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The Future of Localization: Insights and Strategies with Alex Zekakis — VistaTalks Episode 160

In the latest episode of VistaTalks, host Simon Hodgkins is in discussion with Alex Zekakis, Chief Customer Officer (CCO) at XTM International, to discuss the rapidly evolving world of localization. … Continue readingThe Future of Localization: Insights and Strategies with Alex Zekakis — VistaTalks Episode 160

Life Sciences — In Focus Podcast Episode 11 — 2024 In Review with Karen Tkaczyk and María Mateos

Vistatec Life Sciences – In Focus Podcast Ep 11 – 2024 In Review with Karen Tkaczyk and María Mateos Karen Tkaczyk and María Mateos, the hosts of the Life Sciences … Continue readingLife Sciences — In Focus Podcast Episode 11 — 2024 In Review with Karen Tkaczyk and María Mateos

The Fundamentals of Software Localization in Life Sciences

The Fundamentals of Software Localizationin Life Sciences Behind every global medical device or biotech breakthrough is a powerful software localization solution. When companies in life sciences expand globally, localized software … Continue readingThe Fundamentals of Software Localization in Life Sciences

Why Sonic Branding Matters in Today’s World with Sietze Rademaker – VistaTalks – Episode 158

Sietze Rademaker, the Business Development Director at Sonic Minds, joins VistaTalks Host Simon Hodgkins for an insightful conversation about the transformative role of Sonic branding in today’s dynamic business landscape. … Continue readingWhy Sonic Branding Matters in Today’s World with Sietze Rademaker – VistaTalks – Episode 158

Vistatec’s Ongoing Commitment to Health and Well-Being

At Vistatec, we know that a healthy, balanced lifestyle is key to both personal and professional success. We understand that well-being goes far beyond the workplace and impacts every aspect … Continue readingVistatec’s Ongoing Commitment to Health and Well-Being

How On Pioneers Localization Excellence: Insights from Matteo Nonne and Rosie Robbins on All Things Global

In this episode of All Things Global, powered by Vistatec, we discuss the art and science of localization with two leaders from the innovative sportswear brand On. Hosted by Dominika … Continue readingHow On Pioneers Localization Excellence: Insights from Matteo Nonne and Rosie Robbins on All Things Global

Navigate Global Regulatory Hurdles with Expert Translation and Localization

Navigate Global Regulatory Hurdleswith Expert Translation and Localization Countries and even regions each have their pre- and post-approval regulations, procedures, ethical requirements, clinical protocols, and required languages, despite harmonization efforts. … Continue readingNavigate Global Regulatory Hurdles with Expert Translation and Localization

How Mentorship Sparked a Podcast with Daniel Costa and Ingveldur St. Ingveldardóttir – VistaTalks Episode 157

This episode of VistaTalks featured an inspiring conversation with two dynamic professionals in the localization industry: Daniel Costa, a lead Portuguese linguist and experienced podcaster, and Ingveldur St. Ingveldardóttir, a … Continue readingHow Mentorship Sparked a Podcast with Daniel Costa and Ingveldur St. Ingveldardóttir – VistaTalks Episode 157

Life Sciences — In Focus Podcast Episode 10 — Alec McChesney

Vistatec Life Sciences – In Focus Podcast Ep 10 – Alec McChesney On this Life Sciences—In Focus Podcast episode, Alec McChesney, Director of Business Development at life sciences-focused SCORR Marketing, … Continue readingLife Sciences — In Focus Podcast Episode 10 — Alec McChesney

Harnessing Vistatec’s Expertise for Global Content Success

How does an expert localization strategy elevate your global content? Chapter 4 of The Executive’s Guide to Localization explores Vistatec’s approach to helping brands succeed worldwide. This chapter focuses on … Continue readingHarnessing Vistatec’s Expertise for Global Content Success

Life Sciences—In Focus: Navigating The Regulatory Landscape – Latin America Edition

Latin America holds great promise for clinical trials – and for attaining the diversity goals increasingly mandated by regulatory bodies. At the same time, the region’s sheer size and diversity, … Continue readingLife Sciences—In Focus: Navigating The Regulatory Landscape – Latin America Edition

Leadership Insights in a Changing European Landscape with Noelle O’Connell – VistaTalks Episode 156

