HCL launches Dragon Version 6

HCL Infosystems Ltd has launched Dragon NaturallySpeaking Version 6, a speech recognition software. With the Dragon software users can now create documents, navigate al Microsoft Windows-based programs and surf the Web all by voice. It offers a vast vocabulary and a number of advanced features that allow users to automate processes and functions for fast, hands-free document creation and computer navigation. 

The software is available in three levels of features and functionality - Preferred, Professional and Nat Mobile to provide users with the most personalized solution to meet their specific needs and supports Indian English accents. 

Dragon NaturallySpeaking includes a standard vocabulary of more than 250,000 terms and can filter out the 'um's' and 'aah's' that occur in users' speech processes. By voice-enabling Windows-based applications, the software provides the ability to speech-enable the widest variety of functions of any speech recognition solution to a diverse group of consumers. 

Vivek Seigell, Head (Asia Pacific), Software Solutions Group, HCL Infosystems Limited, said, "The Dragon software is good for states where e-governance is being implemented. For it makes it quick and easy to compose Emails and surf the web. In fact it enables me to write my most recent book at home in less than half the time." 

The Dragon Preferred is priced Rs 20,000, while Professional costs Rs 45,000 and Nat Mobile quoted Rs 26,000.

Cyber News Service