{"id":29461,"date":"2025-09-23T12:24:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.versioninternationale.com\/?p=29461"},"modified":"2025-10-01T08:23:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T07:23:47","slug":"ia-workflows-localization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.versioninternationale.com\/en\/blog\/ia-workflows-localization\/","title":{"rendered":"How to streamline localization workflows with AI"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Why AI is a game changer\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>

Like many other fields, artificial intelligence has made great strides in the localization sector in recent years and is set to<\/span> revolutionize an industry<\/span><\/a> that has everything to gain from it.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The aim of this guide is to demonstrate how AI can optimize companies\u2019 workflows for increased efficiency, compliance and competitiveness on the international stage.<\/strong><\/p>

A challenging environment<\/b><\/h3>

The industry is facing multiple and increasingly complex challenges: localization managers have to manage growing volumes within tight deadlines, while ensuring compliance with strict regulations.<\/span><\/p>

A double challenge – operational and strategic<\/b><\/h3>

Integrating AI into localization workflows addresses a double challenge:\u00a0it helps operational teams become more efficient and satisfies the strategic performance requirement of decision-makers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Using AI to optimize processes therefore benefits both operational teams, by providing localization managers with tangible solutions to improve productivity and quality, and related decision-makers (quality and compliance managers, IT managers, marketing managers, product managers), who benefit from reduced time-to-market, improved traceability and compliance, and cost optimization.<\/span><\/p>

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How AI can transform Localization Managers\u2019 daily lives<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>

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The daily challenges of workflows<\/b><\/h3>

Localization managers face growing challenges to meet the needs of clients within the requested deadlines and budgets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

As international growth is now seen as a necessity rather than a trend in all sectors, <\/span>managing multilingual content<\/b> is part of the daily routine for project management teams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

It requires the implementation of appropriate processes to ensure <\/span>consistent terminology<\/b> across all deliverables and to <\/span>protect sensitive data<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Here, manual post-editing has its limits – it is time consuming and costly and can be a barrier to scalability and keeping the brand\u2019s tone and image consistent across all markets.<\/span><\/p>

How AI is optimizing practical applications\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>

Neural machine translation (NMT) is a technology based on artificial neural networks and represents the most significant development in the sector thanks to artificial intelligence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In contrast to previous static systems, NMT analyses the entire sentence to generate more fluent and contextually-appropriate translations. Human post-editing of machine translations can be more targeted and efficient, with productivity gains of up to 59.74% for French-German and 9.26% for German-Italian in the banking sector (Study <\/span>\u201cPost-editing Productivity with Neural Machine Translation\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/a>).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In addition, AI-enhanced glossaries and terminology databases enable NMT engines to be trained more specifically to produce translations<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0that are more natural, consistent and market-appropriate. In short, tailor-made.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The switch from static translation memories to dynamic translation memories is another <\/span>major breakthrough<\/b>, providing increased leverage, better contextual adaptation and consistent terminology.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

For localization managers, the advantage of AI also lies in the automation of workflows thanks to real-time <\/span>connectors<\/b> that enable AI translation tools to be integrated into TMS (Translation Management System), CMS (Content Management System)and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Best practices for success\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>

Now that the impact of AI translation has been established, here are some best practices based on the experience of project managers here at <\/span>V<\/span>ersion internationale<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>

Focus\/Practice<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Description<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Combine AI + human expertise<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Machine translation has to be validated by an experienced linguist (quality + cultural adaptation) and, for critical content, by a specialist in the field.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Carry out tests<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Experimenting with different approaches helps to find a tailor-made solution that is adapted to the specific aspects of the project.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Centralize and standardize terminology<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Set up a common terminology database to ensure consistency and uniformity.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Define relevant KPIs<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Monitoring of key indicators: deadlines, quality, consistency.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Train teams in the use of AI tools<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Training of localization managers in AI tools, and post-editors in MTPE techniques.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Check compliance with standards<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Compliance with ISO 18587 and 17100 standards to ensure quality and accuracy.<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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How AI is redefining strategic choices in localization<\/b><\/h2>

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Priorities for managers<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/b><\/h3>

Decision-makers <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>have everything to gain by embracing the breakthroughs made possible by AI, which is a powerful strategic driver for businesses.<\/span><\/p>