DMI and SoundHound partner to bring conversational intelligence and connected vehicle solutions to the automotive industry
DMI, a global digital transformation services company, and SoundHound, a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, formally announced at Reuters Events Automotive Europe 2022 their partnership for developing superior driver experiences through the integration of SoundHound’s advanced voice AI platform with DMI’s Edge-to-Cloud solutions. DMI’s collaboration with SoundHound will provide clients with an out-of-the-box solution to bring voice recognition and conversational AI into the vehicle.
SoundHound’s advanced voice AI platform is built on Speech-to-Meaning® and Deep Meaning Understanding® technologies, evolving the voice experience from a legacy command-and-control interface to a more intuitive conversational experience for drivers and passengers. The technology will immerse users in the connected driving experience, with the ability to access local search, parking, charging, fuel, navigation, and other smart devices by simply talking.
“We have seen what SoundHound has done with their global OEM engagements, and we are excited about the innovative opportunities this partnership will bring to our clients,” said Jenny Heinze, SVP Automotive & Connected Solutions at DMI. “For us, it is not just about connecting people to their cars, it’s about connecting and converging the outside world into our lives. And that simple shift in perspective, is what drives our solutions and guides our vision to redefine the in-car experience by making it safer, smarter, more natural, and convenient.”
Trusted by some of the largest automotive, manufacturing and transportation brands in the world, DMI’s globally recognized team has helped pioneer connectivity in the industry for more than 20 years. DMI’s offerings span the entire connected ecosystem from device to the cloud and include AI and analytics; blockchain and distributed ledger; and smart contract technology for industries ranging from automotive, government, healthcare, logistics, transportation and more.
“Our partnership with forerunners DMI will help connect SoundHound technology with auto manufacturers of all sizes that are looking to deliver the voice-enabled experience drivers and their passengers are beginning to expect,” said Matt Anderson, Director of Business Development at SoundHound. “This technology also allows OEMs to plug directly into a broader connected ecosystem, opening up new revenue opportunities while delivering a best-in-class conversational technology that feels natural and intuitive.”
