Program Management

Events dedicated to localization, such as the 40th edition of Localization World held in Estoril, are a good way to take the pulse of our industry. While most of the discussions inevitably center around the usual suspects - machine translation or globalization, to name just a couple - every once in a full moon, a hidden, wholly unexpected gem makes an appearance on center stage.

Nimdzi has gathered responses from over 100 localization decision-makers to understand what are the deciding factors when selecting which language services provider (LSP) to partner with, both on an individual level, as well as what their companies are looking for.

Finding the right project manager (PM) for your company (or a professional for any position you are attempting to fill, really) is often a mix between rocket science and taking a leap of faith.

It is no longer a controversial statement to say that the workplace is changing. The increasingly competitive market for talented labor is leading companies to rethink traditional management philosophies in order to remain attractive to the most qualified applicants. Remote Working in LocalizationThe Language Industry Is Ahead of the Pack Introduction It is no longer […]

Nimdzi is always on the lookout for new and improved technology in the localization space. The number of individual products mapped in this one-of-a-kind atlas has increased from over 400 to over 500 in the last year. Let’s have a look at what’s new and what has changed in language technology over the last year.

Localization is a 24/7 business. You probably knew this already. Buyers have a budget to burn, stakeholders to please, and end users waiting. Translators must deal with it. Salespeople nervously fidget while waiting for a positive outcome. And project managers (PMs) need to make sure everything is clicking. Sometimes, weekends are a luxury. A Weekend […]

In early May, the European Language Industry Association (ELIA) hosted over 70 localization professionals in Dubrovnik, Croatia for ELIA ND Focus on Executives. Six months after attending the ELIA Focus on Project Management event in Porto, Nimdzi Managing Director, Tucker Johnson, was again invited to facilitate one of the two workshop tracks at the Focus […]

In this episode of Globally Speaking, Bjoern Lux, Client Solutions Manager at XTM, shares his experience selling software in today’s localization landscape. Listen here to learn how he does it! Bjoern also talks about mistakes clients make when buying a TMS.                              […]

The Nimdzi Localization Project Management infograph closely examines the types of localization project managers. We zero in on each type's level of popularity, language skills, ambition, career advancement goals, and more. Take a look and see where you fit in or who would be the next best fit for your team!          […]

Measuring return on localization investment is tricky. Localization managers at companies large and small have struggled with this task. If you are one of these frustrated managers, you owe it to yourself to listen to this podcast and learn from how HubSpot approaches measuring the ROI of their international initiatives.  Podcast: Proving the ROI of […]