Nuance Voicemail to Text Powers Vonage Visual Voicemail

Nuance`s Innovative Voice to Text Platform Converts Voicemail to Text Messages
and Email
BURLINGTON, Mass.--(Business Wire)--
Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that Vonage (NYSE:
VG) has chosen Nuance to be their exclusive provider for voicemail-to-text
transcription in support of the new Vonage World plan. Nuance`s Voicemail to
Text platform converts Vonage customers` voicemails into text messages or emails
that are sent directly to their PC or mobile phones, allowing them to easily
read voicemail messages wherever, however and whenever they want.

Whether in a meeting, on another call, or simply running errands, Vonage Visual
Voicemail lets customers save time and get more done by quickly and conveniently
reading voicemails from their computer or mobile phone. And with messages safely
stored, they are easily searched, saved, deleted or forwarded. Customers no
longer need to worry about writing down or losing information. If Vonage
customers want to listen to their messages, they can still listen the
traditional way or even access audio files attached to the emails.

"Vonage and Nuance have worked jointly over the past year-and-a-half to create
an unsurpassed customer experience," said Vonage CEO Marc Lefar. "Vonage Visual
Voicemail allows us to meet the needs of our busy customers who prefer to read
their voicemail messages via email or text message. Our customers can stay
connected to friends, family and colleagues while on the go and will never miss
an important message."

Designed to address today`s dynamic communications demands, Nuance`s
voicemail-to-text platform is carrier-optimized, and delivers innovative
messaging capabilities to Vonage customers. Nuance`s platform leverages a deep
research and technology base, including comprehensive healthcare transcription
solutions, and Dragon NaturallySpeaking, the world`s leading speech recognition
engine.

"We are delighted to partner with Vonage to bring this exciting product to
market," said Steve Chambers, President, Mobile-Enterprise and Consumer Services
Division, Nuance. "Vonage Visual Voicemail powered by Nuance provides customers
with a best-in-class voice messaging solution by leveraging innovative
technology to make their lives easier."

Availability

Vonage Visual Voicemail is available today as part of the Vonage World plan. For
more information on Vonage Visual Voicemail, visit:
http://www.vonage.com/features_available_options.php?feature=visual_voicemail

Nuance`s portfolio of mobile solutions ship on billions of mobile devices every
year, with its Voicemail to Text platform built to deliver the best scale,
security and reliability available anywhere. To learn more about Nuance
Voicemail to Text, visit http://www.nuance.com/vm2text/.

About Vonage

Vonage (NYSE: VG) is a leading provider of broadband telephone services with
approximately 2.5 million subscriber lines. Our award-winning technology enables
anyone to make and receive phone calls with a touch tone telephone almost
anywhere a broadband Internet connection is available. We offer feature-rich and
cost-effective communication services that offer users an experience similar to
traditional telephone services.

Our Vonage World and Small Business Unlimited calling plans offer consumers
unlimited local and long distance calling, and popular features like call
waiting, call forwarding and voicemail -- for one low, flat monthly rate.

Vonage's service is sold on the web and through national retailers including
Best Buy and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and is available to customers in the U.S.,
Canada and the United Kingdom. For more information about Vonage's products and
services, please visit http://www.vonage.com.

Vonage Holdings Corp. is headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey. Vonage(R) is a
registered trademark of Vonage Marketing Inc., a subsidiary of Vonage Holdings
Corp.

About Nuance Mobile

Nuance Mobile builds innovative, intelligent and intuitive touch and speech
interfaces to simplify and enhance the way people interact with mobile devices,
applications, and services. Nuance Mobile solutions make mobile devices and
in-car systems easier to use, automate customer self-service, and optimize the
access and discovery of even the most advanced mobile applications and content -
regardless of technical know-how, location, environment, or physical and
literacy capabilities.

About Nuance Communications, Inc.

Nuance is a leading provider of speech and imaging 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
information and how they create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of
users and thousands of businesses experience Nuance`s proven applications and
professional services. For more information, please visit: nuance.com.

Nuance, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and the Nuance logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the
United States of America and/or other countries. All other company names or
product names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

North America
Nuance Communications
Rebecca Paquette, 781-565-5264
rebecca.paquette@nuance.com
or
Global Results Communications, Inc.
Kathrine Dela, 949-419-6922
nuancemobile@globalresultspr.com
or
International
Nuance Communications International
Vanessa Richter, +32-9-239 80 31
vanessa.richter@nuance.com

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