1-StopAsia Launches New “Production-First” Brand and Platform

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February 11, 2026

New 1-StopAsia platform accessible on a PC and mobile device

1-StopAsia announced the launch of its refreshed brand identity and redesigned website, marking a strategic shift from a traditional language vendor to a dedicated multilingual production partner. The rebranding reflects the company’s evolution into an operational engine that integrates directly into client-defined environments, ensuring stability and scalability for global language buyers.

As the localization market shifts toward automation and complex tech stacks, the traditional “vendor” model is becoming obsolete. 1-StopAsia’s new direction emphasizes that it does not seek to replace client workflows but rather operates within them.

“The industry has moved beyond simple file hand-offs. Our clients today are sophisticated; they understand their markets and have built complex internal ecosystems,” said Yana Dinchiska, CEO at 1-StopAsia. “Our new brand vision reflects the reality of how we already work: we act as the production logic inside their systems.”

Key highlights of the refreshed brand & website:

Integration over Disruption: A clear methodology on how 1-StopAsia functions inside client environments by using their systems, configurations, and KPIs, rather than imposing external workflows.
AI & Automation Governance: Acknowledging the expanding role of AI and Machine Translation (MT), the new model positions 1-StopAsia as the “human in the loop,” ensuring these technologies remain measurable, controlled, and domain-accurate.
Beyond Asia: While Asian languages remain the company’s foundation, the new site details capabilities for organizations requiring unified production across global regions and large language portfolios.

The new website offers a transparent view of the company’s internal operations, moving away from generic service lists to structured descriptions of operational stability, and execution logic.

About 1-StopAsia

1-StopAsia is a multilingual production company with over 25 years of experience. It delivers Asian language translation and localization powered by deep regional expertise, long-term client partnerships, and a legacy of sustainable growth. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with operational hubs across Asia, Europe, and North America, the company supports global enterprises and LSPs by plugging directly into their workflows to deliver fit-for-purpose production and measurable quality.

Translayte Launches Cipher: An AI Document Translation Platform for Instant Layout Preserving Translations

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Translayte, a global translation technology company, announced the launch of its proprietary product, Cipher, an AI-powered document translation platform that enables Language Service Providers (LSPs) to translate complex PDFs & Images instantly, while preserving original layouts and removing the need for post-translation desktop publishing (DTP).

Cipher addresses a common challenge faced by Language Service Providers (LSPs) and Freelancer Translators: the time and effort required to edit a document’s formatting before and after translation. Tables, multi-column layouts, links, and overall visual structure are often scattered during OCR & translation, forcing translators and project managers to spend more time cleaning them up.

In many cases, this also means relying on separate tools and workflows, such as templates, OCR software, or desktop publishing (DTP), just to make documents usable again. Cipher eliminates this step by automatically preserving layout from the original document to the final translated document.

Instead of choosing between speed and quality, LSPs can now create ready-to-send, layout-intact translations almost instantly, saving hours of manual DTP work.

“Most machine translation and OCR tools work well for text-based documents (e.g. DOCX, Searchable PDFs, HTML etc.), but they struggle when it comes to scanned PDFs or images,” said Tayo Ademolu, CEO and Founder of Translayte. “Cipher was built out of that frustration, allowing teams to translate documents, such as Personal Certificates, Manuals and PDFs with complex layouts and receive outputs that are structured and well-formatted.”

Simplifying translation workflows for LSPs

Cipher is designed for individuals, professionals, founders, and teams with high-volume, document-heavy workflows who require fast, accurate, well-formatted translation. It is commonly used to translate personal certificates, business documents, internal materials across global teams, and more.

Here’s how Cipher supports these workflows:

Automatic layout preservation to ensure the translated document retains the structure and formatting of the original.
Side-by-side review and editing, so users can compare the original and translated documents at a glance.
Request edits or rewrites without restarting the translation process with a single click.
Save terminologies or create translation notes while Cipher maintains consistency across documents.
Instantly download translated documents in usable formats.

