Smartling has been recognized as the No. 3 company in Business Services on Fast Company’s 2026 list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. This accolade highlights Smartling’s significant advancements in AI-driven translation, which have enabled enterprises to scale their global operations more efficiently and cost-effectively. CEO Bryan Murphy noted that in 2025, businesses transitioned from pilot programs to deploying AI translation infrastructure at scale, resulting in a 218% growth in Smartling’s AI translation services and a 60% reduction in costs for clients.

The implications for the localization and language services industry are profound. Smartling’s innovations, such as new AI agents for error-checking and quality review, are streamlining workflows and enhancing translation speed, with some clients reporting turnaround improvements of up to six times compared to traditional methods. This shift not only reduces costs but also maintains high-quality standards across extensive content.

For localization professionals, the launch of Smartling’s upcoming Linguistic Quality Assurance Agent in Q2 will be particularly relevant, as it promises to further integrate AI translation evaluations into existing workflows, enabling teams to scale their efforts effectively.

Source: smartling.com