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Preferred Voice Partners with Telcordia Technologies for Expanded Connectivity and Integration

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Preferred Voice, Inc., a company specializing in speech recognition applications, has entered into a consulting and testing agreement with Telcordia Technologies, Inc. The partnership aims to enhance the integration of Preferred Voice's Voice Integrated Platform System (VIPS) with various connectivity interfaces, including ISDN PRI and SS7 switch interfaces. This collaboration will enable seamless integration of the VIPS into the public switched telephone network, facilitating the deployment of speech recognition-based services by local service providers and wireless carriers. The agreement also seeks to leverage Telcordia's expertise in intelligent peripheral interfaces, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Preferred Voice has partnered with Telcordia Technologies to enhance the integration of its Voice Integrated Platform System (VIPS) with various connectivity interfaces.
  • The VIPS will be able to interoperate with a broader range of central office types, thanks to the implementation of ISDN PRI and SS7 switch interfaces.
  • The partnership will enable seamless integration of the VIPS into the public switched telephone network, facilitating the deployment of speech recognition-based services by local service providers and wireless carriers.
  • The agreement is expected to shorten Preferred Voice's time-to-market and ensure compliance with industry standards for intelligent peripheral interfaces.
  • G. Ray Miller, COO of Preferred Voice, has stated that the partnership will result in significant equipment savings for service providers due to the efficiencies of ISDN PRI and SS7 trunking.
  • Telcordia Technologies will provide consulting and testing expertise to Preferred Voice for the implementation of the switch interfaces for the VIPS.
  • Preferred Voice's VIPS runs on a Windows NT-based server, combining the company's proprietary software with Philips' natural dialogue speech recognition product, SpeechPearl.
  • The VIPS provides speech recognition applications such as directory assistance, name dialing, automated receptionist, and Internet content access for wireline and wireless telecommunications companies.

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