For teams and agencies managing multiple contributors, Cipher also supports:

Shared team credits, allowing multiple users to work within a single workspace.
Role-based access, so account owners can give different access levels and protect sensitive information.
Secure external collaboration, allowing you to invite freelancers or external contributors to your document without offering full workspace access.
Reusable translation notes, so your glossaries and instructions are consistent across projects.
Private webhooks for automated workflows, allowing teams to connect translation runs to broader operations.

Cipher is built leveraging the latest AI technologies and follows enterprise-grade security practices, with full compliance with GDPR data-handling requirements. This ensures sensitive documents are handled responsibly while delivering translations that are accurate, readable, and ready for instant use.

Getting started with cipher

Cipher makes it easy to translate documents for various purposes. Simply upload the document you want translated, and the platform automatically detects its language. Select the language you want to translate into, include any translation notes (optional), and submit.

You can track progress in real time, review the output side-by-side with the original, make edits directly in the browser, and request revisions as needed. If you’re satisfied with the results, you can export in different formats, including PDF, DOCX, PPTX, and XLSX, create searchable PDFs, and merge multi-page files into a single document.

Cipher uses a simple, credit-based pricing model. Each credit is equal to one document page, and you can purchase as many credits as you want. Credits do not expire and can be shared across team members, making it easy to manage usage across multiple projects.

Cipher is now available globally. New users get 5 free credits upon registration.

About Translayte

Translayte is a global translation services platform that provides certified, professional translations in over 150 languages. The company supports individuals and businesses with compliant translations for immigration, legal, academic, and official use, with guaranteed acceptance by authorities worldwide.

Language Industry Day Returns to Utah Valley University on February 25, Connecting Students with Global Language Careers

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Utah Valley University has announced they will host the fourth annual Language Industry Day on Wednesday, February 25, from 12:00–3:30 p.m. in the Clarke Building (Room 101C). The event brings together students, educators, and professionals from across Utah to explore careers at the intersection of language, business, and technology.

Language Industry Day is designed to connect students with language companies, industry associations, nonprofit organizations, and working professionals to highlight the wide range of career opportunities available in the language services field. The event is open to all students and professionals throughout Utah, regardless of whether they are currently studying a language. Whether students are fluent in multiple languages or simply curious about careers that bridge language, culture, and technology, this event provides valuable insights into the opportunities available in the rapidly evolving language services landscape.

This year’s keynote speaker is Jeff Beatty, Executive Director of Product Management, Localization and Globalization at The Walt Disney Company. Beatty will share insights into the localization and globalization landscape within the entertainment industry, followed by a Q&A session with attendees.

Following the keynote presentation, participants will be invited to an open-floor networking session where organizations and businesses will host tables and booths, providing students with the opportunity to connect directly with industry representatives, learn about internships and career pathways, and explore how language skills translate into real-world professions – from translation and interpreting to language technology and localization.

Language Industry Day continues to serve as a key workforce development and networking event, strengthening connections between higher education and Utah’s growing language services industry.

Event Details:

Language Services Industry Day 2026

February 25, 2026 | 12:00–3:30 p.m.

Utah Valley University, Clarke Building 101C

Wordly Launches Workspaces, Bringing AI Translation and Captions to Everyday Business Operations

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February 10, 2026

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Wordly, a pioneer and leading provider of live AI translation and captioning, announced a major expansion of its platform with the launch of Workspaces, enabling organizations to deploy real-time AI multilingual communication across conferences, meetings, and everyday business operations. The expansion is supported by a new ISO 27001 certification and a brand refresh centered on the tagline: “Never miss a word.”

“Together, these milestones reflect Wordly evolving from a specialized event tool into an essential enterprise solution,” said Lakshman Rathnam, Founder & CEO, Wordly.

“The platform is designed to support global, multilingual organizations across large-scale conferences and everyday business operations. In today’s globalized workforce providing live translation and captions is expected from employees and customers alike, and increasingly a legal requirement under regulations such as California SB 707, European Accessibility Act (EAA) and Quebec Bill 96.”

