Here are the primary academic papers and the correct historical context regarding Ivona and its technology.

: Because he was retired in early 2017, Eric became a rare find for creators. He persists today primarily through legacy software or third-party simulators that still host the old Ivona files.

However, you can still access or use this specific voice through the following platforms: Official & Current Access

In 2013, Amazon acquired Ivona. Shortly after, the standalone Ivona website (www.ivona.com) was shut down. The original direct links that allowed free, unlimited TTS conversion were removed. Amazon repurposed Ivona’s technology for two main products: