How to Overcome Complexity in Contract Management and Translation
When contracts are stored in multiple formats and locations, identifying and managing even simple changes can become highly complex. This picture becomes even more complicated when you factor in contract translation. In an ideal world, every department in your organization would follow the same procedure for drafting, signing, translating, and storing new contracts and agreements; […]
Electronic Product Information: How to Ensure Compliance with European Medicine Agency Guidelines
European Medicine Agency guidelines for electronic product information will soon apply to all medicines prescribed or dispensed in the European Union. This blog explains the fundamental principles and offers advice on managing document conversion and translation requirements. Conceived to improve patient access to up-to-date product information, the requirement for electronic product information (ePI) took another […]
Clinical Trial Translation: Are You Compliant With the EU CTR?
Identifying translation needs at the outset of new clinical trial studies will help organizers comply with the translation requirements of the EU Clinical Trials Regulation (EU CTR). The EU CTR was introduced in January this year to boost the attractiveness of the EU as a preferred destination for large-scale clinical research projects. Among other measures, […]
3 Major Challenges in Contract Translation—and How to Overcome Them
Contract translation should ensure consistency across a business’s operations and enable organizations to keep track of their rights and obligations. But, for contract translation to fulfill these goals, three main challenges must first be monitored and overcome. Many contracts used in business are dense, long, and packed with often incomprehensible legal language, jargon, and terminology. […]
The Importance of Translation to the Medical Device Market
In a recent article for MedCityNews, M&A specialist David Magnani outlined the top 7 challenges facing the medical device market. The global medical device market is projected to exceed a total market size of $700 billion in 2030, according to recent estimates by GlobalData, a leading data, and analytics company. This represents an impressive recovery […]
Poor Quality Translation Can Seriously Undermine Your Patent Rights
A patent translation process that includes a final review by a patent attorney is crucial to avoiding the risk of valuable rights being lost in translation. Not only can poor quality translation undermine patent validity but it also exposes the patent owner to unnecessary legal and financial risks. For instance, when seeking to rely on […]
ADA Compliance: Planning for and Implementing Alternate-Format Communications
Diversifying your communications formats helps you reach more leads and customers. It also enables you to accommodate employees of all types of abilities. Alternate-format communications like braille, large print, audio, American Sign Language, and closed captioning enable you to provide equal access to diverse populations. When you expand your communications to alternate formats like these, […]
How my Government Agency can get Started with Translation
Professional translation helps government agencies overcome language and cultural barriers to ensure effective communication with all language speakers within a population. Begin your translation journey today with our step-by-step guide to getting started. Why Does My Government Agency Need Translation Services? There are many advantages to translating governmental information. For a start, it will help […]
Why Compliance Matters in the Translation Industry
Companies that have yet to experience a data theft or breach may not have an appreciation for its potential financial ramifications. However, with the average cost of a data breach estimated to be USD 3.86 million, not including long-term damage to trust and reputation, taking a reactive approach to limit exposure is no longer an option. ISI Language […]
Regulated Industries: Understanding Their Unique Language Challenges
Translating content can pose significant risks for companies operating in regulated industries such as law, financial services, healthcare, insurance, and manufacturing. Even a small translation error can bring serious consequences, ranging from health and safety issues for consumers to financial and reputational damage for businesses. Growing globalization and rising multilingualism in the U.S. necessitate the […]
