Press Releases

VoiceXML Forum Announces New Board Leadership

admin — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:48:32 +0000

NEW YORK, NY. August 14, 2012 – Today at SpeechTEK, the VoiceXML Forum, a global industry trade organization chartered to promote and accelerate the adoption of VoiceXML-based applications, publicly announced the election of new leadership officers to serve on the Forum's Board of Directors.

The Forum’s new Board of Directors is comprised of Voxeo, Dan Burnett (Chair); Avaya, Inc. Val Matula (Vice-Chair); West Interactive Corporation, Bruce Pollock (Treasurer); Nuance, Paolo Baggia and Genesys, Rob Marchand.

VoiceXML Forum names Voxeo Corporation’s Dan Burnett as newest member of its Board of Directors

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:48:00 +0000

Technology industry veteran joins fellow industry leaders; brings additional expertise to global technology standards advocate

Piscataway, New Jersey – August 2, 2011. The VoiceXML Forum, a global industry trade organization chartered to promote and accelerate the adoption of VoiceXML-based applications, today announced that Voxeo’s Director of Speech Technologies, Dan Burnett, has joined the VoiceXML Forum Board of Directors for the 2011-2012 term.

VoiceXML Forum Appoints New Board of Directors and Certifies Leading VoiceXML 2.1 Platforms

admin — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:26:06 +0000

Piscataway, New Jersey - May 5, 2011 The VoiceXML Forum, a global industry trade organization chartered to promote and accelerate the adoption of VoiceXML-based applications, announced today its new Board of Directors for the 2011-2012 term.

The Forum’s new Board of Directors is comprised of West Interactive Corporation, Bruce Pollock (Chair); Genesys Telecommunication Laboratories, Rob Marchand (Vice-Chair); Avaya, Inc. Val Matula,(Treasurer); Loquendo, Paolo Baggia and Nuance, Kevin Chatow.

VoiceXML Forum Announces Public Launch of its VoiceXML 2.1 Platform Certification Program

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 08:00:00 +0000

Platform Certification is the Critical Component for Standards Compliance and Interoperability Testing

Piscataway, New Jersey – May 26, 2010
Today, the VoiceXML Forum, a global industry organization focused on accelerating the adoption of VoiceXML, speech recognition and related technologies and standards, announced the public launch of its VoiceXML 2.1 Platform Certification Program. VoiceXML Forum members Nuance Communications, Loquendo (a Telecom Italia company), and Genesys (an Alcatel Lucent company) have undergone testing and successfully completed this certification program.

VoiceXML Forum Celebrates its 10-year Anniversary by Announcing Addition of New Board Members and Strategic Partnership with Applied Voice Input/Output Society (AVIOS)

jpane — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:06:05 +0000

Avaya and Convergys Join as Sponsor Board Members; Educational and Marketing Collaboration Announced with Applied Voice Input/Output Society (AVIOS)

NEW YORK, NY. August 24, 2009 --Today at SpeechTEK, the VoiceXML Forum, a global industry organization focused on accelerating the adoption of VoiceXML, speech recognition and related technologies and standards, announced that Avaya and Convergys Corporation have joined as Sponsor Members of the VoiceXML Forum and have been named to its Board of Directors.

VoiceXML Forum Chairman Dr. Mark A. Randolph Named Speech Luminary by Speech Technology Magazine

admin — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:45:34 +0000

Randolph Recognized for Contributions to Increase Awareness and Acceptance of Speech Technologies

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Aug. 27, 2007 — The VoiceXML Forum, a global industry organization chartered to promote and to accelerate the adoption of VoiceXML-based applications , today announced that its chairman, Dr. Mark A. Randolph, has received the Speech Luminary award from Speech Technology Magazine. Dr. Randolph was one of only four individuals to receive this prestigious award.

VoiceXML Forum Publishes Runtime Data Logging Specification for Public Comment

admin — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:14:44 +0000

New Session Log Annotation Markup Language Will Enable Consistent Runtime Data Logging and Improve Performance and Usability of Speech-Based Services

NEW YORK, SPEECHTEK 2007, Aug. 20, 2007 — Today at the SpeechTEK 2007 Conference and Exhibition, the VoiceXML Forum announced the publication of the Session Log Annotation Markup Language (SLAML) specification. The new draft specification describes a methodology for collecting, storing and retrieving runtime data for speech-based services and will help make data-analysis and service-tuning tools platform-independent.

