Nuance Voicemail to Text Powers Vonage Visual Voicemail
Nuance’s Innovative Voice to Text Platform Converts Voicemail to Text Messages and Email
BURLINGTON, Mass., September 8, 2009 – Nuance Communications,
Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that Vonage (NYSE: VG) has chosen Nuance
to be their exclusive provider for voicemail-to-text transcription in support
of the new Vonage World plan. Nuance’s Voicemail to Text platform converts
Vonage customers’ voicemails into text messages or emails that are
sent directly to their PC or mobile phones, allowing them to easily read
voicemail messages wherever, however and whenever they want.
Whether in a meeting, on another call, or simply running errands, Vonage Visual
Voicemail lets customers save time and get more done by quickly and conveniently
reading voicemails from their computer or mobile phone. And with messages
safely stored, they are easily searched, saved, deleted or forwarded. Customers
no longer need to worry about writing down or losing information. If
Vonage customers want to listen to their messages, they can still listen
the traditional way or even access audio files attached to the emails.
“Vonage
and Nuance have worked jointly over the past year-and-a-half to create an
unsurpassed customer experience,” said Vonage CEO Marc
Lefar. “Vonage Visual Voicemail allows us to meet the needs of
our busy customers who prefer to read their voicemail messages via email
or text message. Our customers can stay connected to friends, family and
colleagues while on the go and will never miss an important message.”
Designed
to address today’s dynamic communications demands, Nuance’s
voicemail-to-text platform is carrier-optimized, and delivers innovative
messaging capabilities to Vonage customers. Nuance’s platform
leverages a deep research and technology base, including comprehensive healthcare
transcription solutions, and Dragon NaturallySpeaking, the world’s
leading speech recognition engine.
“We are delighted to partner with Vonage to bring this exciting product
to market,” said Steve Chambers, President, Mobile-Enterprise and Consumer
Services Division, Nuance. “Vonage Visual Voicemail powered
by Nuance provides customers with a best-in-class voice messaging solution
by leveraging innovative technology to make their lives easier.”
Availability
Vonage Visual Voicemail is available today as part of the Vonage World plan. For
more information on Vonage Visual Voicemail, visit: http://www.vonage.com/features_available_options.php?feature=visual_voicemail
Nuance’s
portfolio of mobile solutions ship on billions of mobile devices every year,
with its Voicemail to Text platform built to deliver the best scale, security
and reliability available anywhere. To learn more about Nuance Voicemail
to Text, visit http://www.nuance.com/vm2text/.
About Vonage
Vonage (NYSE: VG) is a leading provider of broadband telephone services with
approximately 2.5 million subscriber lines. Our award-winning technology
enables anyone to make and receive phone calls with a touch tone telephone
almost anywhere a broadband Internet connection is available. We offer feature-rich
and cost-effective communication services that offer users an experience
similar to traditional telephone services.
Our Vonage World
and Small Business Unlimited calling plans offer consumers unlimited local
and long distance calling, and popular features like call waiting, call forwarding
and voicemail -- for one low, flat monthly rate.
Vonage's
service is sold on the web and through national retailers including Best
Buy and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and is available to customers in the U.S., Canada
and the United Kingdom. For more information about Vonage's products and
services, please visit http://www.vonage.com.
Vonage
Holdings Corp. is headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey. Vonage(R) is a registered
trademark of Vonage Marketing Inc., a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings Corp.
About Nuance Mobile
Nuance Mobile builds innovative, intelligent and intuitive touch and speech
interfaces to simplify and enhance the way people interact with mobile devices,
applications, and services. Nuance Mobile solutions make mobile devices
and in-car systems easier to use, automate customer self-service, and optimize
the access and discovery of even the most advanced mobile applications and
content – regardless of technical know-how, location, environment,
or physical and literacy capabilities.
About Nuance Communications, Inc.
Nuance is a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses
and consumers around the world. Its technologies, applications and services
make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people
interact with information and how they create, share and use documents.
Every day, millions of users and thousands of businesses experience Nuance’s
proven applications and professional services. For more information,
please visit: nuance.com.
Nuance, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States of America and/or other countries. All other company names or product names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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