Transforming Content into Accessible, Intelligent, Multi-Format Digital Experiences
Expertise in digital publications, eBooks, XML code, and accessibility standards to make your content work everywhere.
About HBS
Your End-to-End Publishing Technology Partner
HBS is more than an accessibility vendor. We are a comprehensive publishing technology partner dedicated to modernizing how content is structured, processed, and distributed.
Mission
To empower organizations with automated, high-quality, and globally accessible content production pipelines.
Vision
A future where every document is inherently accessible, searchable, and intelligent from inception.
Why Modern Digital Publishing?
Navigating Industry Challenges
Multiple Formats
Delivering consistent content across print, web, and mobile simultaneously.
Accessibility Regulations
Meeting strict global standards like Section 508 and WCAG.
AI Search Readiness
Structuring content so AI models can parse and index it effectively.
Faster Cycles
Reducing time-to-market without compromising quality.
Manual Production Costs
Overcoming the inefficiencies of legacy manual publishing.
Content Consistency
Maintaining a single source of truth across all platforms.
"Modern publishing is no longer just about creating documents—it's about creating structured, accessible, AI-ready content that works everywhere."
Our Digital Publishing Ecosystem
A unified lifecycle from manuscript to final distribution
Our Core Services
Comprehensive solutions for the modern content lifecycle
Digital Publishing
- XML Conversion
- EPUB & HTML5
- Kindle & PDF
- Structured Content
Doc Accessibility
- PDF/UA & WCAG Compliance
- PAC 2026 & Acrobat SDK
- Axe Tools Integration
- Three-Layer Validation
Web Accessibility
- 6-P Framework (2026)
- EAA Compliance
- Continuous Auditing
- WCAG 2.2 Integration
AI Solutions
- AI Tagging & Alt Text
- OCR & Quality Checks
- Semantic Analysis
- Metadata Generation
Automation
- Workflow Automation
- Batch Processing
- Conversion Pipelines
- Validation Engines
Complete Publishing Workflow
A proven methodology for scalable content production
Intake & Analysis
We receive your source files and perform a comprehensive analysis to determine the optimal transformation path.
Structuring & Semantic Prep
Content is structurally tagged and organized semantically to ensure a single, intelligent source of truth.
Typesetting & AI Optimization
Layouts are crafted while AI tools enhance metadata, recognize tables, and generate intelligent alt text.
Accessibility & QA
Rigorous native accessibility implementation followed by hybrid automated and expert manual quality assurance.
Delivery & Maintenance
Multi-format outputs are delivered securely, with ongoing support and updates for your digital library.
Content Conversion Matrix
Transforming any input into modern, accessible formats
| Source Format | Output Format |
|---|---|
| XML | |
| Word | EPUB |
| InDesign | HTML |
| LaTeX | XML |
| Scanned Books | Accessible PDF |
| Print Books | EPUB |
| OCR | XML |
Proprietary Accessibility Automation Suite
At HBS, we've developed a comprehensive suite of proprietary automation tools that enhance every stage of the accessibility remediation lifecycle. Our ecosystem empowers our production teams to efficiently remediate Word, PDF, Excel, and EPUB formats while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
Content & Structure
- Alt Text Suite: Generators, bulk removers, and structural injectors.
- Heading Assistant: AI-recommended hierarchies and structure validation.
- MathType OCR: Equation recognition for STEM publishing.
- List Repair: Automatic nested list correction.
Platform Studios
- Word Accessibility Studio: GUI-based application for automated document analysis and cleanup.
- Excel Automation Tool: Table structure optimization and batch spreadsheet processing.
Intelligence & Quality
- Document Intelligence: AI semantic analysis and OCR extraction.
- Validation Suite: Pre-QA checks for structure, links, and compliance.
- Productivity Tools: Workflow dashboards and batch processing utilities.
Integrated Accessibility Workflow
Key Advantages of Our Ecosystem
Innovation at the Core: HBS's proprietary automation ecosystem combines intelligent tools, AI-assisted workflows, and expert validation to deliver faster, more accurate, and standards-compliant accessibility remediation.
- Accelerated Production: Reduces repetitive manual effort.
- Consistent Quality: Standardized workflows across projects.
- Scalable Delivery: Supports enterprise-scale document volumes.
Expert-Led Automation
Every automated process is backed by human accessibility expertise. All AI-assisted outputs are reviewed and validated by accessibility experts before delivery, ensuring absolute compliance with WCAG and PDF/UA standards.
Industries We Serve
Why Choose HBS
- End-to-End Publishing Lifecycle
- Accessibility Experts built-in
- AI Driven Workflow & Automation
- Faster Turnaround with Global Standards
- Hybrid Manual + AI Quality Assurance
- Scalable, Secure Delivery Models
Measurable Outcomes
99.5%
XML validation accuracy
98%
Accessibility compliance achieved
70%
Reduction in manual tagging effort
60%
Faster publishing turnaround
Our Commitment
"We believe every document should be accessible, searchable, reusable, and future-ready. Our digital publishing ecosystem combines publishing expertise, accessibility compliance, AI automation, and rigorous quality assurance to help organizations deliver exceptional content experiences."
Success Stories
Representative client engagements delivering real-world impact
Magic EdTech
Enterprise Accessibility Remediation for Educational Content
Client Overview
A leading global digital learning and education technology company required large-scale accessibility remediation services to ensure educational content complied with international accessibility standards for learners with diverse needs.
Business Challenge
The client managed thousands of educational documents in multiple formats that required accessibility remediation while maintaining strict quality standards and delivery timelines. The project involved handling complex layouts, tables, images, mathematical content, and interactive educational materials.
HBS Solution
HBS delivered an end-to-end accessibility remediation solution covering Microsoft Office and PDF documents using a combination of accessibility expertise, structured workflows, and quality assurance.
Services Delivered
- Word, PDF & Excel Remediation
- WCAG 2.2 & Section 508
- PDF/UA & Manual Testing/QA
Tools Used
- Adobe Acrobat Pro & MS Office
- JAWS, NVDA, PAC Validator
Key Outcomes
- Standards-compliant deliverables
- Enhanced user experience
- Improved publishing quality
Lumina Datamatics
Large-Scale PDF Accessibility Remediation
Client Overview
A global content, publishing, and technology solutions provider required accessibility remediation services for high-volume PDF documents intended for academic, professional, and enterprise publishing.
Business Challenge
The project involved remediating complex PDF documents containing multi-column layouts, figures, tables, footnotes, forms, and nested content while ensuring compliance with international accessibility standards.
HBS Solution
HBS provided comprehensive PDF accessibility remediation services supported by structured workflows, manual validation, and rigorous quality assurance to produce fully compliant accessible PDFs.
Services Delivered
- PDF Accessibility & QA
- WCAG 2.2, Section 508, PDF/UA
- Logical Reading Order Optimization
Tools Used
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- CommonLook PDF, PAC Validator
- JAWS & NVDA
Key Outcomes
- Accessible, compliant PDFs
- Enhanced usability for assistive tech
- Improved consistency
Let's build the future of publishing together.
Contact us to learn how our Digital Publishing & Accessibility solutions can transform your content strategy.
Reach Us
Global Offices
169 Madison Street, STE 15531, New York, NY 10016
86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
Vijayawada (AP) & Coimbatore (TN)