VoiceXML Forum Launches VoiceXML 2.1 Platform Certification Program

admin — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:34:16 +0000

Testing to Include VoiceXML 2.1, SISR 1.0 and Key Features of the W3C Speech Interface Framework; Pilot Testing Begins This Month

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Jun. 19, 2007 — Today, the VoiceXML Forum, a global industry organization chartered to promote and to accelerate the adoption of VoiceXML-based applications, announced major enhancements to its Platform Certification Program. A pilot program, open to VoiceXML Forum members who have previously certified their platforms, will begin in June and will include certification testing for VoiceXML 2.1, SISR 1.0 and key features of other languages in the W3C Speech Interface Framework.

VoiceXML Forum Launches the VoiceXML Solutions Directory

admin — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:00:01 +0000

Comprehensive Products and Services Directory Helps Customers Deploying VoiceXML-Based Business Solutions

SAN FRANCISCO, SPEECHTEK WEST 2007, Feb. 21, 2007 — Today, at SpeechTEK West, the VoiceXML Forum, a global industry organization chartered to promote and to accelerate the adoption of VoiceXML-based applications, announced the availability of the VoiceXML Solutions Directory, a comprehensive directory of VoiceXML products and services. The VoiceXML Solutions Directory helps companies interested in deploying VoiceXML-based business solutions to find the products and services they need quickly and efficiently .

VoiceXML Forum Expands Board of Directors; Certifies 18 VoiceXML Platform Implementations

admin — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 08:00:01 +0000

Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories and Holly Connects Join Board as Sponsors; Forum Certifies Vail Systems and Aspect Software VoiceXML Platforms

NEW YORK, SPEECHTEK 2006, Aug. 8, 2006 — Today at SpeechTEK, the VoiceXML Forum, a global industry organization chartered to promote and to accelerate the adoption of VoiceXML-based applications, announced that Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc., an Alcatel company, and Holly Connects have been named Sponsor Members of the VoiceXML Forum and have joined its Board of Directors. Genesys has become a Sponsor Member through its acquisition of VoiceGenie Technologies in April 2006.

VoiceXML Forum Applauds W3C’s Decision to Include Speaker Identification and Verification in VoiceXML 3.0

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 08:00:01 +0000

VoiceXML Forum’s Speaker Biometrics Committee Plays Pivotal Role by Delivering Technical Requirements to the W3C Voice Browser Working Group

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Dec. 6, 2005 — The VoiceXML Forum today announced its support for the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C’s) decision to include speaker identification and verification (SIV) in the next version of the Voice Extensible Markup Language (VoiceXML). VoiceXML is a markup language for creating voice user interfaces that use automatic speech recognition and text-to-speech synthesis and became a recognized Web standard in March, 2004.

VoiceXML Platform Certification Program Gains Momentum

admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 08:00:01 +0000

Twelve Platforms Certified; More Being Tested. Industry Leaders, Customers Benefit from Standards Testing Program

NEW YORK, SPEECHTEK 2005, Aug. 1, 2005 — Today at SpeechTEK, the VoiceXML Forum, a global industry organization chartered to promote and to accelerate the adoption of VoiceXML-based applications, announced that twelve companies have certified VoiceXML platform implementations through the Forum’s Platform Certification Program.

Intel, Loquendo, ScanSoft, Tellme and Verizon Join VoiceXML Forum Board of Directors

admin — Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:00:01 +0000

VoiceXML Forum Announces 2005 Agenda

SAN FRANCISCO, SPEECHTEK WEST 2005, Feb. 22, 2005 — Today, at the SpeechTEK West 2005 Conference and Exposition, the VoiceXML Forum announced that it has expanded its Board of Directors. Representatives from Intel, Loquendo, ScanSoft, Tellme and Verizon will join existing Board members AT&T, HP, IBM, Lucent, Motorola, Nuance, Oracle, Vocalocity, VoiceGenie Technologies and West Corporation in providing strategic direction and leadership to the organization. With the expanded leadership team in place, the VoiceXML Forum also announced its strategic agenda for the year.

VoiceXML Forum Launches 2005 Webinar Series

admin — Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:00:01 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, SPEECHTEK WEST 2005, Feb. 22, 2005 — Today, at the SpeechTEK West 2005 Conference and Exposition, the VoiceXML Forum announced its second annual series of Virtual Brown Bag Webinars. Each educational Webinar covers a topic of interest to developers, program managers and others working with VoiceXML. Beginning in April, Webinars will be held on the first Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

VoiceXML Forum Launches Platform Certification Program

admin — Tue, 14 Sep 2004 08:00:01 +0000

Successfully Completes Trial, Invites Vendors to Submit Platforms for Independent Testing

NEW YORK, SPEECHTEK 2004, Sept. 14, 2004 — The VoiceXML Forum today announced the availability of the VoiceXML Platform Certification Program. The Program consists of a series of tests to determine whether a VoiceXML platform is fully compliant with the latest release of the VoiceXML standard. Companies wishing to have their platforms tested may register on the Forum's Web site at www.voicexml.org, or contact the VoiceXML Forum at voicexml-admin@voicexml.org. VoiceXML-certified platforms will be listed on the Forum's Web site.

