Translate.One Strengthens Global Operations With Acquisition of Landoor

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December 10, 2025

Translate.One, a leading global language service and technology company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Landoor, a highly respected Milan-based agency specializing in translation, interpreting, and localization services. This acquisition marks Translate.One’s sixth acquisition in the last three years, further advancing its strategic global growth and reinforcing its position as a premier provider of language and technology solutions worldwide.

“We are thrilled to welcome Landoor to the Translate.One family,” said Peter Smith, CEO of Translate.One. “With more than 35 years of expertise across pharma, medical, life sciences, and fashion & design, Landoor brings deep industry knowledge and a strong reputation for quality. Their addition enhances our European footprint and strengthens our ability to deliver specialized language solutions to clients around the world.”

Founded in Milan, Landoor has built a strong legacy of excellence, known for delivering high-quality, industry-specific language services. Joining forces with Translate.One will provide Landoor with expanded operational support, advanced technology-driven solutions, and access to a broader global network—ensuring continued growth and exceptional service for its clients.

“We are excited to become part of Translate.One’s global organization,” said Adele Nardulli, CEO of Landoor. “This partnership is an important milestone for our team and our clients. By combining our decades of expertise with Translate.One’s international presence and expanded capabilities, we can offer a more diversified service portfolio and greater capacity to handle large and complex projects—delivering even stronger value to the organizations we serve.”

About Translate.One:

Translate.One is a global leader in language services and technology. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, it maintains its commitment to excellence and delivers a comprehensive suite of language solutions tailored to meet the dynamic needs of clients worldwide.

About Landoor:

Based in Milan and serving clients for over 35 years, Landoor is a trusted provider of translation, interpreting, and localization services with deep specialization in pharma, medical, life sciences, and fashion & design. The acquisition marks a new chapter as Landoor joins Translate.One’s expanding global network.

Shruti Joshi Awarded the Ninth Antidote Scholarship in Natural Language Processing

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December 9, 2025

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Druide Informatique is pleased to announce that the recipient of the ninth Antidote Scholarship in Natural Language Processing (NLP) is Shruti Joshi, a PhD student working under the supervision of Professor Dhanya Sridhar in the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research (DIRO) at Université de Montréal and Mila—Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute. Totaling $20,000, the Antidote Scholarship in NLP is endowed by the Druide Fund for Research in Text Analysis, created through a donation from Druide informatique to Université de Montréal.

Joshi’s work focuses on developing interpretation, control and reliability methods for large language models (LLMs). She created the Sparse Shift Autoencoder method, which helps control LLM activations in order to reduce bias in the generated texts, among other things. Before joining Professor Sridhar’s team, Joshi was a research programmer at the Max Planck Institute in Tübingen, Germany, where she contributed to various publications on modular neural architectures.

About the Antidote Scholarship

The Antidote Scholarship in NLP is awarded each year to a student in Université de Montréal’s DIRO whose work is affiliated with Mila. The scholarship comes from the $1 million Druide Fund for Research in Text Analysis, which was established to celebrate both Antidote’s 20th anniversary and DIRO’s 50th anniversary.

Launched in 1996, Antidote was a trailblazer in integrating artificial intelligence into a software application. Its corrector, guides and dictionaries have since benefited from nearly 30 years of technological and linguistic development. Today, over a million people use Antidote both in English and French, and Druide continues to diligently develop the software. In fact, Antidote 12 includes a generative reformulation engine based on an LLM that was boosted by multiple free updates this year.

Druide informatique has been specializing in artificial intelligence and computational linguistics since 1993. The company produces and markets Antidote, the most comprehensive writing assistance software available for English and French, as well as Typing Pal, the renowned typing tutorial application. In addition to its software, Druide also publishes French-language literature and reference works through its subsidiary, Éditions Druide.

Doc3™ Introduces Major Upgrade: AI-Powered Full-Document Translation and Editing in One CAT Tool

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December 8, 2025

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The translation platform Doc3™ announced a significant update that brings high-quality AI-driven document translation together with an integrated editing environment, creating a complete translation workflow inside a single tool.

