Glossary

Language Service Provider (LSP)

A Language Service Provider (LSP) is an organization that delivers professional translation, localization and related language solutions to help businesses communicate effectively across languages and markets.

Description

LSPs manage the full lifecycle of multilingual content – from translation and editing to multimedia adaptation, testing and Quality assurance. They often operate through a network of linguists, subject-matter experts, project managers and technology platforms.

Modern LSPs go beyond translation. They integrate technology, AI and workflow automation to deliver scalable, data-driven localization solutions. Many also provide Machine translation (MT), AI data training and Content Management System (CMS) services to meet the growing demands of global digital transformation. RWS is one of the world’s leading Language Service Providers. By combining human linguistic expertise with intelligent technology, RWS helps organizations create, manage and deliver multilingual content efficiently – ensuring clarity, consistency and cultural relevance in every market.