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sitecues
Company typeInternet company
IndustrySoftware as a service
Founded2012 (2012)[1]
Headquarters,
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
David Wu (CEO)
Productssitecues
ParentAi Squared
Websitewww.sitecues.com

sitecues is a Web-based (software as a service) solution that builds zoom and speech features into websites. The product enhances accessibility and usability for website visitors who experience visual and print difficulties. The site was launched by Ai Squared, the makers of ZoomText and assistive software.[2] Sitecues serves over 100 customer, among which are several California State Universities, large universities and libraries in the US, as well as some Federal and State government bodies.[3]

Overview

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The product provides a badge that appears at the top bar of the browser and can be used by users having visual and print difficulties to zoom/magnify or listen to the selected text when browsing.[4][5]

Partnerships

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In May 2014, Ai Squared, the maker of sitecues and ZoomText, and GW Micro, the creator of Window-Eyes, have merged into one company. The companies joined forces and combined their infrastructure and resources to exploit computer users who are blind or visually impaired.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ai Squared Releases sitecues". Wireless News. 2 February 2014. Archived from the original on 8 April 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  2. ^ "New Product Launched: sitecues". aisquared.com. February 19, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
  3. ^ "Sitecues – Making the Internet Accessible for People With Diverse Needs and Abilities | HostAdvice". HostAdvice. Retrieved 2017-08-03.
  4. ^ "Ai Squared Launches sitecues, a SaaS Solution That Builds Zoom & Speech on Websites". finance.yahoo.com. January 29, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
  5. ^ "Make Your Website More Accessible with sitecues". about.com. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
  6. ^ "Ai Squared and GW Micro Join Forces" (Press release). Market Wired. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.