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Welcome to Diktamen’s Insights, your destination for concise yet informative insights into voice productivity solutions. Our blog covers a wide range of industries, with a primary focus on the legal sector. Whether you’re a legal professional, healthcare provider, educator, or anyone seeking productivity solutions, our blog offers valuable tips, innovations, and expert perspectives. Dive into our content to discover how digital dictation, voice recognition, and transcription services can streamline your workflows and enhance efficiency. Stay updated on the latest industry trends and advancements. Explore our insightful blogs and empower your professional journey with Diktamen Insights.
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AllFrom Hacker Badge to Healthcare & Legal Workflows: Why Usability Always Wins at Diktamen
At Diktamen, we talk a lot about simplicity, usability, and workflow efficiency. Last week, those values showed up somewhere unexpected – at a tech subculture event called Disobey. Our Lead Project Manager, Joonas Karjalainen, attended his first Disobey event and ended up placing 1st in a hardware badge development challenge – not as a full-time...
What We Learned About Dictation in 2025 – and What It Means for Legal Firms in 2026
As we move into 2026, and following on from our recent blog Debugging the Digital Dictation Myth in Legal Firms (2025 Edition), one thing has become increasingly clear: dictation isn’t disappearing – it’s becoming more powerful. Throughout 2025, we spoke with IT leaders, operations managers, and legal support teams across UK law firms to understand...
Diktamen + Document Direct (part 3) – Hybrid Workflows: Combining Technology With Skilled Legal Typists
Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as a replacement for traditional workflows. In legal transcription, some might assume that AI will soon make dictation and outsourced transcription obsolete. In reality, the most successful law firms are adopting hybrid workflows – combining AI for efficiency with human expertise for accuracy. AI is powerful – but it’s not...
Voice Recognition vs. AI Scribes: Understanding the Next Evolution in Clinical Documentation
Clinical documentation has long been a balancing act between accuracy, efficiency, and the growing demands of modern healthcare. Today, with NHS clinicians spending nearly two hours on documentation for every hour of patient care, the need for smarter solutions has never been greater. Two technologies are leading this transformation — Voice Recognition and AI Scribing...
Diktamen + Document Direct (part 2) – Why AI Alone Can’t Deliver 99.5% Accuracy (Yet)
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries at a breathtaking pace. In the legal world, AI transcription tools are often marketed as a faster, cheaper alternative to traditional dictation and human transcription. At first glance, the idea is seductive: upload audio, get a ready-to-use transcript, and save hours of typing. But in the high-stakes environment of legal...
Diktamen Recognised Among Finnish Success Stories Strengthening UK–Finland Collaboration
Celebrating Finnish Innovation in the UK We are delighted to see Diktamen recognised by Johanna Savolainen, Director of International Trade and Public Affairs, in a recent LinkedIn post highlighting Finnish companies achieving success in the United Kingdom. The post celebrated a series of milestones that demonstrate the growing depth and potential of the UK–Finland trading...
Reflections from HETT 2025: Turning Digital Health Strategy into Reality
On 7 October 2025, our UK Healthcare Lead, John Evans, attended HETT (Healthcare Excellence Through Technology) at ExCeL London — one of the UK’s leading events focused on digital transformation within health and care. The atmosphere this year reflected a clear message: the NHS is shifting from digital strategy to digital reality. Conversations moved beyond...
Dictation Is Not Dead: Here’s Why Lawyers Are Still Using Voice to Get Things Done
Some firms are cutting back on dictation, others are ramping up. Modern lawyers are more self-sufficient than ever — but often that means they end up doing admin tasks themselves (typing, editing, formatting) instead of focusing on billable legal work. If fee-earners are spending time on admin, that’s time they could have spent client-facing or...
Strengthening Finnish–British Collaboration in Digital Health
Diktamen participates in the Business Finland Ambassadors Reception in London Earlier this week, Diktamen’s CEO, Olavi Valkama, and Head of Healthcare UK, John Evans, attended the Business Finland Ambassadors Reception – Accelerating British-Finnish Collaboration on Digital Health, hosted by The Ambassador of Finland to the United Kingdom, Mr. Teemu Turunen, at the Ambassador’s residence in...
