Nuance’s T9 predictive input portfolio, which includes T9, XT9, T9 Write and T9 Trace, is going to be integrated into ZTE’s mobile handset portfolio. This agreement expands the current relationship between the two companies which allows Nuance VSuite and Vocalizer speech technology to be shipped on ZTE devices.

ZTE is a mobile handset provider serving approximately 500 operators in 140 countries. ZTE will now be able to upgrade its text input capabilities and integrate T9 Trace and T9 Write. “In order to continue successfully growing our global market share, we have to deliver our customers innovative yet sleek handsets that meet the various demands of their consumer base,” said Kan Yulun, CTO of handset division, ZTE Corporation. “Nuance helps us stay ahead by delivering smart, intuitive and easy-to-use speech and text input technologies, like T9 Trace and T9 Write – two very exciting continuous touch solutions that provide both ZTE and our mobile operator partners a great point of differentiation in the marketplace.”

Both T9 Write handwriting and T9 Trace feature touchscreen interfaces for any mobile platform. “We’re seeing strong global demand for multimodal input capabilities from our partners like ZTE to further set them apart in an increasingly competitive global marketplace,” said Michael Thompson, senior vice president and general manager, Nuance Mobile. “The integration of the Nuance T9 across ZTE’s mobile device portfolio is a natural extension of our existing relationship in speech technology, and now we’re able to give ZTE the power to differentiate through innovation and customization.”

For more information about Nuance’s T9 portfolio, please visit www.nuance.com/t9.