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 […]
Big Language Solutions Acquires USD 27.5m OPI Provider, Language Link
Big Language Solutions (BIG) has acquired Language Link, the latest in a series of deals that sees BIG executing on its buy-and-build strategy. It follows the acquisition of US healthcare specialist ISI in September 2020 and language service provider Protranslating in June 2019. Jeff Brink, CEO of BIG, said the deal closed on April 30, 2021. He told Slator, “We expect […]
How to Make the Most of Neural Machine Translation
The purpose of Neural Machine Translation models is to automatically translate text from one language into another. Current NMT algorithms function by converting written source text into vectors and building neural networks between them. The algorithm then chooses correct translations based on the strength of these connections, which are developed and reinforced using training data. […]