Speech Technology eWeekly - August 08, 2018

Features

2018 SPEECH LUMINARY: MARIE METEER, PH.D.

We present the thinkers and innovators who are creating new tools and approaches for speech technology—and fostering the next generation of talent.

The 2018 Speech Industry Star Performers

These cutting-edge vendors are leading the way in AI, analytics, natural language, smart speakers, and more. 

Speech Technology News

Aculab Launches VoiSentry, New Biometric Speaker Verification System

Add voice authentication solutions to any business application with VoiSentry.

Voice Biometric Solutions Market to be Worth $13,049,200 by 2026

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research, the global voice biometric solutions market is expected to reach a value of  $ $13,049,200 by 2026 on account of growing adoption of voice biometric solutions and biometric technology across various industries.

AppTek Awarded Strategic U.S. Government Contract for Machine Translation in Support of U.S. Army

Department of the Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Grounds (Belvoir Division) selects AppTek for $1.5M Contract for Machine Foreign Language Translation System (MFLTS).

Istation and Boulder Learning Collaborate on Oral Reading and Listening Program

The program uses advanced speech recognition to assess students.

Inside Speech

Speech Recognition Is Here (Finally). Now the Real Work Begins

Both solution buyers and providers need to stay focused on changing alliances and data security.

Industry Voices

Four Reasons to Integrate Speech Analytics into Your Company’s Business Operations

Deemed one of the fastest growing technologies in the contact center industry, speech analytics tools can be leveraged by all types of businesses looking to collect, manage, and understand customer feedback.

Why Customers Prefer Conversational Self-Service (Video)

Omilia's Quinn Agen discusses the advantages of taking a conversational approach in automated contact center customer care in this clip from SpeechTEK 2018.