Focused on Innovation in User Experience and Driver Safety, Nuance's New Lab Delivers Detroit-Based Proving Grounds for Voice and Content Systems Optimized for the Connected Car

Detroit, MI - July 30, 2015 - Nuance Communications, Inc. today announced its new automotive lab in the Greater Detroit Area, expanding its local and global presence to deliver smarter, safer experiences for the connected car. Nuance's automotive lab is focused on furthering innovation for voice and content solutions integrated as part of in-car infotainment systems, and delivering stronger customer support in the U.S. for the award-winning Dragon Drive connected car platform.

With an immersive driving simulator, A/V recording capability, and observation room, Nuance's new automotive lab is used to conduct research, technology demonstrations, and usability testing of automotive voice recognition technologies. The facility is also equipped with a state-of-the-art vehicle noise playback system alongside Bluetooth and cell network simulators. A team of dedicated engineers is focused on further optimizing voice for the car by utilizing the latest tuning and measurement capabilities for automotive voice recognition and hands-free phone systems.

"Our new Detroit automotive lab is a testament to Nuance's ongoing commitment to support and collaborate with the world's automakers creating the next generation of connected cars right here in Detroit. Partners and customers are now able to better prove out, optimize, and customize the integration of our Dragon Drive platform, and ultimately deliver to drivers a safer, more personalized in-car experience," said Arnd Weil, senior vice president, Nuance Automotive.

Nuance's technology is deployed in more than 110 million in-car and 50 million portable navigation systems worldwide, providing consumers with a safer, smarter in-car experience. Click here to learn more about Nuance Automotive.

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Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) is a leading provider of voice and language solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies, applications and services make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with devices and systems. Every day, millions of users and thousands of businesses experience Nuance's proven applications. For more information, please visit www.nuance.com.

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