Best Joao Graca Podcasts (2024)

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#218 How Large Language Models Replace Neural Machine Translation with Unbabel’s João Graca 44:59

1d ago44:59

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João Graça, Co-founder and CTO of language operations platform Unbabel, joins SlatorPod to talk about the present and future of large language models (LLMs) and their broad impact across all things translation and localization. First, the CTO explains how Unbabel was founded to address language barriers for people using services like Airbnb, combin…

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The Future Of LLMs in Translation, with João Graça 39:09

5d ago39:09

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In this interview, João discusses his career path and the guiding principles behind Unbabel's innovative technology, including their recent launch of Tower LLM. We talked about the future of AI-powered language solutions, the unique collaboration between humans and AI at Unbabel, and the secret sauce that makes Tower LLM a multilingual translation …

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The future of AI Translation: LLMs or Neural MT? feat. João Graça 47:13

9d ago47:13

47:13

Neural MT has been the leading AI translation solution for several years; however, with the promise and progress of LLMs, led notably by ChatGPT, what's the right technology for translation and localization processes? Are LLMs too immature, or is translation a potential area to develop your corporate LLM strategy? Unbabel CTO and Co-Founder João Gr…

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Project Management for Low-resource Locales feat. Mary Mawuena Nanafi 1:03:45

8h ago1:03:45

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Africa’s rich linguistic tapestry and its many low-resource languages offer a unique challenge for localization project managers. With Mary Nanafi we will explore practical tools and strategies for navigating the uncertainties inherent in managing such projects and a crucial, often overlooked aspect: navigating uncertainties. The episode will revea…

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#219 PR Wars over LLM Translation Quality 32:27

2h ago32:27

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with a nearly USD 4m settlement involving Language Line Services and ongoing disputes in Canada, where freelance interpreters are protesting against unpaid breaks during debates. Florian highlights a YouTube video about UN simultaneous interpreting and the rigorous standards and wor…

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AI for Everyone: Staying Ahead of the Curve 28:57

23h ago28:57

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We chatted with Veronica Hylák, co-founder and co-CEO of Metalinguist, curator of the popular AI vlog, The AI Almanac. Veronica shares her secrets for staying informed in the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, and her thoughts on the recent Apple Intelligence launch. You'll also learn about her favorite AI tools and how the future of the …

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Your Interpreting Questions Answered LIVE! by Industry Thought Leaders 26:31

1d ago26:31

26:31

Don't miss a new #NimdziLIVE, with Industry Experts Dipak Patel and Ewandro Magalhães, hosted by Tucker Johnson. In this exclusive live, you'll get the opportunity to have your industry-related questions answered in real time. Send your questions in advance to live@nimdzi.com About Dipak: is the CEO of GLOBO Language Solutions, a company that provi…

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#217 Legal Battles, Bankruptcies, Acquisitions, and AI Interpreting Guidelines 30:10

8d ago30:10

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with a legal battle in the UK involving public sector interpreting and the classification of interpreters as freelancers or workers, which could significantly impact the business models of language service providers (LSPs). The duo explores Google Translate's recent expansion to sup…

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Allegorical Distance and Its Impact on World-Building 9:41

10d ago9:41

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By Kate Edwards “Allegorical distance” is the amount of effort required for a player to perceive the real-world inspiration behind an allegory in a game. Kate Edwards gives examples of short, medium, and large allegorical distances and urges game developers to intentionally determine the distance that best serves their narrative and players.…

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Translators Remain Unsung Heroes in the Global Success of Video Games 20:53

10d ago20:53

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By Diego Perez Video game translators were never meant to be ghostwriters. Diego Perez argues that the significant amount of uncredited work not only hinders translators’ bargaining power, but also undermines their moral rights as creators of derivative work. This article analyzes the current state of translator credits in gaming and suggests ways …

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Magic, Mayhem, and Mergers 14:23

13d ago14:23

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By Cameron Rasmusson Three decades ago, the work of translating popular Japanese video games for Western audiences often fell to just a few people using rudimentary technology. In this article, Rasmusson explores the ups and downs of game localization in the ‘90s and how this chaotic period influenced the industry moving forward.…