Full-document translation across many formats and languages

The updated Full auto mode allows users to upload documents in standard office formats (MS Office, OpenOffice, etc.) as well as bilingual files from established CAT tools, like Trados or memoQ. The platform supports a wide range of language pairs and delivers completely translated files with minimal user input.

Simple mode for quick output; advanced mode for professional workflows

Doc3™ offers two workflows.

Simple mode: Serves users who need immediate automatic translation: upload the file, select source and target languages, and receive the translated version in its original format.
Advanced mode: Designed for translation editors and professional translators. It incorporates translation memories, glossaries, and terminology management to maintain consistency across larger or recurring projects.

Built-in editing, quality assurance, and translation memory

After translation, files can be opened directly in the Doc3™ editor. Translators can review segments, refine the wording, apply project terminology, and use QA tools such as spell-checking and style guidance. Translation memories and glossaries can be maintained in private cloud storage, supporting long-term projects and team collaboration.

Clear pricing: free limited plan and affordable unlimited subscription

Doc3™ offers a free Limited plan for small documents of up to 300 words and one active project at a time.

The Unlimited subscription for $15/month removes these limits. Subscribers can work with documents of any size, create any number of projects, access the full CAT environment, and use all AI-translation, editing, and QA features to the maximum. This option is suited for freelancers, agencies, and corporate teams handling continuous workloads.

About Doc3™

Doc3™ is developed by idioma©, a company with 45+ years of experience in industrial and technical translation. The platform originally began as an internal CAT tool more than a decade ago and has since evolved into a cloud-based solution accessible across devices. It combines fully automatic translation of entire documents, professional post-editing, and translation memory management in one environment.

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The Week in Review: Language Industry News December 1-7

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December 8, 2025

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This week’s stories highlight the intersection of language, AI developments, and organizational change. From Oxford’s Word of the Year to mergers and certifications, the industry continues to balance cultural resonance with technological rigor. Here are five standout developments from December 1-7 you shouldn’t miss.

Collaboration and Expansion

Welo Data has expanded operations to Qatar, focusing on improving data integrity and AI-driven solutions. The company aims to strengthen regional infrastructure for secure multilingual data management. The expansion reflects the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA’s) growing role in digital transformation and positions Welo Data as a key player in advancing trustworthy AI systems in the region.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, in collaboration with Bureau Works, has launched an AI-powered language portal for employees to streamline multilingual content management. The platform is designed to improve efficiency in translation workflows and ensure brand consistency across markets. The initiative highlights how global consumer brands are adopting AI to scale communication and localization strategies.

Translated in Argentina (TINA) and the Argentine Association of Linguistic Services (AASL) have announced that they are merging to strengthen Argentina’s translation and localization industry. The combined organization, which will operate under a new name — the Argentine Language Industry Association (ALIA), aims to enhance professional development, advocacy, visibility, and resource sharing for language professionals. The merger reflects a broader trend of consolidation within the sector to build stronger, more unified networks.

Community and Certification

Oxford University Press has named “rage bait” as the Oxford Word of the Year 2025, following a public vote of more than 30,000 participants. Shortlisted alongside “aura farming” and “biohack,” the winning term reflects the year’s debates around online content, digital wellbeing, and manipulation tactics. Defined as content deliberately designed to provoke anger and drive engagement, usage of “rage bait” has tripled in the past year. Oxford noted its rise signals a broader shift in how attention, emotion, and ethics are negotiated in digital spaces.

Smartling has achieved ISO 27001 certification, underscoring its commitment to information security in AI-driven translation workflows. The certification validates Smartling’s data protection practices and positions the company as a trusted provider for enterprise clients. This milestone highlights the growing importance of security standards in language technology.

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From Oxford’s “rage bait” to Smartling’s rigorous ISO certification, this week’s stories capture two aspects of the language industry: cultural creativity and technical accountability. Welo Data’s expansion in Qatar and Coca-Cola’s AI portal show how multilingual infrastructure is scaling globally, while Argentina’s merger reflects the power of collective organization. Together, these developments remind us that language innovation thrives when artistry, security, and collaboration move in step.

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Boostlingo Named “Tech of the Week” by Nimdzi Insights

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December 7, 2025

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Boostlingo, an interpreting-technology company, has been honored with the “Tech of the Week” award by Nimdzi Insights, recognizing the company’s latest AI-powered interpreting solution — Boostlingo AI Interpreter — as a transformative advancement in language access technology.

Boostlingo is an interpreting platform that offers on-demand phone and video interpreting (VRI/OPI), remote simultaneous interpretation, event interpretation, and integrated interpretation management. The platform connects users with certified interpreters across hundreds of languages, serving sectors such as healthcare, legal, education, business, and public services.

Boostlingo AI Interpreter, launched in October 2025, is the hybrid human-AI solution built into Boostlingo’s On-Demand platform. It blends state-of-the-art speech-to-speech AI with access to Boostlingo’s network of over 17,000 professional human interpreters, offering real-time multilingual communication that scales globally while preserving human oversight.

Key features of AI Interpreter:

Automatic language detection which simplifies user experience and allows conversations to begin promptly, without manual selection.
Real-time interpreting in 23+ languages, instantly handling over 250 language combinations.
One-tap human rollover: when nuanced or critical accuracy is required, users can switch to a human interpreter, ensuring that sensitive or high-stakes conversations are always human-centered.
Enterprise-ready compliance: built with HIPAA, SOC 2, and data-control standards, which makes the solution suitable for regulated sectors.

According to Boostlingo, the hybrid model addresses a key challenge: many organizations and individuals need reliable language support but cannot always justify the complexity or cost of human-only interpretation, particularly for everyday interactions. The AI-first approach with human fallback widens access while safeguarding quality.

“We are not just building smarter tools,” added Bryan Forrester, Co-Founder and CEO of Boostlingo. “We are building a more inclusive interpreting solution for everyone. This product release expands language access for our clients and helps them find more value. We’re proud to be leading the way with AI in our industry. We think this will be a game-changer when paired with our extensive network of human interpreters.”

By combining AI speed and scale with human judgment and empathy, Boostlingo’s AI Interpreter stands out as a practical, responsible, and forward-looking solution. This “Tech of the Week” award highlights the potential of hybrid human-AI language solutions to reduce language barriers in healthcare, legal, business, and public services, as well as the importance of compliance, data privacy, and ethical AI deployment (areas often overlooked in rapid AI rollouts).

About Nimdzi Insights

Nimdzi Insights is an international market research and consulting company. Nimdzi advises on international trade & development, language services, language technology, and localization programs. Nimdzi guides companies through investment and M&A activities. Nimdzi consultants are committed to providing opportunities for continuous professional development and resources for business professionals worldwide.

Group-Q Broadens Industry Expertise by Adding Two New Strategic Advisors

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December 7, 2025

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Group-Q, a leading architect of global growth in the language services industry, today announced the appointment of two accomplished Strategic Advisors: Joe DiDamo and Candace Palangi, effective 12/8/2025. These key appointments underscore Group-Q’s commitment to enabling its clients with the agile solutioning necessary to navigate a future-focused world.

The Strategic Advisors will focus on building partnerships with both technology providers and language service providers (LSPs), crafting integrated solutions for enterprises. This expansion of services reinforces Group-Q’s core focus on providing bespoke solutions across partnerships, M&A advisory, and enterprise engagements.

Joe’s most recent role was the Vice President of Global Sales at CQ fluency, where he directed international sales strategy and key client partnerships. Joe will draw upon his 25 years of industry experience at top LSPs to guide Group-Q’s clients in enhancing business development strategies and operations, as well as scoping new technical integrations and tools.

Candace brings her expertise to Group-Q, focusing on providing clients with global market intelligence for sales optimization and M&A support. Previously a director at geopolitical risk advisory firms Eurasia Group and RANE, she specialized in delivering strategic research and risk intelligence to institutional investors. This experience, combined with her background in financial services, offers a unique and strategic perspective to clients operating in the language and AI solutions sector.

“We are elevating our strategic framework with these talented additions to our team,” says Diane McAveeney, Founder and CEO of Group-Q. “Joe and Candace will amplify our capabilities to support our clients with navigating the ever-evolving landscape of language services, ensuring they are operationally efficient and pivotally resilient in the face of technological revolution.”

“I am thrilled to join Group-Q’s mission to enable LSPs with the knowledge, tools, and resources to compete in a world where market dynamics are always changing,” says Joe Didamo. “The industry doesn’t have anything else like this – a true partner dedicated to helping LSPs thrive.”

“My role is to help Group-Q’s clients enter new markets and defend their position, empowering them with the foresight and financial acumen to grow. We turn today’s industry shifts into a clear competitive advantage,” says Candace Palangi.

About Group-Q:

Group-Q is the language services industry’s architect for global growth. Headquartered in New York, they provide bespoke partnerships, M&A advisory, and enterprise solutions to LSPs, technology providers, and enterprise clients worldwide. Its mission is to maximize the potential of their go-to-market initiatives into a clear roadmap for strategic expansion and leadership.

Plint Retains Mark Howorth as Senior Advisor for Introduction of its New Technology

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December 5, 2025

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Plint, a leading localization technology supplier, announced that it has retained Mark Howorth to serve as a Senior Advisor.

Plint’s technology enables cost-effective, automated localization that most closely resembles human language. Traditional technologies like Neural Machine Translation, and Large Language Models still result in output that requires manual intervention to mimic phrasing that sounds natural. Plint has invested significant engineering over the last two years to reduce the need for human post-editing and QC.

Per Nauclér, Plint’s founder commented, “Our new approach to subtitling is a paradigm shift and we want it to be communicated as widely as possible. Having someone with Mark’s broad experience will help us make a bigger splash in the industry.”

Mark will work alongside Per and current Plint head of sales, Carlo DeCanti, to introduce the new technology to the marketplace. He will be based in Los Angeles and will continue to work with other companies in addition to Plint.

Howorth brings 25+ years of media experience, the last nine of which have been in localization. He has served as the CEO of SDI Media, President of Iyuno, and CEO of VSI in recent years. His focus will be on helping Plint bring its new suite of technology to the marketplace

“It is really exciting to see what Plint has accomplished,” commented Mark. He continued, “Most localization companies are simply adding new technology to the existing workflows, but Plint has taken an entirely new approach. Per’s team has started with a blank slate based on what new technology can make possible. This created both high quality and low cost since workflow steps are removed from process because they are no longer necessary.”

The initial productization is traditional subtitles for all major languages but will quickly grow to cover multiple outputs including SDH, Forced Narratives, AD, Conforms, QC, annotated dialog lists, KNP and even dub scripts. PLINT’s technology will allow high quality subtitles to be created for less than $5.00 per run time minute.

About Plint:

Plint is a global provider of media localization and technology, headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Trusted by leading entertainment companies worldwide, Plint combines its proprietary orchestration platform with AI-powered tools to deliver subtitling, dubbing, and accessibility services at scale.

Interpreters Unlimited Wins Gold for Service Excellence in Best in Biz Awards 2025

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December 4, 2025

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Interpreters Unlimited (IU), a San Diego based family owned language service provider specializing in foreign language interpretation, American Sign Language and document translation, has been awarded Gold in the Small or Medium Business Service of the Year category in Best in Biz Awards 2025, the only independent business awards program judged exclusively by prominent reporters and editors from top tier media outlets in North America.

This marks a very proud moment for the longtime leader in language access solutions, further solidifying its place among the most innovative and impactful service providers in the country. This year’s awards drew entries from thousands of organizations, from rising startups to global household names, making IU’s Gold recognition one of the most competitive and meaningful achievements in the program’s 15-year history.

Best in Biz judges praised company growth, innovation, and community impact, noting that winners in this milestone year exemplified not just strong business performance, but a clear and measurable positive influence on clients, employees, and the communities they serve.

IU’s selection as the top service provider in the Small or Medium Business Service of the Year category reflects a remarkable stretch of accomplishments spanning 2024 and 2025. The company expanded into nearly a dozen new cities and counties, secured contracts with three new state governments, added four major school districts, and earned new partnerships with federal and military agencies nationwide. IU also launched a robust Language Access Plan service line to help public agencies meet evolving equity, compliance, and accessibility requirements.

The company’s hybrid Human + AI translation model, developed in partnership with Diya Health and supported by new OPI, VRI, and AI leadership, has improved speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency, helping clients deliver language access more effectively during a time of rising demand and limited budgets.

The past two years have also brought other notable recognition. IU was named one of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and earned a place on Slator’s Language Service Provider Index Top 100 list in both 2024 and 2025. Locally, IU leaders and staff were honored by the San Diego Business Journal across several categories, including Fastest Growing Companies, CEO of the Year Finalist, and Leaders of Influence in Advertising, PR & Marketing.

Beyond business achievements, Interpreters Unlimited continues to place philanthropy at the center of its identity. The company supports a wide range of nonprofit partners, from PATH (People Assisting The Homeless), Survivors of Torture International, and Endangered Species International to Junior Achievement, Ronald McDonald House, and Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center.

IU also contributes an extraordinary amount of complimentary language services each year, including its long-standing role providing multilingual access for the NORAD Tracks Santa Program. For 2025, IU is expanding its real time interpreter access from 8-9 major languages to over 200 languages for the entire 24-hour Christmas Eve phone hotline event, making it more accessible than ever.

“We are incredibly proud to receive Gold in Best in Biz Awards 2025,” said IU CEO Shamus Sayed. “This award reflects the heart of who we are, an organization built on service, responsibility, and a commitment to making communication accessible for every person we touch. Our team shows up every day with purpose, and this recognition belongs to each of them.”

This 15^th annual Best in Biz Awards was judged by writers and editors from top tier publications including Forbes, Inc., Associated Press, Consumer Affairs, New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, and Wired. Their independent evaluation process remains one of the most respected in the awards landscape.

A full list of Best in Biz Awards 2025 Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners can be found at: www.bestinbizawards.com/2025-winners

For more information about Interpreters Unlimited and its full suite of language solutions, visit www.interpreters.com or call 800-726-9891.

Smartling Achieves ISO 27001 Certification, Strengthening Security for Enterprise AI Translation

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December 4, 2025

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Smartling, the LanguageAI™ translation company, announced it has achieved ISO 27001 certification, the globally recognized standard for information security management systems. The certification validates Smartling’s approach to protecting customer data across people, processes, and technology, reinforcing its position as the most trusted AI translation platform for regulated industries.

As more enterprises like Verizon, Mastercard, and Pinterest adopt Smartling’s AI products, they need to know they aren’t risking data exposure in order to benefit from AI translation. To earn ISO 27001 certification, Smartling underwent a rigorous two-stage audit evaluating how it establishes, operates, and continuously improves its security system. The certification covers access management, encryption, monitoring, data isolation, and incident response, controls that apply directly to Smartling’s AI translation workflows.

Smartling now maintains one of the most comprehensive security and compliance portfolios in the localization industry, addressing the stringent security requirements increasingly mandated in enterprise RFPs. Particularly for healthcare, life sciences, and insurance, ISO 27001 and HITRUST certifications are often prerequisites for onboarding vendors.

“Security compliance is non-negotiable for enterprises adopting AI,” said Smartling CEO Bryan Murphy. “Our customers need confidence that their sensitive content — including patient records, financial documents, proprietary data — is protected throughout the translation process. ISO 27001 proves we’ve built the right controls into our systems from the ground up.”

The certification solidifies Smartling’s position as a best-in-class AI translation provider as enterprise security expectations rise alongside AI adoption. Organizations now scrutinize how AI systems handle, store, and process customer data — especially when it involves sensitive information like health records or intellectual property. Smartling’s AI features are built and deployed under the same secure processes audited in the certification.

For regulated industries, the certification removes procurement friction. Combined with HITRUST e1, SOC 2, and HIPAA compliance, Smartling can now accelerate security reviews and eliminate vendor risk objections that can delay or even block deals.

About Smartling

Smartling’s LanguageAI™ platform is revolutionizing digital content translation and localization. Recognized as the top translation management system by CSA Research and G2 users, Smartling uses AI and machine learning to eliminate manual tasks, integrate with existing techstacks, and deliver translation quality at scale—all at a fraction of the cost and turnaround time of traditional translation.

Smartling is the platform of choice for hundreds of B2B and B2C brands, including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Shopify, Pinterest, State Farm, British Airways, and Lyft. Smartling is a global team headquartered in New York City with an office in Dublin.