DENVER, CO (OTS) - Extension to BEA's WebLogic Workshop(TM) 8.1
Delivers Seamless Development of Speech-Based Interfaces for Web
Applications to Reach Phone and Multimodal Users
SandCherry, Inc., a provider of multi-service broker software for
extending applications to phone or mobile devices, introduces AppDev
VXML, an integrated voice-application development tool designed for
BEA's WebLogic Workshop. Available in August for a list price of only
$495 per user, AppDev VXML reduces the time, effort and complexity of
building a speech application by reusing the same underlying business
logic and data integration implemented for a Web application.
"We're very happy that SandCherry has selected WebLogic Workshop
8.1 as the foundation for their IVR-based application development
platform," said Dave Cotter, director of product management for
WebLogic Workshop at BEA. "SandCherry's AppDev VXML adds an exciting
new dimension to WebLogic Workshop 8.1, providing a choice of Web,
phone, or multimodal development and delivery of applications."
Combining BEA's Workshop, SandCherry's AppDev VXML and
AppTuner(TM) tools, and speech components from leading vendors
provides a complete standalone development and test environment for
Voice eXtensible Markup Language (VoiceXML) 2.0 compliant
applications with GRXML grammars. Using SandCherry's SoftPhone
component, developers can test applications on a laptop, PC, or
server without the headache or expense of installing or configuring
telephony hardware to access the application.
AppDev VXML only adds a new voice-based presentation layer, unlike
other solutions that require entirely new business logic and data
integration for a speech application. Changes to business logic or
data integration only need to be performed once to simultaneously
update both Web and speech applications, reducing ongoing application
maintenance costs.
"Implementing a voice interface to Web applications is a key
element of enterprise and service provider mobility solutions," said
Michael Hegeman, vice president of mobile applications for EDS
Solutions Consulting. "Tools such as AppDev VXML that integrate the
voice and touch-tone presentation components into Web application
development are essential for creating and maintaining these
converged solutions."
AppDev VXML provides a number of advanced features that simplify
application development, including:
- VoiceXML and GRXML tag palettes -- allow users to drag and drop
tags into the application and set parameters. These tags are
automatically expanded into complete VoiceXML or GRXML source
code.
- VoiceXML Validator -- validates the order, sequence and syntax of
VoiceXML and GRXML source code files, providing easy-to-use
error checking.
- Standalone Application Testing -- developers can perform
localized testing of the application with full audio input and
output using SandCherry's SoftPhone when SandCherry's AppTuner
tool or SoftServer platform is loaded.
- Integrated Audio Tool -- allows developers to record and play
prompts during application development that can be used for
prototyping the application and flow.
- Dynamic Log Viewer -- provides a dynamic view of SandCherry's
AppTuner or SoftServer resources, including VoiceXML browser,
ASR, TTS and prompt components during local application testing.
"AppDev VXML is another example of SandCherry's commitment to
providing cost-effective solutions that take the mystery and
complexity out of speech applications," said Dale Hartzell, vice
president of marketing at SandCherry. "SandCherry's products now
cover the complete application lifecycle, with the AppDev VXML and
AppTuner tools for application development and validation, and the
AppRun VXML and SoftServer platform for scalable, reliable service
deployment."
About SandCherry
SandCherry, Inc. (http://www.sandcherry.com) develops software
platforms and products for extending applications to phone, mobile,
and multimodal devices using speech and touch-tone. By upgrading
existing Web and telecom software technology with superior media
management and control software, SandCherry's products empower
service providers and enterprises to unleash the combined value of
speech recognition software, application servers, and media servers
to deliver enhanced services that can increase carrier revenues or
reduce enterprise costs. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, the
company was founded by telecom and software industry veterans from
companies including AT&T, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Telcordia
Technologies and Alcatel. For more information about SandCherry,
please visit http://www.sandcherry.com
SandCherry and SoftServer are trademarks of SandCherry, Inc. All
other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
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