FORUM PLATFORM CERTIFICATION

On 19 June 2007, the VoiceXML Forum announced the launch of the VoiceXML 2.1 Platform Certification Program. Testing will include VoiceXML 2.1, SISR 1.0 and Key Features of the W3C Speech Interface Framework. View the press release.

The VoiceXML Forum's Platform Certification Program consists of a test suite, test harness, and independent testing program. The progam certifies that implementation platforms pass all required tests in the VoiceXML test suite. The test suite is based on the W3C VoiceXML 2.0 Recommendation and the W3C VoiceXML 2.0 Implementation Report test suite. The program goals include:
  • interoperability of platforms, voice service providers, tools, and applications
  • clarify vendor implementation of language features and compatibility
  • a common test suite available to the entire industry
  • certified 3rd-party independent testing
Platform vendors can test their platforms against the publicly available test suite. VoiceXML Forum Sponsor and Promoter members have access to a test harness to assist in local execution of the tests.

The certification program is managed and developed by VoiceXML Forum members and provides impartiality through the use of independent 3rd party test laboratories. CT Labs was chosen by the Forum to be the first independent testing laboratory to run the conformance tests. The VoiceXML Forum Certification Program is open to all vendors who wish to have their products tested. Use the links provided below to learn more.