On-Demand Interpretation
Interpreting services anywhere, anytime!
Speak to customers in their language with fast access to high-quality interpreters in over 300 languages, 24/7.
Connect with qualified interpreters in seconds from any device using LINK On-Demand. Add new users with ease, customise call settings, and access call logs to manage interpreting services.
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Request your interpreters with the LINK On-Demand feature
Our Interpreter Hub helps you to improve efficiency by providing a robust network of language professionals at the touch of a button.
With immediate access to this worldwide network of 17,000 interpreters, translators, and language professionals with a myriad of expertise, it’s a 24/7 one-stop-shop for your on-demand telephone or video interpreting needs.
Thanks to an intelligent routing engine you can prioritise your own interpreters before routing to the general Interpreter Hub so you can designate staffed resources while having the safety net of our vetted and qualified language professional pool as an alternative.
This network of professional interpreters is now a fully-fledged network of language professionals covering a much broader spectrum of language services, including access to the industry’s most robust pool of global interpreters, localisation services, voiceover translations, document translations, and more!
Book your interpreter using this page, or contact us to sign up to our LINK platform to access the On-Demand Interpreting feature.
On-Demand Interpreting in Action
Connect with qualified interpreters in seconds from any device, using our On-Demand feature. This feature is powered by Boostlingo, the developer of the LINK portal.
Add new users with ease, customise call settings, and access call logs to manage interpreting services.
What is On-Demand Interpreting?
The solution for businesses wishing to add virtual interpretation to support diverse populations is called LINK On-Demand. Interpretation services are in high demand across all industries in the modern, globalising world. On-demand interpretation is seeing steady development thanks to the epidemic, which has expedited its almost two decades of success. Since its inception, Absolute Translations has been working with Boostlingo, a pioneer in translating technology, as they built LINK OnDemand to satisfy this expanding need.
Our team has created tailored features to assist companies in adjusting to the new virtual interpretation landscape in order to meet expanding online demands such as multi-user video conferencing, secure medical interpretation, virtual court interpretation, and more.
Absolute Translations has a collection of qualified interpreters that service over 300 languages so we are able to guarantee not only instant interpretation depending on the language, but we can also guarantee that our interpreters are certified for any specific field that you wish to have, meaning anywhere from legal to medical to even educational services.
With our product being the most modern interpretation software today, we have created four ultimate ways for you as a client to access our pool of certified interpreters for instant interpretation.
Our browser interface works perfectly for industries like medical and legal, this is the most popular for clients that use our platform for office visits.
Our browser platform is the most popular for enterprise businesses, with its innovative sleek design and easy to use user experience, it’s extensively our main channel of access that we advise our clients to go through.
In today’s age, applications via phones and tablets have been increasingly successful and a great way to any business around the world to connect with their audience and clientele. Absolute Translations has adopted this to help expand the user find a qualified interpreter in seconds.
Our app which is device diagnostic and able to be accessed through phones, tablets, and even computer-based applications. This requires device needs to support newer applications.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of businesses have altered their professional conduction through remote settings which means Zoom calls and other forms of remote communication has become extensively popular. This allows companies to communicate with anyone across the world.
Our innovative product integrates seamlessly with the Zoom platform, making it easy to add an interpretation feature to the meeting.
Our most universal way of helping our clients connect with an instant interpreter is via phone. What we do is supply a phone number for you to use so you can instantly connect with an interpreter.
The best news is that it takes just the same amount of time to connect with an interpreting as it does via browser or app! This is most popular in call centers and areas such as that.
While Absolute Translations has a pool of 17,000 interpreters servicing over 300 languages, it all depends on the demand and the requested language.
For example, Spanish is one of the top spoken languages in the world. Connecting with a Spanish interpreter will take less than 13 seconds due to the demand for Spanish interpretation services. A language like Urdu, the native language of Pakistan, will take a bit more time to be connected to an interpreter.
The Process
Since using our web interface—the most common way to use our on-demand interpreting services—is the most popular method, we will discuss this example from that perspective.
When you sign into your interpreter management browsing platform, the telephone symbol is located in the top right corner. By clicking it, a second form appears in the bottom right corner of your browser. With this, you may choose between scheduling an interpreting session or selecting an interpreter on demand. You may choose the one you want, the language you want, the area where you require interpretation, and it will take you to the pre-call information form where you must fill it out.
Your name (or ID number) is the only field that has to be filled out on the pre-call form. The first available interpreter is immediately connected by the platform. As we previously mentioned, it can take a few more seconds to connect with some people depending on the language. Urdu would take a little longer than that, however Spanish would be an instant connection.
The interpreter management platform immediately connects to your interpreter in a manner much to the way uber drivers pick up trips. The capability to see who is requesting gives the translators the ability to instantly connect with you. The on-demand platform actually keeps your translator after your session is over, just in case you become disconnected or want to get in touch with them again.
Learn more about LINK’s other features
Pre-scheduled Remote Interpreting
Communicate with multilingual stakeholders and customers to scale your operations globally. Use our LINK platform to book telephone or video remote interpreters.
The system allows organisations to easily schedule and book interpreters for specific dates and times, often with options to select interpreters based on language skills and availability.
Onsite Interpreter Scheduling
Implementing a scheduling software will change how your organisation manages and delivers language access. You can enjoy improved productivity and service quality by streamlining manual processes, automating data entry and allocating interpreters effectively.
We have a robust and deeply intuitive scheduling software that will help you organise and coordinate your onsite interpreters with ease.
