STENOGRAPH PRESIDENT JOHN WENCLAWSKI TOUTS BENEFITS OF VOICE REPORTING
TECHNOLOGY AT 45TH INTERSTENO CONGRESS
He emphasizes importance of technology in advancing the reporting profession as he broadcasts
his speech globally in realtime.
VIENNA, AUSTRIA July 26, 2005 – Stenograph President John Wenclawski addressed the 45th Intersteno Congress on Tuesday to update the world about several industry-altering products Stenograph has brought to market and to stress that reporters should embrace technology to move the profession forward.
President Wenclawski’s remarks were broadcast worldwide in realtime using
CaseCATalyst computer-aided transcription software combined with the efforts of
reporter Randy Czerenda, who is also an international consultant for
Stenograph, and Speche Communications, a Stenograph company. About 500 Congress
attendees watched as Wenclawski’s spoken remarks appeared in realtime text.
Czerenda later used IBM ViaVoice and CaseCATalyst version 7 to show how new
voice recognition software technology works as an alternative input to machine
shorthand.
“It
is critical for all of us to embrace technology in our profession, as well as
in our personal lives,” Wenclawski said. “It is extremely important to have the
human element involved on the front end to guarantee control of the environment
and the accuracy of capturing the spoken word.”
Wenclawski also addressed concerns that voice recognition software could make
machine shorthand obsolete. “Voice recognition has some very interesting
attributes; at the same time it has numerous limitations. A machine shorthand
typist like Randy Czerenda is the best form of speech recognition and will
probably continue to the be the best form throughout the duration of my
professional career. That said, we must recognize the strengths of new
technology and embrace them.”
He
cited the reporter shortage as a reason to integrate technology for those who
are learning the profession to boost the number of reporters worldwide. “When
voice recognition has a place in this world, it is for people who are unwilling
to invest the two years necessary to utilize the shorthand machine or who don’t
have access to quality training.”
President
Wenclawski also described two new writers that Stenograph introduced July 21 at
the NCRA Convention. The Stentura Fusion, which uses paper, and the élan Mira
A3, which does not use paper, both have built-in audio synchronization to help
reporters capture a more accurate record. “It is our experience and commitment
that drive Stenograph to take the traditional shorthand machine and advance it
by using the latest technology,” he said.
He
pledged to continue to develop new tools for capturing the spoken word. “We
will make it easier to deliver text to anyone anywhere in the world. It will be
timely, easy and affordable. The profession has a long history, but also a very
bright future.”
For more information or to view a transcript of President Wenclawski’s speech,
visit www.stenograph.com and
www.speche.com.
CONTACT:
Lisa Greenberg
Marketing communications specialist
(847) 803-1400 x 2282
lgreenberg@stenograph.com
About Stenograph
Stenograph LLC is committed to providing a total solution for the information technology needs of the court reporting and captioning communities. Stenograph is a manufacturer and marketer of shorthand writing machines, computer-aided transcription (CAT) software, court reporting and other industry-related supplies. Stenograph’s Web site provides a comprehensive resource for reporters, including online shopping, extensive technical support and much more. Stenograph is headquartered in Mount Prospect, Ill. For more information, call (800) 228-2339.