Speech Technology eWeekly - November 11, 2009

Features

In the Future Everything Will Be Modular—Or at Least VoiceXML

VoiceXML 3.0 looks to solve everything you didn't like about VoiceXML 2.0.

Speech Technology News

Intel Reader Transforms Printed Text to Spoken Word

Intel launches a mobile, speech-enabled handheld device for people with reading or vision problems.

Call Genie Partners with StatsFone

The solution will allow sports fans to vote for the player of the game via speech technology.

PhoneTag Service Now Available on Sprint

Sprint customers can now read their voicemail with PhoneTag.com.

Nexidia and Merced Partner to Enhance Contact Center Agent Performance

Speech analytics firm teams with performance management expert for agent-level improvement.

BigHand Launches Server-Based Speech Recognition Module

Back-end voice-to-text capability, supported on BlackBerry Smartphones and Windows Mobile, offers business and healthcare significant administrative time & cost savings.

Don Johnston Launches OutLoud 6 Text Reader

The solution provides easy and timely access to widest range of eBook formats for struggling readers and students with special needs.

The Business Case

Hosted IVR Might Be Right for You

But be willing to weigh the trade-offs versus the benefits.