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To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (7225)	12/23/2001 7:38:19 PM
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SPWX... Any thoughts on this recent SPWX news release? biz.yahoo.com SpeechWorks and OTS Technology Launch China's First Speech-Enabled 'Smart Telephone Directory' First Mandarin-Language Speech Recognition Application for Telco Industry in China SHENZHEN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2001-- SpeechWorks International, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPWX - news), a global leader in speech recognition and text-to-speech (TTS) technologies and services, and Chinese partner, OTS Technology Pte. Ltd. (OTS), in conjunction with China Yellow Page Company (Shenzhen Branch) and Shenda Telephone Company, Ltd. today launched China's first speech-enabled `Smart Telephone Directory,' to provide over-the-phone directory assistance information for more than 80,000 listed numbers in the Shenzhen region. The `Smart Telephone Directory' is the first speech-enabled application for the Chinese telecommunications industry. Callers in Shenzhen can reach the `Smart Telephone Directory' by dialing (86) 755-363-2222. The new Mandarin-language service, designed to provide directory assistance information for Shenzhen's businesses and government organizations, uses speech recognition technology to understand callers' spoken words and provide answers on command. The `Smart Telephone Directory' is powered by state of the art, automated speech recognition technology developed by SpeechWorks International. ``We are very proud to launch China's first speech-enabled business directory service,'' said Zhong Wei, general manager for China Yellow Page Company (Shenzhen Branch). ``The `Smart Telephone Directory' will provide levels of customer service unparalleled in China's telecommunications industry. Callers will now have access to a friendly and efficient directory assistance service simply by using the human voice.'' The `Smart Telephone Directory' system is the first Yellow Page service using advanced automated speech recognition technology. It operates on the OTS-VOST2001 platform, which is based on open architecture and intelligent user interface design. Utilizing the OTS-VOST2001 platform, callers may easily access information and conduct transactions 24 hours a day with improved efficiency and effectiveness by reducing service limitations such as capacity and hierarchical searching. ``Callers will enjoy the convenience and simplicity of Shenzhen's new Yellow Pages directory assistance service,'' said Jack Wu, chief executive officer of OTS Technology. ``Overtime, speech recognition technology promises vastly improved customer service levels in China's telecommunication, financial, transportation, insurance and postal industries.'' ``We are very excited to have teamed with OTS Technology to deliver the first speech recognition technology solution to the Chinese directory market,'' said Arthur Goh, General Manager, SpeechWorks Asia Pacific. ``Globally, speech recognition technology is revolutionizing the delivery of improved customer service. As the world's largest mobile phone market, China shows great potential for SpeechWorks applications in the next few years.'' About OTS Technology Pte. Ltd Founded in Taiwan in 1987, now headquartered in Singapore, OTS is an Internet integrated services and solutions provider. The company was pioneered by some of the industry's most experienced developers and professionals. Targeting the Chinese communities in the global market, the company has continually been integrating the leading products in voice and data processing on the fast growing Internet market. With many years of experience in providing communication service solutions under its belt, OTS positions to merge its six core competencies to address the converging technology of Internet and telecommunication in both the fixed line and wireless arena. The six core technologies/products are listed as follows: IVR - Interactive Voice Response; ASR - Automatic Speech Recognition; CTI / Call Center - Computer Telephony Integration with Call Center; VoIP - Voice over Internet Protocol; UMS - Unified Messaging Service; M-Solution - Mobile Solution. With over 30% telecom market share of 168 & 160 system in China; 70 % IVR market domination could be another milestone of OTS in Taiwan financial market. For more information about OTS; call 886-2-25231172 or visit www.otstech.com . About SpeechWorks International, Inc. Through the power of SpeechWorks technologies, the human voice is all a user needs to access instant information and conduct transactions from any phone or device. Around the world, customer service innovators such as America Online, Microsoft, OnStar and Singapore Telecom are realizing returns on SpeechWorks applications that consistently delight and serve customers 24 hours a day. With over 100 partners, SpeechWorks (Nasdaq: SPWX - news) delivers natural language speech recognition, speaker verification and text-to-speech (TTS) solutions to leading corporations, telecommunications providers, device manufacturers and government organizations worldwide. For a description of our products, services and unique customer programs such as the SpeechWorks Here(TM) STEP call 617.428.4444 or visit www.speechworks.com. SpeechWorks and SpeechWorks Here are trademarks or registered trademarks of SpeechWorks International, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The SPWX P & F chart states "Alert: Double Top Breakout": stockcharts.com Thanks!