Language Access, Powered by Technology and Human Expertise

For more than 55 years, Interpreters Unlimited has helped organizations overcome language barriers. Today, IU has evolved into a technology-forward, AI-augmented language access platform supporting mission-critical communication nationwide.

Through proprietary workflow technology, app-enabled interpreter engagement, AI-supported operations, and a national network of 10,000+ linguists, IU delivers scalable interpretation and translation services across healthcare, government, legal, education, and enterprise environments.

Our Mission

In 1970, Interpreters Unlimited was established with the mission to provide language services wherever language creates a barrier to effective communication. “Making Connections Nationwide” is not only a corporate slogan, it’s a foundation. In our business, communication is more than advertising pictures and catchy marketing phrases. Communication is the understanding and foundation of making a connection to bring diverse parties together. Indeed, it is these diverse relationships that are at the heart of our corporate spirit. Because the dialogue between a translator and person with limited English proficiency establishes a human connection, a sense of trust and safety with the client and business is nurtured.

Our sole purpose is to ensure the highest levels of professionalism, quality, and accuracy. Our contracted linguists are qualified and have years of exemplary experience in the field to instill trust, safety, and understanding to our clients.

Background

In 2007, Interpreters Unlimited was acquired by our current President, Sayed Ali. Since that time, the IU team increased revenue by over 500% and expanded market reach to state and federal government entities, healthcare and medical facilities, insurance companies, legal firms, universities and school districts and corporations.

In 2008, Arkansas Spanish Interpreters and Translators (ASIT) was acquired. By September, 2014, IU acquired two Florida-based spoken translation and document transportation companies: Accessible Communication for the Deaf (ACD) and Albors & Alnet.

Today, the IU Group of companies: Interpreters Unlimited, ASIT, Albors & Alnet, ACD and iu GlobeLink, LLC. are headquartered in San Diego, California as a minority owned company. IU Group is committed to providing equal opportunity in the work environment. More than 90% of the IU Group staff is of a minority group and the team’s diverse background aid in supplying linguistic and cultural translation services to clients. A combined 70 years in the industry has demonstrated a surplus of leadership best practices, which has helped establish its respected role in the language services community.

As demand grows, IU’s platform improves fulfillment speed, interpreter utilization, customer experience, and scalability.

Platform Metrics

• 55+ years in business
• 10,000+ linguists nationwide
• 200+ languages
• 24/7/365 scheduling and support
• 99% fill rate
• Over-the-phone connections within 60 seconds
• Video remote interpretation connections within 90 seconds

Helping Shape the Future of Responsible Language Access

IU has contributed industry perspective to national conversations surrounding language access, responsible AI adoption, qualified interpreters and translators, and safeguards for machine translation in high-stakes environments. Through participation in policy discussions and industry initiatives, Interpreters Unlimited continues to advocate for an approach that combines innovation with human expertise, accountability, and public trust. Learn more about our part in helping shape AI oversight in the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights’ 2026 Federal Language Access Report here.

Certifications

• National Minority Supplier Development Council- Pacific Southwest
• Minority Supplier Development Council-Minority Business Certification
• State of California Certified Small Business

 Contact Us

Making Connections Nationwide. If your business is in need of professional language services, please call 800-726-9891 to speak with a representative or fill out the form below.