Speech Processing Solutions Launches the Latest Version of Philips SpeechLive

ATLANTA - April 12, 2016 - PRLog -- Speech Processing Solutions (www.philips.com/dictation), the market leader in professional dictation systems, announced the newest release of Philips SpeechLive (www.speechlive.com), which offers a full suite of cloud-based dictation and transcription benefits. The updates feature a fully integrated speech recognition service that turns dictation recordings into text, optimizing and streamlining professionals' workflow efficiency with voice technology.

Philips SpeechLive users can take advantage of the new speech recognition feature, which allows them to have files transcribed almost immediately after they send them through the speech recognition engine. Users can also continue to distribute workload with the SpeechLive transcription service, where industry-specific and trained professionals type the recordings. It is compatible with any Philips voice recorder or the Philips dictation recorder smartphone app. Additional updates to the newest version include:

• Language diversity: The speech recognition service is available in 21 languages and can be purchased with a minimum of 10 minute increments.

• Automated forwarding rules: This feature allows users to have multiple authors, so they can automatically transfer files to each other and to transcriptionists for a smooth workflow.

• Online transcription: SpeechLive also supports online transcription. Users can play dictations directly in their web browser by connecting a foot pedal to their PC to start transcribing.

• Workflow configuration: SpeechLive can now support up to 50 users per account, ensuring optimal use organization-wide.

Philips SpeechLive is a full-suite, subscription-based cloud voice technology solution that safely, securely and efficiently manages and stores dictation and transcription files for users. As cloud-based solutions continue to be one of the strongest technology investments for businesses and individuals alike, SpeechLive users can have confidence their files are stored and transferred safely and securely with a backup option and double encryption for all accounts.

"The latest version of Philips SpeechLive offers optimal productivity and efficiency for professionals across several industries and numerous languages," said Dr. Thomas Brauner, CEO of Speech Processing Solutions. "It's important for our users to experience the new speech recognition feature, so they can see the kind of difference an innovative dictation service can have on their on-the-go daily activities. Our team strives to develop solutions to help users achieve success with the help of the most optimal voice technologies available."

Learn more about Speech Processing Solutions and Philips products by visiting www.philips.com/dictation. As an introductory offer, Philips is offering customers 10 free speech recognition minutes with every free no obligation SpeechLive trial. To sign up for a 30-day free Philips SpeechLive trial, visit www.speechlive.com, or contact your local Philips SpeechLive reseller.

Further information for journalists:

Speech Processing Solutions

Michaela Kraft

Tel.: +1 647 689 2773

E-mail: michaela.kraft@speech.com

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About Speech Processing Solutions

Speech Processing Solutions is the global number one in professional dictation. Founded in Austria in 1954 as part of Philips, the company has been the driving force in speech-to-text innovations for over 60 years. Always striving for excellence and putting emphasis on outstanding quality, the company has designed groundbreaking products, such as the portable Philips Pocket Memo voice recorder, the Philips SpeechMike Premium dictation microphone and the Philips SpeechExec dictation recorder app for smartphones. The latest innovation, Philips SpeechLive, makes dictation quicker and more convenient than ever before, by bringing secure dictation workflow to the cloud. With solutions perfectly tailored to individual industry needs, Speech Processing Solutions saves professionals' time and resources, allowing them to work as efficiently as possible.