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Nuance is the leading speech recognition software vendor. The company is located in MA, with about 4000 employees as of 2007.
Speech recognition is an emerging industry. It is more than just a productivity tool. With the advent of the online video sharing, the ability to translate (digital) voice into text will have many applications. Nuance is on the leading edge to benefit from this megatrend.
Paul A. Ricci has served as the Chairman since 1999 and Chief Executive Officer since 2000.
Jeffrey Harris used to be the largest shareholder, who is representing Warburg Pincus.