Freedom of Speech - latest updates

11th April, 2008 - Freedom of Speech's continued expansion

April 2008 sees the expansion of the training and administration departments within Freedom of Speech. A significant increase in both speech recognition training requirements and digital dictation orders have triggered employing new staff to ensure fast turnaround times and efficient order processing.

Neil Wheeler (Director of Operations) commented, "Large corporate companies across the UK are contracting Freedom of Speech to implement both large speech recognition solutions and digital dictation applications into their corporate systems to improve their document production efficiency".

He continued by saying, "Our reputation as an experienced speech recognition solution provider has enabled us to provide large private and public sector companies with tailored solutions, expert training and specialist technical support. By employing, training and 'Dragon certifying' new members of staff in the training department and administration department, Freedom of Speech Ltd continues to reinforce our strength as a NaturallySpeaking and Olympus solution provider".

5th November 2007 - Freedom of Speech Ltd sponsor Peacehaven Under 14's Football Club : Season 2007 - 2008

Due to the major successes and achievements of Freedom of Speech during 2007, the Directors wanted to find an opportunity to give something back to the local community in Sussex.

The Director of Operations (Neil Wheeler) is also a qualified FA Football Coach, coaching Peacehaven Under 14's team.

"The idea of providing the boys with new training jackets for the New Season was the perfect way to achieve this", he commented. "The team won promotion last year so success for both parties is a great habit and trend to share. When the boys arrive for training, or on match days, they look professional and smart. It makes us feel very proud that we have been able to contribute and we wish them all the best for the coming Season".

14th September, 2007 - Webshop goes live
Today sees the launch of Freedom of Speech Ltd's webshop offering all of it's hardware & software products to be purchased on-line using the secure payment service provider, WorldPay. "In response to customer demand, we are extremely happy to enable clients to purchase speech recognition products (and associated hardware) online ", commented James Kirk (Technical Director), "we have developed the webshop to allow users to easily access the products they wish to buy in a clear, concise way. All products on the main Freedom of Speech Ltd website now have a 'Purchase Online' button associated with them that directs the user directly to the appropriate page on the webshop".
Click here to view the webshop.

17th August, 2007 - Online web shop to open in 4 weeks
Freedom of Speech is only four weeks away from releasing it's own online shop.

Customers will shortly have the opportunity to purchase speech recognition software items such as NaturallySpeaking Professional and hardware items such as wireless microphones and credit card USB storage cards.

Responding to client suggestions, we are making our key products available to purchase 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By using a secure credit card payment provider, customers can purchase and receive their goods in as little as 24 hours! The online web shop will promote the most popular speech recognition solutions as well as displaying new products on the home page keeping all of our clients up-to-date with developments in this technology. Links will be provided from the hardware/software products pages our main website to the new webshop.

10th August, 2007 - First quarter in new office premises
Today sees Freedom of Speech Ltd complete it's first quarter in new premises (with training suites) in Worthing, West Sussex. Establishing a new head quarters in Columbia House (Worthing,West Sussex) has enabled the company to expand both its centre of development and also its training facilities.

"We have the facilities to carry out training courses (and conferences) on our premises for groups up to 25 people", commented Neil Wheeler (Director of Operations), "and with a restaurant on-site, we are also able to provide meals and refreshments for all of our trainees."

Establishing a new centre of operations has enabled Freedom of Speech to enhance it's ability to work with other application solutions providers in building speech recognition solutions and provide the support and training necessary for these solutions to work effectively.

3rd June, 2007 - Freedom of Speech asked to promote NaturallySpeaking on QVC
Gary May (Managing Director - Freedom of Speech) has been asked to demonstrate the key features of NaturallySpeaking by QVC (on-line shopping channel). This is broadcast live at 11.00am and 7.00pm on the SoHo (Small Office Home Office) section of QVC's weekend presentation on Sunday 3rd June 2007. Gary explains how effective operating your PC applications using your voice can be and does a live NaturallySpeaking demonstration. "Having the opportunity to present NaturallySpeaking to a large audience enables us to show how universally recognised speech recognition technology has become in the work place", Gary commented. Gary has also been asked to carry out a second live TV presentation of NaturallySpeaking on QVC later in June 2007.Watch part of the presentation here.

30th March, 2007 - Release of NaturallySpeaking version 9.5
Today sees the launch of NaturallySpeaking Professional & Medical version 9.5 in the United Kingdom. This product upgrade was created by Nuance to enable the NaturallySpeaking product range to be compatible with both MS Windows Vista and MS Office 2007. Any existing customers who have NaturallySpeaking Professional v9 or NaturallySpeaking Medical v9 (and wish to run these speech recognition software applications on MS Windows Vista) can download the v9.5 upgrade from Nuance's website by visiting our downloads page (click here) and clicking on the appropriate link under 'Software Download Links' heading.

5th February, 2007 - Imminent release of NaturallySpeaking version 9.5
The latest version of the award winning speech recognition software 'NaturallySpeaking' (version 9.5), compatible with MS Windows Vista operating system, will shortly be available in the UK. The American version of NaturallySpeaking Preferred version 9.5 is currently available in the USA, with UK editions of Preferred & Professional v9.5 to follow shortly.

Revisit these pages to review updates & pricing as they become available.

1st February, 2007 - Freedom of Speech website goes' live
The Freedom of Speech website goes 'live' - after 4 weeks development, the' new look' website is published to the World Wide Web.

Incorporating the familiar 'Freedom of Speech' face logo & company name, the company's corporate identity remains prominent in this expansion.

James Kirk, who project managed the development said, "This gives our clients an up-to-date resource regarding speech recognition software & the ever-evolving way that Freedom of Speech can integrate it into organisations across the globe. We hope that by regularly revisiting the site, it will allow existing clients to stay ahead of the field & allow new clients to understand what we can provide & what speech recognition technology can do for their organisation."

18th July, 2006 - NaturallySpeaking version 9 released
Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 9 (speech recognition software), a new release of the world’s best selling speech recognition solution for Microsoft Windows goes on general release today. The new version promises to transform the way people use their PCs, moving accuracy levels up to 99% & becoming the first desktop speech recognition software that truly eliminates the need to train the software to a user’s voice.

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 allows people to perform nearly any computing task by speaking with their PC. This innovative software supports almost all Windows applications & instantly turns the natural voice into text or commands at speeds up to 160 words per minute with accuracy levels that can reach 99 percent – which is faster & more precise than typing.

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 delivers significant improvements for existing users, as well as new features designed to expand the use of speech recognition beyond the millions of professionals, enthusiasts & people with disabilities who already use the software.

Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 delivers on what matters most in recognition products, providing accuracy levels that are unrivaled in desktop speech recognition, 20 percent higher than the previous release.