Last updated September 2024:
Recommended for:
-
Digital Dictation and Voice Recognition
Overview
Philips Dictation are the global leader in professional dictation solutions they are active in 50+ countries and have a worldwide network of 1,000+ partners.
Their secure cloud-based dictation has over 4 million users and growing.
What we like most about Philips Dictation:
-
100% cloud-based technology
-
Integrated speech recognition
-
Secure and allows users to work from anywhere
-
Works with Philips and non-Philips hardware
-
Open API
Want to know more?
Ask Hindsight Legal Consulting about Philips Dictation or request an introduction.
Your personal data is handled in accordance with our privacy notice which can be found here: Privacy Notice
Business structure:
Founded in 1954 with headquarters in Vienna, Austria they have grown to a global workforce of 170 employees. Their main business being dictation machines, this has now evolved to include digital recorders, PocketMemos and wireless dictation microphones. In 2014, Philips Dictation launched their cloud-based dictation solution, SpeechLive; prior to this they offered an ‘out of the box’ workflow solution, SpeechExec, which is still available.
Ease of use:
An intuitive user interface with customers at the centre of its development, SpeechLive is suitable and scalable for companies of any size. It can be utilised by law firms and individuals looking to improve efficiency.
Architecture & roadmap:
A key USP for Philips Dictation that is it is a constantly evolved cloud solution accessible from anywhere. SpeechLive utilises Microsoft 256Bit AES end-to-end encryption and has integrated speech recognition – with two options now available: Microsoft speech-to-text and Nuance DLA/DPA.
Integrations:
Philips Dictation has an Open API for SpeechLive, this allows for companies to integrate their existing document/case management systems with SpeechLive, for dictation and transcription workflow requirements.
Implementation:
To use SpeechLive you simply need to sign up and once your account has been set up, you’ll be granted access to the system.
Value for money:
There are 3 plans available dependant upon your requirements: Basic, Pro and Enterprise. Prices start from £10.90 per user, per month; speech recognition is an add-on (only available with Pro and Enterprise) Free trial of Microsoft speech-to-text and Nuance DLA/DPA is available.
Things to consider:
Philips Dictation’s main focus is the legal industry –As the manufacturer of Philips Dictation and voice solutions they offer the full Speech-to-Text value chain everything from hardware, software and support.
