TCS joins Microsoft''s Speech Partner Program initiative

Mumbai:
11 July 2003

Mumbai: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of the world's largest IT software and services consulting organisations, says it has joined the Microsoft Speech Partner Program, an initiative designed to provide high-quality, voice-enabled solutions based on the Microsoft Speech Server.

Through its participation, TCS expects to deliver value to both customers and Microsoft by bridging the gap between customer requirements and Microsoft product features.

"TCS and Microsoft share the vision for making speech a mainstream and pervasive technology, and we are very proud to welcome them into the Microsoft Speech Partner Program," says James Mastan, director of marketing for the Speech Technologies team at Microsoft.

"It is because of companies such as Tata Consultancy Services that we are able to extend the delivery of the Microsoft Speech Server, enabling enterprises to deploy sophisticated, speech-enabled solutions and applications that deliver significant business value," he adds.

Voice access to corporate data and applications is fast becoming a necessity. Enterprises are increasingly automating the information access process, while simultaneously providing a personal touch to the interface.

By becoming a member of the Microsoft Speech Partner Program, TCS will have access to Microsoft's speech technology offerings including the Microsoft Speech Server and Speech Application Software Development Kit (SASDK).