In this episode of VistaTalks, Noelle O’Connell, CEO of European Movement Ireland and Vice President of European Movement International, is in discussion with Host Simon Hodgkins. Noelle has a distinguished … Continue readingLeadership Insights in a Changing European Landscape with Noelle O’Connell – VistaTalks Episode 156

Vistatec Life Sciences’ Key Takeaways from RAPS Convergence 2024

Vistatec Life Sciences attended RAPS Convergence 2024, the largest annual, regulatory-focused event in the world, hosted by the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS). Held in Long Beach, CA, it brought … Continue readingVistatec Life Sciences’ Key Takeaways from RAPS Convergence 2024

Localization in Action: Vistatec’s Client Success Stories

Curious about how Vistatec helps international brands thrive? Chapter 3 of The Executive’s Guide to Localization explores real success stories from Vistatec clients across industries like outdoor gear, cybersecurity, and … Continue readingLocalization in Action: Vistatec’s Client Success Stories

Luxury, Technology, and Transition Through Automotive Localization

Content creation in multiple languages and for diverse cultures is inherently complex. Those complexities only increase when that content needs to be as custom-built as the products you sell. Such … Continue readingLuxury, Technology, and Transition Through Automotive Localization

Breaking Language Barriers for a Better World with Aimee Ansari Ep 155 – The Global Discussion

Aimee Ansari, the Chief Executive of CLEAR Global and Executive Director of Translators without Borders (TWB), is in conversation with VistaTalks host Simon Hodgkins. With over 30 years of experience … Continue readingBreaking Language Barriers for a Better World with Aimee Ansari Ep 155 – The Global Discussion

Marketing Communications in Life Sciences: Best Practices for Global Success

Marketing Communications in Life Sciences:Best Practices for Global Success Within the life sciences industry, products and solutions often have a truly global reach, meaning the importance of comprehensive marketing communications … Continue readingMarketing Communications in Life Sciences: Best Practices for Global Success

Stay Left, Shift Left, 10x: Redefining Healthcare with Martin Curley – VistaTalks Episode 154

Professor Martin Curley, a well-known and respected figure in the world of digital health and innovation, joins VistaTalks Host Simon Hodgkins. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades in … Continue readingStay Left, Shift Left, 10x: Redefining Healthcare with Martin Curley – VistaTalks Episode 154

Global Impact in Clinical Trials: Strategies for Success

Global Impact in Clinical Trials: Strategies for Success Today, medical companies recognize the need for patient cohorts in clinical trials to resemble the affected populations. As these clinical trials become … Continue readingGlobal Impact in Clinical Trials: Strategies for Success

The Localization Challenge: How to Thrive in the Global Marketplace

In today’s market, it’s not enough to just reach new audiences—you need to genuinely connect with them. Localization is at the core of thriving in the global marketplace. But with … Continue readingThe Localization Challenge: How to Thrive in the Global Marketplace

Life Sciences — In Focus: FDA Diversity Action Plans: Deciphering the Guidance and its Consequences

What the research community has known for a long time recently became front-page news: Biomedical research has a diversity problem. Historically, clinical trials have enrolled primarily younger, white male participants. … Continue readingLife Sciences — In Focus: FDA Diversity Action Plans: Deciphering the Guidance and its Consequences

Audience Interaction, Content, and Technology at TV 2 Danmark with Astrid Illum — VistaTalks Episode 153

In this VistaTalks episode 153, host Simon Hodgkins is joined by Astrid Illum, Director & Product Leader of Audience Interaction at TV 2 Danmark, to discuss her inspiring transition from … Continue readingAudience Interaction, Content, and Technology at TV 2 Danmark with Astrid Illum — VistaTalks Episode 153

Life Sciences – In Focus – Ep 8 – Bre Grigano, Associate Director at HiRO – Harvest Integrated Research Organization

In this episode of Vistatec Life Sciences – In Focus podcast, Host María Mateos talks with Bre Grignano, a leader who brings her experience from the life sciences, sports, and … Continue readingLife Sciences – In Focus – Ep 8 – Bre Grigano, Associate Director at HiRO – Harvest Integrated Research Organization

Content Localization: The Advantages of Using AI Strategies

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has exploded in popularity. Seemingly overnight, chatbots, image generators, and AI videos are now ubiquitous. They’re being used to write content, integrated into search engines, and adopted … Continue readingContent Localization: The Advantages of Using AI Strategies

The Brave, Bold, Brilliant Approach to Global Business with Jeannette Linfoot – VistaTalks Episode 152

