InterVoice-Brite Integrates Nuance Software Into SpeechAccess(TM) Product Line
Nuance Advanced Speech Recognition and Voice Authentication Expands InterVoice-Brite's Offerings
DALLAS, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- InterVoice-Brite, Inc. (Nasdaq: INTV) has integrated the latest speech recognition software from Nuance (Nasdaq: NUAN) into its SpeechAccess family of advanced speech solutions. Nuance 7.0 provides enhanced multi-lingual capabilities and scalability, new voice enrollment features, as well as new technology, such as "smart barge-in." Additionally, Nuance Verifier -- voice authentication software -- will be integrated into the SpeechAccess product line, enabling new levels of security and personalization using unique voiceprints.
"We believe the demand for speech solutions will increase as technology like 'smart barge-in' raises the industry standard for speech recognition," Bob Ritchey, InterVoice-Brite Executive Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Solutions, said. "Integrating market-leading products like Nuance 7.0 is another step in developing our ability to perform in the m-commerce and e-commerce arenas. As speech recognition technology increases its presence in the wireless industry, we will continue to form alliances designed to broaden our product and service offerings."
The InterVoice-Brite SpeechAccess offerings are scalable with integrated resource management that maximizes efficiency. With Nuance 7.0, customers can add new languages or increase the complexity of the recognition tasks in their applications without dramatically impacting their footprint or production environment. Nuance 7.0 also features a "smart barge-in" capability that discriminates spoken commands from ambient noise. Because of this capability, background noises like coughing, traffic sounds and others will not affect the system's ability to recognize words and phrases. In addition, the InterVoice-Brite platform supports vocabularies in excess of 100,000 words.
Using Nuance Verifier, callers can be recognized and authenticated in one step. For example, by simply saying his name, a caller will be identified as a legitimate client and through his voiceprint, authorized to enter the system. The new voice enrollment capability allows callers to create personalized dialing lists. For example, a sales rep can set up speed dial to her top client without pushing a button. She simply speaks the name and the corresponding phone number to complete set up.
About InterVoice-Brite
With 19,000 systems shipped to network service providers, financial institutions and corporations in more than 70 countries, InterVoice-Brite is the technology leader in speech-enabled interactive information solutions and a premier communications and e-commerce ASP. Network-based enhanced service offerings include prepaid calling services, unified messaging, and intelligent network solutions. Call automation solutions include interactive voice response systems, call center management products, and voice portal capabilities. For more information, visit www.intervoice-brite.com.
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