Rodrigo Demetrio20 AugTranscribe and translate audio and video files directlyLearn how to upload MP4, MP3, and WAV files to wxrks for automatic transcription and translation in your projects. Join the community at community.wxrks.com.Vimeo
Rodrigo Demetrio1 AprBureau Works is now wxrksLast week, we shared something big. For years, you have known us as Bureau Works. We are shedding the Bureau. We are dropping the legacy and the administrative weight of our past. We are changing our name to wxrks (pronounced works). Our story started with pure craftsmanship. We evolved into a process-focused agency and then into a technology platform to scale the art of translation. We automated the drudgery and built systems to carry human effort across global borders. But when you take automation to its absolute limit, you realize something is missing. You still need the author. Generative AI has changed the foundation of language. Manual intellectual labor is dying across the board, leaving only the irreplaceable value of human creativity, ingenuity, defiance, and ownership. We cannot carry a name that implies red tape and manual friction into this new world. We had to drop the bureaucracy. We dropped the vowels to become leaner and denser, leaving only the framework. Our new identity is a physical representation of this evolution. The letters w, r, k, s are sharp and locked into a grid. They represent the machine we built. They provide the scalable infrastructure. But look at the center. The O was our point of origin. We refactored that origin into the X. It is half invisible and half there. By turning the origin into a multiplier, we are ready to scale exponentially without losing our soul. That intersection is human language. It is an act of ownership sitting safely inside the heavy boundaries of the code. We built the rigid walls of this machine specifically to protect the fragile art of the writer. We built the machine to scale the soul. True translation happens when the human genius is bold enough to defy the machine's predictable output . We provide the dependable output of an operating system engineered to amplify human ownership. This machine means nothing without the people who wield it. I am profoundly grateful for the trust and the relationship we have built so far. In a moment filled with so much fear and uncertainty across so many industries, our intent is not just to survive. Our intent is to nurture true excitement about what we can build next. You can explore more about our new identity and see how it comes to life across everything we do at https://wxrks.com. I also shared a few thoughts on LinkedIn about what this has really been like behind the scenes. Break the machine. Welcome to wxrks.
Rodrigo Demetrio3 MarAutomation with a human soul. Meet our new partners!Hey everyone, I’ve got some exciting news to share! Bureau Works is officially partnering with InAnyLanguage . We all know the story. AI was supposed to make global communication easy, but for most, it just made things messier. It’s hard to scale without losing the uniqueness that humans bring to the table. That’s why we’re joining forces: The Tech (Bureau Works): We’ve built the "engine", a Translation Operating System designed to handle the heavy lifting while keeping people in control. Our Augmented Actions let clients leverage the best of AI/LLMs in a way that’s actually organized and useful. The Experts (InAnyLanguage): Technology is only half the battle. Youngmin Jeong and the InAnyLanguage team bring the "architecture" and 25+ years of experience needed to make that tech actually work for big, complex companies. Together, we’re proving you can have fast automation without losing the soul of your content. Huge thanks to Youngmin and the whole team for the trust. We can’t wait to show you what this combo can do! Check out the full story here: https://slator.com/bureau-works-inanylanguage-rewrite-enterprise-ai/
Rodrigo Demetrio25 Feb“Words, leverage, and traditional metrics are becoming irrelevant.”That’s how Renato Beninatto closed his participation in our debate with Florian Faes . For him, the real conversation is about why the project exists and what value it creates for the end user. Stop talking about output. Start talking about outcomes. how big is the localization industry(1).mp4 Florian’s advice was equally practical: spend one hour a day with AI solutions. Build something or use something powered by it. Without hands-on experience, it’s easy to fall into either “it’s all hype” or “we’re doomed.” Both are wrong. Have you watched the debate between them? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Rodrigo Demetrio12 FebDo you know what translation will look like in 1 year? In 5? In 10?We don’t. And the truth is, no one really does. But here’s what we do know: when you bring smart people together to debate openly, you get clarity. Not a recipe. Not a guaranteed plan. But real insights. Ideas you can use. Perspectives that help you make better decisions. That’s why we’re bringing Nimdzi and Slator together for a rare live conversation. Two of the most respected research firms in our industry. Two very different views of the same market. Nimdzi estimates the industry at around $71B. Slator puts it closer to $32B. That’s a $39B difference. And depending on which number you believe, it changes how you think about growth, investment, relevance, and survival. We’ll go beyond market size and talk about what really matters: • How agencies stay relevant from the buyer’s point of view • What to do as word rates keep falling • Whether tech spend should count as translation spend • If prompt engineering becomes a paid service • And what it would take to build a $5B LSP The future won’t be decided by one report. It will be shaped by the conversations we’re willing to have. Join us live: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7422745036699795457 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ablrGtNKih0 Save your spot. Bring your questions.
