Unisys has signed a value added reseller (VAR) agreement with Fonix Corporation, a provider of natural-user interface technology used to support wireless and mobile devices and telephony systems, to resell Fonix text-to-speech (TTS) software in the local market.
The company plans to integrate Fonix TTS software into its service creation environment to develop high quality speech-enabled applications such as voice activated dialling, voice portals and unified messaging.
TTS software is used for the creation of voice and speech solutions which allow callers to gain access to information residing on the Web, such as a stock quote, weather, or news that is now voice-enabled.
"The reason people like voice-response phone services where the computer can actually talk to them and they can talk back is instant information, whether it`s a stock quote or a mortgage rate," says Dean Baker, sales manager, telecommunications at Unisys Africa. "That is precisely what Unisys and Fonix want to offer to callers or customers."
Unisys provides comprehensive solutions from business analysis and strategy formulation to turnkey delivery of speech-enabled solutions. It combines its strength in telephony platforms with core competency in speech-centric applications, complemented with professional consulting services, to empower value-added service providers with speech technologies.
Says Baker: "One of the planned targeted uses is Unisys voice portal solution. Callers will now be able to request information residing on the Web, such as a stock quote, and hear the response, which will be read back to the caller in the Fonix voice.
"Integration into our speech offerings provides the natural-sounding TTS from Fonix with increased exposure in the worldwide voice portal market," says Baker. "Fonix`s multiple language TTS integrates easily into a wide range of products and solutions, providing users with a highly scalable and reliable option for voice."
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