Networking at Speed: Joe DiCarlo at the SP1 Legal Mixer
On the 23rd September 2025, our UK Vice President, Joe DiCarlo, joined the SP1 Business Solutions Legal Mixer at the F1® Arcade in London, where networking, legal innovation, and high-octane fun came together for an unforgettable evening. The Event Hosted at the Silverstone simulator, the event was a unique opportunity for the legal community to...
Diktamen + Document Direct (part 1) – The AI Buzz vs. the Reality of Legal Documentation
This blog launches a six-part series from in collaboration with Document Direct, exploring how AI, dictation, and transcription are reshaping legal documentation. Blog 1 dives into “The AI Buzz vs. the Reality of Legal Documentation.” Walk into any legal conference today and you’ll hear the same conversation: artificial intelligence. From predicting case outcomes to reviewing...
Innovation in Focus: John Evans at Medilink Midlands Innovation Day
Our Head of Healthcare, John Evans, attended the Medilink Midlands Innovation Day 2025 yesterday, part of Life Sciences Week. The event brought together innovators, academics, and industry leaders to explore the latest developments in healthcare, medtech, and life sciences. Conversations That Matter John had an insightful discussion with Dr. Ewa Truchanowicz FRSA about the AI...
It’s a Wrap: Insights from the Alternative Legal IT Conference
The Alternative Legal IT Conference took place on 16–17 September and once again proved to be a highlight in the legal technology calendar. Bringing together leading firms, technology providers, and industry experts, the event delivered two days of insight, innovation, and collaboration. Two Days of Insight and Innovation From the opening session, the atmosphere was...
AI and Innovation in Legal Practice: How Diktamen Cloud Dictation Is Transforming Documentation for Law Firms
As legal professionals face increasing pressure to deliver more—faster, leaner, and with fewer resources—many firms are turning to AI and dictation technologies to optimise productivity. But while interest in automation is high, so too is the need for practical, flexible solutions that align with real-world workloads, budgets, and IT environments. That’s where Diktamen Cloud Dictation...
Building Trust in AI and Ambient Technology: How Diktamen Ensures Compliance and Clinical Safety for Healthcare
As the NHS and broader healthcare sector explore the transformative potential of AI and ambient clinical technology, the importance of compliance, safety, and governance has never been greater. At Diktamen, we understand that delivering AI-driven documentation tools—such as our Ambient Writer plug-in—requires more than just technical capability. It demands a deep commitment to regulatory alignment,...
Ambient Technology and the NHS: How Diktamen Is Powering Smarter, Simpler Clinical Workflows
The NHS faces mounting pressure to provide high-quality care amid limited resources. As clinical workloads intensify, staff shortages persist, and patient demand continues to rise. Healthcare leaders are seeking smart, efficient solutions to reduce administrative strain and enhance care delivery. One such innovation gaining attention is Diktamen’s Ambient Writer, part of a wider move toward...
Why Digital Dictation Is a Legal IT “Quick Win” – Law South Group Insights
Ahead of the May meet-up hosted by Law South Group—a collaborative network of forward-thinking UK law firms—Joe DiCarlo, Vice President at Diktamen, met with Mark Day to discuss the legal sector’s digital transformation journey. Their conversation focused on how firms can identify strategic tools that deliver immediate impact without adding complexity. Their conversation reinforced a...
A Digital Ally for Primary and Community Care
Diktamen provides secure, mobile dictation and transcription solutions designed specifically for healthcare professionals in primary and community care. Our tools allow clinicians to quickly and accurately capture clinical notes anytime, anywhere — whether in a GP surgery, on a community visit, or working remotely. Here’s how we’re helping NHS trusts today: 1. Enabling Care Closer...
Cost Pressures in the NHS: Why Smarter Documentation Solutions Like Diktamen Matter Now More Than Ever
The NHS is entering a period of intense financial scrutiny and restructuring. Following the government’s directive to cut NHS corporate costs to pre-pandemic levels, NHS trusts and healthcare providers are being forced to find tens or even hundreds of millions in annual savings. As The Guardian reported, some trusts are preparing for up to 40%...
Medanets and Diktamen Empower Nurses and Doctors
With the fast-paced healthcare environment in the UK, staying on top of patient data, making evidence-based decisions, and maintaining accurate documentation is crucial. That’s where the Medanets mobile application, combined with Diktamen’s voice-powered dictation features, comes into play — providing nurses and doctors with the tools they need to deliver exceptional care with enhanced efficiency....
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