WonderVoice Selects ParkMe to Power its Parking Information
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Posted on October 8, 2013 at 8:14:01 AM
WonderVoice Selects ParkMe to Power its Parking Information
Partnership Provides Touchless, Voice-Activated Parking Data to WonderVoice's Handsfree iOS App for Drivers in U.S. and Canada
TEL AVIV, Israel and SANTA MONICA, California, October 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, WonderVoice [http://www.wondervoice-mobile.com ], a mobile solution that aims
to enable voice-activated access to app information while on-the-go, unveiled a touchless
virtual parking assistant within its app that is powered by ParkMe [http://www.parkme.com
], the leading provider of real-time parking information.
"We continue to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to help people interact with
their apps while on the go and to serve as a voice controlled hub for social networking,
music, navigation and now parking," said Gal Melamed, WonderVoice founder and CEO. "We're
turning the frustration of finding parking into a convenient and seamless experience by
working with ParkMe to offer crucial live data. Without lifting a finger, the always-on
voice control within the WonderVoice app interacts to users to get the perfect parking
spot."
Cue up the WonderVoice app by stating "Look for parking." From there, the intelligent
voice assistant will guide motorists to the best parking location based on their choice of
off-street parking, real-time availability, proximity and expected rate. Once a parking
spot has been selected, just ask WonderVoice to "Take me there" and the app will instruct
the user's preferred navigation app (Google Maps, Waze, etc.) to do just that. WonderVoice
is available to users in the U.S. and Canada for $0.99 in the iTunes App Store
[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wondervoice-for-facebook/id566488912?ls=1&mt=8 ] for use
on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Parking data for the WonderVoice app is supplied by ParkMe. ParkMe leverages
information gathered from public and private garages, lots and on-street parking to help
WonderVoice users make the best parking choice based on location, price and other
preferences.
"We're proud to be included among such a distinguished group of trailblazers in social
media and music, such as Facebook and Spotify," stated Sam Friedman, ParkMe CEO and
co-founder.
Alex Israel, ParkMe COO and co-founder, said, "ParkMe's strategy is to deliver smart
data and advanced analytics to solve parking issues worldwide. Our addition to
WonderVoice's portfolio of context- and location-aware voice intelligence offerings
compliments that strategy perfectly."
The WonderVoice app recently ranked in the Top 10 among popular productivity apps in
the iTunes App Store. In addition to its parking capabilities through its partnership with
ParkMe, the app features full interaction with Facebook content by delivering news feeds,
chat, messages and events, as well as the capability to create user status updates, like
posts, determine who's online and who's nearby, and more. WonderVoice also allows users to
command the app to play Facebook friends' music from YouTube and Spotify.
About WonderVoice
WonderVoice is the leading provider of voice assistant technology with a clear mission
to help people interact with their apps while on the go, whenever interacting with the
screen is simply not the preferred option.
By leveraging its patent pending technology which is based on deep social language and
contextual understanding, WonderVoice have created the world's first and only iOS app that
enables deep interaction with social networks e.g. Facebook.
WonderVoice allows natural continuity to your web and mobile experience while it
responds to your voice, no touching necessary.
WonderVoice is a privately held company, founded in 2011 by Gal Melamed, and based out
of Tel Aviv, Israel.
WonderVoice can be found on the Web at WonderVoiceApp [http://www.wondervoiceapp.com
].com, on Twitter @WonderVoiceTeam [https://twitter.com/wondervoiceteam ], and on Facebook
Facebook.com/WonderVoiceApp [https://www.facebook.com/wondervoiceapp ]
About ParkMe
Based in Santa Monica, Calif., ParkMe [http://www.parkme.com ] is the leading provider
of real-time parking information to navigation companies and consumers. Consumers can
access ParkMe via GPS and in-car navigation systems, ParkMe.com, online widgets, iPhone,
iPod Touch, iPad and Android apps. Founded by Sam Friedman and Alex Israel, ParkMe's
mission is to make parking easier, faster and cheaper. The company collects and aggregates
data about both on-street and off-street parking and has built the world's most
comprehensive parking database. This includes more than 28,000 worldwide locations in more
than 1,800 cities, 32 countries and seven continents. ParkMe can be found on the Web at
ParkMe.com, on Twitter @TheParkMeApp [https://twitter.com/TheParkMeApp ], and on Facebook
Facebook.com/TheParkMeApp [https://www.facebook.com/theparkmeapp ].
ParkMe is backed by a highly respected group of investors, including Fontinalis
Partners, IDG Ventures and Angeleno Group. Fontinalis Partners is a leading transportation
technology strategic investment firm founded by Bill Ford, Ralph Booth, Mark Schulz, Chris
Cheever, and Chris Thomas. IDG Ventures is a global network of venture capital funds with
approximately $5 billion under management and a portfolio of over 220 companies built over
the last 15 years. Founded in 2001, Angeleno Group is a leading growth equity firm
dedicated to investing in next generation energy and natural resources companies globally.