LINK Interpretation Management
Powered by intelligent routing, LINK technology allows our customers to decrease costs by leveraging their own pool of interpreter resources to take on-demand calls, or attend scheduled remote or onsite interpreting sessions with your clients, employees or stakeholders.
This will help organisations who use interpreting services often to optimise margins and use priority routing to build their pool of resources over time.
Read more: On-Demand Language & Per-minute Rates
Over-the-Phone Interpreting FAQs
What is on-demand interpretation and how does it work?
On-demand interpretation is a language interpreting service that provides consumers with real-time interpretation services as needed. LINK On-Demand combines technology and human interpreters to give users on-demand language assistance. It works as follow:
- User Request: The user requests an interpretation session using the on-demand interpretation software.
- Interpreter Assignment: The software assigns the best-suited interpretation for the session based on language competence, industry experience, and availability.
- Interpretation Session: The interpreter joins the session via the software, providing real-time interpretation to the user.
- Session End: Once the session is complete, the interpreter exits out of the application and the user is billed for the services performed.
What is phone interpreting and how does it work?
Phone interpreting is a language-based service that facilitates communication between individuals who speak different languages. Unlike onsite interpreting where the interpreter is physically present, it is an audio-only service that is usually conducted over a phone, computer, or tablet.
Users can dial in on their chosen platform to acquire phone interpreter services, drop the call, and then call back again when assistance is needed.
What is video remote interpreting and how does it work?
Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) is a telecommunications service that employs cameras on a computer, laptop, or tablet to give sign language or spoken language interpreting services to visually interact with both a requestor and the requestor’s customer or patient.
In contrast to an in-person interpreting experience, video remote interpretation enables individuals to obtain an offsite interpreter on demand to communicate across a language barrier, such as during a session requiring ASL interpreting.
Using a tablet, phone or computer, the interpreter participates in the conversation using audio and video feed. When these parties are located separately, VRI offers flexible options for virtual meetings. The VRI interpreter can be added to an ongoing video conference and perform the same service.
What languages are available?
Based on the information from our Interpreter Hub, our vast network comprises more than 17,000 proficient interpreters who cover a wide spectrum of over 300 languages spoken worldwide.
This extensive network enables Absolute Translations to ensure a reliable connection whenever on-demand calls are made through our platform. With a subscription, rest assured that you’ll have language support at any time and place!
What are the advantages of on-demand interpretation with Absolute Translations?
- Communication barriers are minimised or removed:
In a global communication landscape, service might be hampered by a linguistic barrier between two people who do not speak the same language. LINK On-Demand restores the connection your staff requires to accomplish their tasks effectively. - Distance is not a factor:
With our on-demand interpreting services, you can speak with an interpreter in seconds! There is no requirement for someone to be in the same room. - On-demand interpretation is less expensive and improves efficiency:
Boostlingo On-Demand is passionate about implementing new technologies and delivering our services to help leverage affordability and time-saving features.
Those who couldn’t afford onsite interpreters or pay for travel, are now able to access interpretation.
Is on-demand interpreting confidential and secure?
Yes, on-demand interpreting is secure. Telephone interpreters are trained to prioritise confidentiality and discretion whenever they’re interacting with clients. Moreover, they’re required to adhere to a strict set of regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the AUSIT Code of Ethics to ensure that sensitive information is kept confidential.
All on-demand interpreters in our global Interpreter Hub are required to comply with a Code of Conduct so rest assured that any information you provide will be safe and secure!
How can my business benefit from LINK On-Demand?
LINK On-Demand can help your business in the following ways:
- Increase communication: Allows you to communicate with clients that speak other languages, which improves communication and comprehension.
- Improve productivity: You can quickly obtain language assistance services without leaving your workplace, saving time and enhancing productivity.
- Increase your customer base and potential revenue: By providing language support, your company may reach a larger audience, boosting your customer base and possible income.
- Improve customer service: LINK On-Demand can help you give better customer service by giving language support, increasing customer happiness and loyalty.
- Reduced costs: With LINK On-Demand it may be less expensive than paying full-time interpreters or translators.
How does pre-scheduling work?
For requests that don’t need immediate fulfillment, Absolute Translations offers pre-scheduled interpreting, allowing organisations to plan sessions and ensure interpreter availability. Here’s a breakdown of how it works:
- Initial request submission: Submit your pre-scheduled request through the provided online form, specifying details like preferred date and time, interpreting mode (phone or video), language pair, and any specialised requirements like industry context.
- Review and confirmation: Absolute Translations’ team reviews the details, confirms interpreter availability, and sends a preliminary confirmation with a booking reference. This step aligns your session requirements with the requestor’s specifications.
- Interpreter assignment: When your session is confirmed, Absolute Translations assigns an interpreter from the our interpreter team. We will factor in language, experience, and any requestor specifications, such as gender or experience.
- Session preparation and reminder: Before the scheduled time, we will send session reminders to both you (the requestor) and the interpreter. This ensures everyone is prepared and available for the session.
- Session execution: At the appointed time, the interpreter joins via the designated phone or video platform, ensuring a smooth, uninterrupted interpreting experience.
- Post-session review: After the session, you can get tracking and reporting on session details, allowing requestors to review and manage the service usage effectively.
Is on-demand interpreting suitable for legal, medical, or business situations?
Yes, on-demand interpreting is suitable for all mentioned settings and other scenarios with multilingual participants. Whether it’s a legal consultation, a medical emergency, or an important business meeting, on-demand is an incredibly versatile language solution that can pave the way for effective communication.
How can I request more information?
If you’re interested on receiving more information on our OPI subscription service, you can schedule a demo with one of our sales representatives!
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