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Dictation mobility leader BigHand announces new software for Windows Mobile
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BigHand mobile solution for digital dictation workflow developed using Microsoft Windows communication foundation protocol
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London, UK (7/7/2008) - London, UK 7th July 2008 ? BigHand today announced an advanced Windows Mobile edition of its software, BigHand Mobile (Windows Mobile Edition), which brings professional digital dictation capabilities for Windows Mobile versions 5.0, 6, and 6.1. BigHand uses the enhanced features within the .NET Framework 3.5 and its integration capabilities with Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) to create connected applications that offer compelling user experiences for mobile devices. This enables devices running BigHand Mobile (Windows Mobile Edition) to act as first class clients within the BigHand Digital Dictation system, fully integrated alongside the traditional desktop client. BigHand currently has over 650 law firms worldwide using its enterprise dictation workflow software.
WCF is Microsoft?s unified programming model for building service-oriented applications and it enables BigHand developers to build more secure, reliable, transacted solutions for clients that integrate across platforms and interoperate with existing investments. In terms of features BigHand Mobile (Windows Mobile Edition) also includes advanced memory management, recording & editing functionality, multiple workflow and priority functionality, context driven touch screen & keypad, and an intuitive design enabling one-handed control.
?Today?s legal professionals are global and mobile, accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week to clients,? said Brian D. Zeve, managing director, U.S. Professional Services Group at Microsoft Corp. ?The new BigHand Mobile Digital Dictation software for Windows Mobile improves their availability by enabling anytime, anywhere collaboration and communication with clients, experts and support staff. In addition to maximizing productivity and efficiency, law firms can also realize a reduction in document turnaround times, reduced administrative expenses and better client service ? all leading to happier clients and more profitable engagements.?
Steve Butterworth, President & CEO, BigHand Inc, commented: ?The early integration of the .NET Framework 3.5 into our software demonstrates BigHand?s commitment to remaining at the forefront in the adoption and implementation of new Microsoft technology to provide maximum business value to our customers. Utilizing Microsoft Direct Push Technology to send remote dictations to the BigHand Digital Dictation system also means we can utilize the full security provided by Microsoft Exchange Server. Windows Mobile also fully integrates mobile devices into the corporate network enabling them to be administered in the same way as desktop computers.?
Why Windows Mobile for Professional Remote Dictation?
Windows Mobile phones deliver enhanced security management, a user-focused experience, and best-in-class messaging and productivity?all with a consistent and familiar Microsoft software experience. For detailed information on BigHand Mobile (Windows Mobile Edition) please email windowsmobile@bighand.com.
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About BigHand
BigHand is based out of Chicago, London, Sydney and Toronto. BigHand is the leading digital dictation vendor in the global professional services sector. BigHand3 was awarded "Best of Breed System of the Year" at the Legal Technology Awards for 2008, and nominated as ?New Product of the Year? at the LTN Awards 2008. BigHand was named as the fastest growing legal software developer in The Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100 league tables for both 2006 and 2005. BigHand was also recognized by Deloitte as one of the 500 fastest growing software vendors in Europe in 2006. Additionally BigHand was voted "Best Legal Office Technology System 2004" from votes from over 14,000 lawyers and IT managers across the legal sector at the LOTIE Awards. BigHand's leading product also won the Society for Computers & Law IT Award in 2003 for "the most outstanding application of information technology to the law". Further information is available at http://www.bighand.com
BigHand is a Microsoft Gold Partner and a member of Microsoft Partner Advantage program. Microsoft Partner Advantage (MSPA) is Microsoft's highest level direct support offering focused on the needs of Independent Software Vendors and System Integrators who create, deploy and support products and business solutions based on Microsoft Technologies. MSPA enables a close working relationship between our development team and Microsoft's Application Development Consultants.
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