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ABOUT POWERLING

A technology heritage in global language and content, built for what’s next.

Since 1998, Powerling has worked at the intersection of language, multilingual content localization and technology, helping organizations run content operations across languages, cultures and markets. We combine human expertise, content strategy, multilingual data and intelligent systems to make global content more consistent, scalable and effective.

Powerling team collaborating on multilingual content projects
Powerling colleagues meeting to plan global content strategy

1998

Founded

1,200+

Clients worldwide

150+

Language experts

120+

Languages

6

International offices

WHAT MAKES US POWERLING

Human judgment. Technology by design. Global execution.

Global content performs when expertise, systems and local understanding work together. That combination has shaped Powerling for more than 25 years.

01

Expertise that understands context

Language, culture and specialist knowledge guide every decision, especially where nuance, accuracy and risk matter most.

02

Technology that strengthens people

From translation technology to intelligent workflows and AI, we apply the right tools to improve speed, consistency and performance.

03

Scale that stays locally relevant

Our international network brings together global reach and the market-level understanding needed to make content feel native, not merely translated.

OUR PEOPLE

Getting it right is what drives us.

Curiosity drives us to ask better questions. Expertise helps us see what others might miss. And the determination to get things right pushes us beyond the obvious.

Our teams bring together linguists, language engineers, AI trainers, data specialists, evaluators, subject-matter experts, content strategists, project managers and technical specialists. Each brings a different perspective and distinct skills, united by a commitment to work that makes a difference.

We keep learning, challenge established ways of thinking and explore what technology makes possible across languages and markets. The best solutions emerge when knowledge is shared, ideas are tested and expertise is put to work.

What matters is not simply what we know or the tools we use. It is the quality of our thinking, the trust we earn and the value we create for our clients.

Different perspectives. Shared ambition. Meaningful impact.

Powerling language experts running a team workshop
Powerling colleagues meeting to plan global content strategy
Powerling specialists discussing a localization project
Language & linguistic intelligence
AI & data
Technology & engineering
Content & business solutions

A language company with technology in its DNA.

Long before AI became a headline, our teams were integrating technology into multilingual content operations. Each evolution has strengthened the same ambition: making global communication work better.

1998

Powerling is founded

Building expertise in multilingual communication and global content services.

2000s

Translation technology pioneers

Pioneering translation technology through the development and promotion of Déjà Vu, rule-based and statistical machine translation, and early translation automation.

2010s

Automation & connectivity

Advancing translation automation through custom MT engines, integrated workflows and APIs. Early adopters of neural machine translation (NMT), leveraging technologies that would later form the foundation of modern LLMs.

2020s

Data & AI strategists

Driving innovation in multilingual data and AI, domain-specific MT and AI-assisted workflows. Advising large organisations and institutions on multilingual technology strategies and process optimization.

Today

AI Transformation Orchestration

Combining decades of expertise in language, localization and global content services with advanced AI, language technology and automation capabilities to turn innovation into practical, scalable real-world applications.

PURPOSE, MISSION AND VISION

What drives us. What we do. Where we are going.

Three foundations define the role we want to play in the transformation of global content.

01

Purpose

To help organizations be understood, trusted and chosen in every market.

02

Mission

We enable organizations to scale globally through secure, high-performance content strategies, operational excellence, and data-driven language and AI solutions.

03

Vision

To position global content at the heart of international business strategy.

OUR VALUES

The principles that make us Powerling.

Our values connect Powerling’s entrepreneurial heritage with how we work today, with our clients, our partners and one another.

01

Honour Our Commitments

We take responsibility, keep our promises and earn our clients’ trust.

02

Think Like a Partner

We listen, support one another and succeed through shared intelligence.

03

Get It Right

We combine expertise, care and high standards to deliver meaningful results.

04

Keep Improving

We stay curious, challenge assumptions and keep learning and evolving.

05

Make It Happen

Our entrepreneurial spirit and Yes DNA drive us to look for what can be done and turn possibility into action.

Different expertise. Shared ambition. Meaningful impact.

TRUSTED BY DESIGN

Quality, security and responsibility are foundations, not add-ons.

Our certifications reflect disciplined processes, information security and responsible business practices across the Powerling network.

ISO 9001

Quality management

ISO 17100

Translation services

ISO 27001

Information security

ISO 13485

Medical devices quality

CGSB 131.10

Canadian translation standard

B Corp

Verified impact

OUR INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

Global reach, grounded in local understanding.

Our six offices connect specialist teams across Europe and North America, bringing us closer to our clients, partners and markets.

6

International offices

Lille

France

Boston

United States

Amsterdam

Netherlands

Montreal

Canada

Ghent

Belgium

Sacramento

United States

LEADERSHIP

Different perspectives, guiding one Powerling.

