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Nuance Automotive Named Honoree in Fast Company's 2019 Innovation by Design AwardsBURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN), a leading provider of conversational AI, today announced that its Automotive business and platform were honored by Fast Company’s Innovation by Design Awards for 2019 in the user experience category. Nuance’s automotive and mobility assistant platform was recognized for leveraging a myriad of insights to provide a personalized, human-like user experience that keeps drivers and passengers entertained, productive, connected, and safe. Nuance previously announced its intent to spin off its Automotive business as a separate, publicly-traded company on October 1, 2019. Upon spinning off from Nuance, Cerence Inc. will become an independent, next-generation automotive software company. Innovation by Design is the only competition to honor creative work at the intersection of design, business, and innovation. The awards, which can be found in the October 2019 issue of Fast Company, recognize people, teams, and companies solving problems through design. This year, Fast Company is recognizing an influential and diverse group of leaders in fashion, architecture, graphic design, data visualization, social good, user experience, mobility, and more. “As connectivity in the car becomes ubiquitous in the automotive industry, it’s imperative to provide drivers with a seamless, safe, and reliable user experience,” said Sanjay Dhawan, future CEO of Cerence, Nuance’s upcoming automotive spin-off. “We pride ourselves in building the world’s premier multi-sensorial, cognitive mobility assistant, and this recognition from Fast Company solidifies our position as a leader in the field.” The experience enabled by Nuance’s automotive platform is a foundation for the digital car, removing the need for the myriad buttons and giving way to a humanized, multi-sensorial user experience powered by simultaneous voice, sight, gesture and emotion interaction. Notable features that earned Nuance Automotive this honor include:
This year’s applicant pool was the most competitive ever, with more than 4,300 entries. Winners, finalists, and honorable mentions are featured online and in the October issue of Fast Company magazine, on newsstands September 17. Winners will also be recognized at a special celebration at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival in November. To see the complete list, go to: https://www.fastcompany.com/ibd. Nuance Automotive, which is expected to spin off from Nuance on October 1, 2019 and become independent, publicly-traded Cerence Inc., delivers immersive experiences that make people feel happier, safer, more informed, and more entertained in their cars. Bringing together voice, touch, gesture, emotion, and gaze innovations, it creates deeper connections between drivers, their cars and the digital world around them. It currently powers A.I. in more than 280 million cars on the road globally across more than 40 languages and for nearly every major automaker in the world, including Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Geely, GM, SAIC, Toyota, and many more. To learn more about the ways in which Nuance Automotive is amplifying the intelligence of the connected car, visit nuance.com and stay connected on LinkedIn. About Fast Company About Nuance Communications, Inc. Trademark reference: Nuance and the Nuance logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. Contact Information Kate Hickman Cait Buckley |