localization trends

The Road Ahead for Localization Trends – 2018 and beyond

The industry is projected to continue an upwards trend in growth as more companies utilize localization strategies to upgrade their multinational operations, with many allocating line item budgets specifically for localization. As consumers move away from traditional forms of media consumption, the industry will see a greater demand for video and voice localization for a range of devices and platforms, and embrace newer methods to improve agility and adaptability. Humans will still remain relevant since AI-backed advancements in machine translation technology, however remarkable, will not spell doom for LSPs and translators; instead, their adoption will popularize transcreation services and specialized content skills.