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NextiraOne Joins Microsoft Speech Partner Program
Program Provides Additional Opportunity for NextiraOne to Better Serve Customers
HOUSTON - July 9, 2003 - In its continuing effort to provide its customers a broad range of world-class vendor and application choices, NextiraOne has joined the Microsoft Speech Partner Program. As a member of this program, NextiraOne now can offer enterprise and mid-tier customers the opportunity to use the Microsoft Speech Server as a foundation for expanded service offerings and integrated solutions. The Microsoft Speech Server is designed to deliver speech technology solutions for both voice and multimodal applications. As the use of speech technology grows and increases in importance, NextiraOne's membership in this program enables its customers to participate in cutting-edge speech technology developments. "NextiraOne is always searching for ways to leverage additional technology platforms in order to assist our customers in improving solutions to meet their business needs," said NextiraOne President and CEO Michael Ruley. "The Microsoft Speech Partner Program offers the opportunity to participate with a proven industry partner in a growing application area that is almost certain to become pervasive." "The Microsoft Speech Partner Program facilitates the increased acceptance and use of speech technology," said James Mastan, director of marketing for the Speech Technologies group at Microsoft Corp. "As a member of the Microsoft Speech Partner Program, NextiraOne has the ability to integrate Microsoft-based technology with its wide range of customer solutions." About NextiraOneHeadquartered in Houston and Paris, NextiraOne is a leading provider of network solutions and services. NextiraOne delivers world-class solutions and LifeCycleSM services from planning and design, through the implementation, support, and management of voice, data, and converged communications networks. As a global service organization that carries an extensive portfolio of certifications and product expertise, NextiraOne provides best-in-class technologies from leading partners, such as Nortel Networks, Cisco Systems, and Alcatel. NextiraOne offers consultation and solutions development ranging from contact center applications to network infrastructure outsourcing. NextiraOne is owned by Platinum Equity (www.peh.com), a global organization specializing in the acquisition and strategic management of mission-critical companies. For more information, please visit www.NextiraOne.com. About Platinum Equity Platinum Equity (www.peh.com) is a global acquisition firm uniquely specialized in the operation of mission-critical technology companies. Since its founding in 1995, Platinum has completed 40 privately funded transactions, leveraging a multi-billion-dollar revenue base derived from the continued growth of its portfolio. With an established infrastructure in North America, Europe, Asia and South America, Platinum employs a workforce of more than 15,000 serving over 500,000 customers worldwide. Product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners. Contact: Melissa Yarbrough For NextiraOne: |
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