Rodrigo Demetrio9 Feb“Light review” is how most agencies try to stay competitive.What if they did this instead? What clients actually need isn’t a "light review". They need an INTENTIONAL REVIEW. Not everything in a text deserves the same attention. Some parts are noise. Some parts decide outcomes. Intentional review means focusing human effort where language actually does work: - Persuasion, trust, clarity, risk. Headlines. CTAs. Brand moments. Anything that can change how a message lands. This is where AI helps. Not by reviewing for us, but by telling us where to look. Flagging tone shifts. Surfacing intent mismatches. Pointing out the moments that deserve human judgment. That’s a fundamentally different model than “light review.” This is also where our Translation Smells are heading. As Gabriel put it: bringing the right things to our attention, then intensively editing what matters. That isn’t a light review. That’s intentional review. Let us know what you think about the term "Light Review." If AI Writes, Reviews, and Fixes… Who’s the Author.mp4
Rodrigo Demetrio2 FebGreat News: Keylingo Is Now with Us!Hi everyone, hope you’re having a great start to February 🙂 We're thrilled to share some wonderful news: we've teamed up with Keylingo, a translation agency that started in Atlanta and has grown into a global team spread across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. They're passionate about helping companies reach people everywhere in their own language, and their team really cares about making those connections meaningful. They'll be using our Augmented Actions and Context Sensitivity features to make their translators' work even smoother and more accurate. We're so excited to see more agencies like Keylingo joining us and using our platform to help both teams and translators do their best work. Take a look when you get a chance! https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7424105734864269313/
Rodrigo Demetrio30 JanHow Big is the Translation Industry?Nimdzi estimates the translation industry at around $71B (2024). https://youtube.com/live/Y2arh0JXO3g?si=KwTJN9EevBA0hhhd & t=936 Slator puts it closer to $32B (2024). https://slator.com/slator-2025-language-industry-market-report/ So what explains the difference? https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7422745036699795457 That $39 billion gap is not a rounding error. It's roughly the size of the GDP of countries like Estonia, Iceland, or Paraguay. And depending on which number you believe, it radically changes how you think about growth, relevance, and survival in this industry. Whether you're a freelance translator, or running your own language services, you'll hear the conversations that actually matter, the ones that happen during coffee breaks at industry conferences. In this debate, Nimdzi Insights and Slator come together for a rare, direct conversation. These are two of the most respected consulting and intelligence firms in the language industry. They speak with large enterprises, agencies, investors, and tech companies every day. How they define the market shapes real decisions being made right now. Beyond market size, we go much deeper: • How agencies can stay relevant from the buyer's perspective • How to operate as word rates continue to crash • Does tech spend count as translation spend? • Will we see a $5B LSP by 2030? • Is prompt engineering a billable service? The goal is to explore multiple angles, challenge the usual assumptions of our sector, and move the conversation beyond the same tired talking points. The times we're in demand. Action and change. Save it on your calendar. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7422745036699795457 or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/ablrGtNKih0
Rodrigo Demetrio23 JanDuolingo renewed with us 🎉Renewals are proof of consistency. This marks 2 years working together. It started with our Zendesk Connector, bringing translation directly into their support workflow. Proud of the team that made this possible. Let's keep building!
Rodrigo Demetrio6 JanTech of the Week by Nimdzi. What a Start to the YearBig thanks to Nimdzi for the mention 🥰 We’re cooking a lot this year, and honestly, it’s been such a fun journey bringing the translation world to non-localization people. That’s exactly how we designed our Translation Portal. It should feel as easy as any other tool you use every day. If you haven’t tried our Portal or Free Flow yet, register for a free account and take it for a spin. Thanks for the shoutout. Let’s goooo!
