By Merritt Gilbert, CER, CDR, FPM | Director, BlueLedge Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) has found a real place in legal transcript production — but it’s not the star of the show. It’s a tool, and the value it adds depends entirely on the human using it. ASR, or voice-to-text technology, …
By Merritt Gilbert, CER, CDR, FPM | Director, BlueLedge Why Certification Matters The American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT) offers three certifications: the Certified Electronic Reporter (CER) and Certified Digital Reporter (CDR) for digital reporters, and the Certified Electronic Transcriber (CET) for transcribers, scopists, editors, and proofreaders. Certification …
By: Merritt Gilbert | Director, BlueLedge Court reporting agencies across the country are facing a common challenge: how to meet growing client demands amid an ongoing stenographer shortage. For many digital reporting has emerged as a vital solution. But let’s be clear: Digital reporting is not about replacing stenographers. It’s …
Shared from AAERT Blog and written by Merritt Gilbert, Director of BlueLedge: As a fellow reporter, I understand the mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with pursuing AAERT certification. Testing can be stressful under the best circumstances, and when technical hiccups occur, whether with your own technology or connection, …
Shared from Coalition to Capture the Record Article: The court reporting industry is at a turning point, facing a growing shortage of stenographers as older professionals retire and recruiting and retention efforts struggle in courtrooms across the country. As fewer students pursue traditional stenography methods, many are looking to digital …