Category: Services

Will AI Replace Human Translators?

April 24, 2023

We have all seen the Google Translate fails. They are often innocent and good for a chuckle. However, in the grand scheme of things, machine translation has improved drastically and is pretty useful depending on the context.  With the rise of ChatGPT and other more sophisticated tools, one question is…

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What’s The Difference Between an Interpreter and a Translator?

April 12, 2023

“We need a translator for an appointment next week.” “Do you have a Spanish interpreter to help with my documents?” These are questions we hear all the time when speaking with clients. While using “interpreter” and “translator” interchangeably isn’t exactly an insult, it is incorrect. Although many people use the…

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Yes, But Can A.I. Localize?

April 7, 2023

Artificial intelligence has become one of the hottest topics being discussed in business circles recently. More people and companies are using A.I. as a translation tool. While A.I. can be useful as a starting point for basic translations, it falls short when it comes to localization. In this article, we will…

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FAQ: Language Access Services For Hospitals and Health Systems

February 27, 2023

FAQ -Language Access Services for Healthcare   If you’re looking for healthcare interpreting or translation services, you likely have some questions. Fortunately, as a healthcare interpreting company serving hospitals and healthcare systems for over 35 years, we at Interpreters and Translators, Inc. have heard them all. Below, we’ll answer some…

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The Dos and Dont’s of Medical Translation

February 14, 2023

Interpreting is important. So is translation. Interpreting – the spoken word. Translation – the written word. As a healthcare provider, you already know that communication is the key to excellence in the patient experience. For your non-English-speaking patients and their families, medical scenarios can be confusing and even frustrating. You’re…

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What is Video Remote Interpreting?

February 8, 2023

FAQ – Video Remote Interpreting Services CSA Research[1] noted that in the summer of 2020, demand for Video Remote Interpreting had more than tripled over the prior year. Many, if not most, businesses have used some form of virtual communications over the past several years. As organizations continue to convert jobs to remote…

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7 Benefits of Professional Interpreter Services in Manufacturing

October 25, 2022

As the population of the United States continues to grow and diversify, the need to communicate in multiple languages becomes more and more of a necessity. Likewise, it is imperative to have multilingual capabilities when beginning to work with target audiences in foreign countries.  There are countless opportunities for manufacturers…

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How to Prepare for Manufacturing Translation Services

October 10, 2022

This post was originally published on January 25, 2017 and has been updated and expanded for freshness. Here’s the deal: We live in a diverse global environment and our businesses operate in a multlingual world. It’s time to stop viewing translation as a burden and see it for what it…

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Should My Bilingual Employees Act as Medical Interpreters?

September 14, 2022

That’s a great question. And the answer is…complicated. When it comes to interpreting, your bilingual employees can be among your greatest assets. They can also be some of your biggest liabilities. Interpreting is a skill. Interpreting is a distinct skill and is different from fluency. A conversation between people who…

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6 Crucial Differences – Medical Interpreters vs. Bilingual Employees

September 8, 2022

With nearly 70 million people in the United States speaking a primary language other than English, odds are you are encountering more and more LEP (Limited English Proficient) patients every day. Because a patient’s well-being is on the line, healthcare providers must assist them as quickly and effectively as possible.…

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