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thebigword says ISO standards are great for global trade

Language services provider thebigword has renewed its commitment to safe, reliable and good quality global trade. The company has completed the recertification of ISO standards 9001:2015 and 14001:2015, covering quality management and environmental management respectively. The Swiss-based International Standards Organization system ensures that materials, products, processes and services are fit for purpose. The independent, non-governmental…

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thebigword support Border Force at Heathrow Airport

Language services provider thebigword has expanded its work supporting Border Force at Britain’s busiest airport, Heathrow. The law enforcement organisation is responsible for immigration and customs controls at the west London aviation hub and processes more than 25 million passengers every year. thebigword will provide telephone interpreting services to officials when dealing with passengers with…

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NATO awards Brussels HQ contract to thebigword

Global translation and interpretation provider thebigword has been awarded a new contract to provide language services for NATO headquarters in Brussels. The important contract win underlines the company’s expertise as a trusted partner in global security concerns. thebigword has a strong track record working with the organisation and many of its partner nations. The company…

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thebigword hosts round table on the role of faith and upbringing in the workplace

Global Language Solutions provider thebigword recently hosted a group of women leaders for a round table event. The discussion was based on whether faith, ethnicity, upbringing or social background have an impact on the way women communicate and influence in their professional lives and explored whether these additional factors come into play, apart from gender.…

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thebigword secures patents in Europe and US for translation technologies

Language services provider thebigword has successfully patented the technologies that connect its expert linguists to commercially sensitive work. The company now holds intellectual property rights in both Europe and the United States for the proprietary processes underpinning its Highly Secure Translation Editor. The landmark awards are considered to be extremely valuable in a business environment…

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thebigword announce new office in Boston to support public services and businesses across the region.

Global translation and interpretation service provider thebigword is opening a new office in Boston as part of a project to provide better language services to businesses and organisations across the region. As the number one US city for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the state with the highest GDP per Capita, Boston is an attractive…

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thebigword is shortlisted for multiple awards at the PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards.

Global translation and interpretation firm thebigword is celebrating after it was shortlisted again for multiple awards at the PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards in association with HSBC. Last year thebigword scooped the award for Entrepreneurial Exporter of the Year. This year, thebigword is shortlisted in the Large Exporter of the year category and defends…

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#GirlTechLCR Yorkshire’s young women inspired to go digital

Female students from six schools across Leeds and Calderdale are getting an introduction to the world of digital with the help of volunteers from tech firms across the Leeds City Region. The event, taking place in Leeds, is hosted by technology enabled language solution provider thebigword and telecommunications firm aql with social enterprise Ahead Partnership.…

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Zia Mir joins thebigword’s Defence Division

Language services provider thebigword has appointed one of the best-connected networkers in the Middle East to spearhead the growth of its defence and international security division. Zia Mir joins as business development director and will use his longstanding experience and contacts within the region to advise the group on sales opportunities. He previously held business…

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thebigword has created a training programme to help legal professionals work more effectively with Interpreters and support the delivery of justice in court and tribunals

thebigword has created a training programme to help legal professionals work more effectively with interpreters and support the delivery of justice in courts and tribunals. The company commissioned the International School of Linguists (ISL) to produce a series of short educational videos for legal professionals so they can get the best out of interpreters. The…

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Radio Aire Cash for Kids

Teams from around Leeds based language service provider thebigword have got together to support Radio Aire’s Cash for Kids Mission Christmas 2017. Instead of doing a secret santa our sales, HR, Compliance and marketing teams decided to donate gifts and collect funds to support local children, who are at risk of waking up to nothing…

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thebigword backs the British Bid

thebigword which is a global translation and interpretation provider headquartered in Leeds is pleased to be supporting the British bid. The British bid seeks to provide UK businesses with a platform to showcase their industry and provide opportunities for growth through overseas exports. With offices in 9 different countries thebigword is a British success story…

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