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Brooktrout Technology Delivers All-in-One Telephony Platform for
Microsoft Speech Server 2004 R2
Expands Sales Channels to Accelerate Market Adoption for Speech
NEEDHAM, Mass., May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brooktrout Technology, Inc.,
a leading supplier of media processing and call control products, today
announced general availability for its TR1000(TM) for Microsoft Speech Server
(MSS) 2004 R2. The product includes Brooktrout's TR1000 speech processing
board, Telephony Interface Manager (TIM), drivers, configuration tools and a
complete suite of management utilities for MSS 2004 R2. In addition, Brooktrout
is expanding the sales channel of enabling technology for MSS 2004 R2 by
offering its solution through Ingram Micro and Tech Data and working with its
extensive channel of over 3,000 VARs to help accelerate the market adoption for
speech.
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"By creating a specialized product bundle Brooktrout is providing an
affordable, easy-to-order solution which should further reduce the development
and deployment cost for Microsoft Speech Server based solutions," said Piyush
Dogra, director of strategic alliances at Microsoft. "We are also pleased to
see Brooktrout make this available through their broad distribution network
which expands the reach beyond telecom resellers to more traditional Microsoft
business partners."
Brooktrout has obtained certifications for its telephony platform with Windows
Server 2003 and WHQL. TR1000 for MSS has also been tested with MSS 2004 R2,
providing support for Microsoft's latest release of Speech Server announced
today.
The TR1000 for MSS allows speech application developers to focus on application
design by presenting an abstraction layer for the underlying telephony
protocols that allows the Brooktrout TIM to manage all the telephony resources.
The TIM controls communication between the TR1000 and telephone network,
streams media for recognition and speech output, performs DTMF detection and
processes all the call control.
Brooktrout is working with leading MSS partners including bridgeSpeak, Pronexus
and Voice Automation to ensure compatibility with key features such as
automated speech recognition (ASR), touch-tone (DTMF) and text-to-speech (TTS).
"Every bridgeSpeak product is designed as a turnkey solution which can be
implemented quickly and easily - without hidden costs, extensive consulting
engagements or complicated back-end service contracts," said Jon Poploskie,
vice president of bridgeSpeak. "Brooktrout's TR1000 for Microsoft Speech Server
2004 R2 fits right in with this ease of ownership model, allowing our customers
to realize measurable returns on their investment within months instead of
years."
"Microsoft Speech Server 2004 R2 is a compelling platform for delivering
speech-enabled applications throughout the enterprise and is a key driver in
bringing speech into the mainstream," said Gary Hannah, president and CEO of
Pronexus. "The Pronexus VBSALT Rapid Application Development (RAD) tool
combined with Brooktrout's TR1000 for Microsoft Speech Server complements the
Microsoft platform and allows IT Managers, software programmers, and call
center developers to rapidly create sophisticated speech-enabled applications."
"We have been looking for a solution that supports Microsoft Speech Server and
can scale from low density analog to multi-span T1 configurations," said Jack
Killian, president of Voice Automation. "Brooktrout's TR1000 for Microsoft
Speech Server gives us an easy to order and easy to install platform for our
Voice Automation(TM) for Microsoft Exchange packaged application."
Pricing and Availability
The TR1000 for MSS is Brooktrout's first offering in a product family dedicated
to MSS. The TR1000 for MSS is available with 4, 8, 24 and 48 port solutions
supporting configurations of up to 96 ports per server. The TR1000 for MSS can
be ordered through Ingram Micro and Tech Data and will be shipping to customers
in June. Prices start at $695 for the TR1000 for MSS starter kit which includes
a 4-port analog TR1000 speech processing board, Brooktrout TIM for Microsoft
Speech Server, drivers, documentation and an evaluation copy of Microsoft
Speech Server. Average pricing is $274 per port for the telephony interface and
TIM which is more than a 20% savings over competing products.
About Brooktrout Technology
Brooktrout Technology is a leading supplier of media processing, network
interface, call control and signal processing products that enable the
development of applications, systems and services for both the New Network(TM)
(packet-based) and the traditional telephone (TDM) network. Our strategy is to
partner with our customers and collaborate closely with them to help accelerate
their delivery of new applications and services, increase their existing
business, and expand into new markets. For more information, visit
http://www.brooktrout.com/. Brooktrout Technology is a subsidiary of
Brooktrout, Inc. (NASDAQ:BRKT).
Brooktrout, Brooktrout Technology, New Network, and TR1000 are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Brooktrout, Inc. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.
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+1 781 433 9525 +32 2 658 5190
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CONTACT: Press: Michelle Liro, +1-781-433-9525, , or
Lida Joly, +32-2-658-5190, , both for Brooktrout
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