Key Developments For Nuance Communications, Inc.
Nuance Communications, Inc. (NUAN.O) (Nasdaq)
Nuance Communications Inc. Vocalizer For Automotive Now Shipping In More Mio Devices Worldwide
Nuance Communications Inc. announced that it has extended its relationship with Mio Technology, which develops and markets products including personal navigation devices, to meet the latest developments in mobile services with Nuance Vocalizer for Automotive text-to-speech. As part of the relationship, Mio will bring Nuance's text-to-speech to a broader range of its personal navigation devices. Nuance Vocalizer for Automotive is optimized for personal navigation devices and will enable Mio's customers to enjoy the ease and convenience of a speech-enabled mobile experience from behind the wheel.
Nuance Communications Inc. Acquires eCopy
Nuance Communications Inc. announced that it has acquired eCopy, a provider of solutions that integrate paper documents into business software applications. The acquisition of eCopy combines Nuance`s multifunction printer (MFP) desktop solutions and eCopy`s server offerings to deliver network scanning solutions that connect the widest range of MFPs to a broad set of business applications and content management systems. The combination of Nuance and eCopy results in Premier Desktop and Server Products the combination of Nuance`s MFP desktop solutions and eCopy`s products - ShareScan, ScanStation and PaperWorks - result in scanning solutions that maximize gains in productivity and cost savings and provide MFP partners with an ability to deliver valuable solutions to more customers and prospects. Under the terms of the agreement, net consideration was approximately $54 million in Nuance common stock.
Nuance Communications Inc. To Open European Research and Development Center Of Excellence For Open Voice Services
Nuance Communications Inc. announced it will open an Open Voice Services European Center of Excellence to further meet the needs of global mobile operators. The Center will serve as a house for global research and development with technical teams focused on all aspects of the research and development of Nuance Voicemail-to-Text, Nuance Voice Control, Open Voice Search, Mobile Messaging, and voice services for the Connected Car.
Nuance Communications Inc. And IBM Corporation Announces Comprehensive Joint Initiative Agreement
Nuance Communications Inc. and IBM Corporation announced that the companies have entered into a comprehensive Joint Initiative Agreement to further accelerate innovation and advanced speech recognition solutions for enterprises, consumers and partners worldwide. As part of the Joint Initiative Agreement, IBM has named Nuance its Preferred Business Partner for speech technologies and related professional services to complement IBM`s Industry Solutions portfolio. The companies will collaborate to address and fulfill the needs of customers in ten industries: Automotive, Banking, Electronics, Energy and Utilities, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Insurance, Media and Entertainment, Retail, Telecommunications, and Travel and Transportation. IBM and Nuance expect to expand the opportunity for deploying speech technologies and make it easier than ever for enterprises and individuals to engage in commerce, access information and collaborate in broad application domains like customer care, unified messaging and mobile search.
Nuance Communications Inc. Acquires Jott
Nuance Communications Inc. announced that it has expanded its Mobile Division voice services portfolio with the acquisition of Jott. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
