Introduction

Speech-based transcription, dictation and search capabilities have improved vastly over the past decade due to refined algorithms and improved computer processors. As a result, speech recognition in PC-based environments is quickly emerging as a compelling solution that enhances workforce productivity across both niche and broader markets.

Report Highlights
Highlights

Speech recognition initially gained traction amongst people with a disability who were unable to use a computer in the traditional way. The number of cases of RSI and upper limb musculoskeletal diseases is growing due to increased computer usage in the work environment and the lack of education around ways to prevent these problems. There are key job roles where the use of speech recognition is suitable, such as radiologists that have repetitive procedures and reports to create. Although there has been substantial uptake in the healthcare industry, and there are becoming more users in professional services industry, the technology is still only utilized by specific positions. There are two leading vendors in the PC- and server-based speech recognition market: Nuance and Philips. These two vendors directly compete in some markets, most noticeably in healthcare and legal transcription areas and both vendors approaching the market differently and the integration of these products with other systems.
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Table 1: Spending on PC- and server-based speech recognition, 2007-2013 11
Table 2: Spending on PC- and server-based speech recognition in North America and EMEA, 2007-2013 12
Table 3: Spending on PC- and server-based speech recognition licenses by vertical industry, 2007-2013 13
Table 4: Spending on PC- and server-based speech recognition in 2007 by solution type 14

Figure 1: An example of the use of front-end speech recognition for a physician to dictate an EHR 7
Figure 2: The process for server side speech recognition is longer but reduces pressure on the dictator 8
Figure 3: Spending on PC- and server-based speech recognition, 2007-2013 10
Figure 4: Spending on licenses and services PC- and server-based speech recognition in North America and EMEA, 2007-2013 12
Figure 5: Spending on PC- and server-based speech recognition licenses by vertical industry, 2007-2013 13
Figure 6: Spending on PC- and server-based speech recognition in 2007 by solution type 14
Figure 7: Leading speech recognition vendors and their areas of coverage 20
Figure 8: Speech recognition applications and their uses 21
Figure 9: SWOT Analysis: Nuance 22
Figure 10: SWOT Analysis: Philips 24
Figure 11: Speech recognition channels in the healthcare industry 28
Figure 12: Speech recognition channels in the legal industry 29
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