Global product, local precision.

ISO 17100/27001, NDA & DPA on request. 100% human translation with reviewer independence. Seamless with product, legal & ops—across 17 country programs.

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Where should we route you?

Pick the portal closest to your legal entity or delivery team. You’ll still get the same ISO-aligned processes and global account management.

Why Global Enterprises Choose Iconic: ISO-Certified Quality at Scale

Our commitment to ISO 17100/27001 standards isn't just a badge—it's the foundation of secure, high-quality, and scalable language programs across all 20 of our specialist industries and 17 global hubs.

Unwavering Quality & Compliance

ISO 17100 and 9001 certified process ensures 100% human-vetted translation with reviewer independence and high linguistic quality scores.

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Enterprise Security & Legal Trust

ISO 27001 certification guarantees information security. We ensure NDA/DPA compliance and legally robust handling of sensitive documents.

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Global Scale: 17 Country Programs

Deliver localized content across all major economic regions via 17 country-specific portals and local SME linguist teams.

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Deep Expertise: 20 Industry Verticals

Access native-speaking Subject Matter Experts (SME) fluent in the terminology of your sector, from Legal/IP to Medical and Hi-Tech.

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Beyond Translation: Your Full G.I.L.T. Strategy Partner

The GILT methodology is a structured approach to ensure your product, content, and brand are strategically ready for any international market—from initial planning to final, certified execution.

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Globalization

High-level market analysis, legal readiness review, and defining your global rollout strategy.

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Internationalization

Designing and engineering products/software code to handle diverse languages, date formats, and scripts.

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Localization

Adapting non-textual elements, media, imagery, and currencies for cultural resonance in target locales.

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Translation

The final, ISO-certified, high-quality human translation of all content by in-market Subject Matter Experts (SME).

GILT Services

Enterprise-ready programs for Globalization, Internationalization, Localization and Translation — aligned to ISO 17100/27001 and tuned for release cadence.

Globalization Services

Build a scalable market-entry plan with governance, ROI-based rollout and compliance mapping across 17 country programs. We prioritize lead markets, de-risk regulatory exposure, and align product, legal and ops.

What you get

  • GTM sequencing · TAM/SAM/SOM sizing · stakeholder governance (RACI)
  • Regulatory & compliance registers · risk management playbooks
  • Localization ops charter · style guide & termbase roadmap

Add-Ons

Extend programs with interpretation, transcreation, multimedia DTP, MT engine tuning and multilingual SEO.

What “GILT” Means — and How to Choose the Right Service

GILT stands for Globalization, Internationalization, Localization, and Translation. Together they help enterprises plan global rollouts, harden software for world-readiness, adapt experiences for each market, and deliver certified content with reviewer independence (ISO 17100) and secure exchange (ISO/IEC 27001).

Origin of the GILT Acronym

GILT has been used in the localization industry since the late 1990s / early 2000s. Alongside shorthand like I18n (Internationalization) and L10n (Localization), it was popularized by industry bodies and global software teams to describe the complete journey from strategy to in-market content.

  1. 1990sInternational software engineering practices gain traction (I18n)
  2. Late 1990sLocalization at scale; L10n shorthand spreads
  3. Early 2000s“GILT” becomes common in enterprise & research
  4. 2010s+GILT is mainstream in procurement, product & operations

Globalization (G11n)

Market strategy · Governance · Regulatory readiness

What it is

Global rollout planning: lead-market selection, ROI-based sequencing, risk & regulatory mapping, and cross-functional governance (RACI). Align product, legal, marketing, and ops to scale intentionally.

When you need it

  • Entering new regions or increasing share across multiple countries
  • Regulatory uncertainty or fragmented go-to-market
  • Need one operating model for content, quality, and cadence

Who owns it

  • Product directors · PMO · Regional marketing · Legal/Compliance · Ops

Deliverables

  • Globalization plan (exec summary + risk register + rollout sequence)
  • Localization ops & quality charter (style guide / termbase roadmap)
  • Regulatory & compliance checklists by market

Internationalization (I18n)

Unicode/UTF-8 · ICU & plural rules · Bidi/RTL · CI hooks

What it is

Engineering hardening for world-readiness: string externalization, ICU messages, bidi/RTL, placeholder & concatenation fixes, pseudo-loc & truncation checks, and CI coverage for strings.

