The document discusses the evolution of machine translation (MT) from academic development to commercial application, emphasizing the importance of open standards and user empowerment. It outlines the challenges and objectives faced between 2007 and 2017, including enhancing the quality of domain-specific MT and making systems more accessible to users without reliance on proprietary formats. The trend is towards unification in MT systems, enabling users to build their own solutions while addressing the need for data and advancements in MT technology.