Memorial Day

In transcription industry, we have problems having holidays during our local functions /holidays. But sometimes, we get holidays during some odd days. It is off on Monday as Memorial Day will be observed in United States of America (Last Monday of May). Here is something about Memorial Day.



According to Wikipedia, Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 31 in 2010). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. Read More

US governments official web portal says:, Memorial Day is May 31, 2010. Pay tribute to the U.S. men and women who died during military service.

Speech-recognition Software

There have been various issues, and opinions, regarding speech recognition software. Everyone knows it will make huge impact in transcription industry but no one is yet sure how huge will it be. Recent news from Cimo says:

New speech-recognition software, which transcribes lines of dictation that only require editing, was introduced in the fall of 2009. The software can produce more lines of dictation in less time using fewer people, according to Fletcher Allen. In addition, the provider stated it implemented an EHR system in June 2009, which allows physicians to enter information directly into the system without dictation; decreasing the overall volume of transcription work by 27 percent to date. Read the complete story

What do you think about the future of transcription business with the development of such high tech software that are capable of giving 95+ percentage of accuracy within minimal time span?