A collective leadership team brings together commercial, operational, technological and specialist perspectives from across the business.

Anette van de Loo, Co-founder and CRO of Powerling

Anette van de Loo

Co-founder & CRO

Anette co-founded Powerling in 1998 and has helped shape its international growth, client relationships and entrepreneurial culture. Her multilingual background and commercial perspective keep global ambition grounded in local understanding.

Pierrick Mathieu, Co-founder and CEO of Powerling

Pierrick Mathieu

Co-founder & CEO

Pierrick co-founded Powerling and leads its strategic direction at the intersection of language, content and technology. A long-standing industry entrepreneur, he brings deep expertise in language services, translation technology and international business.

Romain Rivière, General Manager of Powerling

Romain Rivière

General Manager

Romain leads Powerling’s day-to-day business and its continued transformation. Drawing on a strong financial and operational background, he aligns teams, investment and execution around sustainable growth and measurable value for clients.

Denise Horan Duchemin, Chief Operating Officer of Powerling

Denise Horan Duchemin

Chief Operating Officer

Denise brings more than two decades of localization leadership across operations, commercial development and business integration. She leads Powerling’s operational teams and helps turn strategy, acquisitions and innovation into coordinated delivery for clients.

Louis Mathieu, Chief Transformation and Growth Officer of Powerling

Louis Mathieu

Chief Transformation & Growth Officer

Louis leads transformation and growth initiatives across Powerling. With a strong interest in entrepreneurship and problem-solving, he connects emerging technologies, new business models and client needs to accelerate the company’s next stage of development.

Sébastien Chochois, CRO North America and Partner at Powerling

Sébastien Chochois

CRO North America & Partner

Sébastien has grown with Powerling for more than 20 years, from an early commercial role to leading development in North America. Based in Boston, he combines long-term client insight with hands-on experience in global content operations.

Charles Lespérance, Chief M&A Officer and Partner at Powerling

Charles Lespérance

Chief M&A Officer & Partner

Charles is an entrepreneur and former international tax lawyer who co-founded OXO Innovation in Canada. He now leads Powerling’s merger and acquisition strategy, helping expand the group’s capabilities and international presence.

Arnaud Lejosne, Chief Technology Officer of Powerling

Arnaud Lejosne

Chief Technology Officer

Arnaud leads technology development across Powerling and Atril Solutions. His background in software engineering, cloud infrastructure and digital transformation supports the secure, scalable language technologies behind the group’s solutions.

Jonathan Blin, Group CFO of Powerling

Jonathan Blin

Group CFO

Jonathan brings more than a decade of finance experience to Powerling. He leads group financial management and performance, supporting informed decisions, operational discipline and the company’s sustainable international development.

Sandrine Vohra, Head of Global Marketing and Growth at Powerling

Sandrine Vohra

Head of Global Marketing & Growth

Sandrine leads Powerling’s global marketing and growth strategy. She brings together brand, market insight and demand generation to communicate the company’s evolving value and create stronger connections with clients across regions and industries.

OUR COMMITMENTS

Innovation should create value for business, people and society.

We believe responsible progress begins with the choices we make every day. Our commitments guide how we support people, strengthen communities, use technology responsibly and reduce our environmental impact.

CAREERS AT POWERLING

Different expertise. One global team.

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POWERLING · VERTROUWDE PARTNER

Enterprise AI draait op content die nooit is ontworpen om te vertrouwen.

AlignAI van Powerling orkestreert de content, kennis, taal, mensen en technologie achter enterprise AI, zodat transformatie resulteert in iets waar uw bedrijf ook echt wat aan heeft.

Content Heritage

Waar AI van leert

Language Lake

Uw meertalige geheugen

AI-besturingsmodel

Hoe uw organisatie werkt

AlignAI

Orkestratie

Bedrijfsmodel

Governance + eigenaarschap

AI-operations

Mensen + systemen + workflows

DE UITDAGING

AI heeft geen moeite met uw ambitie. Het heeft moeite met de realiteit van uw content.

Bedrijfscontent is door de jaren heen opgebouwd via verschillende systemen, teams en markten. AI moet deze nu kunnen vinden, begrijpen en consistent hergebruiken.

01

Cruciale kennis is versnipperd

Informatie is verspreid over systemen, teams en markten. De juiste bron vinden is lastig, zowel voor mensen als voor AI.

Risico:

de verkeerde informatie wordt opgehaald en als betrouwbaar beschouwd.

02

Betekenis verwatert

Terminologie, productinformatie en merkbetekenis variëren per team, markt en content.

Risico:

inconsistente output en gefragmenteerde ervaringen.

03

Governance is onduidelijk

Eigendom, rechten en goedkeuringsregels zijn moeilijk te traceren binnen het content-ecosysteem.

Risico:

content wordt gebruikt zonder duidelijke controle.

