Four ways to be ready for increasing language diversity in your community health clinic
America’s population is changing—and so are the languages we speak. In fact, according to a recent study from the Brookings Institute, Hispanics and other non-English-speaking groups will make up nearly half of the U.S. population by the year 2030. Take a walk through spaces in your local community, and you’re increasingly likely to hear fast-growing […]
Rolling out Neural Machine Translation? Here are Four Keys to Success
Neural Machine Translation (NMT) remains the gold standard for high-volume, high-quality translation (especially in regulated industries) while LLMs show promise but still require careful testing and fine-tuning. Learn how BIG combines the best of both to deliver secure, scalable, and accurate translation solutions. Learn how BIG combines the best of both to deliver secure, scalable, and accurate translation solutions.
Why NMT Still Leads: Smarter, Faster, and Safer Translation in the Age of AI
NMT remains the top choice for fast, accurate, and secure translation. As content demands grow, more organizations are turning to machine translation to keep up. This guide answers key questions about NMT, when to use it, and how it compares to tools like Large Language Models—plus why custom NMT is still the safest bet for regulated industries
What is Section 508 Compliance?
When communicating with federal agencies, there are a variety of laws and regulations that have been established over the last few decades to enforce equality and accessibility of information to all individuals, whether they were clients, patients, or employees. With the introduction and then further use of technology and the subsequent digitization of data, regulations […]
The 5 Main Types of Interpretation Services and How They Are Shifting in an AI-Powered World
Explore the five main interpretations modes (consecutive, simultaneous, whisper, VRI, and OPI) and see where hybrid AI-human models boost speed, accuracy, and customer experience without sacrificing cultural nuance.
Cultural Nuance in Translation: Why It Matters More than Ever
Discover why successful global brands treat translation as cultural adaptation rather than word swapping. Learn how cultural intelligence, professional localization, and creative transcreation safeguard your message, boost engagement, and protect your reputation in every market.
Protected Health Information (PHI): A Document’s Journey to Translation
What is PHI and how does ISI ensure compliance? Compliance with Federal and State regulations concerning Protected Health Information (PHI) is a top priority at ISI Language Solutions. We routinely process translation requests containing abundant and varied PHI for our healthcare industry clients. This often includes ID cards issued outside the United States, patient reports from overseas […]
How Interpretation Improves Patient Experience in Healthcare
Repeated studies have demonstrated that professional healthcare interpretation enhances patient satisfaction and clinical care. As importantly, it helps healthcare entities stay compliant with Federal laws. What is Healthcare Interpretation? If a patient has limited ability to speak English, it can make diagnosing and caring for a patient especially challenging for clinicians. Professional interpreters bridge the communication gap between […]
How Can Translation Memories Save Your Organization Time and Money?
If you’ve never worked with a language service provider before, you may be wondering: what is a translation memory and how can it help your organization? Translation Memories (commonly known as a “TM”) rely on actual human translations, which are precise and contain client-specific terminology. TMs are used with translation software and automatically suggest stored identical […]
Boost Your Customer Experience with Multilingual Support
As companies look into new ways to improve their customer experience, many have added multilingual support to serve more customers while creating brand loyalty. This is because a study from the Center for Immigration found that 67.3 million residents in the United States speak a language other than English in their homes. That is larger than the […]