Never miss a word: scaling AI across the enterprise

Wordly Workspaces allow organizations to move beyond one-off events and implement Wordly across every department, everywhere. It provides centralized control and ensures organizations never miss a word by moving seamlessly from conference keynote session to daily meetings and training without adding new tools, licenses, or large expenses. The platform makes it easy for organizations to deploy AI translation and captions across:

Internal Operations: Town halls, sales kickoffs (SKOs), employee onboarding, and HR training.
External Engagement: Industry conferences, customer webinars, board meetings, and investor communications.
Daily Workflows: Factory tours, engineering standups, cross-functional collaboration, and employee interviews.

“Inclusion and accessibility shouldn’t stop when the conference ends,” continued Rathnam. “Workspaces gives enterprise teams the visibility and control they need to bring language access to everyday operations.”

Built for security, trust, and scale

As Wordly expands its footprint within the world’s largest organizations, security remains a top priority. The company announced it has achieved ISO 27001 certification, in addition to SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, the international gold standards for information security. The certification demonstrates the rigorous commitment Wordly has to ensuring customer data is safe and managed to the highest global standards.

A brand refresh for a global image

To reflect this expanded vision, Wordly is unveiling an updated visual identity and streamlined website to make it easier for organizations to select the solutions that best fit their needs.

“Our brand refresh is more than a visual update; it is an expression of our mission to bridge the global communication gap,” said Dave Deasy, CMO at Wordly.

“The new Wordly identity represents the underlying framework of the modern enterprise, a bridge that spans language barriers and accessibility hurdles. As we expand from supporting high-impact annual events to powering daily corporate communications, our new look reflects a platform that is as professional, secure, and scalable as the organizations we support. Whether you are managing a 10,000-seat global summit or a 10-person standup, the path to inclusion is easy and affordable.”

Wordly Workspaces is available now. For more information, contact your Wordly representative.

About Wordly

Wordly is a pioneer and leader in live AI translation and captions, providing a high-quality, secure, easy-to-use, and affordable solution for communicating across multiple languages. Wordly translates dozens of languages in real-time, making in-person and virtual meetings and events more inclusive, accessible, and engaging. Its SaaS platform meets enterprise-grade security & privacy standards that eliminates the need for human interpreters or special equipment. Millions of users across thousands of organizations trust Wordly for their multilingual communication needs.

RWS Launches New CNS Rater Training Service to Strengthen Data Quality in Clinical Trials

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February 9, 2026

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RWS (RWS.L), a global AI solutions company, announced the launch of a new rater training, certification and retraining service designed specifically to improve data quality, consistency and reliability in central nervous system (CNS) clinical trials.

The new service helps pharmaceutical sponsors and clinical research organizations (CROs) reduce one of the biggest risks in CNS studies: variability in how clinical raters assess patients. Even small differences in rater judgment can significantly affect trial data, timelines and outcomes.

RWS’s CNS rater training service ensures that clinicians involved in patient assessments are properly qualified, consistently trained and monitored throughout the life of a trial. The service is designed for complex, global CNS programs, where long study durations, multiple assessment points and geographically dispersed teams increase the risk of inconsistent data.

“CNS trials are uniquely sensitive to rater variability. This service is designed to help sponsors reduce noise in the data, maintain consistency over time, and protect the scientific integrity of their CNS studies – without adding operational complexity,” said Dan Herron, Global Vice President, Digital Health at RWS.

As CNS trials become more global, decentralized and digitally enabled, challenges such as inconsistent onboarding, certification drift and uneven use of assessment tools have become harder to manage. These risks are often compounded by the use of electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment (eCOA) technologies across different regions and languages.

RWS addresses these challenges by combining specialist CNS scientific expertise with structured training design and secure, scalable digital delivery. The service supports the full rater lifecycle and aligns with protocol requirements, regulatory expectations and modern eCOA workflows.

Service features

The CNS rater training service includes:

Rater qualification and eligibility review, based on CNS-specific experience and protocol-defined criteria.
Customized, indication- and scale-specific training, developed by experts in CNS clinician-reported and rater-administered outcome measures.
Digital certification and remediation workflows, with automated tracking and certificate issuance.
Ongoing retraining and refreshers to reduce rater drift during long or multi-phase studies.
Centralized tracking and reporting to support monitoring, inspections and audits.

