Stenovations

12/03/2024

Introducing the Lightspeed Neo, modern Lightspeed Classic steno writer.

10/24/2024

The Origin of Shorthand

Shorthand, as we’ve come to know it today, can be traced back to around 63 B.C. when Cicero, the great Roman philosopher, lawyer, and orator, was spreading his influence across the Roman Empire. Central to Cicero’s life was his slave (and later freedman) named Marcus Tullius Tiro. Tiro was responsible for taking Cicero’s dictation as well as managing his financial affairs, garden, and other duties.

In his role as transcriber, Tiro developed a shorthand system consisting of more than 4,000 symbols and abbreviations, which later went on to be used by other scribes around the world. Tironian notes were also taught in monasteries, and monks and scholars further expanded the system to include upwards of 13,000 signs.

When we think of court reporters today, we think of them as an indispensable part of the legal system known for their skillful transcription of courtroom proceedings. We also think of them as technologically astute and adept at capturing and…

10/14/2024

Stenovations administrative offices are closed for the federal holiday. We wish you a happy Indigenous Peoples Day

10/09/2024

Condolences for and memories of Johnny Jay Jackson may be left on the Stenovations In Memoriam page. We appreciate your comments and your stories of Johnny.

Johnny Jay Jackson, In Memoriam Trevor Posted on October 3, 2024 Posted in News 1 Comment We are saddened to announce the passing of Johnny J. Jackson, RPR, RMR, RDR, founder and owner of Stenovations, Inc., on October 1, 2024. Johnny dedicated his life to court reporting, both as an official and fr...

10/03/2024

05/31/2022

Lightspeed repairs:
Please contact Johnny Jackson at 800-626-7228. He will instruct you on where and how to send in your writer.

05/31/2022

Lightspeed repairs:
Please call 800-626-7228 for information on Lightspeed repairs. Johnny Jackson will explain the process and get you taken care of!

04/14/2022

Lightspeed customers:
Repairs for Lightspeeds will now be done with an authorized service provider. For repairs, please send writers to:
Joshua Hayes
PWE
1365 Merritt St
Victoria, BC, V8X 2P7
Canada
250-885-4345
[email protected]

08/20/2018

Digitalcat software training on Saturday, August 25, in Montgomery, Alabama. Please visit https://digitalcattraining.wordpress.com/ for details and registration.
~ Greta