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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Everything You Need to Know about Neural Machine Translation
Neural Machine Translation Blog Series – Part 1 This blog is the first part in our new series on Neural Machine Translation and its impact on LSPs in the life science industry. What is NMT? Neural Machine Translation (NMT) is an approach to automated translation that uses machine learning to translate text from one language […]