Training can be delivered globally and in multiple languages – supported by RWS’s eLearning development, localization, multimedia and linguistic validation capabilities. The service is technology-agnostic and can be used alongside any eCOA platform, ensuring consistent rater training regardless of how endpoint data is collected.

The launch expands RWS’s portfolio of CNS-focused solutions for life sciences organizations, supporting the clinical content and data lifecycle – from outcome assessment strategy and licensing to training, localization and AI-enabled workflows.

About RSW

RWS is a global AI solutions company headquartered in the UK who empowers the world’s most trusted enterprise AI. Its proprietary Cultural Intelligence Layer, powered by 250,000 data specialists, cultural and language experts and deep domain professionals, backed by 45+ patents, makes enterprise AI culturally fluent, contextually accurate and secure, ensuring every interaction reflects a brand’s tone, context and customer values.

Through its Generate, Transform and Protect segments, we deliver intelligent content, enterprise knowledge, large-scale localization and IP protection for global growth. Trusted by 80+ of the world’s top 100 brands, RWS provides the confidence, governance and expertise organizations need to deploy AI safely, responsibly and at scale.

The Week in Review: Language Industry News February 3-9

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This week’s top stories span leadership psychology, an in-depth look at artificial intelligence (AI)‑driven translation, federal‑level interpreting contracts, evolving industry research frameworks, and a major ownership shift at one of the world’s largest language service providers (LSPs). Together, they reflect an industry navigating rapid technological change while reaffirming the human, operational, and structural foundations that still shape the core of multilingual communication.

Transitions and Awards

SOSi has been awarded a prime contract worth up to $875 million to provide comprehensive interpretation and translation services for US Department of Justice entities, including the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). The award extends SOSi’s 10-year role as EOIR’s primary LSP and reflects the agency’s confidence in SOSi’s ability to manage large‑scale, mission‑critical operations. With the new contract, SOSi will continue delivering services nationwide while scaling its WordBridge platform for faster, more cost‑effective access to language solutions.

Lionbridge has announced a strategic ownership transition to global investment firm KKR, marking a major shift for one of the world’s largest LSPs. The company stated that the move will support long‑term growth, operational scale, and continued investment in technology and AI‑enabled solutions. Leadership emphasized that the transition positions Lionbridge to accelerate innovation while maintaining its focus on enterprise‑grade language services.

Nimdzi Insights has opened its 2026 annual language industry survey, with a redesigned framework meant to reflect how AI is reshaping the boundaries between services and technology. This year’s data will feed not only the Nimdzi 100, but also new analyses focused on mid‑market companies and women‑led organizations, signaling a broader view of who drives the sector. By inviting participation from LSPs, interpreting firms, and technology providers of all sizes, Nimdzi aims to capture a more complete picture of a rapidly converging industry.

Community

In her piece, Beatrice de Salles argues that multilingualism reshapes cognition and emotion, fostering mental flexibility, empathy, and the ability to navigate cultural nuance. The author notes that multilingual leaders are better equipped to build trust, prevent misunderstandings, and adapt communication to diverse audiences because they instinctively recognize that meaning shifts across languages. In a global moment defined by cross‑border challenges, the article frames multilingual individuals as natural bridge‑builders whose perspective‑shifting skills translate directly into stronger, more inclusive leadership.

A perspective piece by Sydnee Cooper argues that while GPT‑Translate and Gemini 3 Pro promise breakthroughs in nuance and cultural meaning, both systems lack the transparency needed for the industry to validate those claims. The article highlights gaps such as unclear language‑support disclosures and inconsistent performance in low‑resource languages, leaving users to navigate powerful but opaque tools. It concludes that without public benchmarks and clearer communication about limitations, the industry is forced to make high‑stakes decisions with incomplete visibility.

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This week’s stories reveal an industry balancing introspection with acceleration: multilingualism as a leadership asset, AI translation through a deeper lens, and federal contracts reaffirming the scale and stakes of language access. Across all five stories, it’s clear that the language industry is evolving quickly, but its core mission remains rooted in clarity, trust, and connection.

