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PublicThe Build-or-Buy Trap Article written by Laszlo K. Varga. In 2026, the ease of building software …
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The Nimdzi 100 is one of our flagship publications. It includes a ranking of the top 100 LSPs by revenue, a watchlist of large players that don’t disclose their revenues, and a detailed overview of the size and state of the language services industry. The Nimdzi 100 is widely considered an industry standard and is read by tens of thousands of people in the translation and localization space and beyond. LSPs, localization buyers, investors, savvy job seekers, and analysts will benefit from this free resource.

Article written by Renato Beninatto and Laszlo K. Varga. The Language Industry Curve Executive Summary The language services industry will undergo significant transformation over the next decade. We provide a comprehensive projection with the Language Industry Curve, offering actionable insights into key growth areas, market shifts, and emerging opportunities. By aligning operational strategy, investing in […]

The Nimdzi Language Technology Radar maps hundreds of language technology solutions across a number of key categories. The radar is a constantly updated database of products that brings visibility and transparency to the language technology market and helps with related decision-making.

The General Theory of the Translation Company condenses decades of combined experience in an easily digestible and entertaining format. Just like this back-of-the-book summary, it does not provide all the answers. It teaches us how to ask better questions and to have more meaningful conversations about language services. Available in SEVEN languages!

Project Underwear is a reference study of the buying behavior of users online and how language affects their choices. It is the culmination of 8 months of intensive research executed across 74 countries, working with 41 local researchers in 66 languages. Ever wanted to know whether you can get by with your product remaining in English only? The short answer is NO, you will not. 9 international users out of 10 will ignore your product if it is not in their native language. For the long answer, read Nimdzi’s Project Underwear.

The Nimdzi Lessons in Localization series highlights the largest, most innovative, and most successful globalization programs in the world. It is based on primary research, industry briefings, and interviews carried out by the Nimdzi Research team. Not all briefings are made public and those that are made public may exclude sensitive or proprietary data. If you have questions or recommendations on which programs you would like to see highlighted in the future, contact us today.
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