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DICTATION & TRANSCRIPTION WORKFLOW SOLUTIONS
Find the right dictation workflow for your team.
VoiceX supplies cloud and installed dictation and transcription workflow solutions for professional organisations across Australia and New Zealand.
Compare Philips SpeechLive, Philips SpeechExec, OM SYSTEM ODMS Cloud and ODMS Pro R8 based on how your authors dictate, how your typists work, the hardware you already use and whether you want cloud, installed software, speech recognition or a pathway to AI document creation.
CLOUD
Philips SpeechLive
Cloud dictation and transcription for mobile, browser and professional dictation users, with options to extend into speech recognition and AI document creation.
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INSTALLED / ON-PREMISE
Philips SpeechExec
Windows dictation and transcription software for traditional author-to-typist workflows, from small teams through to managed enterprise deployments.
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CLOUD
OM SYSTEM ODMS Cloud
Cloud author-to-transcriptionist workflow for teams using OM SYSTEM, Olympus and compatible professional dictation hardware.
INSTALLED
OM SYSTEM ODMS Pro R8
Installed Windows dictation and transcription software for professional OM SYSTEM and legacy Olympus recorder environments.
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Which workflow platform is right for your organisation?
Start with where you want the software to run, the hardware you already use and how much flexibility you need beyond traditional author-to-typist dictation.
| Compare | SpeechLive | SpeechExec | ODMS Cloud | ODMS Pro R8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Cloud | Installed / on-premise | Cloud | Installed Windows software |
| Typical fit | Flexible, mobile and multi-location teams | Philips desktop or managed enterprise environments | OM SYSTEM users wanting cloud workflow | OM SYSTEM / Olympus recorder-based Windows workflow |
| Author dictation | Browser, mobile and compatible professional hardware | PocketMemo, SpeechMike and supported Enterprise options | Mobile and professional recorder options | Professional OM SYSTEM / Olympus recorders |
| Typist workflow | Cloud worklists and transcription | Installed Basic, Pro or Enterprise Transcribe | Cloud transcription workflow | Installed transcription module |
| Speech recognition | SpeechLive AI Speech Recognition | Dragon integration in supported Pro and Enterprise deployments | Optional ODMS Cloud Speech Recognition | Dragon integration where configured |
| AI document creation | Available through SpeechLive AI Assistant options | Not a native SpeechExec function | Not a native ODMS Cloud function | Not a native ODMS Pro function |
CHOOSE YOUR WORKFLOW
Dictation & transcription in the cloud -vs- on-premise software.
Let VoiceX help you choose the best workflow for you.
Choose SpeechLive
Work from any computer with no software to install. Dictate on a dictaphone or SpeechLive Mobile app. Simple and scalable. From Basic to Enterprise solutions, with options to add speech recognition and AI Assistant modules.
Windows & Mac compatible.
Explore SpeechLive →Choose SpeechExec
When you want Philips installed Windows software, existing PocketMemo or SpeechMike hardware, or a centrally managed on-premise Enterprise environment.
Explore SpeechExec →Choose ODMS Cloud
When you use OM SYSTEM professional dictation hardware and want to move the author-to-transcriptionist workflow into the cloud.
Explore ODMS Cloud →Choose ODMS Pro R8
When you want to retain an established OM SYSTEM or Olympus workflow using locally installed Windows software.
Formerly Olympus ODMS.
Explore ODMS Pro R8 →FROM DICTATION TO DOCUMENT
What is a dictation workflow solution?
A dictation workflow manages the journey from spoken audio to a completed document. An author records a dictation, the work is routed to the appropriate typist or processing method, and the resulting document is reviewed and completed.
Unlike simple voice recording, a professional workflow can provide user roles, job routing, worklists, status visibility, transcription tools, review and administration across multiple authors and support staff.
WHEN YOU WANT MORE THAN TRADITIONAL DICTATION
SpeechLive offers the broadest path from dictation to AI document creation.
Traditional dictation and transcription remains important, and SpeechExec, ODMS Cloud and ODMS Pro continue to suit organisations with specific hardware, infrastructure or workflow requirements.
For organisations starting fresh or planning for greater flexibility, SpeechLive can provide professional dictation and transcription today while also supporting AI Speech Recognition, AI transcription and AI Assistant document creation.
UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE
Dictation workflow, speech recognition, AI transcription and AI scribe are not the same thing.
Dictation workflow
Manages how audio and document jobs move from the author through transcription, processing, review and completion.
Speech recognition
Converts spoken words into text, either live at the cursor or from recorded dictation.
AI transcription
Converts single-author and multi-speaker audio into text with the option to add punctuation, remove filler words, refinement and summaries.
AI scribe / AI Assistant
Uses spoken information and supporting data, including documents, handwritten notes and images, to create a structured document draft using custom templates.
COMPLETE THE SETUP
Shop professional dictation and transcription equipment.
Match your workflow software with compatible professional recorders, dictation microphones, transcription foot controls and headsets.
Human review still matters
Whether a document is typed manually, created through speech recognition or prepared with AI, Human-in-the-Loop review keeps the right person involved for accuracy, context, formatting and final approval.
VoiceX can help you choose
Since 2003, VoiceX has specialised in professional dictation, transcription, speech recognition and document creation solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We can help compare the platforms based on your users, hardware and IT requirements.
DICTATION WORKFLOW FAQ
Common questions when comparing workflow software.
Should I choose cloud or installed dictation software?
Cloud platforms are generally better suited to mobile, remote and multi-location access with less local infrastructure. Installed software may be preferable where the organisation has established Windows workstations, professional recorder workflows or specific on-premise requirements.
Which workflow is best if we already use Philips dictation hardware?
SpeechLive and SpeechExec both support professional Philips dictation environments. The better choice usually depends on whether you want a cloud platform or installed software.
Which workflow is best for OM SYSTEM or Olympus recorders?
ODMS Cloud provides a cloud workflow, while ODMS Pro R8 retains a traditional installed Windows approach for compatible OM SYSTEM and legacy Olympus professional recorders.
Which platform gives us the most room to add AI later?
Of the workflow platforms available in Australia and New Zealand, SpeechLive currently provides the broadest native pathway from traditional dictation and transcription into AI Speech Recognition, AI transcription and AI Assistant document creation.
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Still not sure which workflow fits?
VoiceX can help you compare SpeechLive, SpeechExec, ODMS Cloud, and ODMS Pro based on your users, existing hardware, IT environment, and future document creation requirements.