without confirmation from Microsoft), the fictional artificially intelligent being that first appeared in the xBox videogame “HALO: Combat Evolved” and its sequels, is being recruited to be the “Siri-equivalent” for Windows-based phones and tablets.
personal virtual assistants
Webcast: “Evaluating Enterprise Virtual Assistant Options”
Live webcast from Opus Research evaluating companies who’ve taken leadership in defining Intelligent Virtual Assistant for enterprise, customer care and self-service.
Sestek Invests in Enterprise Intelligent Assistant Marketplace with 30% Stake in Botego
On February 4th, speech-processing specialist Sestek completed an investment in Botego, acquiring 30% of the company.
IBM Moves Watson to The Cloud, Lures Developers and Creates an Instant Ecosystem
IBM is following its own best practice as it moves the “cognitive computing” tools and resources that comprises Jeopardy-winning Watson into a developer-accessible, cloud-based resource.
Reflections on SpeechTek 2013: Attention Turning to Role(s) of Speech-enabled, Intelligent Systems
Self-service professionals, speech scientists and VUI (voice user interface) experts, alike, are grappling with a new set of challenges borne of the need to support search, command and control and e-commerce in a “post-PC” but “pre-PVA” world.
Subtracting Siri Would Be a Mistake
Piper Jaffray’s Analyst Gene Munster reportedly issued a research note to clients speculating that Apple will exclude Siri from a forthcoming, low-cost version of the iPhone 5. Upon reflection it is my belief that such a tactic would be a big mistake.
OK Google… Now We’re Talking!
Google’s new phone, the Moto X, enables its owners to take command of their digitized world without pressing a button, making a gesture or touching a screen.
Webcast: “The Defining Moments Series: Personal Virtual Assistants”
Siri Co-Founder Norman Wanarsky joins Interactions Corp. and Opus Research in a live webcast on mobile “personal virtual assistants”
Nuance’s Purchase of Tweddle Connect To Bring Personal Virtual Assistants to More Cars
In a transaction that is scheduled to close during the 3rd quarter of 2013, Nuance Communications is acquiring Tweddle Connect, a Seattle-based company whose technology powers the Entune™ “Infotainment” system that graces a growing number of Lexus and Toyota nameplates.
IBM launches Watson Engagement Advisor; Entry Level Virtual Assistant for “Smarter Commerce”
Big Blue introduced Watson Engagement Advisor at the SmarterCommerce Global Summit in Nashville, TN.