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The State of AI in Game Localization 1:49

22d ago1:49

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By Mimi Moore The integration of AI into video and computer game localization is transforming how developers approach their work and how players experience gaming. Mimi Moore explains AI’s impact on inclusivity, indie developers, real-time localization, and game quality across languages and cultures.…

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In Africa, Time Is Not Money 4:43

22d ago4:43

4:43

Michelle Rabie considers the concept of “African time” and delves into the real reasons behind missed deadlines — from the challenges of working with low-resource languages to the lack of support from language service providers.By MultiLingual Media

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Kulitan and the Fight for Revival. 7:12

10d ago7:12

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Tim Brookes poses the question, “How can a script that serves a language spoken by millions be endangered?” At issue is the traditional Kulitan script, employed by the Kapampangan people of the Philippines. Brookes discusses its decline, efforts at revival, and what’s at stake.By MultiLingual Media

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Language Companies and the Generative AI Boom 33:41

10d ago33:41

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Compiled by Eddie Arrieta and Cathy Martin With GenAI in its nascent stage, language companies that use this emerging technology are in uncharted territory. In this article, ten of the most influential companies in the industry explain how they are leveraging GenAI to improve outcomes for their teams and customers.…

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#216 Josh Goldsmith on How Language Experts Become Successful 44:12

25d ago44:12

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Josh Goldsmith, Geek-In-Chief of techforword, joins SlatorPod to talk about his multiple roles as a linguist, conference interpreter, and educator. Josh shares his multifaceted background in linguistics and language teaching, highlighting his passion for language and education, which led him to co-found techforword. Josh explains the current landsc…

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#215 Humanless LSP as a Fun Weekend Project 34:23

1M ago34:23

34:23

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, giving a recap of SlatorCon London and exploring some use cases from the Slator Pro Guide: Language AI for Consumers. Florian talks about Andrew Ng's recent project on agentic machine translation, which involves using large language models (LLMs) to create a virtual language service…

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LocWorld51: Amy Grace O'Brien, Adobe and Roberto Silva, Amazon Web Services. 10:34

1M ago10:34

10:34

Amy Grace O'Brien, Sr. Linguistic Quality Manager at Adobe, and Roberto Silva, Terminology Program Manager at Amazon Web Services talk about the crucial role of terminology in the language industry.By MultiLingual Media

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LocWorld51: Gabriel Fairman, Co-Founder and CEO, Bureau Works 18:12

1M ago18:12

18:12

We talked about their approach to innovation at Bureau Works and participation in the product innovation challenge at LocWorld51.By MultiLingual Media

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LocWorld51: Dylan Hartman, Co-Founder, Acudocx 8:39

1M ago8:39

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A conversation about innovation in the language industry and how specialized translators will play a pivotal role in the future of the industry.By MultiLingual Media

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#214 Terra Translations CEO Marina Ilari on Why Game Localization Is Her Passion 34:13

1M ago34:13

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Marina Ilari, CEO of Terra Translations and Terra Localizations, joins SlatorPod to talk about her professional journey and the world of game localization. The CEO shares the strategic decision to create Terra Localizations in 2008 to cater specifically to the gaming industry's requirements. She attributes the company's growth to the ability to off…

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LocWorld51: André Köhler, CEO of Lingo Systems 7:31

2M ago7:31

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André Köhler, CEO of Lingo Systems, talked about how software development has transformed the industry in the past few years and their approach to innovation and constant software development in the language industry.By MultiLingual Media

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LocWorld51: Luis Lopes, Principal Product manager at RWS 11:07

2M ago11:07

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With Luis Lopes, we got to discuss Trados, Trados Studio, and the history that's taken the company to where they are right now.By MultiLingual Media

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LocWorld51: Richard Sikes, Senior consultant at memoQ 18:16

2M ago18:16

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At LocWorld51 we got to talk to Richard Sikes, Senior consultant, we talked about business services, the business services team, and many other stories from memoQ.By MultiLingual Media

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LocWorld51: Acolad and DeepL Partner to Accelerate Language AI Solutions for Global Enterprises 6:54

