Microsoft's SpeechServer :-"The Beta Program provides enterprise companies with the opportunity to develop speech applications using the beta version of Microsoft Speech Server. Participants may choose to either work with one of our qualified development partners or to develop speech applications independently." Bink.nu reports "On July 7, Microsoft formally announced the next phase in its long-anticipated rollout of its speech applications software, Microsoft Speech Server. Microsoft began its public rollout with the distribution of the first release of the Microsoft Speech Applications Developers Kit in October 2002. Contd. "Because Microsoft?s entry into the speech field has long been anticipated, most affected vendors already have incorporated it into their plans. While speech applications became mainstream in the last 2 years, they did not see the typical market expansion due to the economy.". Beta Sign-Up (US only) News - source :- bink.nu Via