Jeannette Linfoot, the former corporate CEO turned entrepreneur, mentor, and investor, shared invaluable insights on leadership, business growth, and the importance of being „brave, bold, and brilliant“ in global business. … Continue readingThe Brave, Bold, Brilliant Approach to Global Business with Jeannette Linfoot – VistaTalks Episode 152

Tips for Sustainable Remote Work: Creating Eco-Friendly Home Offices

It’s no secret that remote work and eco-friendly home offices play a crucial role in creating a greener, more sustainable future. A 2023 study by Cornell and Microsoft found that … Continue readingTips for Sustainable Remote Work: Creating Eco-Friendly Home Offices

Exploring Leadership, AI, and the Future of Healthcare with Martin McCormack – VistaTalks Episode 151

Martin McCormack, a distinguished leader in healthcare, joins VistaTalks Host Simon Hodgkins on this episode. Martin is the Chief Executive Officer at the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland and a … Continue readingExploring Leadership, AI, and the Future of Healthcare with Martin McCormack – VistaTalks Episode 151

Cultivating Excellence Through Employee Experience at Vistatec

At Vistatec, we recognize that the key to our success lies in the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Employee experience (EX) has become central to our strategy. It distinguishes itself from employee engagement by encompassing the entire journey of an employee within our company. … Continue readingCultivating Excellence Through Employee Experience at Vistatec

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The Benefits of a Company Book Club

Joining the Vistatec book club has proven to be an enriching experience for many of our employees. Organized a few short years ago by a group of reading-passionate colleagues, the book club initially met in person after work to discuss novels. However, when the pandemic hit, the book club transitioned to virtual meetings, allowing colleagues from around the globe to join in. … Continue readingThe Benefits of a Company Book Club

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The Content Wrangler’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Strategy – VistaTalks Episode 146

In this episode of VistaTalks, host Simon Hodgkins is joined by Scott Abel, the renowned „Content Wrangler,“ to discuss his journey, insights on content strategy, and the evolving role of AI in content creation and management. Scott’s extensive experience and thought leadership in the field of content strategy have earned him a place among the top 50 most influential marketing thought leaders by Brand Quarterly Magazine. In this engaging conversation, Scott shares his unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the content industry today. … Continue readingThe Content Wrangler’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Strategy – VistaTalks Episode 146

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Life Sciences – In Focus Podcast: Ep 05 – Toban Zolman, CEO, Kivo

In this Life Sciences – In Focus Podcast episode, we catch up with Toban Zolman, the CEO of Kivo, a unified document management system transforming the regulatory landscape in life sciences. With over 20 years of experience developing and validating computerized systems for clinical trials, Toban has an extensive background that bridges regulatory rigor with modern technological innovation. … Continue readingLife Sciences – In Focus Podcast: Ep 05 – Toban Zolman, CEO, Kivo

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Effective Global Strategies and AI – VistaTalks Episode 145

In this episode of VistaTalks, host Simon Hodgkins and Kevin O’Donnell, the founder of Global10x, talk about AI, localization, and global strategies. Kevin is a seasoned international expansion and growth advisor with experience in B2B product and growth leadership. Having held senior positions at industry giants like Dropbox, Microsoft, and Nitro, Kevin brings invaluable insights into the intricacies of international product growth, localization strategies, and successful global go-to-market (GTM) strategies. Kevin shares his approach to helping companies expand their international presence and the importance of a well-rounded strategy beyond localization. … Continue readingEffective Global Strategies and AI – VistaTalks Episode 145

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Revolutionizing Multimedia Localization Using AI with Tom Bridges – VistaTalks Episode 144

VistaTalks host Simon Hodgkins talks with Tom Bridges, the Founder and CEO of CaptionHub, on this episode. With a career that spans the bustling streets of London to the cutting edge of multimedia localization, Tom has been a trailblazer in the industry. This conversation discussed CaptionHub’s innovative solutions and the transformative role of AI in content creation and localization. … Continue readingRevolutionizing Multimedia Localization Using AI with Tom Bridges – VistaTalks Episode 144

Software Engineering in Life Sciences with Brandon VanArman, Medtronic: Life Sciences — In Focus Podcast Ep 4

On this insightful episode of the Life Sciences – In Focus podcast, Host María Mateos is joined by Brandon VanArman, a seasoned Software Systems Engineer and contractor at Medtronic, who shares his extensive knowledge and experience in software development for the life sciences and language industry. … Continue readingSoftware Engineering in Life Sciences with Brandon VanArman, Medtronic: Life Sciences — In Focus Podcast Ep 4