2M ago6:54

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Gráinne Maycock, Chief Revenue Officer at Acolad, and Adam Blair, VP of Sales at DeepL talked about their most recent partnership.By MultiLingual Media

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The Importance of Inclusive Language and Cultural Competency in Queer Healthcare 8:08

1M ago8:08

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By Adriel Maroni How can language professionals help improve healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals? Adriel Maroni argues that using gender-neutral terminology, allowing for self-identification, and exercising open-mindedness goes a long way towards fostering inclusive and culturally competent care.By MultiLingual Media

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A Two-Sided Industry: Where Do We Go From Here? 10:39

2M ago10:39

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By Bridget Hylak Bridget Hylak reflects on the reasons for the deep divisions in the language industry — providing context, perspectives, and examples from both sides — and encourages linguists and technology experts to reconcile.By MultiLingual Media

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Hailah Alkhalaf: Preserving Culture Through Translation 15:24

2M ago15:24

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Interview by Cameron Rasmusson Through her work advancing the Saudi translation and publishing industries, Dr. Hailah Alkhalaf aims to share the country’s diverse cultural heritage with the world and help foster understanding between nations.By MultiLingual Media

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Neural Machine Translation Versus Large Language Models 28:20

1M ago28:20

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By Jourik Ciesielski Prior to the introduction of LLMs, NMT defined the computer-assisted translator’s toolset. And to some degree, it still does. But many in the industry have recently taken steps to promote LLMs to the new default. In this article, leaders from six of the world’s most influential language companies share their perspectives on the…

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The Real Memory Lane 5:19

1M ago5:19

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By Ewandro Magalhães In the annals of interpretation, few names shine as brightly as Andre Kaminker. Savant, trailblazer, and linchpin in the world of international communication, Kaminker’s life was a testament to the art and science of language — a craft he mastered with a blend of genius and unmatched techniques.…

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Reimagining the Content Lifecycle With Strategic Use of Generative AI 9:39

1M ago9:39

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By Kajetan Malinowski Content marketers are asking themselves: should they continue to create content in one language and then localize it for many markets, or should they leverage generative AI to produce customized content for each market in the local language? Kajetan Malinowski weighs in.By MultiLingual Media

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#213 Phrase CEO Georg Ell on the Arms Race in Language Technology 47:48

1M ago47:48

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Georg Ell, CEO of Phrase, returns to SlatorPod for round 2 to talk about the accelerating adoption of generative technologies and AI. Discussing the broader implications of AI, Georg notes that business leaders are increasingly focused on language technology for its cost, return on investment, and time-to-value benefits. Georg points out that these…

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Boosting Efficiency: Early L10n after design phase 48:07

2M ago48:07

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Starting the localization phase after code implementation usually leads to time and quality issues. Moving the localization process directly after the design phase can offer both time and quality advantages. However, some challenges have to be addressed. Please join Bettina and Carlos to talk about this! About Carlos: Carlos is passionate about loc…

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#212 TRSB CEO Mary Kazamias on Leading Canada’s Largest Language Service Provider 29:09

2M ago29:09

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Mary Kazamias, CEO of TRSB, joins SlatorPod to talk about her journey starting as a translator and transitioning through various roles to leading Canada's largest language service provider (LSP). The podcast explores the balance between government and private sector clients in Canada, with Mary noting that while the government produces more content…

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Road to CEO, with Peter Reynolds 46:46

2M ago46:46

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In this conversation with the Co-CEO of memoQ we go into the experience and learnings that took him to be in the frontline of the MT conversation in 2024By MultiLingual Media

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#211 How Many Translation and Interpreting Jobs Will There Be in the Future? 31:10

2M ago31:10

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics sharing their projections for growth in translation and interpreting jobs between 2022-2032. The duo delves into Reddit's earnings call, where machine translation is emphasized as a key driver for international growth and content accessibility.…

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#210 The Future of Language Jobs with tbo.'s Charles Campbell 45:17

2M ago45:17

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Charles Campbell joins SlatorPod to talk about the evolution of tbo. from a translation company to a diversified business, exploring challenges, strategies, and the impact of industry changes. The President and Founder discusses the talent landscape, mentioning challenges such as layoffs, hiring fluctuations, and the impact of political changes in …

