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Outsourcing University And Academic Transcription Services: Who Do You Choose?

By Ben Walker

Universities and research institutions can save a lot of time recording lectures, academic research, dissertations, and other audio-visual content. They can further capitalize on that time savings by hiring an outsourced academic transcription service to convert those files into highly accurate, digitally searchable files.  More than 80% of universities report increased efficiency in administrative tasks … Continued

Confidentiality And Its Importance in Legal Transcription Services

By Ben Walker

Confidentiality is one of the most fundamental principles of the legal industry. It helps maintain the integrity of the legal and criminal justice system, and builds trust among everyone involved. Moreover, it encourages open communication between attorneys and clients. That’s why every process and participant in the system must adhere to the same security and … Continued

How To Choose A Transcription Service: Top 8 Factors

By Ben Walker

If you’re not used to the job, transcribing video or audio files can take time and effort. As a result, many businesses that require safe, secure, and accurate transcription services prefer to outsource the job.  Unfortunately, there are quite a few transcription providers out there. So, it’s essential to choose a provider that is right … Continued

Medical Transcription Services For Private Practices

By Ben Walker

The phrase “medical field” is almost synonymous with “paperwork.”  Studies have found that clinical physicians spend one to two hours on top of their regular 8-hour work day to keep up with daily paperwork. If you run a private medical practice, you know the feeling of trying to understand rambling record notes and dictated recordings … Continued

Is Your Transcription Service Secure?

By Ben Walker

Information is the most important commodity in the Digital Age—and a lot of people want yours. Companies want your data for marketing. Social media sites need your information for targeted ads. And those are just the “legitimate” ones. So far, 953 data breaches and cyberattacks have been disclosed in 2023. Those attacks compromised 5.4 billion … Continued

How Does A Great Transcriptionist Improve Their Typing Speed?

By Ben Walker

Good typing skills are the cornerstones of transcription services and go hand in hand with good listening skills. This is what makes our transcribers great; they have the speed and the accuracy down to a T. With every project in every industry and every specialization, we guarantee 99% accurate rates and fast turnaround times all … Continued

How Transcription Can Help in Different Industries

By Ben Walker

Demand for accurate transcripts has pushed the industry to expand rapidly. Market experts expect the industry to grow by as much as 17% annually until 2032. Transcription companies now play a crucial role in legal, medical, law enforcement, online marketing, and more industries, providing them with several benefits at affordable prices. If you own a … Continued

Expectations vs Reality in the Transcription Industry

By Ben Walker

The sudden boom of remote work during the pandemic has led to massive shifts in the workforce dynamic. Interest in work-from-home jobs is at an all-time high. Forbes’ “Remote Work Statistics And Trends In 2023” article claims that 98% of employees interviewed by Buffer.com prefer to work remotely at least some time. Transcription is near … Continued

Dictation Tips For More Accurate Transcripts

By Ben Walker

Accurate transcription depends on several factors, but refining your dictation is one of the easiest ways to improve. Good dictation practices result in higher-quality audio, which in turn helps transcribers create accurate transcripts. Here at Ditto Transcripts, we have hundreds of thousands of transcription hours under our belt and have compiled a list of the … Continued

What is Transcribing Audio?

By Ben Walker

When we see people transcribing audio files and typing away at their keyboards, it’s easy to think, “This looks like an easy, cushy job. How hard can it be to type what you’re hearing?”  “Harder than some people think,” is the answer. Audio transcription can be a challenging career, with an ever-present demand for efficiency … Continued