OpenSpeech™ DialogModules™ (OSDMs) are intelligent dialog technology objects that accelerate time to market by packaging application functionality for VoiceXML speech applications. OSDMs deliver all the prompts, grammars, call flow, and other parameters required to address frequent speech application tasks, like obtaining alphanumeric strings from callers. OSDMs embody the building block approach to application development pioneered by Nuance, and allow businesses to accelerate time to market, streamline application development, and deliver a consistent user interface for speech-enabled VoiceXML content.