Nuance Communications, Inc. (NUAN) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

GlobalData
February 6, 2012
50 Pages - SKU: GBDT6797886
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Nuance Communications, Inc. (NUAN) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Nuance Communications, Inc. (Nuance), formerly ScanSoft, Inc., is a provider of voice and language solutions. The company provides digital imaging software as well as speech and keypad solutions across the world. The company's software and solutions are utilized in automating manual processes. They are useful in interaction; and help users to create, share and use documents. Nuance offers a wide range of solutions in its four core markets, namely, Healthcare, Mobile and Consumer, Enterprise and Imaging The company has operations in the US, Europe and Asia. Nuance is headquartered in Burlington, the US.

The company’s strategy is focused on providing market-leading, value-added solutions to its customers and partners. The company also focuses on reducing cost and enhancing its operating efficiencies. The company plans to enter into strategic partnership or acquisition to expand its international presence, technology base and offerings.

Nuance Communications, Inc. Key Recent Developments

Jan 12, 2012: Nuance Dragon Expanded Availability Of Dragon Medical 11 French
Dec 07, 2011: Cloud-Based, Medical Speech Recognition From Nuance Healthcare Fuels Mobile Workflow For Clinicians
Nov 27, 2011: MEDRAD And Nuance Unveils Industry’s First Solution To Automate CT Contrast-Injection Documentation At Annual RSNA Meeting
Nov 22, 2011: Nuance Communications Reports Revenues Of $1.3 Billion In Fiscal 2011
Sep 28, 2011: Nuance Healthcare to Introduce New Voice Capture and Language Understanding Solutions at AHIMA

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  • Business description - A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
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  • SWOT Analysis - A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
  • Company history - Progression of key events associated with the company.
  • Major products and services - A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
  • Key competitors - A list of key competitors to the company.
  • Key employees - A list of the key executives of the company.
  • Executive biographies - A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
  • Key operational heads - A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
  • Important locations and subsidiaries - A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
  • Detailed financial ratios for the past five years - The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
  • Interim ratios for the last five interim periods - The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.
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