A free Internet "phone" program for talking to someone PC-to-PC over a network, i.e., a voice chat program. No banner ads. Features encryption hooks, "answering machine," text chat, cross platform versions for Unix/Linux. Optional facility for a buddy addressing server to list who else is on-line similar to the "commercial" instant messaging programs. Integrates with ICQ. Good voice quality. Optional C++ source code (free) for those interested in learning about with Internet speech protocols.

TMA Associates publishes Speech Recognition Update, an industry newsletter on the business, products, markets, and companies in speech recognition, text-to-speech, and speaker verification. The site contains headlines and recent news, as well as descriptions of TMA conferences and market studies in speech recognition.

Russian organization providing unusual variety of speech processing products and services for research and development, speech recognition, voice verification, speaker identification, noise reduction in speech signals, noise cancellation, forensic examination, audio analysis, logging and communication channel protection.

Online edition of the magazine, plus information on an annual 'SpeechTEK' speech technology business exposition.

Provider of hosted speech recognition applications. Press releases, partners, and delivery options.

Provides Arabic and English speech enabled solutions for telecom operators and service providers, text to speech and speech recognition applications and solutions. Technology overview, news and press releases, and partner programs.

Speech recognition, text-to-speech software transforms a Windows computer into a conversational desktop companion. Provides dictation, web navigation, voice email, web cams, on-line news, weather maps, stock ticker, X10 home automation, MP3 music player, 3D avatar, disabilities features. Project in progress.

Speech recognition application experts specializing in development and deployment of speech recognition systems primarily in call centers.

Offers training for new careers made possible by advances in speech recognition technology.

Provider of speech recognition, digital dictation and workflow management solutions. Offers news, client information, products and services, and voice technology.

Guide to the use of speech technology in warehouse management systems. FAQs, white papers and articles.

Implements speech technology solutions for healthcare enterprises. Offers description of products and services, support information, and employment opportunities.

Site addressing typical questions executives might have about speech recognition for offices and companies. Contains product reviews, installation guidelines, provocative analysis of the industry for people who would rather use voice technology instead of typing.

Hosted software solutions for phone, IP phone and voicemail transcription and dictation. Product and reseller information, and press releases.

Provider of speech enabled solutions and speech enabled interfaces to business applications for use in enterprises in the public and private sector. Company profile, customer listing, online demos, and news.