Voice recognition packages will work with non-Microsoft software so long as
the software runs in Windows or Apple OS and provides an accessible
interface. Dragon NaturallySpeaking is the best package for PC (Windows) and
IBM Viavoice seems to be the best package for Mac OS.
If your payroll/HR software runs on PCs (or Macs) but doesn't seem to work
with voice input software, I suggest you tell the supplier to provide a more
accessible interface to their applications.
If your HR/Payroll software does not run under Windows or Mac OS (e.g. the
system uses a main(frame) central computer connected to user terminals) you
might have problems...
Voice input software will probably need to run on the terminal rather than
the central computer. If your system runs under Unix or Linux, you might be
able to cobble together a voice recognition solution - but be prepared for
serious technical problems getting this to work.
If you can use a PC to connect to the central computer (e.g. using 'terminal
software' or a web-based interface) then you might be able to use Dragon
NaturallySpeaking. Try the Professional edition and arrange for specialist
training.
I suggest you contact the people who developed the system (this appears to
be Northgate http://www.northgate-is.com ) and ask for advice. If they
cannot give specific advice on accessing their custom system/terminals via
voice input methods, ask for support in using a PC (or Mac) to connect to
the system then try out Dragon NaturallySpeaking on the PC acting as a
terminal.
Hope this helps
Ian Francis
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From: "Susan Small" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 12:12 PM
Subject: Voice activated software recommendations
Dear Colleagues
Can anyone recommend a supplier of voice activated software which could
cope with non-Microsoft software, eg our HR/Payroll software
(ResourceLink)?
Thanks for your help, as always.
Regards,
Susan Small
Staff Development and HR Manager
University of London, Senate House
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HU
Tel: 020 7862 8101
Fax: 020 7862 8080
Email: [log in to unmask]
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