For more stories like these, visit our News section.

XTM Launches Intelligent Post-Editing to Bring AI-Driven Review Automation to Enterprise Localization

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February 7, 2026

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XTM International, a leading AI globalisation platform, announced the expansion of its AI platform with the launch of Intelligent Post-Editing, a powerful new capability designed to automate the review and correction of translated content directly within XTM Cloud, reducing operational effort for localization managers and linguists while preserving the human oversight enterprises require.

XTM’s latest release strengthens its position as a composable AI platform for enterprise localization, extending automation deeper into the quality and review stages of the translation lifecycle.

Solving the globalisation bottleneck

As enterprises increase their use of AI translation and AI-assisted workflows, manual reviews slow global content operations down, creating a major bottleneck. Manual post-editing is time-consuming, expensive, and difficult to scale consistently across languages and vendors.

XTM’s Intelligent Post-Editing addresses this challenge by applying context-aware, LLM-driven edits automatically across human and AI translations. Built for enterprise workflows, Intelligent Post-Editing automates review steps without removing human control, supporting both hybrid and fully automated workflows.

“With this release, we’re tackling one of the biggest pain points in modern localization,” said Lorcan Malone, CEO of XTM International. “Enterprises want the speed and efficiency of AI, but they can’t compromise on quality or governance. Intelligent Post-Editing helps teams achieve that balance by automating routine review work while keeping humans firmly in control of the final output.”

Enterprise consistency, scaled with AI intelligence

Intelligent Post-Editing works in concert alongside XTM Cloud’s workflow engine, giving enterprises a highly configurable and automated way to run AI-driven review steps.

With Intelligent Post-Editing, teams can:

Automate routine linguistic corrections to reduce manual review time.
Enforce consistent use of terminology, the right level of formality, and linguistic rules across all content types.
Apply context-aware checks for formality, gender neutrality, locale-specific spelling, and number formatting.
Maintain full transparency and governance, with all changes auditable and clearly attributed within the system.

“Review shouldn’t slow teams down or distract them from high-impact decisions,” said Andreas Ljungström, Head of Product at XTM. “Intelligent Post-Editing acts as an AI review assistant, handling routine fixes automatically so linguists and reviewers can focus on nuance, intent, and quality. It’s a practical step towards more scalable, closed-loop AI localization.”

Uncompromising enterprise control and traceability

By shifting routine review work to AI while preserving full visibility into every change, Intelligent Post-Editing helps enterprises speed up global delivery and maintain quality at scale. The result is faster time-to-market with the governance and auditability required for enterprise operations.

The launch of Intelligent Post-Editing marks another step in helping global organisations bring products, communication, and content to international audiences faster through a composable AI platform. By embedding automation directly into the localization lifecycle, XTM enables teams to scale quality, speed, and governance across every market.

To explore Intelligent Post-Editing and see how it works inside XTM Cloud, take our interactive product tour.

About XTM International

XTM International is an AI globalisation platform that transforms language from a barrier into an opportunity. It brings translation management, business management, software localization, and video creation together into a composable system, giving enterprises the flexibility to adopt the solutions they need, when they need them. Trusted by over 1,300 leading global companies, supporting more than 880 languages and with over 80 ready-to-go integrations, teams rely on XTM to scale globally with absolute trust by producing content that feels genuinely local in every market.

Crystal Hues Limited Successfully Recertified for ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standards

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February 7, 2026

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Crystal Hues Limited team discuss their ISO9001:2015 achievement

Crystal Hues Limited has announced it has successfully recertified for the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) standard. This followed an external audit on January 16, 2026, by Mr. Dileep Srivastava.

This marks another consecutive year of compliance with the globally recognized quality benchmark, reinforcing the company’s commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

The comprehensive audit evaluated Crystal Hues Limited’s quality management framework across multiple functions and levels of the organization. The process required active participation from top management. This included Mr. Sudheen M, Mr. Anirud Mukola, the QMS team, and key departments, including Administration, Human Resources, Marketing, and Operations.

