The software includes a new streamlined architecture that reportedly makes it easier and quicker for application and web developers to deploy high-performance speech solutions.

In addition to 20 voices in eight languages, the new version adds Italian. Wizzard will release the 4.2 version for Microsoft Windows early in 2009. Wizzard said that it will offer version 4.2 in a variety of licensing models to developers, integrators and business clients.

Bruce Phifer, general manager of technology and services division at Wizzard Software, said: "We are very excited about AT&T Natural Voices version 4.2. Our clients demand the highest quality natural-sounding synthesized speech technology at competitive terms and prices, and we are confident that version 4.2 meets that demand."

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