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Throughlines of Genius Al-Kindi and the origins of machine translation 11:07

3M ago11:07

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By Cameron Rasmusson By analyzing the frequency of letters in an Arabic text, ninth-century scholar Abu Yusuf al-Kindi established a framework for identifying patterns that laid the groundwork for both cryptography and machine translation.By MultiLingual Media

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Seventy Years of Machine Translation The legacy of the Georgetown–IBM experiment 7:42

3M ago7:42

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By Rodrigo Corradi. This year marks 70 years since the first public demonstration of MT, which arguably sparked the language AI revolution that we see today. On January 7, 1954, a team from Georgetown University and IBM automatically translated 60 Russian sentences into English.By MultiLingual Media

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Regaining Common Ground in the Language Service Industry 17:39

3M ago17:39

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Ana Sofia Correia discusses the challenges and expectations of both sides of the language services coin — agencies and freelancers — suggesting ways to ease tension and calling for increased understanding of the roles each party plays in the industry.By MultiLingual Media

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The Essential Role of Specialized Translators at the AI and Life Sciences Nexus. 8:31

3M ago8:31

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Luciana Ramos argues that the symbiotic relationship between AI-driven solutions and human expertise is crucial in navigating the complexities of medical and scientific content and in improving the output of localization in these fields.By MultiLingual Media

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Putting Globalization Strategy Into Practice. An interview with leaders at Emerson. 19:06

3M ago19:06

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By Karen Combe and Mimi Hills. After reading the Globalization Strategy Playbook, Inés Rubio San Martín and Satoko Yuda were inspired to utilize data analytics to refine their company’s globalization strategy. Now a year into the project, they share their progress and the successes and challenges they’ve faced along the way.…

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The Boldly Inclusive Leader 4:34

3M ago4:34

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Inclusive leadership takes hard work. There are no simple formulas in The Boldly Inclusive Leader: Transform Your Workplace (and the World) by Valuing the Differences Within by Minette Norman.By MultiLingual Media

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Overcoming the Language Paradox: How to Elevate Localization Within Your Business 5:34

3M ago5:34

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By Pascale Tremblay How can localization teams demonstrate the vital role of languages in a company’s success? Pascale Tremblay argues that language professionals can leverage the increasing importance of emerging technologies to their advantage.By MultiLingual Media

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Learning More Than One Language: Good. Learning More Than One Script: Better? 6:06

3M ago6:06

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By Tim Brookes A linguist studying a newly developed script in Africa noticed that people’s willingness to learn it depended on whether they grew up monoscriptal — using only one writing system — or polyscriptal. Tim Brookes ponders the reasons for this difference and asks for perspectives from readers.…

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Diverse Tongues, United Nations 8:17

3M ago8:17

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By Jamiul Islam Akash In the diverse region of South Asia, the interaction between languages, multilingual identities, and linguistic nationalism creates a fascinating tapestry.By MultiLingual Media

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#209 Sourcing Language Data from the Four Corners of the Earth with XRI Global’s Daniel Wilson 34:56

3M ago34:56

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Daniel Wilson, Founder and CEO of XRI Global, joins SlatorPod to talk about the company's focus on low-resource languages and its efforts to bring digital equality to communities lacking online language support. With a background in linguistics and research on endangered languages in the Caucasus Mountains, Wilson's journey led him to establish XRI…

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Week in Review | SAFE AI 29:49

3M ago29:49

29:49

Dr. Bill Rivers and Mila Golovine talk about the main pillars of SAFE AI and the ideals and processes behind it.By MultiLingual Media

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The Week in Review | Allison Ferch, GALA Valencia 2024 20:56

3M ago20:56

20:56

Allison Ferch, executive director of GALA talks about the GALA Valencia 2024, an event that provides many channels for brand recognition, thought leadership, and face-to-face networking, making our conferences a smart investment.By MultiLingual Media

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The Week in Review | John Yunker 24:46

3M ago24:46

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In this interview with John Yunker, the author of the Web Globalization Report Card, we go into the discussions about the evolving landscape of web globalization, emerging trends, and best practices for reaching global audiences.By MultiLingual Media

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