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ITC Global is HIPAA compliant

In this digital era, HIPAA is the most important medical acronym in the health information privacy field. ITC Translation USA, Inc. staff are trained, tested and certified on this important legislation and we provide 100% compliant services that fulfil the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). What is HIPAA? The U.S. Congress adopted HIPAA in 1996 to ensure that patients’ digital health information is protected and kept private. HIPAA states that patients have rights to their health information and only they can decide how much access

July 15, 2021 No Comments

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Which Video Conferencing Platform Is Right for Your Company?

With the global pandemic and many more people working from home, companies have been forced to reinvent how they do business, both with external and internal audiences. Video conferencing has obviously become an essential tool for things like new employee onboarding, customer webinars or eLearning. As with any purchase, companies need to do some research to find out which tools will be best for sharing their content and catching their audience’s attention. Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing which video conferencing software will work best for

February 23, 2021 No Comments

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[United States] Virginia’s COVID-19 Vaccine Info Error Shows Dangers of Machine Translation

Around the world, many scientists, researchers, doctors and other specialists have been focused on one thing: developing a vaccine for COVID-19. And thanks to revolutionary medical and scientific progress, a vaccine has now been created. Is the vaccine required? No, but it is certainly necessary. This is an essential detail, but many Spanish-speaking people in Virginia didn’t get this message clearly because of a machine translation error that potentially caused confusion and spread misinformation. On the frequently asked questions page of the Virginia Department of Health agency’s website, one question

January 26, 2021 No Comments

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The Big Differences Between Translation and Interpretation

Communication is one of the cornerstones of society, and it is important for virtually every segment of business and infrastructure. In today’s world, interacting and communicating often means being able to bridge language barriers effectively. That is why translation and interpretation have become so vital. However, many don’t fully understand all the different elements involved in translation, or that there is actually a significant difference between translation and interpretation. Knowing what you need and what the differences and benefits of the two services are will help ensure that you get

January 11, 2021 No Comments

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Our words for you

In 2020, actions were driven by words and words were driven by actions. We’re not afraid of words anymore, even when they carry the weight of history. At ITC, we understand the importance of these words and the messages that must be conveyed. Every day, we carefully select the right words that will help our clients grow in very country and every language. For me, the year we’ve just come through, and the one ahead, can be summed up in three words: resilience, humanity, and agility. In 2021, let’s take

December 31, 2020 No Comments

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Why Text Expands and Contracts in Translation

Telecommunications, e-commerce and remote work have exploded, so it’s likely your company will need translation and localization services at some point. There are many variables that can have a direct impact on the overall quality and finished results of your translations. One thing that you should pay attention to is text expansion and contraction. What is text expansion and contraction? Although there are many complexities behind the concept, text expansion and contraction basically refer to the fact that differences among languages mean some words and phrases may end up being

December 23, 2020 No Comments

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How Dubbing and Subtitles Make Your Videos Successful Internationally

Today more than ever, the influence of foreign media is growing by leaps and bounds. This is especially visible in the increasing popularity of foreign language films and TV shows. The recent Oscar win of Parasite is a perfect example of how the world is shrinking. Being able to understand the dialogue and words on the screen is a must. Translation matters in a big way, and there are two primary options here. Those are dubbing and subtitles, and understanding each of them will help you see not just how

December 16, 2020 No Comments

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Infographic: the impact of COVID-19 on e-commerce

In the coming years, we will rely even more on digital, as COVID-19 has only accelerated the trends. 68% of consumers surveyed said that COVID-19 has intensified their expectations regarding the digital capabilities of companies. E-commerce in 2019 around the world 24 million e-commerce websites 2.05 billion online shoppers 3.5 trillion US dollars Since the COVID-19 pandemic… 25% of physical retail outlets have launched an e-commerce website 88% of consumers tried a new brand 24% of men and 18% of women increased their frequency of online shopping Local vs international:

December 3, 2020 No Comments

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