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How to Use AI and Automation to Optimize Your Global Content

More than half of businesses use AI content tools in some capacity, and 79% report an increase in quality because of it. If you aren’t already using AI content tools, it’s time to start. To stay competitive, you need an AI-powered automation strategy that scales global content creation and optimizes marketing campaigns. Global content is about more than translation—it’s about crafting experiences that resonate with audiences worldwide. Here’s how AI and automation can help you do just that. … Continue readingHow to Use AI and Automation to Optimize Your Global Content

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Introducing the Executive’s Guide to Localization: A Comprehensive Resource for Global Growth

Vistatec is thrilled to announce the release of The Executive’s Guide to Localization, a must-have resource for business leaders looking to expand their global reach and drive international growth. … Continue readingIntroducing the Executive’s Guide to Localization: A Comprehensive Resource for Global Growth

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A LocWorld51 Catch-Up With Unn Villius, Vistatec’s Chief Sales Officer

There are many things to look forward to at LocWorld events, and Vistatec is excited to be exhibiting this year! We had the opportunity to catch up with Unn Villius, Chief Sales Officer at Vistatec, ahead of this year’s conference. … Continue readingA LocWorld51 Catch-Up With Unn Villius, Vistatec’s Chief Sales Officer

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Exploring Life Sciences Localization with Jackie Janeri – VistaTalks Episode 143

Vistatec Life Sciences expert Jackie Janeri joins Host María Roa on this episode of VistaTalks. Jackie is a seasoned professional with an illustrious career in the localization industry, particularly within Life Sciences. Jackie’s expertise shines through her extensive experience in program management at Vistatec Life Sciences, where she leads successful initiatives in multilingual content management, translation best practices, and more. … Continue readingExploring Life Sciences Localization with Jackie Janeri – VistaTalks Episode 143

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How Machine Translation (MT) and Language Automation Benefit Businesses

AI and automation processes are facilitating more communication at a faster pace. See how language automation is helping multilingual communications develop. … Continue readingHow Machine Translation (MT) and Language Automation Benefit Businesses

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From Think Tank to Industry Powerhouse: TAUS Evolution – VistaTalks Episode 142

In this episode of the VistaTalks podcast, Anne-Maj van der Meer, the dynamic Head of Sales, Marketing, and Events at TAUS, shares helpful insights into the evolving landscape of the translation industry, her pivotal role at TAUS and the innovative strides they are making in language technology. … Continue readingFrom Think Tank to Industry Powerhouse: TAUS Evolution – VistaTalks Episode 142

The Intricate World of Regulatory Affairs with Michelle Lott, Lean RAQA – Life Sciences — In Focus Podcast Episode 3

In this Life Sciences – In Focus podcast episode, host Karen Tkaczyk sat down with Michelle Lott, the founder and principal of Lean RAQA, to discuss the intricate world of regulatory affairs within the life sciences sector. This conversation not only shed light on Michelle’s unique journey into the field but also explored the challenges and nuances of navigating regulatory pathways in the United States and Europe. … Continue readingThe Intricate World of Regulatory Affairs with Michelle Lott, Lean RAQA – Life Sciences — In Focus Podcast Episode 3

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AI and Beyond: Vistatec to Share Expertise at LocWorld 51 Dublin

Vistatec is excited to announce that it will exhibit at LocWorld51 in Dublin, Ireland. Unn Villius, Chief Sales Officer, and Aoife Murphy, Director of Business Development, will speak and host panel discussions at the globally recognized industry event.
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10 Areas Where AI Presents Risks in Regulated Life Sciences

Despite the hype and enthusiasm with which organizations are implementing AI, it is still in its infancy and, as such, requires supervision and training. Particularly in regulated industries, we must be cautious and thoughtful when implementing AI. Here are ten instances in which you should not currently depend on AI. … Continue reading10 Areas Where AI Presents Risks in Regulated Life Sciences

How to Create a Culture of Environmental Responsibility

As global awareness increases about the environmental impact of business operations, consumer and corporate expectations are changing. Today, businesses, including language service providers (LSPs), are evaluated based on their services and environmental responsibility. With significant changes from all businesses, limiting rising temperatures‘ impact on the environment will be possible.
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