Abstract: A seamless workflow solution for medical, legal and other transcription needs. Preferred embodiment includes ane or more server computers configured to (i) receive a dictation from a first communication device and (ii) output the dictation to a client computer, the computer configured to (i) play the dictation (ii) receive user input defining a transcription for the dictation and (iii) output the transcription to the server computer(s) wherein the server computer(s) and the client computer are configured to communicate such that dictation is not stored within persistent memory operably associated with the client computer.