Tag: software localization
How Silicon Valley’s Cultural Blind Spot Excluded 4 Billion Users
The author examines why technology adoption in emerging markets has remained chronically low despite more than three decades of localization efforts. Using Indic languages as an example, he explains how he believes the failure began, why it has persisted for so long, and what it will take to finally resolve it.
The Power of Codemods: Big Tech’s Secret to Efficient Localization
Leading software companies rely on scriptable programs called codemods to streamline internationalization. These tools help detect issues early, reduce manual effort, and ensure consistency at scale.
Lingoport Adds Powerful Context Capabilities for UI String Translation in Localyzer
Lingoport adds Localyzer context enhancements to streamline UI translation with Figma, Chrome extension, and TMS integration.
Uber’s Generative AI System for Mobile Testing Cuts Costs and Improves Quality
Called DragonCrawl, the code- and maintenance-free GenAI tool boasts “the intuition of a human,” winning Uber’s Senior Localization Experience Program Manager Carolina Freire second place in LocWorld 52’s Process Innovation Challenge.
Ulatus Launches Software Localization Solution That Requires Only One Line of Code
By integrating Ulatus' JavaScript Proxy, your software can provide real-time translations, automatically changing language to suit the preferences of users worldwide.
Freelancer Milica Stamenković on Charting a Career Path in Technical Translation
Milica Stamenković has been translating software, engineering, and other technical content from English into Serbian for 17 years. Here, she discusses what makes technical translation so interesting, as well as the most important factors in a fulfilling career in the field.
More or More Meaningful: Scale and Creativity in the Era of Product-Led Growth
This article discusses the shift from scaling content to creating meaningful user experiences in localization, as well as how product-led growth demands creativity and adaptability in an AI-driven era.
Localization Specialist Benedicte Holck Talks Determination and Adapting to Change
After 10 years as an independent Danish localization specialist, Benedicte found her place at a SaaS company serving the construction industry.