When you need it

  • Multi-locale releases each sprint or across multiple platforms
  • Frequent truncation / RTL bugs · encoding or ICU issues
  • Integrations with repo/CMS that need guardrails

Who owns it

  • Product engineers · Release/Build · Localization PM · QA

Deliverables

  • I18n audit with prioritized fixes · pseudo-localized build
  • CI checks (string diff/coverage/lint) · repo/CMS hooks
  • Truncation watchlist & screenshot QA set

Localization (L10n)

Terminology governance · In-market QA · Multimedia/DTP

What it is

In-market adaptation for language, culture and compliance: style guide & termbase control, in-market review, imagery/claims fit, subtitling/dubbing/voiceover, and final layouts.

When you need it

  • Customer-facing experiences per market (web/app/sales/CS)
  • Regulated messaging, imagery, or claim constraints
  • Brand consistency across many teams and agencies

Who owns it

  • Localization PM · Marketing · Regional Ops · Legal/Compliance

Deliverables

  • Bilingual tables & redlines · acceptance records
  • Termbase & style guide updates · terminology exports
  • Final InDesign/Illustrator/video packages · subtitle/SDH assets

Translation

ISO 17100 reviewer independence · Audit trail · TM ownership

What it is

Certified human translation for legal, IP, regulated and high-stakes documentation, with documented redlines/acceptances, and secure exchange that satisfies procurement and infosec.

When you need it

  • Submission-ready filings, contracts, clinical or safety docs
  • Auditable acceptance records & change histories
  • Ownership of TM/termbases and exportable assets

Who owns it

  • Legal · Regulatory Affairs · Product & Ops · Procurement

Deliverables

  • Certified translations with reviewer sign-off
  • Change logs/redlines · acceptance records
  • TM/termbase exports · style guide updates

What’s the Difference — and What Should You Choose?

Globalization
Internationalization
Localization
Translation
Objective
Strategic market entry and governance
World-ready software
Market-fit content/UX
Certified multilingual content
Owners
Product, PMO, Legal, Ops
Engineering, Release/Build
L10n PM, Marketing, Regions
Legal/Regulatory, Ops, Procurement
Outputs
GTM plan · risk & compliance · ops charter
I18n audit + CI checks
Localized UX/content + final media
Certified docs + audit records + TM/TB

Smart Advisor

Artifact
Urgency
Compliance
Recommendation

Pick your options to see the best starting point.

Add-Ons

Interpretation · Transcreation · DTP/Multimedia · MT Engines & Tuning · Multilingual SEO

Global Ambition, Local Expertise: Your Bridge to 17 Key Markets

Expand your reach with precision. We deliver expert language services tailored to the major industries and compliance standards across the globe.

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1. Technology & Software

UI/UX localization, technical manuals, and regulatory content for global product launches.

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2. Legal & Intellectual Property

Contracts, patent filings, and complex litigation documents with certified accuracy.

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3. Finance & Banking

Annual reports, FinTech localization, and adherence to international financial compliance.

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4. Healthcare & Life Sciences

Clinical trials, regulatory submissions (FDA, EMA), and essential patient information.

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5. Manufacturing & Robotics

Precision translation of technical specifications, safety guides, and training manuals.

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6. Automotive

User manuals, diagnostic software, and marketing materials for global vehicle rollouts.

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7. Energy & Utilities

Technical documents for infrastructure, renewable energy, and environmental compliance.

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8. Engineering & Construction

Tender bids, blueprints, project specifications, and cross-border safety protocols.

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9. E-commerce & Retail

Product listing translation, website localization, and international customer support content.

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10. Marketing, Advertising & PR

Creative transcreation for campaigns to resonate culturally in new international markets.

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11. Media & Entertainment

Subtitling, dubbing, script translation, and digital media localization for global audiences.

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12. Video Gaming

In-game text, dialogue, patch notes, and marketing localization for player engagement.

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13. Aerospace & Defense

High-security, highly technical manuals and governmental tender translations.

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14. Telecommunications

Technical specifications, legal service agreements, and consumer guide localization.

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15. Education & E-Learning

Course localization, academic records, and LMS content for international students.

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16. Travel & Hospitality

Website content, booking platform localization, and tourism brochures for global visitors.

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17. Human Resources (HR)

Internal policies, employee handbooks, and mandatory training materials for global teams.

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18. Insurance

Policy documents, claims forms, and cross-border regulatory filings.

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19. Management Consulting

Sensitive business reports, high-level presentations, and client communications.

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20. Government & Non-Profit

Official documents, public sector communications, and humanitarian aid materials.

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