InSync Speech Technologies (Buddy Microphones)

Established in July 1985, InSync Speech Technologies, Inc. is primarily an information technology company. Over the past 25 years, the company has progressively evolved from initial startup (as a developer of barcode labeling software and related products) onward to networking software development and consultation, and has concentrated for the past twelve years on its current field of activity, Speech Recognition Technology. InSync Speech Technologies, Inc. is a well-established player in speech technology and currently markets several product lines in specialized hardware and custom software to the speech industry. The company conducts research and development, handles its own engineering design and manufacturing, and successfully promotes and markets these products under its own brand name, “Buddy.” The company promotes sales of its products through direct sales from its e-commerce website and an active network of distributors. Thus far, the company’s primary focus has been on developing microphones suitable for speech recognition applications, and on providing tools for people with disabilities who wish to use speech recognition software.