04

AI-output wordt input

Door AI gegenereerde content kan in de bedrijfskennis terechtkomen voordat deze naar behoren is gecontroleerd.

Risico:

fouten en inconsistenties worden hergebruikt en stapelen zich na verloop van tijd op.

HET RISICO VERGROOT ZICH

De content die uw AI vandaag produceert, kan de kennis worden waar uw mensen en AI-systemen morgen op vertrouwen.

AlignAI door Powerling · Vertrouwde partner

AlignAI is de orkestratielaag voor enterprise-AI.

AlignAI brengt Content Heritage, Language Lake, het AI-besturingsmodel, governance, mensen, systemen en workflows samen; het verbindt wat er al is en bouwt wat er nog ontbreekt.

01

Content Heritage

Waar uw AI van leert.

02

Language Lake

Uw meertalige geheugen.

03

AI-besturingsmodel

Hoe uw organisatie opereert.

04

Orkestratie

Mensen, technologie, systemen en workflows met elkaar verbinden.

Vijf drijfveren

Elke organisatie werkt aan iets anders.

AlignAI toetst de transformatie aan vijf drijfveren voordat er ook maar één systeem wordt aangeraakt. De weging bepaalt wat we als eerste aanpakken, en dat is nooit twee keer hetzelfde.

01

Risico

Ideaal voor de farmaceutische sector, medische hulpmiddelen en gereguleerde productie, waar een verkeerde vertaling tot problemen met de documentatie leidt.

02

Complexiteit

Ideaal voor situaties waarin tools, teams en markten sneller zijn gegroeid dan de organisatie kon bijhouden.

03

Time-to-market

Ideaal voor situaties waarin een verkoopteam het document vandaag in negen talen nodig heeft, niet morgen.

04

Consistentie

Ideaal voor situaties waarin terminologie en merkstem in elke markt en bij elk contactmoment consistent moeten blijven.

05

Budget

Ideaal voor retail en grootschalige operaties, waar de uitgaven aan content sneller stijgen dan de omzet.

DE ALIGNAI-AANPAK

Audit. Operationeel model. Orkestratie. Schaal.

AlignAI vormt de rode draad van de eerste beoordeling tot betrouwbare AI-operaties; een raamwerk gebouwd rond resultaten, niet zomaar een platform.

01
→

Audit

Beoordeel content, terminologie en kennisactiva, risico's, workflows en AI-gereedheid.

02
→

Operationeel model

Definieer governance, eigenaarschap, menselijk toezicht, rollen en de manier waarop AI moet opereren.

03
→

Orkestreren

Verbind beheerde content, taal, data, systemen, mensen en workflows over markten heen.

04
→

Schalen

Meet kwaliteit en waarde, beheers afwijkingen en breid uit naar verdere talen, markten en use cases.

We sluiten aan bij uw huidige situatie

Niet elke organisatie heeft dezelfde transformatie nodig.

AlignAI begint waar u staat; we beoordelen uw volwassenheid en de werkelijke status van uw transformatie om te bepalen wat behouden, hersteld, geïntegreerd, geautomatiseerd, vervangen of geëlimineerd moet worden.

01 · Bouwen

Leg het fundament.

Voor organisaties aan het begin van hun transformatie: bedrijfsmodel, governance, workflows, data, terminologie, AI en meting.

02 · Optimaliseren

Verbind wat er al is.

Voor organisaties die al hebben geïnvesteerd: rationaliseren, verbinden, standaardiseren, automatiseren en frictie verminderen zonder onnodige vervanging.

03 · Verfijnen / Laatste loodjes

Dicht de resterende gaten.

Voor geavanceerde organisaties: identificeer uitzonderingen, handmatige resttaken, inconsistenties, redundante tools en onderbenutte AI-mogelijkheden.

Waarom AlignAI · Powerling als vertrouwde partner

Een vertrouwde partner voor de taallaag van AI.

  • Powerling, al 25 jaar een pionier in taaltechnologie, van de oprichting van Déjà Vu (een baanbrekende CAT-tool) tot het tijdperk van SMT, NMT en LLM.
  • Eén team van taalkundigen, taaltechnici, AI-engineers, data-engineers, data scientists, solution architects, software engineers en processpecialisten.
  • Technologieneutraal: integreer, orkestreer of bouw aangepaste platforms rondom uw ecosysteem.
  • Gebouwd voor enterprise AI voor verschillende talen, markten en workflows.
Taaltechnologie
Meertalige data
AI Engineering
Interoperabiliteit
ALIGNAI DOOR POWERLING · EERSTE STAP

Begin met AlignAI.

Ontdek of uw contentfundament klaar is voor AI. Beoordeel uw contenterfenis en Language Lake, definieer het AI-besturingsmodel en bepaal wat er moet worden georkestreerd voordat u AI opschaalt.