Rodrigo Demetrio12 Nov 2025Our Translation Portal Just Got Multimodal. What Do You Think?It’s about how people actually communicate in 2025, across voice, video, and words. That’s why we built full multimodality into the Translation Portal. You can now turn speech into text, text into speech, add subtitles, download SRT files, and move fluidly between all of it. We’ve just shared a short demo in the community showing how it works, subtitling videos instantly, generating voice overs, and requesting human review, all in one simple flow. It’s beautiful to see technology get smarter without losing its simplicity. Come take a look, portal-video.mp4 and tell us what you think. How do you see yourself using these features in your workflow?
Rodrigo Demetrio10 Nov 2025The Religion of Translation Is ChangingFrom LocWorld 54, one thing became very clear. Like a religion on the decline, translation as we know it is changing fast, and it’s following the same script. • Cracks appear. • Factions emerge. • Some move forward. • Others cling to tradition, shouting that the old ways must be preserved. conversation-010.mp4 For decades, our industry built its "temple" on three pillars: ↳ Process ↳ People ↳ Technology But now, a new force is breaking through. AI and vector-based systems aren’t just another upgrade. They’re a revolution. And that’s not exaggeration or hype. They’re challenging the very foundations of how translation has always worked. Here’s what this shift means: 1 - The Rules Have Changed The old playbook rewarded the past, translation memories, for example, live in what was. The new playbook rewards awareness of the present. 2 - Leadership Must Lead Change This isn’t a time for comfort. Leaders need to guide their teams through uncertainty, help them break old habits, and build new ones. 3 - Legacy Systems Are No Longer Safe Old systems were built for stability and control. They moved slowly and looked backward. But modern, data-driven tools move fast, learn faster, and leave the old ways behind. 4 - Adaptation Is Survival The only way to stay relevant is to keep learning and evolving. The industry is moving from fixed rules to constant discovery. 5 - The Opportunity Is Massive This isn’t just a threat, it’s a chance to rethink what’s possible. What do you think? Are we watching the end of translation as we knew it?
Rodrigo Demetrio24 Oct 2025We created a powerful featureWhen you make the reasoning visible, Executives see the true value of translation. That’s what took us to 2nd place at PIC. Most people still don’t realize how crucial this is. Every headline screams about the end of translators. But here’s the truth: Language is not math. It’s not a spreadsheet. It’s not a formula. It’s not a set of rules you can automate and forget. Language is culture. That’s why translation isn’t about swapping words, it’s about capturing intent. It’s about understanding the why behind every choice. And that’s why we built Articulated Suggestions. Instead of just tracking edits, it captures the reasoning behind every choice. It learns how translators think, reason, and shape meaning. Here’s what changes: → Every choice is backed by intent, not just accuracy. → The system learns from human reasoning, not just patterns. It’s like we’re capturing, storing, and retrieving the mental prompts each translator uses when they translate and edit. The market counts words, tracks changes, and calls it progress. But real progress means understanding the story behind every word. That’s how we keep language human. We’re proud that Articulated Suggestions earned second place in the PIC Process Innovation Challenge at LocWorld 54 in Monterey, a huge milestone for our team and this vision. Congratulations to Sheriff Issaka from African Languages Lab, who took home the 2025 Innovator of the Year award, and to Marina Pantcheva, PhD , 💡Dave Ruane and the entire PIC and LocWorld.Vimeo
Rodrigo Demetrio9 Oct 2025Launch Your Career as a Freelance TranslatorTranslators are the heart of every global story. But most companies forget that. We don’t. Translators are not machines, they’re the reason every global brand sounds human. At Bureau Works, we build everything for them. Every day, we ask one thing: How do we make a translator’s work more meaningful, not more mechanical. Here’s the truth: the current advice for freelance translators is broken. The world has changed. AI is everywhere. The rules are new. You need a fresh approach: the right tools, the right training, and the right support. That’s why Bureau Works and Beluga Linguistics Academy teamed up to launch a new, free course: Short Video Trailer.mp4 This is not another generic training. It’s a hands-on, step-by-step guide for translators and linguists who want to break into the localization industry with real skills. Here’s what you’ll get: • Set up your first Bureau Works account and start working on real projects • See how AI workflows and automated QA make your work easier • Build a profile that stands out and start landing real localization jobs • Learn how to balance technology and human expertise, so you stay in control of your career This course is led by Jan Hinrichs 🌍 and the Beluga Academy team. They know what it takes to succeed in today’s market. Details: 📅 Date: Friday, October 10 Time: 3:00 PM (CEST) Timezone check: 6:30 PM IST | 9:00 AM MX | 11:00 AM AR Where: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH214WtLmcE If you believe translators and technology can do more together than apart, this is for you. The future of translation isn’t about fighting AI. It’s about using it to do your best work. Let’s build a world where people and technology work hand in hand. #TranslatorCommunity
