Nuance acquires MobileVoiceControl

Digital imaging and speech solutions supplier Nuance Communications announced it has entered an agreement to acquire speech-enabled mobile search and messaging services provider MobileVoiceControl. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close by year's end, were not disclosed.

According to Nuance, MobileVoiceControl's services enable consumers to dictate and send e-mail or text messages, dial phone numbers, create calendar entries and execute Web searches solely by vocal command. "Speech technology is rapidly expanding the possibilities for consumers in the mobile environment," Nuance chairman and CEO Paul Ricci said in a prepared statement. "MobileVoiceControl's service enhances the accessibility and utility of mobile devices, and by integrating the advanced speech technology of our Nuance Mobile product portfolio, can truly become a transformative consumer service."

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