Nuance and ZTE Expand Strategic Relationship with T9 Portfolio
Nuance T9, XT9, T9 Write and T9 Trace Input Technology to be Integrated Across ZTE’s Global Mobile Handset Portfolio
BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nuance Communications (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that Nuance’s full T9 predictive input portfolio, including T9, XT9, T9 Write and T9 Trace, will be integrated into ZTE’s global mobile handset portfolio. This new multi-year agreement marks an expansion of the two companies’ strategic global relationship announced in March 2010 to ship Nuance VSuite and Vocalizer speech technology on ZTE devices worldwide.
ZTE is among the top six mobile handset providers in the world serving more than 500 operators in over 140 countries. As a result of this expanded relationship, ZTE will significantly upgrade its text input capabilities across its mobile handset portfolio and will be the first manufacturer to integrate the innovative new T9 Trace and T9 Write products for a major global carrier. ZTE also now has broad access to Nuance’s robust language database that enables ZTE to support up to 85 languages across its growing global footprint in both established and emerging markets.
“In order to continue successfully growing our global market share, we have to deliver our customers innovative yet sleek handsets that meet the various demands of their consumer base,” said Kan Yulun, CTO, handset division, ZTE Corporation. “Nuance helps us stay ahead by delivering smart, intuitive and easy-to-use speech and text input technologies, like T9 Trace and T9 Write – two very exciting continuous touch solutions that provide both ZTE and our mobile operator partners a great point of differentiation in the marketplace.”
With T9 Write handwriting and T9 Trace continuous touch input, ZTE is able to deliver a customizable experience that gives people more control over how they stay connected. And both offerings take full advantage of today’s touchscreen interfaces on any mobile platform, including feature phones and smartphones based on Android, creating a fast, fun and sleek user experience that complements ZTE’s innovative device lineup.
“We’re seeing strong global demand for multimodal input capabilities from our partners like ZTE to further set them apart in an increasingly competitive global marketplace,” said Michael Thompson, senior vice president and general manager, Nuance Mobile. “The integration of the Nuance T9 across ZTE’s mobile device portfolio is a natural extension of our existing relationship in speech technology, and now we’re able to give ZTE the power to differentiate through innovation and customization.”
The Nuance T9 predictive input portfolio is among the mobile industry’s most widely adopted predictive text technologies that make it faster and easier to send text messages and emails, and quickly type URLs via any keypad format, including standard and touchscreen 12-key and QWERTY keypads. Nuance’s trusted speech and predictive input technology ships on more than four billion handsets worldwide. For more information about Nuance’s T9 portfolio, please visit www.nuance.com/t9.
About ZTE
ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, service and terminals markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 140 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while achieving continued revenue growth. ZTE’s 2009 revenue led the industry with a 36% increase to USD 8,820.7 million. ZTE commits 10 percent of its revenue to research and development and takes a leading role in a wide range of international bodies developing emerging telecoms standards. A company with sound corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, ZTE is a member of the UN Global Compact. ZTE is China’s only listed telecom manufacturer, publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.
About Nuance Mobile
Nuance Mobile builds innovative, intelligent and intuitive touch and speech interfaces to simplify and enhance the way people interact with mobile devices, applications, and services. Nuance Mobile solutions make mobile devices and in-car systems easier to use, automate customer self-service, and optimize the access and discovery of even the most advanced mobile applications and content – regardless of technical know-how, location, environment, or physical and literacy capabilities.
About Nuance Communications, Inc.
Nuance is a leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies, applications and services make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with information and how they create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of users and thousands of businesses experience Nuance’s proven applications and professional services. For more information, please visit: nuance.com.
Nuance, T9, XT9, T9 Write, T9 Trace and the Nuance logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States of America and/or other countries. All other company names or product names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
The statements in this press release, relating to future plans or future events or services, are forward-looking statements which are subject to specific risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward looking statements, including fluctuations in demand for the Nuance products, the relationship with the partner and the continued development of Nuance products. The reader is warned not to rely on these forward-looking statements without reservation, since these are simply reflections of the current situation. Nuance disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this document.
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