Speech Technology eWeekly - June 09, 2010

Features

SpeechTEK Europe Keynoter Sees Changes Ahead

Many new technologies will be available in two to five years, he predicts.

Voice Value

Shame On You, Authors Guild

The facts don't match the claims in the Kindle TTS debate.

Speech Technology News

E-Book Reader Is Available on iPad from Acapela Voices

The new application provides hands-free reading of 30,000 titles.

Nuance Introduces a Dragon Program Just for Designers

The software is compatible with many Windows-based graphic design applications.

Blackboard Services Help Communities Prepare for Hurricane Season

With an above-average number of storms predicted, communities are adopting mass notification systems to alert residents.

Smart Recorder 2.1 Released for the iPad and iPhone

Version 2.1 of Smart Recorder productivity app features iPad support, Facebook/Twitter posting, and improved Box.net support.

Convergys Adds to Decisioning Tool

New version of Convergys solution dramatically enhances every customer service interaction

Mir3 Releases Intelligent Notification Platform

Version 2.19 includes expanded IT event notification capability.

BigHand Adds Features to iPhone Dictation App

BigHand for iPhone Dictation App boosts support for professionals who work out of the office regularly and need to produce documents on the go.

Market Spotlights

Market Spotlight: Travel and Transportation

Speech takes flight among pilots and tower personnel.