VoiceXML Forum Launches Developer Certification

christian — Tue, 01 Jun 2004 22:50:33 +0000

Exam Verifies Baseline VoiceXML Development Skills; Testing Available Now; Register Online Today

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Jun. 1, 2004 — The VoiceXML Forum today announced the availability of the VoiceXML Developer Certification Exam. The VoiceXML Developer Certification Exam will be administered by Thomson Prometric, the leading worldwide provider of comprehensive technology-based testing and assessment services. Testing is now available through the Thomson Prometric global network of testing centers. To register for the exam, go to www.voicexml.org.Â The cost of the exam is US $150.00.

VoiceXML Forum Launches Platform Certification Program

christian — Thu, 02 Oct 2003 18:41:23 +0000

Vocalocity, VoiceGenie and Voxpilot Join Pilot Program; Testing Begins This Month

NEW YORK, SPEECHTEK 2003, Oct. 2, 2003 — The VoiceXML Forum today announced the launch of the VoiceXML Platform Certification Program. The Program consists of a series of tests to determine whether a VoiceXML platform is fully compliant with the latest release of the VoiceXML standard. The VoiceXML Forum has engaged CT Labs (www.ct-labs.com) to perform the certification testing. Beginning this month, Forum members Vocalocity (www.vocalocity.net), VoiceGenie Technologies, Inc. (www.voicegenie.com) and Voxpilot Ltd.

VoiceXML Forum Adds New Leadership

admin — Wed, 24 Sep 2003 08:00:01 +0000

Hewlett-Packard, Nuance, VoiceGenie and West Join Board of Directors as Sponsor Members

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Sept. 24, 2003 — The VoiceXML Forum announced today that it has expanded the Board of Directors and elected new officers. Representatives from Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ), Nuance (Nasdaq: NUAN), VoiceGenie Technologies, Inc. and West Corporation (Nasdaq: WSTC) will join AT&T (NYSE: T), IBM (NYSE: IBM), Lucent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LU) and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) as Sponsors and will join the Board of Directors to provide overall strategic direction and leadership. Igor Jablokov of IBM succeeds Bill Dykas as chairman of the VoiceXML Forum.

VoiceXML Forum to Offer Developer Certification Program

admin — Tue, 24 Jun 2003 08:00:01 +0000

Testing will be Available at Nearly 5,000 Testing Centers Worldwide by October 2003

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Jun. 24, 2003 —The VoiceXML Forum announced today it has engaged Prometric, a part of The Thomson Corporation to develop and deliver the Forum's VoiceXML Developer Certification Program. VoiceXML Forum members will oversee the program, and the Forum plans to launch the test program publicly by October.

VoiceXML Forum Strongly Endorses W3C's Release of VoiceXML 2.0 as a Candidate Recommendation

admin — Tue, 04 Feb 2003 08:00:01 +0000

Announces 3rd Annual Users' Group Meeting at AVIOS 2003

SAN DIEGO, TELEPHONY VOICE USER INTERFACE CONFERENCE, Feb. 4, 2003 — In conjunction with this week's TMA Telephony Voice User Interface Conference (TVUI), the VoiceXML Forum proudly announces its strong support for the W3C's release last week of VoiceXML 2.0 as a Candidate Recommendation. The Forum sees VoiceXML 2.0 as a stable standard for creating voice applications, providing a key building block for enabling multimodal interaction on the World Wide Web.

VoiceXML Forum Uses SpeechTEK 2002 as Setting for Upcoming Users Group Meeting

admin — Tue, 08 Oct 2002 08:00:01 +0000

World's Foremost Experts of VoiceXML Will Gather to Discuss Conformance, Design, Implementation and Other Speech Language Innovations

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Oct. 8, 2002 — The VoiceXML Forum will sponsor a Users Group Meeting (UGM) on 31 October 2002 at the 8th Annual SpeechTEK International Expo and Educational Conference in New York City that will provide an interactive forum to share and discuss critical information related to VoiceXML applications and implementations. The meeting will take place between noon and 5:30 pm. Registration for the UGM is available via the web at: www.voicexml.org.

