Translation and Language Industry Observations

GTS Supports Public Health Solutions in Delivering WIC Materials Across New York State

At GTS Translation Services, we recently had the privilege of completing a large-scale translation project for Public Health Solutions (PHS), supporting the New York State Department of Health’s WIC program. The assignment involved translating six WIC food package leaflets into 18 different languages, ensuring that vital nutrition information is accessible to every family across New …

Scam Alert-Beware of Fake Check Scams Targeting Translators

At GTS Translation Services, we take pride in protecting both our clients and our network of professional translators. Unfortunately, we’ve seen an uptick in fraudulent schemes that prey on translators and agencies alike. One of the most common is the fake check scam, which can cost unsuspecting linguists thousands of dollars. Here is an example. …

How Translation Services are Helping the Food Crisis in Gaza

How Translation Services Are Helping the Food Crisis in Gaza The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has created an urgent need for food, medical supplies, and international aid. While donations and relief shipments are critical, one less visible but equally important factor in this effort is language access. Translation services are playing a vital role in …

99% Accuracy at 70% Less Cost: Are Translators Still Needed?

by David Grunwald We received this email today which I would like to share with you: X-doc.ai currently serves one of the toughest jobs in translation: high-precision FDA regulatory submissions for pharmaceutical giants like our clients Bristol Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, and Bayer.  Now our AI platform has started to empower translation teams, similar to Global Translation …

ChatGPT — The Last OCR Tool You Will Ever Use

In a world where accurate text recognition is vital for everything from financial reporting to compliance audits to technical specification, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software has long been a staple in business and productivity workflows. But today, there’s a new leader — and it’s not what you think. Why ChatGPT Is the Last OCR Tool …

GTS Translation Services Ranked #1 in Miami Beach by BusinessRate.co

We’re proud to share that GTS Translation Services has been ranked the #1 translation company in Miami Beach for 2025, according to BusinessRate.co. The ranking is based on recent customer feedback and online reviews. BusinessRate uses a proprietary algorithm that analyzes the 100 most recent Google reviews of businesses in a given category and location. …

Spain: A Gateway of Opportunity—and How GTS Translation Can Help You Tap Into It

by David Grunwald I recently spent a week traveling through Spain, visiting both Barcelona and Madrid. While I didn’t find myself falling in love with the country in the way many travelers do, I came away with something more valuable: a deep appreciation for the sheer scale, infrastructure, and business potential of this European powerhouse. …

The Future of Multilingual Doctor–Patient Conversations: How AI is Changing the Medical Landscape

The Future of AI in Multilingual Doctor–Patient Communication How AI voice technology is transforming global healthcare conversations Why Multilingual AI Matters in Healthcare In a globalized world, effective communication between doctors and patients who speak different languages is critical. Language barriers can delay diagnosis, reduce care quality, and even result in life-threatening errors. That’s why …

Is This Translation Human or AI? Here’s How to Tell

At GTS, we only provide our customers with human translation services. No AI is used in our process, which is certified as compliant with the ISO 17100:2015 standard. Owing to this, we expect our translators to turn in professional human translation and not AI. The temptation for professional translators to use AI is very high. …

The Best Online Tools for AI Translation of Word and PDF Documents in 2025

Translating Word and PDF documents used to be a tedious, error-prone process — especially when it came to preserving formatting, tables, and layout. But thanks to recent advances in AI, that’s changing rapidly. Today, powerful online apps let you upload a Word or PDF file, select your language pair, and receive a fully translated version …

What Is Google’s AI Overview – And Why GTS Being Featured Matters

Google has recently launched a groundbreaking feature called AI Overview — a next-generation search tool that uses Google’s Gemini AI model to generate instant, authoritative answers right at the top of search results. This major shift in how users access information has big implications for online visibility. GTS Featured in Google’s AI Overview We’re proud …

The Role of Multilingual User Interfaces in Indoor Navigation Solutions

by Dr. Alexey Panyov Effective indoor navigation systems and seamless wayfinding—especially for international visitors—are crucial to the efficiency and competitiveness of large facilities, such as airports, universities, shopping malls, and hospitals. Multilingual user interfaces (Multilingual UIs) in indoor navigation systems have become vital tools for assisting people who speak various languages in quickly finding their …

The Growing Demand for Regional Language Datasets: Spotlight on Gujarati Conversational AI

In today’s AI landscape, regional and under-resourced languages are finally coming into focus. Companies building voice assistants, chatbots, and other conversational systems increasingly need high-quality dialog data—not just in English, Mandarin, or Spanish, but in languages spoken by tens of millions who’ve historically been underserved. Gujarati, with over 55 million speakers globally, is one such …