a sector steadily building toward more seamless, equitable global communication.
PanSALB and IsiXhosa Bible Review Committee of the Bible Society of South Africa Handed Over the Completed Revised IsiXhosa Bible
The hand over marks a significant milestone in communicating the role of the spelling and orthography rules of isiXhosa as the guiding official and standardized tool to official writing.
Iyuno Recognized for Operational Excellence with 2026 NAB Show Project of the Year Award
By centralizing operations, Iyuno has gained the ability to scale its resources dynamically, a critical advantage when managing massive content volumes.
KUDO Launches Hands-Free Multilingual Meetings with Automatic Language Detection and AI Summaries
With these releases, KUDO continues to advance its AI-driven platform, helping global organizations simplify real-time communication while turning every meeting into a structured, actionable outcome.
Sorenson Communications Unveils AI Sign Language Translation (AST) Proofs-of-Concept
By implementing AST, it can help reduce wait times, improve service quality and support better, accessible customer engagement for everyone when an interpreter may not be practical or available.
New Boostlingo Report Finds That Interpreting Technology Can Make Language Access More Reliable
The report highlights where progress is being made, and where operational support is still needed, to help organizations and providers deliver language access reliably when and where it’s needed.