VoiceXML Forum Announces Support for W3C's Multimodal Interaction Activity

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2002 08:00:01 +0000

W3C's newly-formed group illustrates importance of multimodal standards

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Feb. 25, 2002 — The VoiceXML Forum today announced support for the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Multimodal Activity (http://www.w3.org/2002/mmi/) - a newly-formed working group which will look into standards and software to access web applications and services by voice, keyboard, key pad, mobile phones and devices. Members of the VoiceXML Forum, including AT&T, IBM, Lucent, Motorola, Nuance, and VoiceGenie will participate in W3C's efforts.

VoiceXML Forum Signs Memorandum of Understanding with World Wide Web Consortium

admin — Tue, 23 Oct 2001 08:00:01 +0000

Will Issue RFP for Vendors to Administer VoiceXML Certification Program

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Oct. 23, 2001 — The VoiceXML Forum today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). It marks the VoiceXML Forum's release of the trademark to the public domain. The signing of the MOU also coincides with the W3C release of the first Public Working Draft of VoiceXML version 2.0.

VoiceXML Forum Celebrates Second Anniversary

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2001 08:00:01 +0000

Now Over 420 Members Strong, Announces First Annual Users Group Meeting

LOS ANGELES, COMPUTER TELEPHONY EXPO 2001, Mar. 7, 2001 — The VoiceXML Forum today celebrated its second anniversary by announcing the first annual VoiceXML Forum Users Group Meeting. Only two years after its formation--and one year after releasing the VoiceXML 1.0 specification--the Forum has grown from its original four to over 420 members.

VoiceXML Forum Launches First Issue of VoiceXML Review

admin — Mon, 15 Jan 2001 08:00:01 +0000

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Jan. 15, 2001 — The VoiceXML Forum today launched the inaugural issue of its e-zine, VoiceXML Review. Developed by the Forum’s Education Committee, the publication will serve as an educational vehicle for the VoiceXML community, and provide a mechanism for the Forum to promote its initiatives. The Forum anticipates the e-zine will foster growth and maturation in VoiceXML technology by educating the speech recognition community and attracting new participants.

VoiceXML(TM) Forum Founders Submit VoiceXML 1.0 Specification to W3C

admin — Mon, 22 May 2000 08:00:01 +0000

Submission Marks Milestone on the Path to Voice-Enabled Internet

PISCATAWAY, N.J., May 22, 2000 — The VoiceXML Forum today announced that the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has acknowledged the submission of Version 1.0 of the VoiceXML specification. At its May 10-12 meetings in Paris, the W3C's Voice Browser Working Group agreed to adopt VoiceXML 1.0 as the basis for the development of a W3C dialog markup language.

VoiceXML Forum Issues Version 1.0 of New Markup Language for Voice Internet Access

admin — Tue, 07 Mar 2000 08:00:01 +0000

Number of Supporters Grows to 79

LOS ANGELES, COMPUTER TELEPHONY EXPO 2000, Mar. 7, 2000 — The VoiceXML Forum today announced it has completed the VoiceXML 1.0 specification, which is expected to expand the reach of the Internet by providing voice access to content and services. The Forum membership, which now numbers 79 companies, is reviewing the specification before it is submitted to the appropriate body for formal standardization.

VoiceXML Forum Releases Preliminary Specification, More Than Triples Membership

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 1999 08:00:01 +0000

IBM Joins AT&T, Lucent, Motorola as Key Member and Contributes Its Speech Markup Language

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Aug. 25, 1999 — The Voice eXtensible Markup Language (VoiceXML) Forum has released its preliminary specification for VoiceXML, the new markup language that is expected to expand the reach of the Internet through voice access to Web content and services. Since its launch in March 1999 as the VXML Forum, the group has more than tripled in size by adding 44 leading technology industry players to its membership roster.

AT&T, Lucent Technologies, and Motorola Create VoiceXML Forum

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 1999 08:00:01 +0000

Companies Seek Open Standard to Promote Voice Access to Web Services

BASKING RIDGE and MURRAY HILL, N.J. and CHICAGO, Mar. 2, 1999 — AT&T, Lucent Technologies, and Motorola announced today the formation of the Voice eXtensible Markup Language Forum (VXML Forum) to make the resources of the World Wide Web accessible by telephone. The Forum aims to drive the market for voice- and phone-enabled Internet access by promoting a standard specification for VXML, a computer language used to create Web content and services that can be accessed by phone.