Announcements and New Products of Note from Logistics, Distribution and Material Handling-Related Vendors
Cliff Holste, Materials Handling Editor
October 11 , 2011
Logistics News: Voxware Inc., a Leading Supplier of Software For Voice Picking and Other Warehouse Operations, announced that it is the first warehouse voice vendor to support Android.
Android is an Operating System for Mobile Devices such as Smartphones and Tablet Computers. It was Developed by the Open Handset Alliance led by Google.
The News: Voice-driven software products provider, Voxware, Inc. recently announced that it has become the first independent voice software company serving the supply chain market to provide support for Google’s Android operation system.
Why it’s Worth Noting:
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| (Companies may)...turn to mobile devices as an alternative to voice recognition hardware. Because Voxware is a software based voice application, they have the ability to be a part of that transition. |
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Android is an operating system for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. It was developed by the Open Handset Alliance led by Google.
Google purchased the initial developer of the software, Android Inc., in 2005. The unveiling of the Android distribution on November 5, 2007 was announced with the founding of the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of 84 hardware, software, and telecommunication companies devoted to advancing open standards for mobile devices. Google released most of the Android code under the Apache License, a free software license. The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is tasked with the maintenance and further development of Android.
This news puts Voxware on the leading edge of technology. As more companies look for ways to cut down on costs they may turn to mobile devices as an alternative to voice recognition hardware. Because Voxware is a software based voice application, they have the ability to be a part of that transition.
For example the way this application could work in the warehouse – Voxware for Android would combine fast and accurate voice to text technology with the intelligence to listen to what the operator is requesting, and quickly connect to the proper resource, (internal or external) so that tasks, such as backordering or restocking, get done while the operator moves on to other tasks.
The Story:
HAMILTON, NJ – October 4, 2011 – Voxware, the largest independent voice software company serving the supply chain market, became the first such vendor to announce support for Google’s Android operating system. Voxware’s voice recognition software has been ported to operate on Android and verified to perform accurately.
“Today’s announcement continues Voxware’s track record of innovation and marketplace firsts,” said Keith Phillips, Voxware CEO. “Android continues to extend its reach, and organizations are beginning to look for ways to leverage it across the enterprise. By supporting Android now, we are getting out in front of the curve and positioning our customers with additional flexibility in device choice.”
“Support for Android is a logical extension of Voxware’s commitment to open standards and hardware independence,” said Krishna Venkatasamy, Vice President of Research & Development at Voxware. “As Android becomes an increasingly important software platform, mobility device manufacturers will deliver rugged devices that incorporate this technology. Because our applications are portable, Voxware customers will be able to move to certified Android devices in the future without paying to have their voice applications reprogrammed.”
Voxware was the first vendor to deliver voice solutions that are both device independent and portable. Android support positions the company to lead an important transformation in the market for voice in the warehouse. Additional information can be obtained at http://www.voxware.com.
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