This document discusses modernizing pricing and business models in the translation industry. It questions whether pricing per word is still relevant and if translation has become a commodity. It also explores setting quality frameworks, changing technology licensing models, how suppliers can remain profitable and buyers can meet financial goals, and alternative engagement models like managed services and all-you-can-eat pricing. The document examines various options and what needs to change regarding economic models and how technology may drive or constrain redefining these models.