On their latest milestone, here’s what executive director and VP of Crystal Hues, Anirud Mukola, had to say:

“Another year of successful re-verification of ISO 9001:2015 is indicative of how the company has adhered to its roots of good quality management practices throughout the changing landscape of the industry and the world. Special thanks to our internal ISO coordinators and auditors to help us be aligned with the ISO rulebook.”

The primary objectives of the audit were to determine the conformity of the company’s management system with ISO 9001:2015 requirements, evaluate the effectiveness of the system in ensuring the organization’s ability to meet applicable statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations, and assess its capability to achieve defined business objectives. The audit also aimed to identify opportunities for continual improvement within the management system.

With ISO 9001:2015 recertification in place, Crystal Hues Limited reaffirms its position as a trusted partner for organizations seeking structured delivery, consistent quality, and continuous improvement across all services.

About Crystal Hues Limited

Crystal Hues Limited, a leading language service provider located in India, delivers end‑to‑end language, data, and staffing solutions backed by 36 years of expertise and multiple ISO certifications. With 10,000+ native linguists and services spanning translation, localization, AI data support, and multilingual staffing, its mission is to help organizations communicate clearly, expand globally, and connect with audiences across 250+ languages.

Nuadda Translations Joins the B Corp Community

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February 6, 2026

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Nuadda Translations Certified B Cooperation

Nuadda Translations, a company specialized in multilingual communication and clear language, has announced it has achieved B Corp certification, making it the first language services company to do so in Spain.

The achievement has been made possible by its compliance with high standards in social and environmental performance, transparency, and corporate responsibility. B Corp companies lead a global movement of people who are transforming the global economy to benefit all people and the planet.

As a leader in this systemic change, Nuadda Translations joins a growing community of companies that redefine the meaning of business success: a success that is measured not only by economic profits but also by the well-being of people, communities, and the planet. And with this, to ensure that all companies compete to be not only the best in the world but, above all, the best for the world.

The B Corp standard measures management performance across the entire company and covers five key impact areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers.

Under the leadership of Arancha Caballero, Nuadda Translations has established itself as a reference company in multilingual communication and clear language. Specializing in translation, review, and interpreting, the company combines linguistic rigor with compliance with international standards in addition to a focus on accessibility to ensure accurate and coherent communications in any context.

With this recognition, Nuadda Translations becomes part of a community of nearly 10,000 companies worldwide. The B Corp community is a true reflection of the global economy, comprising well-known companies from multiple industries and different sizes, such as Patagonia, The Body Shop, Nespresso, Triodos Bank, and ECOALF.

“Becoming a B Corp is a milestone in our journey and the beginning of a constant improvement journey. Our work consists of making information accessible, connecting cultures, and ensuring that all people can understand any communication coming from public or private organisations. This standard recognizes our commitment to an ethical, responsible, and common good-oriented way of working,” said Arancha Caballero, founder and CEO of Nuadda Translations, president of ANETI (National Association of Translation and Interpreting Companies), and member of the clear language and translation committees of UNE-ISO.

Lucas Hunter, Interim Executive Director of B Lab Spain, stated: “We are delighted to welcome Nuadda Translations to the B Corp community. This community works to reduce inequality, respect and regenerate the environment, strengthen communities, and create high-quality jobs with dignity and purpose. Nuadda Translations is a new member of the B Corp community, demonstrating through its example how these results can be achieved.”

About B Lab

B Lab is a global nonprofit transforming the economy to benefit people, communities, and the planet. Through standards, certification, and collective action, it advances an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economic system. Best known for B Corp Certification, B Lab mobilizes businesses to balance profit with purpose and drive systemic change. B Corp companies – now over 300 in Spain and 10,000 worldwide – meet verified high standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability.

About Nuadda

Nuadda Translations is a pioneering Spanish company in multilingual communication. Founded in 2011 by Arancha Caballero, the company specializes in translation, writing, and interpretation for various sectors, such as legal, financial, healthcare, insurance, and the third sector. Its clients include international organizations and Spanish companies with global projection. Nuadda offers a 360º linguistic service combining technology and human knowledge to ensure precise and high-quality results.