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.
3-Layer QA Validation
Rigorous native accessibility implementation followed by our strict 3-Layer Validation Model (automated, manual, and assistive-tech testing).
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
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
Magic EdTech
Multi-Format Educational Content Remediation
Client Overview
A global provider of digital learning solutions required comprehensive accessibility remediation across Word, PDF, and Excel documents to ensure compliance without altering instructional value.
Business Challenge
Handling complex educational materials containing tables, equations, charts, and structured learning content while ensuring compliance with stringent publisher-specific quality standards.
HBS Solution
HBS implemented a comprehensive workflow combining expert accessibility specialists, proprietary automation tools, and structured QA processes to produce high-quality accessible educational content.
Services Delivered
- Word, PDF, & Excel Remediation
- Alternative Text Development
- WCAG 2.1 AA & Section 508
Tools Used
- Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Office
- HBS Alt Text & Validation Suites
- JAWS & NVDA
Key Outcomes
- Scalable multi-format workflows
- Enhanced structural navigation
- Maintained instructional value
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by industry leaders worldwide
"HBS completely transformed our publishing pipeline. Their 3-layer validation model ensured our vast archives met strict WCAG 2.2 AAA standards without sacrificing turnaround time."
"The AI-assisted tagging combined with their expert manual QA gave us 100% compliant PDF/UA documents. They are true experts in digital accessibility."
Frequently Asked Questions
What accessibility standards do you guarantee?
We strictly adhere to global accessibility standards including WCAG 2.1 & 2.2 (AA and AAA levels), PDF/UA, Section 508, and the European Accessibility Act (EAA).
Why do we need a team when AI can do this?
AI is a great starting point, but it can't finish the job and for compliance-sensitive content, "mostly accessible" isn't accessible.
Can you handle complex STEM documents?
Yes! We use advanced MathType OCR and specialized semantic structuring to ensure complex equations, scientific tables, and nested data are perfectly accessible to assistive technologies.
What is the typical turnaround time?
Turnaround times depend on document complexity and volume. However, our AI-assisted workflows typically allow us to deliver fully compliant documents 30-40% faster than traditional manual remediation services.
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)