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NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) introduced new capabilities in its CXone platform aimed at enhancing digital customer interactions. The Spring 2022 release focuses on reducing friction in online journeys, leading to improved self-service success and customer satisfaction (CSAT). Key features include CXone Guide, which offers contextual assistance, and integration with multiple bot frameworks, including Microsoft Azure and Google Agent Assist. These innovations are expected to boost online conversions, reduce support costs, and expand global service capabilities.

NICE Actimize, a NICE business, has been awarded the "Best Technology Management Team, North America" by Global Banking and Finance Review for 2022. This marks the seventh accolade for NICE Actimize this year, showcasing its leadership in financial crime solutions. The team has launched innovative offerings in digital solutions and integrated recent acquisitions to enhance its financial crime platforms. CEO Craig Costigan emphasized the company's commitment to advanced technologies in combating financial crime while meeting client challenges.

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) announced that Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) achieved significant improvements in contact center performance after implementing NICE Nexidia Analytics. The bank reported a 27% increase in customer satisfaction, reduced average handle times, and enhanced compliance with service requirements. SCB's contact center, with 1,500 agents handling over 1.5 million calls monthly, benefited from actionable insights leading to improved agent productivity and service quality. This transformation aligns with SCB's strategic plan to enhance competitiveness in the evolving financial services industry.

NICE reported significant growth in its financials for 2021, with full-year cloud revenue surpassing $1 billion, marking a 31% increase from 2020. Fourth quarter revenue reached $515 million, up 18.6% year-over-year. Gross margin improved to 67.9%, while annual operating income increased to $264 million, a 9% rise. Despite strong overall performance, net income showed a slight decline in Q4, falling to $51.2 million. For 2022, NICE anticipates a 12% total revenue growth and expects cloud revenue to grow by 27% or more. The company continues to demonstrate strong market positioning and operational efficiency.

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) has been recognized as a Top Provider in the Customer Self-Service Knowledge Bases category by Metrigy, based on customer ratings and business success metrics. Evaluations included metrics like revenue changes and customer ratings, highlighting NICE's strong customer sentiment and effectiveness of its products. The report emphasizes the importance of self-service technology in enhancing customer experience, with NICE ranking highest in this area.

NICE will announce its fourth quarter 2021 results on February 17 before market open. A conference call, scheduled for 8:30 AM Eastern, will follow to discuss the results. Interested participants can call in approximately 15 minutes prior using provided US, UK, and Israel dial-in numbers. The call will also be webcast live on the company's website. NICE is a leading provider of enterprise software solutions, aiding organizations in analytics and compliance across over 25,000 clients globally.

NICE has partnered with Etisalat Digital to enhance cloud services in the UAE through the CXone platform. This collaboration aims to facilitate digital transformation for businesses and government clients by providing seamless cloud integration and innovative customer experience solutions. Etisalat Digital plans to invest strategically in NICE's managed services practice in the region, marking a significant milestone in their operations. The partnership is expected to deliver advanced customer engagement solutions that improve operational efficiency and service quality.