Nuance Powers New Voice Capabilities on OnStar RemoteLink App for iPhone

BURLINGTON, MA--August 30, 2011: Nuance Communications, Inc. today announced that the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app for iPhone now features voice recognition capabilities powered by Dragon. OnStar integrated the Nuance's voice recognition technology as part of the Nuance Mobile Developer Program.

“Voice has quickly proven to be one of the most natural and convenient mobile interfaces, and with our portfolio of Dragon-powered SDKs, developers and telematic services providers like OnStar can easily give their consumers an innovative app experience that maps back to their mobile lifestyle.”

OnStar's RemoteLink mobile app, available for Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC owners with eligible 2010 or 2011 model year vehicles, enables drivers to stay connected with remote access to real-time vehicle data and the ability to perform commands, such as unlocking doors from anywhere. And now with voice capabilities from Nuance, RemoteLink consumers are able to take advantage of RemoteLink's new navigation features by simply speaking a destination. Drivers can speak the name of an address, like "directions to 200 Boylston Street in Boston, Massachusetts," or even search for destination details, like "directions to Harbor House in Detroit." Once the information is returned, users can send the details from their iPhone directly to their OnStar service for turn-by-turn navigation.

"The new enhanced navigation services we are adding to the RemoteLink mobile app help to ensure that our subscribers are able to get directions and destination information no matter where they are. And by integrating voice recognition and search capabilities, users can quickly and easily speak an address or destination, get results, send them to OnStar -- and be on their way," said Steve Schwinke, director of Advanced System Design, OnStar.

"Mobile consumers have come to expect a certain level of instant gratification with mobile apps -- it should be easy to access and use, and deliver results in seconds," said Arnd Weil, vice president and general manager, Nuance Automotive. "Voice has quickly proven to be one of the most natural and convenient mobile interfaces, and with our portfolio of Dragon-powered SDKs, developers and telematic services providers like OnStar can easily give their consumers an innovative app experience that maps back to their mobile lifestyle."

Nuance's innovative speech technologies are already available as part of OnStar, making it easier for subscribers to navigate services and features through its ability to understand voice commands in a natural manner, as well as connect with the OnStar Virtual Advisor to access personalized weather and traffic updates. Additionally, Nuance powers the voice recognition capabilities of the recently announced OnStar FMV (For My Vehicle) retail mirror that brings OnStar's in-vehicle safety, security and communication service already experienced by 6 million active customers to more than 90 million vehicles on the road.

Availability

The OnStar RemoteLink app is currently available for free for iPhone on the Apple App Store in the US. For more information, visit www.onstar.com.

About OnStar

OnStar, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, is the leading provider of connected safety and security solutions, value-added mobility services and advanced information technology. Currently available on more than 40 MY 2011 GM models, OnStar soon will be available for installation on most other vehicles already on the road through local electronics retailers, including Best Buy. OnStar safely connects its more than six million subscribers, in the U.S., Canada and China, in ways never thought possible. OnStar Stolen Vehicle Slowdown is a recipient of the 2010 Edison Award for Best New Product in the technology category.

About Nuance Automotive

As a leading supplier of speech input, text input and multimodal components to automotive OEMs and vendors, Nuance Communications offers an integrated suite of technologies and services to enable voice-activated dialing, voice destination entry for navigation systems, vehicle command and control, in-vehicle entertainment systems and connected services. Today, Nuance technology powers over 35 million vehicles and 35 million personal navigation devices, including the world's leading automotive brands all over the globe. The company's speech recognition and text-to-speech software deliver state-of-the-art performance and a rich set of features and tools tailored for the highly demanding automotive environment.

About Nuance Communications, Inc.

Nuance Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of voice and language solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies, applications and services make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with devices and systems. Every day, millions of users and thousands of businesses experience Nuance's proven applications.