Striking the Perfect Quality-Price Balance With Outsourced Phone Interpretation: Tips for Language Provider Selection
Over-the-phone Interpretation (OPI) services are a great way to overcome language barriers and ensure that each customer, patient, and citizen has access to equivalent information no matter what language they speak. As a simple-to-access, convenient solution, Outsourced Phone Interpretation is helpful for day-to-day situations, quick consultations, and any other scenarios requiring immediate language service access […]
The Top 5 eLearning Platforms for Multi-language Content
Deciding on an eLearning platform for Multi-language Content can be challenging unless you know exactly what you are looking at. Whether you are looking for a simple, easy-to-use platform for designing microlearning modules, a high-end forum with sophisticated translation and optimization options, or a savvy platform with video recording and editing for creators for a […]
Globalization vs. Localization: What’s the Difference?
You’ve probably heard globalization and localization talked about alongside one another. You’ve probably even listened to these terms misused when discussing translation and other language services. But while these services may have similar and related functions for an international business, critical differences must be understood when creating content, especially website content, that serves global markets. […]
Interesting Facts About American Sign Language (ASL)
Getting to Know American Sign Language American Sign Language, also known as ASL, is a form of communication that contains a complete vocabulary and grammar but is expressed through physical movements of the hands and arms rather than speech. ASL offers an option for deaf, hearing-impaired, and hearing individuals to communicate with each other. In […]
What Section 508 Compliance Means for Your Business
In 1998, Congress amended the 1973 Rehabilitation Act to include Section 508 to eliminate barriers in information technology, create new opportunities available for people with disabilities, and encourage the development of technologies to help achieve these goals. It requires federal agencies and departments to develop, acquire, maintain and use the information and communications technology that […]
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, […]
BIG Named Fastest-Growing LSP
We are excited to announce that we have been recognized as the world’s fastest-growing Language Service Provider (LSP) by independent market research company CSA Research. Its latest report, LSPs, and Langtech Vendors with Fastest Growth: 2021 ranked the 20 language service vendors that grew the most from 2019 to 2020. BIG Language Solutions came in first with […]
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 […]
How to Make the Most of Neural Machine Translation
Neural Machine Translation Blog Series – Part 2 This blog is part two of our series on Neural Machine Translation and its impact on LSPs serving the life science industry. Find part one on Everything You Need to Know about NMT here. In our introduction to NMT, we provided an overview of the neural machine translation […]