Media Contacts:
For WonderVoice - Gal Melamed, WonderVoice, +1-213-261-0092,
press@wondervoice-mobile.com
For ParkMe - Ray Yeung, Nancy Zakhary | Brainerd Communicators, +1-212-986-6667,
yeung@braincomm.com, nancy@braincomm.com
WonderVoice Technologies Ltd
Partnership Provides Touchless, Voice-Activated Parking Data to WonderVoice's Handsfree iOS App for Drivers in U.S. and Canada
TEL AVIV, Israel and SANTA MONICA, California, October 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, WonderVoice [http://www.wondervoice-mobile.com ], a mobile solution that aims
to enable voice-activated access to app information while on-the-go, unveiled a touchless
virtual parking assistant within its app that is powered by ParkMe [http://www.parkme.com
], the leading provider of real-time parking information.
"We continue to demonstrate our unwavering commitment to help people interact with
their apps while on the go and to serve as a voice controlled hub for social networking,
music, navigation and now parking," said Gal Melamed, WonderVoice founder and CEO. "We're
turning the frustration of finding parking into a convenient and seamless experience by
working with ParkMe to offer crucial live data. Without lifting a finger, the always-on
voice control within the WonderVoice app interacts to users to get the perfect parking
spot."
Cue up the WonderVoice app by stating "Look for parking." From there, the intelligent
voice assistant will guide motorists to the best parking location based on their choice of
off-street parking, real-time availability, proximity and expected rate. Once a parking
spot has been selected, just ask WonderVoice to "Take me there" and the app will instruct
the user's preferred navigation app (Google Maps, Waze, etc.) to do just that. WonderVoice
is available to users in the U.S. and Canada for $0.99 in the iTunes App Store
[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wondervoice-for-facebook/id566488912?ls=1&mt=8 ] for use
on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Parking data for the WonderVoice app is supplied by ParkMe. ParkMe leverages
information gathered from public and private garages, lots and on-street parking to help
WonderVoice users make the best parking choice based on location, price and other
preferences.
"We're proud to be included among such a distinguished group of trailblazers in social
media and music, such as Facebook and Spotify," stated Sam Friedman, ParkMe CEO and
co-founder.
Alex Israel, ParkMe COO and co-founder, said, "ParkMe's strategy is to deliver smart
data and advanced analytics to solve parking issues worldwide. Our addition to
WonderVoice's portfolio of context- and location-aware voice intelligence offerings
compliments that strategy perfectly."
The WonderVoice app recently ranked in the Top 10 among popular productivity apps in
the iTunes App Store. In addition to its parking capabilities through its partnership with
ParkMe, the app features full interaction with Facebook content by delivering news feeds,
chat, messages and events, as well as the capability to create user status updates, like
posts, determine who's online and who's nearby, and more. WonderVoice also allows users to
command the app to play Facebook friends' music from YouTube and Spotify.
About WonderVoice
WonderVoice is the leading provider of voice assistant technology with a clear mission
to help people interact with their apps while on the go, whenever interacting with the
screen is simply not the preferred option.
By leveraging its patent pending technology which is based on deep social language and
contextual understanding, WonderVoice have created the world's first and only iOS app that
enables deep interaction with social networks e.g. Facebook.
WonderVoice allows natural continuity to your web and mobile experience while it
responds to your voice, no touching necessary.
WonderVoice is a privately held company, founded in 2011 by Gal Melamed, and based out
of Tel Aviv, Israel.
WonderVoice can be found on the Web at WonderVoiceApp [http://www.wondervoiceapp.com
].com, on Twitter @WonderVoiceTeam [https://twitter.com/wondervoiceteam ], and on Facebook
Facebook.com/WonderVoiceApp [https://www.facebook.com/wondervoiceapp ]
About ParkMe
Based in Santa Monica, Calif., ParkMe [http://www.parkme.com ] is the leading provider
of real-time parking information to navigation companies and consumers. Consumers can
access ParkMe via GPS and in-car navigation systems, ParkMe.com, online widgets, iPhone,
iPod Touch, iPad and Android apps. Founded by Sam Friedman and Alex Israel, ParkMe's
mission is to make parking easier, faster and cheaper. The company collects and aggregates
data about both on-street and off-street parking and has built the world's most
comprehensive parking database. This includes more than 28,000 worldwide locations in more
than 1,800 cities, 32 countries and seven continents. ParkMe can be found on the Web at
ParkMe.com, on Twitter @TheParkMeApp [https://twitter.com/TheParkMeApp ], and on Facebook
Facebook.com/TheParkMeApp [https://www.facebook.com/theparkmeapp ].
ParkMe is backed by a highly respected group of investors, including Fontinalis
Partners, IDG Ventures and Angeleno Group. Fontinalis Partners is a leading transportation
technology strategic investment firm founded by Bill Ford, Ralph Booth, Mark Schulz, Chris
Cheever, and Chris Thomas. IDG Ventures is a global network of venture capital funds with
approximately $5 billion under management and a portfolio of over 220 companies built over
the last 15 years. Founded in 2001, Angeleno Group is a leading growth equity firm
dedicated to investing in next generation energy and natural resources companies globally.
Media Contacts:
For WonderVoice - Gal Melamed, WonderVoice, +1-213-261-0092,
press@wondervoice-mobile.com
For ParkMe - Ray Yeung, Nancy Zakhary | Brainerd Communicators, +1-212-986-6667,
yeung@braincomm.com, nancy@braincomm.com
WonderVoice Technologies Ltd