Rodrigo Demetrio6 Oct 2025We’re PIC Finalists, But This Time, It’s Not Just About InnovationWe’ve made it to the PIC finals for the fifth consecutive edition, but this time, it’s not about being innovative. It’s about bringing humanity back to translation. Why? Because we’re under attack. Every week, there’s another research paper or flashy demo announcing the end of translators, as if human language were just another dataset waiting to be automated. As AI gets “good enough,” the human craft behind translation risks disappearing into metrics and averages. We refuse to accept that , even if, for many, it’s already the norm. That’s why we created Articulated Suggestions, to prove that what makes human translation valuable isn’t just accuracy, it’s intent. It’s the reasoning, the cultural intuition, the invisible choices that shape meaning. If we can make that visible, if we can show the thought behind every word, then maybe we can stop translation from becoming just another byproduct of automation. Let’s talk about what it really takes to keep translation human in an age of automation. How do we make the immense value that translators bring to business visible? Speak your mind!
Rodrigo Demetrio8 Sep 2025Hugo Boss? Nah… Hugo GemGuess what? @Hugo Vieira was named a Hidden Gem by Multilingual Magazine 🎉. We can’t say we’re surprised, inside Bureau Works, we’ve long known the GRIT and CARE he brings every single day. Hugo, this recognition is so well deserved. We’re proud, we’re lucky, and you make us better every day. https://multilingual.com/magazine/september-2025/
Rodrigo Demetrio5 Sep 2025Breaking the Machine at SlatorCon Silicon ValleyWe believe in doing things differently. For us, it’s more than a slogan on a wall, it’s about building, coding, and showing how we can truly change the status quo. Events like SlatorCon are where we get to share that vision and connect with so many people who are also ready to Break the Machine. Now it’s time to pack up and head to ALC New Orleans, here we come! @Hugo Vieira @Diego Fernandes Ribeiro da Silva #community #localization https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7369717475229278208 6DEDDDA8-07C0-4D3E-B309-12DAA819838F.mov
Fabio Correa Gomes27 Aug 2025How does GPT-5 SRT translation perform?We tested a 14-minute English SRT file translated into Spanish. GPT-5 translated only the first 30 seconds, crashed when we tried to download, and wouldn’t let us retrieve the file later. Bureau Works translated the entire file on the first try, allowed edits for every sentence, and saved the history, so files remain accessible months or even years later. The takeaway? LLMs can generate text, but they’re not built for professional subtitle workflows. Bureau Works is. How about you? What tools or processes are you using today for SRT translation?YouTube
Fabio Correa Gomes25 Aug 2025We’ve reached 100,000+ subscribers on YouTube!This milestone is more than a number. It represents the growth of a community that believes in authentic conversations about translation, localization, and the future of our industry. At Bureau Works, content is not just about views or metrics. It’s about truth, originality, and creating space for ideas that spark change. Our YouTube channel has become a platform where product, growth, and creativity intersect, with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and thinkers sharing their voices. We’re grateful to our team, our partners, and every single guest and subscriber who has been part of this journey. The recognition is exciting, but the real value lies in the process, the debates, the insights, and the connections we’ve built along the way. #BureauWorks #Localization #100kSubscribers
Fabio Correa Gomes22 Aug 2025We have just launched a Bitbucket IntegrationWith our new Bitbucket Connector, you can: ✅ Send files for translation straight from your repo ✅ Get localized files back via automatic Pull Request ✅ Keep your workflow secure with API tokens ✅ Review translations directly in Bitbucket This integration means your team never has to break their workflow. Developers keep coding in Bitbucket while translations flow automatically in the background. With Bureau Works, you don't just automate the translation. You can also hire a translator to review, pay them, and save all that information for continuous learning. Each new translation builds on the knowledge gained from previous ones. Your developers stay focused. Your content goes global. And whenever you need to put humans in the loop, the platform is ready! #Localization #Bitbucket #TranslationManagement
