Loquendo, leading global speech-technology provider, announces the integration of Loquendo's multi-lingual Automotive Text-to-Speech Solution into TomTom’s latest GPS device – the TomTom ONE XL•S.

After the huge success of TomTom ONE, the world's number one selling portable navigation device, now comes TomTom ONE XL•S featuring Loquendo's multi-award winning TTS – offering drivers across the globe talking car-navigators with unparalleled expressiveness and intelligibility.

The Loquendo Automotive Solution, already integrated into the TomTom GO920, TomTom GO 720, TomTom GO 520 and TomTom GO 910 portable navigation devices, combines embedded text-to-speech software with thoughtfully designed pre-recorded prompts, giving the user highly intelligible, natural-sounding instructions and information in the language of their choice.

On the Tom Tom GO product line, Loquendo TTS also reads aloud text messages using Loquendo's unique Emotional TTS – so making messages more personal and enjoyable to listen to. The Loquendo Automotive Solution currently supports 21 languages from around the world with 54 voices, and the language portfolio is constantly expanding.

"TTS has now become an essential feature in navigation devices, as proven in the field, and we are particularly proud that TomTom has decided to extend its availability to the ONE XL•S model," said Paolo Coppo, VP Marketing and Business Development at Loquendo. "Loquendo TTS Automotive Solution guarantees the highest quality on any hardware platform, thanks to its efficiency and storage optimization".

About Loquendo - Vocal Technology and Services
With over 30 years experience in speech technology, Loquendo is at the forefront of the global speech market. Loquendo TTS, Loquendo ASR, Loquendo Speaker Verification and the Loquendo VoxNauta are high-quality, high-performance technologies that guarantee systems integrators the best solutions whatever the application.

Loquendo is the only speech technology vendor that provides a complete product line from desktop PCs and telephony servers to navigation and handheld devices, guaranteeing the same portfolio of languages and the same core engine in these environments.

Many enterprises and carriers worldwide have recognized the Loquendo difference and our advanced technologies power millions of calls every day in the telecommunications and enterprise markets across the globe.

Loquendo is a Telecom Italia company headquartered in Turin, Italy, with offices in the U.S., Spain, Germany and France, and a worldwide network of partners. For more information about Loquendo, and to hear demonstrations of all Loquendo voices, visit www.loquendo.com.