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December 13, 2001 09:01
Fonix Accelerated Application Solutions Technology (FAAST(R)) To Power Nortel Networks OSCAR Speech Processing Platform
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Nortel Networks to Add Fonix Multilingual TTS Capability To Industry-Leading OSCAR Platform
SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Fonix Corporation (OTC Bulletin Bulletin: FONX) FAAST Text-To-Speech (TTS) engine has been selected by Nortel Networks for use in its Open Signal Computing & Analysis Resource (OSCAR) platform. Fonix will provide Nortel Networks with the high-quality voice-processing engine for use in OSCAR Interactive Voice Response (IVR) components. FAAST presents an extensible and flexible voice integration framework that will allow Nortel Networks to integrate extremely robust TTS capabilities into OSCAR, using a simplified development process.
FAAST TTS is a leading voice solution for integration with OSCAR -- an advanced speech-processing platform developed by Nortel Networks for third party IVR deployment. The ability to provide TTS capabilities to the solution will enable OSCAR to interact with text-based input from virtually any source, including websites or email. The capabilities of Fonix TTS will greatly increase OSCAR's ability to interact in real time with digital telephone equipment, or any number of advanced speech processing products. The result is a device that is uniquely capable of supporting advanced Customer Relationship Management (CRM), IVR, voice portals, and other communications services.
"FAAST will allow us to provide our customers with TTS in multiple languages, and to offer a very robust product to consumers," said Ken Holl, product manager, advanced speech technology, Nortel Networks. "FAAST is a leading speech synthesis engine that will provide Nortel Networks with the flexibility to integrate a TTS engine that will support multiple languages, is scalable, and cost-effective for the consumer."
"The OSCAR platform is an optimal integration for our high-quality TTS," said Kurt W. Flygare, Fonix Vice President of Sales. "This relationship will bring Fonix TTS to Nortel Networks customers worldwide, further strengthening our lead in the TTS market. Nortel Networks enhancement of OSCAR has already received attention from the company's existing customers, and has also generated some new opportunities for voice users."
For additional information, visit www.fonix.com .
About Fonix Corporation
Fonix Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: FONX) is a leading provider of natural-user interface technology solutions for wireless and mobile devices, Internet and telephony systems, and vehicle telematics. Leading chip manufacturers, independent software and hardware vendors, and Internet content and service providers incorporate Fonix technology to provide their customers with an easier and more convenient user experience. Fonix products, including Text-To-Speech (TTS), Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), and Handwriting Recognition (HWR), provide the most natural communication solutions available. For more information on Fonix Corporation, please call 801-553-6600.
Fonix Media Contact: Whitney Seamons, (801) 553-6600, mediarel@fonix.com
Fonix Investor Contact: Michelle Aamodt, (801) 328-0161, invrel@fonix.com
Note: The statements released by Fonix Corporation that are not purely historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the "Safe Harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company's expectations, hopes, intentions, and strategies for the future. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business prospects and performance. It is important to note that the Company's actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Risk factors including general economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors as discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. The Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements contained in this release.
Nortel Networks is a trademark of Nortel Networks.
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