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 […]
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; […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]