VoiceXML is the relatively new (and more so than being new, perfected) programming software language which enables humans to interact vocally with computers via voiced commands. The technology and software first came on the scene several years ago, and it has since been perfected and utilized in more efficient and accurate ways.
The area in which you may be the most familiar with this software is the version which came out for cell phones years back. When companies were first searching for ways to make phones hands free for users on the go or multitasking, they turned to the then primitive version of a vxml development tool.
Those were the early stages of the technology. Now, voice web applications with revolutionized voice focused markup language are stalwarts of the industry. It has quickly become the most common and most effective markup language, and nearly all programmers now use it for new applications. VoiceXML is now the most advanced form of markup language available for voice web applications.
Even phones are catching up to the VoiceXML technology. With smart phones especially, phones have more storage space for data and more capabilities for web access, web applications, and the use of markup languages. Users can now use voice commands to place calls, take notes via verbal dictation, create and send text messages, and use various maps and navigational tools.
These are forms of the VoiceXML development tools which can be part of your small business solution. Many small business owners are continuously (and smartly, as they should be doing so) searching for ways to get ahead, get a new edge, and bridge the gap between their service and the service of large corporations with limitless expense accounts. Add the automotive industry to the list of industries actively utilizing and advertising the use of VoiceXML technology.
Small business owners often have to wear many hats on the executive board. As such, they are usually extremely busy and strapped for time. Being able to work on the go and multi task is all but a necessity. This new technology quickly enables that and makes them more efficient. VoiceXML technology in both their car and their smart phone means they can drive and interact with both their car and their phone without having to use their hands or distract their driving, meaning they can work on the go as needed.